Argon One M.2 NVMe Base with M.2 NVMe SSD Kits

Argon One Case+NVMe Base+128GB SSD	M.2 NVMe Base+ 128GB SSD	Argon One Case+NVMe Base	M.2 NVMe Base Only

If you are looking for a perfect and elegant enclosure for your powerful Raspberry Pi 4 Model B single-board computer with M.2 NVMe SSD expansion, you are on the right page! Check this unboxing and review video by SeeedStudio on the newly released Argon-One M.2 case :

Note: The above video shows M.2 SATA base, yet the assembly process is the same for the M.2 NVMe base.

Argon ONE is a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B compatible case that is made with aluminum alloy and polished with a modern Space Grey finish for stunning aesthetics and functionality. It offers one of the best cooling solutions for the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B board. The case has an extension that connects to the processor with a thermal cooling pad so that heat from the processor is transferred to the case. This means the case becomes a heatsink passively cooling the motherboard so that the computer can work without building up much heat. Also, the case comes with a built-in PCB board with a 30mm fan attached to actively cool the Raspberry Pi further. These two cooling systems combined guarantee long-lasting use without overheating. The fan speed can be configured easily at any time via the terminal. Also, it has front and rear vents for better airflow.

This case is compatible with the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B:

• Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 8GB
• Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 4GB
• Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 2GB
• Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 1GB

Chris from Explaining Computers also made a fantastic video about this case, assembly, and boot of Raspberry Pi OS from the M.2 SSD:

Check out this review and stress test from ETA Prime on the Argon-One case with M.2 expansion:

Connect an M.2 SSD to your Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

Now you can connect an M.2 NVMe SSD with M-Key or B+M-Key of any size to your Raspberry Pi 4 model B using the latest M.2 NVMe base. It has an M.2 connector inside the case and you can connect the provided USB 3.0 adapter/hook/bridge to one of the USB ports on the Raspberry Pi and the USB port on the base for the m.2 to function. The connection is also UASP-supported, which allows for high-speed data transfers. This enables the SSD drive to be used as a boot drive for your Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, which can dramatically increase boot times. 

Note: This is only Argon One M.2 NVMe Case Expansion. The M.2 NVMe SSD and Raspberry Pi board are NOT included.

Two full-sized HDMI Connectors

The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B has two micro-HDMI connectors and it will not be very convenient sometimes to find a micro-HDMI to full-size HDMI cable when you want to connect your Raspberry Pi 4 Model B to an external display. However, the Argon ONE Case solves this issue by including two full-sized HDMI connectors for your convenience. 

Power Button for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

Normally a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B gets powered as soon as you connect it to the power supply and does not have a power button onboard. Well…Argon ONE case change the way you interact with your Raspberry Pi 4 Model B. With the power button installed on the case, you can easily turn on your Raspberry Pi and perform safe shutdowns, reboots, and forced shutdowns.

How to install Argon One Pi4 V2 power button and fan control/driver:

1. Connect to the Internet 
2. Open "Terminal" in Raspberry Pi OS
3. Type "curl https://download.argon40.com/argon1.sh|bash" in the terminal to initiate the installation of the Argon ONE Pi 4 script.
4. After installation completes, two shortcuts are added to the desktop, "configure" and "uninstall", they can be used to configure and uninstall the driver.
5. Reboot

Power button function:

The default setting of the fan is:

You can also use these commands to configure and uninstall the driver

• "argonone-config" to configure the driver
• "argonone-uninstall" to uninstall the driver

Note: Remember to always reboot after changing any configuration or uninstallation for the revised settings to take effect.

Easy Assemble with All Ports at the Back, Better Cable Management

Assembling the case with the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is very easy. Install the Argon ONE Script that unlocks the full functionality of the Argon ONE case. All the ports are accessed at the back, making it more manageable with minimal cable clutter and easy cleaning. This also makes it easy to tidy and pack up when on the move without compromising any ports of the motherboard.

Note: If an M.2 Expansion base is installed, the microSD card slot will be blocked by the base.

