Back in 1981 I attended de Coast Guard Electronics C School when it was in Governor’s Island, NYC. I was assigned to LORAN C Station Nantucket and they had three Tempest model 40 TTY. My final exam for the course was to take the whole TTY apart, including the printer which we didn’t cover it. The instructor told us to take apart the printer and lay it on the table. I took the printer apart and I was very proud of my work. Then the SOB of instructor told us to put the whole thing back together and to do a functional test, if it worked we pass. Brother I put the darn thing together (I have to say that I am mechanical challenge). I had about 10 screws and bolts left over, but the darn thing worked, grabbed the leftover items and put them in my pocket and left the classroom. In reality I never had to take a printer apart for the rest of my career (eight years) cause in reality if the printer failed you just swapped it with a replacement. Why this story case I LOL when you mentioned the “leftover” board. Love your video, I have a Argon case with an m.2 ssd and I am looking into this case for another Pi that I have (I have a total of 10 Pi including a cluster of 5 and a Open Media Vault. Outstanding review, keep them coming. Best regards from San Juan Puerto Rico, stay safe.
Thank you so much for sharing your story Luis, really enjoyed reading it! I'm also glad you wound up passing the class, sounds like a challenging instructor 😀 Thank you also for your kind comments about this review, I have not built any Pi 4 clusters yet myself but it is also something I want to explore in the future. Perhaps running a Kubernetes cluster, that would be a fun project.
UPDATE: After having issues about not receiving my Raspberry Pi when I ordered the DeskPi bundle Jon was super helpful and the issue has now been resolved. The store made a mistake and will send me the missing items. Again many thanks to Jon (Wagner's Tech Talk) for taking the time to look into this and helping me. Not many RUclipsrs would have bothered! Very grateful!
Did you try powering it on? If you bought it with the Pi 4, it's already installed and you'll receive an empty box for the Pi 4 since the Pi is already in the case for you. You can see that at the beginning of this video. Let me know, very curious.
@@WagnersTechTalk There is nothing to power on! There is no raspberry Pi in the case. In the case are just the extension boards. There was no empty Raspberry Pi box in the shipping box either. Only an HDMI cable. Also missing is the micro SD card that was in the bundle I purchased.
I just got the case (October 2023) and a few things have changed! The biggest is that the power is now delivered with a barrel-jack and adapter. I noticed that yours has standoffs under the cooler supports, whereas mine has a threaded spacer built into the cooler arms. They also color-matched and branded the USB bridge. I also saw in my instructions that it added an IR receiver, which I don't know if yours had. Since I had to build mine, I used Thermal Grizzly thermal pads instead of the ones it came with. I've found in other cases and ice towers that it tends to shave off a few more degrees. Not worth getting a replacement, but it's still a good case!
Good detailed info on the DeskPi, a lot don’t go that in depth. One tidbit of info, just use “SS card copier” to copy your SS card to the ssd or m.2 and saves the need to redo all the updates and whatever software you may have installed. No need to completely reinstall everything just because you changed drives.
I’ve got a Desktop Pi v.2 on order anxiously awaiting its arrival. I’ve watched a couple of reviews so far and came across yours and must say you did a tremendous job of explaining the overall product with features and benefits. I too own multiple Pi4B’s 4gb (3) at this time ; my main one is outfitted in an Argon 1v.1 case with the M.2 using a Team 512gb SSD as a Desktop PC and Media player. The 2nd Pi4B is in a passively cooled Anidees case (AI-PI4-BB-PRO Black ) with the built in cpu cooler and a DAC Hat from Inno Maker (RPI-HiFi-DAC) case modded for the RCA audio and headphone jack outputs as a Volumio media player using a 256gb mini aluminum thumb drive. The third Pi4B is in a Argon/NanoSound1 with the M.2 base equipped with 512gb SSD again as a 2nd Volumio media player that performs beautifully, great sounding as well. I plan on using the new DeskPi v.2 as my daily driver and likely retiring the Argon1 until I buy a 4th Pi and then give a buddy the Argon1 as a gift? Anyway long story made short I enjoyed your review and will reference it with the links for the software when I get my case.
