Mini Raspberry Pi Server With Built In UPS & Stats Display

In this video, we're going to be putting together a mini Raspberry Pi server with a built-in UPS. A Raspberry Pi makes a great server for a NAS or for media streaming, home automation or even a home security hub for your cameras. All of these projects can benefit from having a built-in UPS to ensure that the Pi is kept running in the event of a power interruption.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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It looks like a relatively simple board on the surface, but it has a number of great features, including power management circuits and I2C communication, enabling low voltage safe shutdown and automatic restarts.

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:22 UPS Shield
2:38 Making Up The Case
3:46 Assembling The Case
6:47 Power Up & Programming
9:43 Conclusion

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

[DocLois]

This is beautiful work. From case to code, and integrating the UPS, you have created a fabulous solution.

[TimHunold]

Thanks! Once I found out it was you that created this even after I bought another case I thought Iowed you something

[rendoesmath]

This tiny server packs a punch with aesthetics!

[tommygunrz]

Probably the coolest mini PC project on YT

[Lordshelinator]

You could use a small piece of plastic to slide between the connectors of the batteries. Then you can just pull it out to energize the ups. Great build.

[kyberbob]

I don't understand who can click on "I don't like" such a nice project.

[SuperEvenSteven]

This would be perfect as a home assistant server!

[nikobellic]

Found a new channel i can binge watch. Cool diy projects and relaxing presentation

[bratwizard]

That's a pretty slick case you've got going there. And the UPS is nice too.

[odisseia-adm]

Interesting project, so far I haven't found anything like it. The idea of ​​making it energetically tougher and independent is perfect, especially when it comes to use as a NAS and server.

[heroslippy]

I did not know a UPS like this existed!
Welp there goes some more of my money.

I'd just been using my usb power banks whenever I needed the Pi to be portable. This will make it so much easier.

[musaiyyab]

One of the best RPI projects on the Planet, hats off dude, really impressive.

[scottclausnitzer]

Amazing concept! I can see adding a door on the bottom to allow access to the batteries whenever needed, and moving the display to the other end of the case so that all the cables come out the "back" of the chassis, then adding a door/cover for the micro-SD card, and perhaps using the other fan to exhaust out the back or top of the case, and a simple 3D printed push button mounted on the side to reach the UPS' function button.

[MooseBoys]

For temporary isolation during assembly, you could put a small plastic ribbon or other low-friction insulator between the contacts, similar to how some electronics are shipped. When you've completed assembly, yank on the ribbon and the contacts meet.

[ottosync]

I love it! Just a suggestion. Attach all hats outside the case and insert the UPS batteries last. Then using screws through the bottom of the case, screw down the standoffs on the UPS to the case. This would reduce the risks I'm seeing handling powered components during hat assembly.

[slowpilot]

Hello again Michael! Just finished this project and am happy to report that it is working perfectly! If anyone is interested, I printed the case on my Snapmaker V2 and also cut the side panels with it as well. It is only a 1.6 watt diode laser, but if you use black 3mm (1/8") acrylic and the right settings (several slow passes) they came out great! Thanks again for the project!

[nikhil]

One of the reasons why I love YT is because of this content😄

[nitzkit]

This is so professional looking. My only suggestion would be to have all the ports at the back and the display should be on the same side where the SD card is inserted. Other than that it looks and is an amazing upgrade.

[cuplove]

Never had a Pi nor did any programming but this looks like a really nice and sleek solution ! Love it !
For the battery issue:
- add a lid for exchanging the batteries or
- screw the feet in from the outside (so you can pre assemble the electrics)
- or just insert 2 pieces of plastic folio under the battery’s contacts and pull them after the electrics are installed

[rocketgirl]

This would be perfect if the units could be stacked next to each other in a daisy chain, to allow a large number of servers in a compact form factor! Also maybe finding a way to shut down the fan when running on battery power to squeeze out an extra few Watts, like powering it via V-USB directly instead of the VCC