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Features
- Designed specifically for Raspberry Pi 4.
- Integrated 19.24Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.
- Up to 5 hours of portable battery operation.
- USB-C Power Delivery charging.
- Intelligent battery and power management system.
- Built-in active cooling fan with aluminum heatsink.
- Integrated OLED display for battery and system status.
- Four programmable user buttons.
- Built-in 1W speaker.
- Full access to Raspberry Pi GPIO, CSI, USB, Ethernet, HDMI, and microSD card.
- Compatible with pi-top Maker Architecture accessories.
- Portable and rugged design for education and field applications.
Principle of Operation
The Raspberry Pi 4 is installed inside the pi-top enclosure where it connects directly to the integrated intelligent power management board. The internal rechargeable battery supplies regulated power to both the enclosure and the Raspberry Pi, allowing completely portable operation without requiring an external power source.
An onboard controller continuously manages battery charging, USB-C power delivery, system protection, OLED status display, cooling fan operation, and programmable user buttons. The active cooling system prevents CPU thermal throttling during heavy workloads, while all Raspberry Pi interfaces remain fully accessible for peripherals and expansion modules.
Applications
- Portable Raspberry Pi computers
- Robotics and autonomous systems
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- IoT gateway development
- Industrial monitoring
- STEM education
- Computer vision projects
- Embedded Linux development
- Mobile laboratories
- Field data acquisition
Interfaces

| Interface | Function |
|---|---|
| USB-C PD | Battery charging and external power input |
| Micro HDMI | Video output |
| USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 | Peripheral connectivity |
| GPIO Header | Hardware expansion |
| CSI Camera Connector | Raspberry Pi camera connection |
| OLED Display | Battery and system status |
| Programmable Buttons | User input and shortcuts |
| Speaker | Audio output |
| Maker Connector | Expansion accessories |
| MicroSD Access | Operating system storage |
First Time Setup
- Install the Raspberry Pi 4 inside the pi-top enclosure.
- Insert a microSD card with Raspberry Pi OS or pi-topOS installed.
- Connect a USB-C Power Delivery charger.
- Allow the internal battery to charge fully.
- Connect an HDMI monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
- Power on the pi-top using the power button.
- Complete the Raspberry Pi operating system setup.
- Install pi-top software utilities if required.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Portable Raspberry Pi Enclosure |
| Compatible Board | Raspberry Pi 4 Model B |
| Battery | Integrated 19.24Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Battery Runtime | Up to 5 Hours |
| Charging Interface | USB Type-C Power Delivery |
| Cooling | Active Cooling Fan with Aluminum Heatsink |
| Status Display | Integrated OLED Display |
| User Buttons | 4 Programmable Buttons |
| Audio | Integrated 1W Speaker |
| Expansion | Maker Architecture Compatible |
| Operating System | Raspberry Pi OS, pi-topOS, Ubuntu, Linux Distributions |
Resources
- Official pi-top [4] DIY Edition: https://knowledgebase.pi-top.com/knowledge/diy-tech-spec
- pi-top Firmware & Software: https://github.com/pi-top
Features
- Designed specifically for Raspberry Pi 4.
- Integrated 19.24Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.
- Up to 5 hours of portable battery operation.
- USB-C Power Delivery charging.
- Intelligent battery and power management system.
- Built-in active cooling fan with aluminum heatsink.
- Integrated OLED display for battery and system status.
- Four programmable user buttons.
- Built-in 1W speaker.
- Full access to Raspberry Pi GPIO, CSI, USB, Ethernet, HDMI, and microSD card.
- Compatible with pi-top Maker Architecture accessories.
- Portable and rugged design for education and field applications.
Principle of Operation
The Raspberry Pi 4 is installed inside the pi-top enclosure where it connects directly to the integrated intelligent power management board. The internal rechargeable battery supplies regulated power to both the enclosure and the Raspberry Pi, allowing completely portable operation without requiring an external power source.
An onboard controller continuously manages battery charging, USB-C power delivery, system protection, OLED status display, cooling fan operation, and programmable user buttons. The active cooling system prevents CPU thermal throttling during heavy workloads, while all Raspberry Pi interfaces remain fully accessible for peripherals and expansion modules.
Applications
- Portable Raspberry Pi computers
- Robotics and autonomous systems
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- IoT gateway development
- Industrial monitoring
- STEM education
- Computer vision projects
- Embedded Linux development
- Mobile laboratories
- Field data acquisition
Interfaces

| Interface | Function |
|---|---|
| USB-C PD | Battery charging and external power input |
| Micro HDMI | Video output |
| USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 | Peripheral connectivity |
| GPIO Header | Hardware expansion |
| CSI Camera Connector | Raspberry Pi camera connection |
| OLED Display | Battery and system status |
| Programmable Buttons | User input and shortcuts |
| Speaker | Audio output |
| Maker Connector | Expansion accessories |
| MicroSD Access | Operating system storage |
First Time Setup
- Install the Raspberry Pi 4 inside the pi-top enclosure.
- Insert a microSD card with Raspberry Pi OS or pi-topOS installed.
- Connect a USB-C Power Delivery charger.
- Allow the internal battery to charge fully.
- Connect an HDMI monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
- Power on the pi-top using the power button.
- Complete the Raspberry Pi operating system setup.
- Install pi-top software utilities if required.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Portable Raspberry Pi Enclosure |
| Compatible Board | Raspberry Pi 4 Model B |
| Battery | Integrated 19.24Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Battery Runtime | Up to 5 Hours |
| Charging Interface | USB Type-C Power Delivery |
| Cooling | Active Cooling Fan with Aluminum Heatsink |
| Status Display | Integrated OLED Display |
| User Buttons | 4 Programmable Buttons |
| Audio | Integrated 1W Speaker |
| Expansion | Maker Architecture Compatible |
| Operating System | Raspberry Pi OS, pi-topOS, Ubuntu, Linux Distributions |
Resources
- Official pi-top [4] DIY Edition: https://knowledgebase.pi-top.com/knowledge/diy-tech-spec
- pi-top Firmware & Software: https://github.com/pi-top

