Pi Station - Music Hub or Home Assistant

PLEASE NOTE: This being my first experience with the Raspberry Pi micro computer there were a lot of new learnings. I have tried to create setup and assembly guides to guide you through everything as best as possible but invariably there might be gaps or things I missed. So a little common sense, some initiative and possibly some use of Google and YouTube may be needed. Of course, if you have any questions then please don't hesitate to ask.

Introduction

Bring futuristic design and everyday functionality together with the Pi Station – a 3D printed hub powered by Raspberry Pi. Whether you’re streaming your favourite playlists or managing your smart home, the Pi Station combines power, personality, and playfulness in one compact device.

With four interchangeable sci-fi–inspired faceplates, you can swap styles on the fly—perfect for expressing your inner engineer, space traveler, or AI overlord.

Features & Highlights

• Powered by Raspberry Pi – Run music player, Volumio OR hub software, Home Assistant.
• 3D Printed Design – Lightweight, durable, and crafted with a futuristic aesthetic.
• 4 Interchangeable Faceplates – Switch between unique sci-fi looks to match your mood or décor.
• As a Volumio Music Player – Stream from Spotify, local files, or internet radio with crisp audio output.
• As a Home Assistant hub – Integrates with Home Assistant to control or monitor all your smart devices.
• Customizable & Hackable – Ideal for makers, tinkerers, and Raspberry Pi enthusiasts.
• Compact & Desk-Friendly – Small enough for your nightstand, stylish enough for your living room wall.

Model Details

In the documentation section you will find a setup guide for installing an OS on the raspberry Pi and installing the touchscreen. There is also a separate guide for installing everything into the case/enclosure. There are two print profiles, one has all the files to recreate the model in the images. The other print profile has the alternate faceplates that are available plus a blank one so you can customise it yourself using your slicer.

Currently available faceplates:

• NASA
• Weyland-Yutani (Alien)
• Ingen (Jurassic Park)
• LCARS (Star Trek)

Below is  a list of all the non 3D printed parts:

• Raspberry Pi 3/4/5 with at least 2GB RAM (4GB recommended)  - pihut.com
• Good quality 32GB (or greater) SD card  - amazon.co.uk
• Raspberry Pi Imager software - raspberrypi.com
• GeeekPi 7” Touch Screen  - amazon.co.uk
• On/Off Switch (use either of the following)
  • 12mm Stainless Steel Momentary Push Button - amazon.co.uk
  • USB Type C Power Adaptor with ON-Off Button - amazon.co.uk
• M2 8mm Flat Head Bolts x6
• M2 4mm Button Head Bolts x4
• M2 3.2mm Brass Inserts
• Vinyl Sticker Paper

I have also included a downloadable .step file of the whole model so that you can modify parts if you need too, for example if you have a different screen.

YouTube Demo: