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6-Layer Stackable Raspberry Pi Cluster Enclosure with Heatsinks
4.7/ 5
- 5 9
- 4 2
- 3 1
- 2 0
- 1 0
Brand GeeekPi
Product review
This stackable cluster enclosure accommodates Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ and Raspberry Pi 3/2 Model B boards (boards not included). The framework is made from clear acrylic plates that form six separate mounting levels so you can stack multiple Pis vertically while keeping them separated for airflow and cabling.
Every layer leaves openings for essential connectors: SD card access, GPIO header, USB type-A ports, HDMI, Ethernet and power. The package supplies cooling hardware tailored to the different Pis — a set of aluminum heatsinks for Pi 4 boards and a mix of aluminum and copper sinks for Pi 3B+ units — to help reduce temperatures under load.
Hardware shipped in the kit includes one 6-layer acrylic cluster frame, six aluminum heatsinks for Raspberry Pi 4B, six aluminum-and-copper heatsinks for Raspberry Pi 3B+, and a small screwdriver to aid assembly. Mounting holes on the acrylic plates match the standard Pi layouts; if you use add-ons, hats or thicker cases you may need longer standoffs or extra spacers. The rack is intended to be used as an open-air stack — place boards on each level, fasten with the supplied screws and standoffs, and route cables around the edges for a tidy multi-board setup.
Pros
- Includes heatsinks for Pi 4 and Pi 3B+
- Keeps up to six boards organized in a compact stack
- Open design provides access to all ports
Cons
- Assembly can be fiddly in tight spaces
- Stock screws/standoffs may be too short for some setups
- Limited vertical clearance for add-on HATs or tall cases
VerdictA practical, low-cost solution for organizing up to six Raspberry Pi single-board computers. The acrylic plates and included heatsinks make it a good option for headless clusters or compact projects, though assembly and standoff clearance can require patience or longer fasteners for some setups.
Reviews
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Henry C. 5/5
Easy build, good airflow
Sturdy little rack for my Pi cluster. Spacing is generous enough for airflow and cable routing, which keeps temperatures down and cabling neat.
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T. Huang 4/5
Well made but fiddly to attach boards
The materials and fit are decent. Securing the boards into place is tight and working in the cramped gaps may require small pliers. Take your time to avoid nicking connectors or components when fastening nuts in the narrow space.
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Warren Quin 5/5
Open design, limited single-case use
I had hoped to use the plates as separate enclosures, but it’s really meant to be used stacked. Works fine once assembled as a tower.
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Joseph Coderre 3/5
Watch screw length
Everything arrived in the box, but the screws holding boards to the plates were a few millimeters too short for my Pis. I had to source longer screws locally. Once corrected, build quality and fit felt good.
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J 5/5
Simple multi-Pi housing
Great value for housing several Pis together. Heatsinks and standoffs are included. Note: it’s intended for bare Pis — to use PoE HATs or tall add-ons you’ll likely need to stack two standoffs or fit longer spacers.
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NLS 5/5
Matches my other kit
Very similar to another case I used before. I attached the bottom plate to a PoE switch with temporary double-sided tape and fastened fans with zip ties. PoE adapters on the Pis worked well; just needed Ethernet leads to finish the setup.
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Nicholas Sanchirico 5/5
Super simple setup
Assembly was quick — remove any existing cases, fit the heatsinks, mount to a plate and stack. Extras like spare screws and standoffs are included. If you’re not using GPIO or HATs this is a very straightforward option; orient pieces creatively during assembly if things seem tight.
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MGJS 5/5
Works as advertised with mods
Does the job of grouping Pi3/4 boards. I swapped in longer standoffs and screws so my dual-fan Armor cases would clear and allow airflow beneath the trays.
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DE Holland 5/5
Compact and portable
Handy form factor for demonstrations and multi-display video loops. The only annoyance was finding a small driver or nut driver to tighten the screws in the confined spots.
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Steven Z 5/5
Solid Pi stacking frame
Good overall quality. Putting each Pi onto a layer is straightforward, though joining the full tower took a bit of fiddling. Instructions are sparse, but a careful person will have it built in about ten minutes. Pro tip: remove the thin protective side covers on each board before final assembly to avoid a clumsy look.
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Peter Koh 4/5
Sturdy but limited GPIO access
Works well for stacking five or six boards. The brass standoffs are relatively short, which reduces access to GPIO pins; using two standoffs per gap or longer spacers fixes that. Ideal when you run Pis headless otherwise.
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Ken Falta 5/5
Neat way to organize multiple Pis
I had piles of Pi boards scattered around; this kit let me stack six neatly. Pieces arrived well packed with protective film. Older Pi revisions required drilling a couple of extra mounting holes, but the included hardware covered the rest.
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