The LittleBox turns Raspberry Pi into an all-in-one PC

The LittleBox

Gregory Holloway's LittleBox PC is a build-it-yourself kit designed to turn the Raspberry Pi into a complete touchscreen desktop computer. The LittleBox kit comes with 60 laser-cut wood parts (giving it that chic DIY look), an LCD screen, various components and wires, and more nuts and bolts, is designed to be easy enough for almost anyone to put together with only a few tools.

Inside The LittleBox

LITTLEBOX FEATURES:

• Raspberry Pi Powered All-In-One Desktop PC.
• 14" Widescreen LED Back-light LCD.
• Resistive Touch Screen.
• Integrated Amplifier & Speakers.
• Integrated USB Hub.
• Built-In Power Converter.
• GPIO Header.
• Laser Cut Birch Plywood Frame & Stand.
• Build-It-Yourself Kit.
• Runs from a 12v PSU.

The LittleBox is delivered in parts. Using the provided instructions the laser-cut plywood parts are glued and bolted together to build up the LittleBox's frame. Next the electronic components are fitted. Then plug in all the cables and you can power up your LittleBox.

Running, LittleBox consumers under 12 W of power. It's fitted (when you've fitted them, that is) with seven USB ports, a 2.5 W stereo amp and two 5 W speakers. The 14-in 1366 x 768 widescreen LCD panel is backlit with LEDs and, as an option, comes with resistive touch detection.

The 14-in 1366 x 768 widescreen LCD panel is backlit with LEDs and, as an option, comes with resistive touch detection

The Pi's SD card reader is kept nicely accessible, and its GPIO brought out in front of the LittleBox to an easy-to-reach header making connections to a breadboard and interactions with your electronic projects simple and fun.

Holloway (no relation) says the LittleBox takes approximately 10 hours to put together, and, complete, weighs just over 2.2 kg (4.9 lb). "You can easily take the LittleBox round to a friends house, down to a Hackspace, or to your local Maker group," Holloway writes, hinting at the target market.

 The LittleBox takes approximately 10 hours to put together

Hollowing is seeking to raise £50,000 to create and ship LittleBox kits. Early bird investors can snare a LittleBox hardware pack (without the screen and other electronics) for £135 (US$204), and a complete kit for £320 ($484) or £345 ($521) depending on whether you fancy the touchscreen or not. Alternatively, for £30, Holloway will send you the plans on a USB drive and you can build the whole thing from scratch.

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Write by: RC - Friday, July 12, 2013