Thank you so much Rick, I spent quite a bit of time on the editing and your comment means a lot. Sounds like you have quit a Pi 4 arsenal too 👍😎 I also have the ArgonOne v1 & v2. You probably don't need it at this point, but I did create a guide on the ArgonOne (v1/v2) that may be useful for your friend that receives the Argon1: wagnerstechtalk.com/argonone . I hope you enjoy your DeskPi Pro v2, it has become my main Pi 4 case and likely won't be replaced anytime soon. Again, thank you for your kind comments and for watching.
Glad I could help! If you need more information, I have a number of guides for various aspects that you may like. I have not created a guide for the DeskPi Pro V2 case, primarily because their Wiki covers it in great detail. But, for other stuff maybe checkout this link too: wagnerstechtalk.com/guides/#Raspberry_Pi
My system is really slow for some reason and my wi-fi is also really slow. I think it has more to do with the micro SD. Nevertheless, I'm going to install RetroPi on a hard drive I ripped out of an old Laptop. It's not SSD but it's working. After it's installed I'm going to try and re write the OS to another card.
Got it, yes sometimes we get some pretty lousy no-name brand microSD cards with these devices of varying quality. If you need any help with how to backup/clone the microSD to the HD, my guide here should help you along: wagnerstechtalk.com/common/#Backup_Clone_a_Drive
That is one of the things I didn't particularly like about the Argon One M.2 case which I highlighted in that review. However, the DeskPi Pro case manages to solve that problem. I can see using this case quite a bit in future projects/videos for that reason.
Should I return my argon one v2 and upgrade to this? I don't have the m.2 but had considered it in the future. I'm waiting for software to download so I can install it on a Raspberry Pi 4 4GB. Plan to use it for retro gaming, but might do other projects later in the future.
Totally up to you, both are great cases. You just have to weigh the convenience of having direct access to the microSD vs. having to open the case. This case is more expensive (but not by much, see towards the end for cheaper vs more expensive options). It's honestly a tough call and really depends on your needs. I use my Argon One M.2 with PINN Lite (with multiple OSes installed), so not having direct access to the microSD is not a big issue for me but is inconvenient when I do need access to it. This video explains more about PINN Lite ruclips.net/video/1Cqta4go45U/видео.html
I'm just now getting into pi, so I'll probably hold off on this until I'm in a position where I may want to use the desktop. Due to portability, I think the argon is probably my best bet for now. In general, do cases tend to go on sale after a spell? I'm also not using an SSD on the argon, so that card slot is right at the back of the case, isn't it? I do wish everything was up front, but the small form factor really had me. Maybe I'll pick this DeskPi up and throw the media collection onto it at some point. My only other complaint is I wish there was some color difference, I don't mind aluminum cases, I just wish everything didn't look like a modem 🤣 Love the channel by the way, I subscribed a few days ago and I've been watching videos like crazy. Very informative :-)
Thank you Kegan, I appreciate your support by subscribing and watching! Case prices don't tend to go down much (5-10% at best) until a new version of the case is released - typically. You can watch for sales such as Prime Days, Black Friday, etc. stuff like that where you may find it cheaper.
I'll see what I can do, any suggestions of what you'd like to see running? I'll collect some requests from the comments and put together an update if it makes sense.
I have a number of videos on that already for RetroPie, Batocera and Recalbox which you can check out on the Pi 4/400 Retro Gaming page here: wagnerstechtalk.com/rpi4gaming/
I’m using the DeskPi Pro V2.0. I keep getting a low voltage check power supply message. I’m using a WD 500GB SSD. I don’t get the same message when using an SD card or a USB stick. Could the SSD need more power than the board(s) can supply? Any help would be great. I’ve tried the included power supply as well as a canakit RPI USB-C power supply. Thank you for the tutorial. I was able to get mine all setup and with the exception of using the SSD and having almost constant low power warnings, I like it. Maybe I’ll try a different type/brand of SSD and see if that helps.
Make sure you're using the power supply included with the DeskPi Pro v2.0. If not, you can pick one up here: deskpi.com/collections/accessories/products/qc-3-0-power-supply-for-deskpi-pro If you are using their power supply, which it seems you are, I'm not sure what the issue could be (most likely, not the drive). Verify the power supply, if good there, click the blue chat icon in the lower-right of the page from the link above and let them know the issue. I've seen this kind of thing when the wattage wasn't sufficient for both the Pi and the SSD so I'm think it's the power supply (defective perhaps) but always best to check with the Mfgr. to be sure.
