Pip-Boy
By Lucy Hattersley. Posted
Raspberry Pi Pip-Boy builds are not at all uncommon – something about a cross-section of nerds and the fact it has ‘Pi’ in its name probably helps. We particularly like this version that uses scrap to make one from scratch.
01: Prototype
As you’re making a lot of parts from scratch, prototyping with cardboard or paper on each step is a great way to make sure your patterns and cuts and modifications will work in real life. Remember: gluing stuff back together ranges from ‘a big pain’ to ‘impossible’.
02: Test
As with most projects, you should probably get your Raspberry Pi and custom software up and running before installing it. Testing as you go is always a great way to fix mistakes before you seal something into a case.
03: Wear
If you plan to wear it for a costume or at an event, do a trial run around your home during a normal day. You’ll quickly learn the best way to wear it without either damaging it or other things around your home, and find out how dexterous you still are.
Materials
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Wide-bore pipe (such as a piece of drainpipe)
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Scrap plastics
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Small container
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Foam floor mat
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3.5˝ display
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KY040 rotary encoder
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3 × LEDs
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2 × push-buttons
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Power bank
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Wiring
Lucy is Editor of Raspberry Pi Official Magazine.
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