u/s_elk

Using Orange Pi Zero 3 with expansion board and heat sink?

I purchased an O Pi zero 3 with 4 GB RAM, the expansion board, and the official heatsink (before prices went whacko). Now that I’m about to get/print a case for it, I’m more worried about thermal so will add the heatsink. That makes me worry about clearance between the expansion board and the heatsink - bith from thermal efficiency and electrical safety - I may be mounting this on my 3D printer so vibration might cause an electrical “oopsie”.

What I’m thinking is in addition to longer brass standoffs, I would put an extra header on top of the onboard more height above the heatsink. I may need to use it without a case long enough to get my printer back in action, klipper up and running, so I can print one.

Any thoughts, suggestions, or feedback?

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u/s_elk — 6 days ago