@@WagnersTechTalk Thank you for advice and insight. I have an order for another power supply from the company to see if that helps. I think they are currently in “lockdown” because of Covid. So I’m waiting till things get shipped out. Hopefully soon. I’ll let you know how it turns out. Thank you again for your knowledge. Take care and be safe.
Thanks for the video. I am considering a Pi 4 for use with Ham Radio. If I go with this case do I just run the desk pi scripts for fan control? Note: I will be using the stripped down desktop 32 bit version. After I get the fan configured I plan on running scripts from KM4ARC on ‘build-a-pi’ to get my ham radio software installed. I would imagine this would work. What do you think? All the best. Thanks for your review.
Hi Brent, yes just run the scripts for the fan control. As long as the OS you install is based on PiOS (formerly Raspian), the fan control scripts should work fine.
@@WagnersTechTalk very good. I think the distribution is called Buster. He instructions are to use the limited desktop version of Buster. If the fan control scripts require a dependency I am comfortable with resolving those. Have you heard of any problems with the GPIO connector not fitting?
@@brentjohnson6654 Yes, regarding the GPIO connector I "made it fit" but it was very very tight. I mention that at the end of the video. The issue with it is that the PCB that the GPIO pins are connected to have very little clearance (~4mm). I had to bring it in from the bottom and tilt the cable upwards and push in pretty hard. If you can find a thin GPIO connector, then it may fit better (I used what I had on-hand). But again, very tight fit.
Hi Brad, here you are Sir: pi@raspberrypi:~ $ lsusb -t /: Bus 03.Port 1: Dev 1, Class=root_hub, Driver=dwc2/1p, 480M |__ Port 1: Dev 2, If 0, Class=Hub, Driver=hub/4p, 480M |__ Port 3: Dev 3, If 0, Class=Hub, Driver=hub/4p, 480M |__ Port 2: Dev 6, If 0, Class=Human Interface Device, Driver=usbhid, 1.5M |__ Port 1: Dev 5, If 1, Class=Human Interface Device, Driver=usbhid, 1.5M |__ Port 1: Dev 5, If 0, Class=Human Interface Device, Driver=usbhid, 1.5M |__ Port 4: Dev 4, If 0, Class=Vendor Specific Class, Driver=ch341, 12M /: Bus 02.Port 1: Dev 1, Class=root_hub, Driver=xhci_hcd/4p, 5000M |__ Port 1: Dev 2, If 0, Class=Mass Storage, Driver=uas, 5000M /: Bus 01.Port 1: Dev 1, Class=root_hub, Driver=xhci_hcd/1p, 480M |__ Port 1: Dev 2, If 0, Class=Hub, Driver=hub/4p, 480M
DeskPi Pro extends a 2.5-inch hard disk Port through the USB3.0 port, only supports M.2 SATA SSD, and provides independent power supply. See their page for for more details here: deskpi.com/collections/frontpage/products/deskpi-pro-for-raspberry-pi-4
DSO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT ! I purchased two of those and none of them works.I used two RasPi-5/8Gb and none will reboot. Tried Rasbian-32/63 and Diet-Pi. There is also a problem with cooling fan, and no video (unless I pull out and reinsert HDMI cable). I have to do it every time I reboot or when the device goes to sleep. In other words - serious issues with the software. Cooling fan almost impossible to mount because of the short threads on the screws. Company completely unresponsive. It looks great, but that is the only positive thing. It simply does not work and until the software/drivers etc is updated it is simply waste of money. Customer support does not exist.
So, you used a RasPI-5/8GB? No such product is publicly available at this time, this is only for a Pi 4/8GB. Raspbian/PiOS comes in 32/64-bit versions. The case you have, is it v1 or v2 as shown here? The cooling fan requires drivers, as do many other Pi 4 cases unless you enable the hardware switch to let the fan run continuously. Installation steps for the fan control software (including DietPi) are well-documented and may be found here: wiki.deskpi.com/deskpi . No problems here with the HDMI, I would recommend trying a different cable. Can't comment on the cooling fan, it was already mounted when I received it. I'm fine to leave your comment here for others to see. I don't appreciate trolling, but I respect honest opinions. Not sure which we have here. Your very first sentence screams trolling, however.
