I’m trying to decide on a case and the Flirc seems to be one of the better choices. Though there are a few things I’d like to clarify.
– At what temp does the Pi3 begin to throttle ? I’ve heard a few numbers thrown around, and would it in fact actually reach that point in one of the other plastic cases (such as the ‘official’ Rasp Pi case) with a good heat sink installed. I intend to run Kodi with OpenElec and mainly watch ISO, MP4 movies off a HD via USB.
– I’ve heard that the LED activity lights on the Pi3 do not show as the Flirc was designed for the Pi2, which has the LEDs on the other side. It seems Flirc has not ‘updated’ the case to accommodate the move. Is this true and can the Flirc be modded to accomodate the Pi3 ?
– I also read that the sd card is very hard to get to and some say you have to remove the Pi3 to get it out. This seems to be because it is not spring loaded (?). If so, would this also affect all cases ?
– I’ve read some reviews stating the built in heat sink doesn’t line up correctly and or doesn’t make good contact. Is this true or just user error ? And exactly what type of connection is made between the case and the chip ?
– Also, I’ve seem where when using heat sinks there a two used. But it seems the flirc only makes contact with one chip (?). If this is correct, are you then to use a heat sink on the other chip(s).
– Aesthetically I’m not too pleased with the Flirc, but function over aesthetics. As all my electronics are matte black I would prefer the same for the flirc. But I was thinking that possibly a good matte black paint might correct that. Would a light coat of paint pose any problems for the unit. On the exterior only of course.
– Being aluminum does this affect the Wifi capabilities of the Pi3 ?
Thanks….