Argon ONE V3 M.2 NVMe Case Improves Raspberry Pi 5

MPUs fulfill the ever-growing demands and needs of IoT and embedded applications. However, these MPUs are built for specific uses, and they do not exhibit expansion for future scopes. Several extensions are employed to meet these needs. One of these extensions is launched by Argon40, a case for the Raspberry Pi 5– the Argon ONE V3 M.2 NVME PCIe Case.

The Raspberry Pi 5 has a traditional card slot on the chip, which supports memory up to the card capacity. The memory can be increased for data processing or any data-related projects using the Argon ONE case, which offers NVMe SSD expansion board support. It increases its speed and storage as compared to the SD card on the R-Pi board, resulting in increased functionality. Also, the boot-up speed of R-Pi is higher.

The case of Argon ONE is made from aluminum. Unlike other plastic cases, it offers durability for the R-Pi. It showcases an in-built heatsink for the NVMe drive to manage R-Pi temperature effectively. The GPIO pins of the R-Pi can be accessed from the outside using a magnetic flap on the backside of the case, improving the flexibility and durability of the board. The data transfer is greatly improved by the inclusion of an FPC impedance-controlled cable.

The Argon ONE case offers better communication and power management with the Raspberry Pi 5 through the Raspberry Pi’s RP2040 chip. This chip includes features like controlling fan speed and power management state, allowing the users to choose the operations as they see fit.

The PWM programmable fan (30 mm) is repositioned inside the case to improve passive cooling and reduce noise. Argon provides a script to control the fan speed to maintain an optimal temperature for the R-Pi, depending on its tasks.

Some Specs of Argon ONE V3 M.2 NVMe Case

The Interface of the development board is significantly improved because of the number of ports securely placed at the back of the Argon ONE PCIe case. It showcases;

• 2x Full-size HDMI; they can be connected to different monitors simultaneously.
• 4x USB ports (2x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0).
• 1x Gigabit Ethernet port.
• 1x USB-C (for power).
• 1x 3.5mm audio jack.

The case has a built-in IR receiver, allowing the user to remotely control it. Argon ONE V3 is easily usable with the Argon IR remote. The assembly of the Argon ONE V3 case is explained in its user manual in detail.

The Argon ONE V3 PCIe case improves the performance and functionality of the R-Pi 5 board by offering increased memory and interface options. The passive and active cooling of the board is improved by implementing the PWM programmable fan in the correct position. The built-in IR receiver allows remote control of the device. The board offers durability to the R-Pi as well as protecting it from dust.

You can refer to the product page to learn more about the Argon ONE V3 M.2 NVME PCIE Case.

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