@@WagnersTechTalk I had the same issue with V1 with regards to the HDMI, you might want to check which revision you have. DeskPi pro team has sent replacement boards for those that ordered at least directly from DeskPi for those that experienced these issues with V1. I just received my second DeskPi Pro which is V2 which I am currently assembling. I haven't tested the upgrade components for V1 as I had a broken GPIO adapter board which I just received and have to order a replacement FPC cable. If you have V1 I would reach out to the DeskPi team.
The one I received came as a kit and required assembly. Not the easiest task w/o magnifying glass and appropriate tools - specifically for the ribbons that have to be inserted correctly and fastening the cooler. No success so only one star at this point for the product review.
I used some needle nose plyers which made it much easier. The blue side of the tape will be touching the latch that closes in on the cable. Hope this video helps and you can get it fully assembled.
@@WagnersTechTalk thanks. My bad… I only got to the part where it was unboxed and turned on. Will go back for the assembly details. Since my first attempt I’ve acquired some additional tool: a set of various tweezers plus a magnifying glass stand, etc… much appreciated…
What's with the hideous mdf front and back panels. Not what the product is advertised with and look like they are made of excess waste material from another product.
I assume you're talking about 03:18, that's just a protective covering over the acrylic panels to keep them from getting scratched up. After you remove the cover, they are acrylic panels.
Fan noise was on a par equal to that of the Argon One. No need to reboot to detect the SD card change. I did not experience any undervoltage issues. No cover for the GPIO, however and infact the GPIO is one of my complaints (see end of the video). It's difficult to get the GPIO cable inserted due to limited space between the pins and the GPIO PCB (raw card).
@@WagnersTechTalk Thank-you so much for the replies. I love my Argon M.2 case, but it looks less impressive next to your Deskpi Pro. It's pricy, so it's hard to justify the cost for a sidegrade with easy SD card access. I'd love to be able to reroute the Pi's SD card out of an Argon case. How does the Deskpi hold up today? Still recommend it? Also, there's a new Deskpi Lite from them which comes with a rubber GPIO cover. It's a nice little desktop case, but lacks SSD and may not cool the CPU as well.
I don't have the lite, I may look into it. The DeskPi Pro is still holding out well, I don't use it daily in all honesty - I tend to jump around from device-to-device a lot (including the RasPad 3 which is pretty cool). It's pricy as well, but includes a touch screen display: ruclips.net/video/M-EleAndOGA/видео.html . I don't have any major complaints with either of the 3 devices, really depends on what you want to use it for. If you want a mobile Pi4, RasPad 3. If you want a solid desktop replacement with access to the SD card, Deskpi Pro is a great option. Argon One M.2 is great too, but could have been much better with direct access to the microSD card using an extender board. JMHO
@@WagnersTechTalk Desktop style suits me well, but that's pretty great device. Not related, but I'd love to see a case for the Pi 400 that replicates the aesthetics and keyboard-feel of an Amiga 500 or 600.
Same here, I've left comments on a few videos that just disappeared as well. It's not just you. The only comments I've ever deleted here were baseless personal attacks and drunken banter lol
Back in 1981 I attended de Coast Guard Electronics C School when it was in Governor’s Island, NYC. I was assigned to LORAN C Station Nantucket and they had three Tempest model 40 TTY. My final exam for the course was to take the whole TTY apart, including the printer which we didn’t cover it. The instructor told us to take apart the printer and lay it on the table. I took the printer apart and I was very proud of my work. Then the SOB of instructor told us to put the whole thing back together and to do a functional test, if it worked we pass. Brother I put the darn thing together (I have to say that I am mechanical challenge). I had about 10 screws and bolts left over, but the darn thing worked, grabbed the leftover items and put them in my pocket and left the classroom. In reality I never had to take a printer apart for the rest of my career (eight years) cause in reality if the printer failed you just swapped it with a replacement. Why this story case I LOL when you mentioned the “leftover” board. Love your video, I have a Argon case with an m.2 ssd and I am looking into this case for another Pi that I have (I have a total of 10 Pi including a cluster of 5 and a Open Media Vault. Outstanding review, keep them coming. Best regards from San Juan Puerto Rico, stay safe.
Thank you so much for sharing your story Luis, really enjoyed reading it! I'm also glad you wound up passing the class, sounds like a challenging instructor 😀 Thank you also for your kind comments about this review, I have not built any Pi 4 clusters yet myself but it is also something I want to explore in the future. Perhaps running a Kubernetes cluster, that would be a fun project.