Color-coded GPIO Pins

The case was designed with one main purpose, protecting the Raspberry Pi without compromising the full functionality of the motherboard. The built-in PCB board extends the GPIO pins of the Raspberry Pi with the pins being color-coded to easily identify the pin functions. Also, the pins are clearly labeled for convenient use. When the pins are not in use, they’re covered and protected by a magnetic removable top. This makes the Pins accessible at all times, allowing the Raspberry Pi to be used in various electronic projects.

The Argon One case comes with a top and bottom, 4 screws, a built-in PCB Board, a silicon cooling pad, and a PCB Board that extends the audio and micro HDMI ports. Assembling the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B with the case is as easy as 1, 2, 3 or A, B, C. Combining the parts together is simple and intuitive. All that’s needed is a four-way (+ or Phillips) screwdriver, and that’s just to tighten the screws to the bottom of the case. No special tools are needed at all. After placing the Raspberry Pi and installing the OS on the SD Card/SSD, a one-line script needs to be typed into the terminal so that the power button and fan can be used.

Power Management Modes and IR (InfraRed) Remote Support

This case enables two power management modes with automatic booting or “Always ON Mode” and has programmable IR support for the Raspberry Pi with streamlined options.

To configure the Infrared Reciever ON/OFF signal of Argon ONE V2 and M.2, open Terminal on your RPi and type "argonone-ir". Then follow the instruction indicated.

To use the Argon One case, we recommend you get the M.2 NVMe Expansion base and an M.2 NVMe SSD. If you don't already have one, consider getting the expansion board together with a 128GB MakerDisk M.2 NVMe SSD, pre-loaded with Raspberry Pi OS.

M.2 2280 NVMe SSD for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

We, at Cytron Technologies, are pretty excited with the stable release of USB boot firmware and have also released a reliable SSD in M.2 2280 (B+M-Key) form factor. We called it MakerDisk! A Disk from Makers to Makers :) It is an M.2 2280 NVMe Solid State Drive (SSD) with a capacity of 128GB.

Everyone is booting the preferred Operating System for the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B from USB :) The USB Boot firmware for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is officially released as a stable version. Check out this video by Jeff Geerling talking about the stable release of this firmware:

Booting Raspberry Pi OS and opening Apps/Programs from MakerDisk NVMe SSD is faster than the microSD card.

• Sequential write speed 312076 KB/sec (target 10000) - PASS, over 31 times faster than the target
• Random write speed 11586 IOPS (target 500) - PASS, over 23 times faster than the target
• Random read speed 12840 IOPS (target 1500) - PASS, nearly 8.5 times faster than the target

The M.2 NVMe 2280 MakerDisk SSD has a maximum sequential read and writes speed of up to 1800MB/s and 560MB/s respectively. The diagnosis results are limited by the USB 3.0 to NVMe interface. It works perfectly and boots up without any issue in the Argon One NVMe expansion base.

Note: This MakerDisk SSD is PRE-LOADED with the Raspberry Pi OS, so you can use it with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B or Raspberry Pi 400 right out of the box (if the Raspberry Pi is ready with USB boot).

Is Your Raspberry Pi 4 Model B or Raspberry Pi 400 Ready with USB Boot?

Most of the latest Raspberry Pi 4 Model B comes with the latest USB bootable firmware. In case you have an older version of the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B board, or you are not sure, just check it using one of these methods:

Option 1: Do it from a Raspberry Pi OS desktop with a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, going into the raspi_config, by leepspvideo:

After the Raspberry Pi Imager loaded the EEPROM firmware into the microSD card, insert it into your Raspberry Pi 4 Model B's microSD card slot and power it up. After just 3 seconds, the EEPROM is updated with new firmware and it is ready for USB boot.

Option 3: Boot it directly if your Raspberry Pi 4 Model B comes with the latest firmware in the EEPROM, nothing needed to be updated :)

In any case, you can always reload the image/Operating System into this SSD using a USB3.0 to NVMe Adapter. We recommend using the official imager: Raspberry Pi Imager. Please check this video out on how to use the Advance features:

If you already have Argon One Case (without M.2 NVMe expansion), you can get the Argon One NVMe Base and 128GB SSD bundle, or Argon One NVMe Base alone.