Getting Started - Assembling the Official Case¶
Congratulations on purchasing an ITX Llama and the official ITX case! This guide page and video are here to help you construct your new case. Enjoy!
Assembly Instructions¶
Bill of Materials¶
If you chose to order just the 3D printed case parts rather than a complete kit, the following items will be needed in order for you to complete your case assembly:
Parts included with every order:¶
- Left panel
- Right panel
- Top panel
- Front I/O
- Bottom panel
- Front panel
- Back panel
Additional small parts:¶
- Power button cover
- IO Bracket
- OLED Retainer
- SDCard reader bracket
- Feet x4
Accessories included with the complete kit:¶
If you selected "Complete" when ordering your case, these parts are included.
- Switches
- Cables
- Micro-SD card extender
- USB Extenders
- Screws
- OLED Display
- Rotary encoder
Shopping List for "Only 3D Printed Parts" option:¶
If you selected "Only 3D printed parts" when ordering your case, the following parts will need to be sourced elsewhere to complete your case.
NOTE: Confirm your selections in each listing!
| QTY (per case) | Item Name | Shopping Link(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switch for PI/WT, 2pole 2throw | AliExpress | |
| 2 | USB Extenders USB 2.0 F-M 0.5m | AliExpress | |
| 2 | LEDS 2x5x7 | AliExpress | one red, one green per case |
| 13 | m3 brass heat inserts m3x5x4.2 | AliExpress | |
| 1 | Arcade button 24mm | AliExpress | |
| 6 | Magnets 8x3 | AliExpress | |
| 1 | SDcard extender 46cm | AliExpress | |
| 3 | Pushbutton switches | AliExpress | |
| 1 | Rotary encoder 15mm plum | AliExpress | |
| 1 | Rotary encoder black plum cap | AliExpress | |
| 1 | OLED Display | AliExpress | |
| 13 | m3 10mm screws | AliExpress | screws for case back/motherboard/tpu feet/gpu bracket |
| 2 | m2 6mm screws | AliExpress | screws for SD card mount |
| 6 | 2 pin DuPont cable + connector 30cm | AliExpress | |
| 3 | 3 pin DuPont cable + connector 30cm | AliExpress | |
| 2 | 1 pin DuPont cable + connector 30cm | AliExpress | female to female black (2xGND for encoder) |
| 1 | 4 Pin DuPont cable + connector 30cm | AliExpress | For OLED display connection |
Power Supplies¶
The official case has provisions for two power supply options.
- The default is using an external power brick through a panel-mounted jack provided by a PicoPSU of 80W or higher.
- As an advanced option, users may opt to install an internal Mean Well power supply for the PicoPSU and utilize the C8 panel mount cutouts to plug an ungrounded power cable into their Llama's case.
- WARNING! The Mean Well PSU setup is considered an unsupported, advanced option—recommended only for users who are experienced and understand the associated requirements. The official case design continues to support and recommend the use of a PicoPSU, which avoids these issues entirely.
That said, it’s certainly helpful to note the grounding considerations with the Mean Well unit. While grounding can add a layer of safety, it's worth mentioning that many modern consumer electronics—including the latest consoles from Microsoft and Sony—use ungrounded C8 connectors without issue. These designs pass stringent safety certifications, so a C8 connector isn’t inherently unsafe when used appropriately within a well-designed system.
- WARNING! The Mean Well PSU setup is considered an unsupported, advanced option—recommended only for users who are experienced and understand the associated requirements. The official case design continues to support and recommend the use of a PicoPSU, which avoids these issues entirely.