UPDATE: After having issues about not receiving my Raspberry Pi when I ordered the DeskPi bundle Jon was super helpful and the issue has now been resolved. The store made a mistake and will send me the missing items. Again many thanks to Jon (Wagner's Tech Talk) for taking the time to look into this and helping me. Not many RUclipsrs would have bothered! Very grateful!
Did you try powering it on? If you bought it with the Pi 4, it's already installed and you'll receive an empty box for the Pi 4 since the Pi is already in the case for you. You can see that at the beginning of this video. Let me know, very curious.
@@WagnersTechTalk There is nothing to power on! There is no raspberry Pi in the case. In the case are just the extension boards. There was no empty Raspberry Pi box in the shipping box either. Only an HDMI cable. Also missing is the micro SD card that was in the bundle I purchased.
Send me your order number to jon@wagnerstechtalk.com , I have a contact there and will see if I can help get to the bottom of this.
@@WagnersTechTalk Sorry I missed the comment before! I just sent you an email with the details. Thank you again for taking the time!
You bet, e-mail sent and I'll let you know if I get any updated info. via e-mail.
I just got the case (October 2023) and a few things have changed! The biggest is that the power is now delivered with a barrel-jack and adapter. I noticed that yours has standoffs under the cooler supports, whereas mine has a threaded spacer built into the cooler arms. They also color-matched and branded the USB bridge. I also saw in my instructions that it added an IR receiver, which I don't know if yours had.
Since I had to build mine, I used Thermal Grizzly thermal pads instead of the ones it came with. I've found in other cases and ice towers that it tends to shave off a few more degrees.
Not worth getting a replacement, but it's still a good case!
Good detailed info on the DeskPi, a lot don’t go that in depth. One tidbit of info, just use “SS card copier” to copy your SS card to the ssd or m.2 and saves the need to redo all the updates and whatever software you may have installed. No need to completely reinstall everything just because you changed drives.
Thank you David, you make a great point about that! I probably should have used that instead and I appreciate your input.
I’ve got a Desktop Pi v.2 on order anxiously awaiting its arrival. I’ve watched a couple of reviews so far and came across yours and must say you did a tremendous job of explaining the overall product with features and benefits. I too own multiple Pi4B’s 4gb (3) at this time ; my main one is outfitted in an Argon 1v.1 case with the M.2 using a Team 512gb SSD as a Desktop PC and Media player. The 2nd Pi4B is in a passively cooled Anidees case (AI-PI4-BB-PRO Black ) with the built in cpu cooler and a DAC Hat from Inno Maker (RPI-HiFi-DAC) case modded for the RCA audio and headphone jack outputs as a Volumio media player using a 256gb mini aluminum thumb drive. The third Pi4B is in a Argon/NanoSound1 with the M.2 base equipped with 512gb SSD again as a 2nd Volumio media player that performs beautifully, great sounding as well.
I plan on using the new DeskPi v.2 as my daily driver and likely retiring the Argon1 until I buy a 4th Pi and then give a buddy the Argon1 as a gift?
Anyway long story made short I enjoyed your review and will reference it with the links for the software when I get my case.
Thank you so much Rick, I spent quite a bit of time on the editing and your comment means a lot. Sounds like you have quit a Pi 4 arsenal too 👍😎 I also have the ArgonOne v1 & v2. You probably don't need it at this point, but I did create a guide on the ArgonOne (v1/v2) that may be useful for your friend that receives the Argon1: wagnerstechtalk.com/argonone . I hope you enjoy your DeskPi Pro v2, it has become my main Pi 4 case and likely won't be replaced anytime soon. Again, thank you for your kind comments and for watching.
I'm not look for a deskPi but this looks amazing for a home assistant build- ssd support. If my zwave stick could fit inside even better!
I've not used the ZWave stick, so I'm not sure about that aspect.
Wow that's a slick case.
I'm just looking at getting a pi so thanks very much like great stuff.
Glad I could help! If you need more information, I have a number of guides for various aspects that you may like. I have not created a guide for the DeskPi Pro V2 case, primarily because their Wiki covers it in great detail. But, for other stuff maybe checkout this link too: wagnerstechtalk.com/guides/#Raspberry_Pi
@@WagnersTechTalk Thanks lad. Will do.
