Do you by chance have another that could support the pi4b wearing the PoE hat?
Raspberry Pi 4 Cluster Case
A case for a Raspberry Pi 4 Cluster
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@StevenMachado_426369 No, I don't have not made any alternate versions.
Printed it in eSun ABS+ and had to ream the holes in the front and back covers for the m4 bolts.
The front is just a tiny mod of the back cover w/o the square opening. I have the USB powered rear fans set at lowest setting (pretty quiet) and it keeps the overclocked (2.2 Ghz) 4GB RPi 4b nodes at a constant 28c at idle and 55c under load.
To simplify cable management, I added a small hold in the case to let an RJ45 cable to run through from the front of the switch out the back of the case.
VERY well thought out design. (just add an option for routing an ethernet cable to run through to the back)Printed on an X1C and used just over 1kg of filament.
@JP_156503 what's the intended unit for your model files, mm? (edited)
@KevinKowalew_2465808 millimeters
Would this work for the Pi 5s?
@RobertAnderse_447295 I don't know. Am not aware of how the 5s differ in dimensions. The model is designed to fit a specific heatsink case.
Hello,
Does anyone have the file for the PI case (see photo marked in red) that I use before I put the PI into the cluster case?
Thanks
@mucsav1977_2127335 It is this metal heat sink case https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/aluminium-heatsink-case-for-raspberry-pi-4?variant=29430673178707
I just finished the main body. It's very cool!
I am not sure about the back panel. Why is there a large gap above (or maybe below) the fans
Second, it seems Anker no longer makes that model USB power block. They make this model instead, but the orientation is off (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P936188/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Do you have any suggestions on how to fit that into the unit? Thank you for making this (edited)
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@KevinKowalew_2465808 was a 6 pack at microceter I think. If you want to ball I think the jumper @ https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/accessories-cables-dacs/collections/accessories-pro-patch-cables/products/unifi-ethernet-patch-cable-with-bendable-booted-rj45?variant=u-cable-patch-rj45 would be pretty cool
@RobertBarbrow_827633 appreciate the recommendation, I'm definitely gonna go with those patch cables! I'll follow up with a picture of the rig once everything's assembled
What is the best orientation to print this in? I noticed there are a lot of 90-degree shelves regardless of orientation.
@RobertBarbrow_827633 I have only printed it with the back on the build plate. Least amount of supports And only on surfaces that will not be seen.
How much Filament do i need
@Spacemonkeylabs I suggest that you ask your slicer :)
how long did this take to print for u? as well as did you use pla or petg? (edited)
@SangTran_1297771 for me, PLA and cluster took me 80 hours
Hello, Really nice project my raspberry are all put away in. Thanks. But how do you connect 80 mm fan ? Are you using a converter molex KK to usb ? Thanks in advance
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@JP_156503 Thanks for reference. I did order thoses : https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B081RDPQ7L?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
If it's too lood I will use get two noctua
Well after received all the stuffs. I can tell you thoses fan are a bit loud but work fine. The Aluminium Heatsink Case from Pimoroni fit perfectly contrary to one buy on amazon. Sadly I cant tell for my RPi 3b+ since I broke it by removing old rad.
Why don't you use 7 Rasp PIs? With that configuration the Netgear Switch would be fully used.
@mars3142_732125 I simply didn't prioritize optimizing the use of the switch. Five RPi's was already quite hard to come by, and the model wouldn't have fit on my printer. :)