Note:

• In May 26th 2022, the NASPi updated to NASPi V2.0 version with auto power on function(Update X-C1 adapter from V1.3 to V2.0 version.)[There maybe mixed version of NASPi in amazon warehouse, please understand this situation if you received NASPi rather than NASPi V2.0. The used NASPi still the old version may not have auto power on function]
• In August 17th 2021, the NASPi kit inlcuded X823 shield has been updated from V1.3 to V1.5 version. Do not need 2pin power cable since then.
• In 28th July 2021, added one backup acrylic front panel to help improve WiFi signal. But acrylic material is fragile, be careful for the installation. According to our test 2.4G WIFI is usable. But 5GHz WIFI networks will be more stable. So strongly recommend to use 5GHz WIFI networks or Ethernet. Refer to 5G WIFI test video: youtu.be/LKJVIBQFYXs; The wireless keyboard we tested usable is logitech K520.
• The NASPi kit does not include the Raspberry Pi 4 motherboard, TF card, 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD and power adapter.

[Overview]

NASPi is a NUC-style NAS storage solution based on the latest Raspberry Pi 4 Model B(1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB). It supports 2.5-inch sata HDD/SSD. All the Raspberry Pi 4 interfaces are adjusted to the back through the X-C1 adapter board, build in software safety shutdown function, using PWM fan can dynamically adjust the speed of the fan according to the temperature of the CPU. The shell is made of all aluminum alloy, CNC processing method, surface anodizing treatment.(raspberry pi 4 nas kit/raspberry pi 4 case ssd slot/raspberry pi 4 case ssd support/raspberry pi 4 case ssd mount/raspberry pi 4 case 2.5 hdd/raspberry pi 4 case with power button/pi ssd case)

NASPI adopts modular design, and NASPI is composed of three parts: X823 storage shield, X-C1 adapter board, heat dissipation system(include X823-A3 metal fan bracket and 4010 PWM fan), and they will be packed into a ALU-case (raspberry pi ssd case/raspberry pi 4 case with ssd mount/raspberry pi 4 hard drive case) to get a complete NASPi;

• X823 provides 2.5 inch HDD/SSD storage function(UASP supported Only);
• X-C1 V2.0 provides power management, interface adapter, safe shutdown and auto power on function(X-C1 V2.0 support auto power on function, X-C1 V1.3 doesn't)
• For the heat dissipation system, we chose a relatively simple and practical heat dissipation solution: a custom metal bracket and a 4010 PWM fan to achieve it. in fact, you can use P165-B to get same function, but maybe P165-B will have a slight impact on WIFI.

[User Manual]

• wiki.geekworm.com/NASPi (Video based on X823 V1.5: youtu.be/ithz2Mg5Vrc)
• wiki.geekworm.com/X-C1_Software

Key Features

• Ideal storage solution for Raspberry Pi 4 - NASPi 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD Kit
• Only compatible with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
• UASP Supported Only for Raspberry Pi 4
• Compatible with single 2.5 inch SATA hard disk drives (HDD) / solid-state drive (SSD)
• Support Max 9.8mm thickness 2.5 inch HDD/SSD (The thickness of 2.5" HDD/SSD on the market is generally 7mm, 9.5mm, 12.5 and 15mm,You only can choose 7mm or 9.5mm thickness HDD/SSD)
• Allows booting OS from your HDD/SSD for faster app opens, web serving and file copying
• Press button switch to turn on
• Press button switch and hold for 1~2 seconds to reboot
• Press button switch and hold for 3 seconds to implement safe shutdown
• Press button switch and hold for more than 8 seconds to force shutdown
• Support auto power on function with X-C1 V2.0 adapter(X-C1 V1.3 do not support auto power on)
• Small and exquisite aluminum alloy case reserve the power button port, Type-C power supply port for use

FAQ

Q1. Will the Alu case affect the WIFI?

A: As our test, 2.4G WIFI AP was usable. But different Raspberry Pi individuals have different degrees of WIFI interference. As well as aluminum alloy case will interfere with pi 4’s WIFI to a certain extent. 2.4G WIFI maybe unstable. So it is strongly recommend to use Ethernet or 5G AP. Refer to 5G WiFi test video: youtu.be/LKJVIBQFYXs

Q2: What is the thickness of a 2.5" HDD/SSD that can be accommodated?

A: The thickness of 2.5" HDD/SSD on the market is generally 7mm, 9.5mm, 12.5 and 15mm,You only can choose 7mm or 9.5mm thickness HDD/SSD, NASPi is not compatible with 12.5mm and 15mm thickness 2.5" HDD/SSD.The thickness of 2.5" HDD/SSD should not exceed 9.8mm. In fact, most 2.5" HDD/SSD on the market are only 7mm thick.

Q3: Is it OK to use wirless keyboard or mouse?

A: According to our test, it is OK to use the keyboard and mouse. Refer to video: youtu.be/LKJVIBQFYXs, we use the wireless logitech K520 keyboard and mouse.

Q4: How to find and use the Raspberry Pi 4 5G AP?

A: Please refer to here follow the steps: wiki.geekworm.com/Raspberry_pi_4_can%27t_find_5ghz_wifi

Q5: How to make the PWM cooling fan running?

A: You will need to install the shell script to make the cooling fan run, please refer to: wiki.geekworm.com/X-C1_Software

We can manually run the following commands:

sudo python /home/pi/x-c1/x-c1_pwm_fan_control.py&

Then the pwm fan will start working.

Q6: How to adjust the PWM fan speed to get better heat dissipation?

A: You can modify the x-c1_pwm_fan_control.py file if value to adjust the speed of PWM fan. Range of value: 0 ~ 100 0: fan stop 100: fan is full speed.

Refer to photo: wiki.geekworm.com/File:Adjust-fan-fan.png

Q7: How to make the PWM cooling fan always running if you use the third party system?

A: The PWM cooling fan is 3pin with yellow, black and red wire, you just need to pull out or cut the yellow wire to make the cooling fan always running.

Q8: Is the PWM cooling fan heat dissipation enough for the NASPi kit?

A: According to our test, based on Raspberry Pi4 2GB, OS is 2021-05-07-raspios-buster-armhf.img, program running time exceeds 30 minutes. The 4 CPU cores are running at full load, the maximum temperature of the CPU core does not exceed 75 degrees, and the surface of the shell does not generate heat, which meets the design requirements.

Q9: What is the read/write performance when used as a NAS?

A: The read and write performance is determined by the speed of the Raspberry Pi’s USB 3 bus and SSD. It should be noted that the Raspberry Pi’s USB3 bandwidth is only 3Gbps. Normally, the R/W speed is about 300MB/S.