My system is really slow for some reason and my wi-fi is also really slow. I think it has more to do with the micro SD. Nevertheless, I'm going to install RetroPi on a hard drive I ripped out of an old Laptop. It's not SSD but it's working. After it's installed I'm going to try and re write the OS to another card.
Got it, yes sometimes we get some pretty lousy no-name brand microSD cards with these devices of varying quality. If you need any help with how to backup/clone the microSD to the HD, my guide here should help you along: wagnerstechtalk.com/common/#Backup_Clone_a_Drive
This shell is not bad
Thanks for watching Mandy! It is an impressive case IMO
I would trade my Argon One M.2 case for that puppy. Having the microSD card not accessible on the Argon One M.2 case is deal breaker for me.
That is one of the things I didn't particularly like about the Argon One M.2 case which I highlighted in that review. However, the DeskPi Pro case manages to solve that problem. I can see using this case quite a bit in future projects/videos for that reason.
Should I return my argon one v2 and upgrade to this? I don't have the m.2 but had considered it in the future. I'm waiting for software to download so I can install it on a Raspberry Pi 4 4GB. Plan to use it for retro gaming, but might do other projects later in the future.
Totally up to you, both are great cases. You just have to weigh the convenience of having direct access to the microSD vs. having to open the case. This case is more expensive (but not by much, see towards the end for cheaper vs more expensive options). It's honestly a tough call and really depends on your needs. I use my Argon One M.2 with PINN Lite (with multiple OSes installed), so not having direct access to the microSD is not a big issue for me but is inconvenient when I do need access to it. This video explains more about PINN Lite ruclips.net/video/1Cqta4go45U/видео.html
I'm just now getting into pi, so I'll probably hold off on this until I'm in a position where I may want to use the desktop. Due to portability, I think the argon is probably my best bet for now. In general, do cases tend to go on sale after a spell?
I'm also not using an SSD on the argon, so that card slot is right at the back of the case, isn't it? I do wish everything was up front, but the small form factor really had me. Maybe I'll pick this DeskPi up and throw the media collection onto it at some point.
My only other complaint is I wish there was some color difference, I don't mind aluminum cases, I just wish everything didn't look like a modem 🤣
Love the channel by the way, I subscribed a few days ago and I've been watching videos like crazy. Very informative :-)
Thank you Kegan, I appreciate your support by subscribing and watching! Case prices don't tend to go down much (5-10% at best) until a new version of the case is released - typically. You can watch for sales such as Prime Days, Black Friday, etc. stuff like that where you may find it cheaper.
Like that case a lot , can you make another video test with hard games to run and see how this cooler do ? Thanks
I'll see what I can do, any suggestions of what you'd like to see running? I'll collect some requests from the comments and put together an update if it makes sense.
I would like to see some N64 ,Dreamcast and Psp
I have a number of videos on that already for RetroPie, Batocera and Recalbox which you can check out on the Pi 4/400 Retro Gaming page here: wagnerstechtalk.com/rpi4gaming/
Does this V2 case support IR remote or the IR remote for argon?? Thanks
I could be wrong, but I don't think so. You may want to check with the mfg to be sure.
I’m using the DeskPi Pro V2.0.
I keep getting a low voltage check power supply message. I’m using a WD 500GB SSD. I don’t get the same message when using an SD card or a USB stick. Could the SSD need more power than the board(s) can supply?
Any help would be great. I’ve tried the included power supply as well as a canakit RPI USB-C power supply.
Thank you for the tutorial. I was able to get mine all setup and with the exception of using the SSD and having almost constant low power warnings, I like it. Maybe I’ll try a different type/brand of SSD and see if that helps.
Make sure you're using the power supply included with the DeskPi Pro v2.0. If not, you can pick one up here: deskpi.com/collections/accessories/products/qc-3-0-power-supply-for-deskpi-pro If you are using their power supply, which it seems you are, I'm not sure what the issue could be (most likely, not the drive). Verify the power supply, if good there, click the blue chat icon in the lower-right of the page from the link above and let them know the issue. I've seen this kind of thing when the wattage wasn't sufficient for both the Pi and the SSD so I'm think it's the power supply (defective perhaps) but always best to check with the Mfgr. to be sure.
@@WagnersTechTalk Thank you for advice and insight. I have an order for another power supply from the company to see if that helps. I think they are currently in “lockdown” because of Covid. So I’m waiting till things get shipped out. Hopefully soon.
I’ll let you know how it turns out. Thank you again for your knowledge. Take care and be safe.
Very welcome, hope that resolves the issue for you! Take care also and hope to hear back that it corrected the issue.
@@randbasic did the power issue got resolved with a replaced power supply? Eager to know. Thanks
Thanks for the video. I am considering a Pi 4 for use with Ham Radio. If I go with this case do I just run the desk pi scripts for fan control? Note: I will be using the stripped down desktop 32 bit version. After I get the fan configured I plan on running scripts from KM4ARC on ‘build-a-pi’ to get my ham radio software installed. I would imagine this would work. What do you think? All the best. Thanks for your review.
Hi Brent, yes just run the scripts for the fan control. As long as the OS you install is based on PiOS (formerly Raspian), the fan control scripts should work fine.
@@WagnersTechTalk very good. I think the distribution is called Buster. He instructions are to use the limited desktop version of Buster. If the fan control scripts require a dependency I am comfortable with resolving those. Have you heard of any problems with the GPIO connector not fitting?
@@brentjohnson6654 Yes, regarding the GPIO connector I "made it fit" but it was very very tight. I mention that at the end of the video. The issue with it is that the PCB that the GPIO pins are connected to have very little clearance (~4mm). I had to bring it in from the bottom and tilt the cable upwards and push in pretty hard. If you can find a thin GPIO connector, then it may fit better (I used what I had on-hand). But again, very tight fit.
Awesome
What is the output of the lsusb command?
That will tell you which SATA chipset the board is using.
lsusb -t will show whether it supports UASP.
Hi Brad, here you are Sir:
pi@raspberrypi:~ $ lsusb -t
/: Bus 03.Port 1: Dev 1, Class=root_hub, Driver=dwc2/1p, 480M
|__ Port 1: Dev 2, If 0, Class=Hub, Driver=hub/4p, 480M
|__ Port 3: Dev 3, If 0, Class=Hub, Driver=hub/4p, 480M
|__ Port 2: Dev 6, If 0, Class=Human Interface Device, Driver=usbhid, 1.5M
|__ Port 1: Dev 5, If 1, Class=Human Interface Device, Driver=usbhid, 1.5M
|__ Port 1: Dev 5, If 0, Class=Human Interface Device, Driver=usbhid, 1.5M
|__ Port 4: Dev 4, If 0, Class=Vendor Specific Class, Driver=ch341, 12M
/: Bus 02.Port 1: Dev 1, Class=root_hub, Driver=xhci_hcd/4p, 5000M
|__ Port 1: Dev 2, If 0, Class=Mass Storage, Driver=uas, 5000M
/: Bus 01.Port 1: Dev 1, Class=root_hub, Driver=xhci_hcd/1p, 480M
|__ Port 1: Dev 2, If 0, Class=Hub, Driver=hub/4p, 480M
@@WagnersTechTalk
The UAS/UASP information is extremely helpful. Thank you for lsusb -t
will it work with a pi 2 or just a pi 4 and/or zemaboard?
It is designed for the Raspberry Pi 4 (only).
Does this thing support nvme drives or just sata III drives?
DeskPi Pro extends a 2.5-inch hard disk Port through the USB3.0 port, only supports M.2 SATA SSD, and provides independent power supply. See their page for for more details here: deskpi.com/collections/frontpage/products/deskpi-pro-for-raspberry-pi-4
DSO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT !
I purchased two of those and none of them works.I used two RasPi-5/8Gb and none will reboot. Tried Rasbian-32/63 and Diet-Pi. There is also a problem with cooling fan, and no video (unless I pull out and reinsert HDMI cable). I have to do it every time I reboot or when the device goes to sleep. In other words - serious issues with the software. Cooling fan almost impossible to mount because of the short threads on the screws. Company completely unresponsive. It looks great, but that is the only positive thing. It simply does not work and until the software/drivers etc is updated it is simply waste of money. Customer support does not exist.
So, you used a RasPI-5/8GB? No such product is publicly available at this time, this is only for a Pi 4/8GB. Raspbian/PiOS comes in 32/64-bit versions. The case you have, is it v1 or v2 as shown here? The cooling fan requires drivers, as do many other Pi 4 cases unless you enable the hardware switch to let the fan run continuously. Installation steps for the fan control software (including DietPi) are well-documented and may be found here: wiki.deskpi.com/deskpi . No problems here with the HDMI, I would recommend trying a different cable. Can't comment on the cooling fan, it was already mounted when I received it. I'm fine to leave your comment here for others to see. I don't appreciate trolling, but I respect honest opinions. Not sure which we have here. Your very first sentence screams trolling, however.
@@WagnersTechTalk I applaud how you handled this.
@@WagnersTechTalk I had the same issue with V1 with regards to the HDMI, you might want to check which revision you have. DeskPi pro team has sent replacement boards for those that ordered at least directly from DeskPi for those that experienced these issues with V1. I just received my second DeskPi Pro which is V2 which I am currently assembling. I haven't tested the upgrade components for V1 as I had a broken GPIO adapter board which I just received and have to order a replacement FPC cable. If you have V1 I would reach out to the DeskPi team.
The one I received came as a kit and required assembly. Not the easiest task w/o magnifying glass and appropriate tools - specifically for the ribbons that have to be inserted correctly and fastening the cooler. No success so only one star at this point for the product review.
I used some needle nose plyers which made it much easier. The blue side of the tape will be touching the latch that closes in on the cable. Hope this video helps and you can get it fully assembled.
@@WagnersTechTalk thanks. My bad… I only got to the part where it was unboxed and turned on. Will go back for the assembly details. Since my first attempt I’ve acquired some additional tool: a set of various tweezers plus a magnifying glass stand, etc… much appreciated…
No problem, if you find the assembly portion helpful in finishing up your build please let me know. Makes my day to hear it helped someone out 👍😎
What's with the hideous mdf front and back panels. Not what the product is advertised with and look like they are made of excess waste material from another product.
I assume you're talking about 03:18, that's just a protective covering over the acrylic panels to keep them from getting scratched up. After you remove the cover, they are acrylic panels.
How's the fan noise compare with the Argon? Does it have to be rebooted to detect sd cards being changed? Any voltage issues? Is there a GPIO cover?
Fan noise was on a par equal to that of the Argon One. No need to reboot to detect the SD card change. I did not experience any undervoltage issues. No cover for the GPIO, however and infact the GPIO is one of my complaints (see end of the video). It's difficult to get the GPIO cable inserted due to limited space between the pins and the GPIO PCB (raw card).
See 14:18 for sound of the fan. See cons at 16:34 (GPIO mentioned here)
@@WagnersTechTalk Thank-you so much for the replies. I love my Argon M.2 case, but it looks less impressive next to your Deskpi Pro. It's pricy, so it's hard to justify the cost for a sidegrade with easy SD card access. I'd love to be able to reroute the Pi's SD card out of an Argon case. How does the Deskpi hold up today? Still recommend it? Also, there's a new Deskpi Lite from them which comes with a rubber GPIO cover. It's a nice little desktop case, but lacks SSD and may not cool the CPU as well.
I don't have the lite, I may look into it. The DeskPi Pro is still holding out well, I don't use it daily in all honesty - I tend to jump around from device-to-device a lot (including the RasPad 3 which is pretty cool). It's pricy as well, but includes a touch screen display: ruclips.net/video/M-EleAndOGA/видео.html . I don't have any major complaints with either of the 3 devices, really depends on what you want to use it for. If you want a mobile Pi4, RasPad 3. If you want a solid desktop replacement with access to the SD card, Deskpi Pro is a great option. Argon One M.2 is great too, but could have been much better with direct access to the microSD card using an extender board. JMHO
@@WagnersTechTalk Desktop style suits me well, but that's pretty great device. Not related, but I'd love to see a case for the Pi 400 that replicates the aesthetics and keyboard-feel of an Amiga 500 or 600.
I tried to ask a few questions, but my comments keep getting deleted.
They weren't deleted by me. Just make sure you don't include links or any swearing and it should be visible here.
@@WagnersTechTalk Just questions about the case, nothing angry, spammy or linky. It's been happening to me a lot across YT.
Same here, I've left comments on a few videos that just disappeared as well. It's not just you. The only comments I've ever deleted here were baseless personal attacks and drunken banter lol