Raspberry Pi Cluster

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<img src="https://i.imgur.com/0rPBZXa.png" /> <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=payments@isaacwhite.uk&lc=GB&no_note=0&item_name=Thingiverse+product+donations&cn=&curency_code=GBP&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted" rel="Donation"></a> A high-performance computer cluster for enthusiasts and hobbyists, designed to be easy to build and customize. The cluster is powered by a series of LM2596 step-down buck converters, with a minimum of 4 required but space for 6. Input voltage can range from 12-40v, making it easy to find a power supply that fits your needs. The cluster features: * A built-in Ethernet switch, making it easy to connect multiple devices * Modelled rear inputs consist of 2x DC Jacks (for redundancy or daisy-chaining), an Ethernet Jack, and a GX16 Aviation Connector (for general purpose or future connectivity) * A rotary encoder for controlling the cluster's settings * An LCD I2C Display 1602 for displaying information * Custom LED lighting for added visual appeal The parts list is as follows: * 4x Raspberry Pi * 6x LM2596 Step Down Converters * 1x LCD I2C Display 1602 * 1x Rotary Encoder * 1x 5mm LED Panel Mount * 1x 5mm LED * 1x Ethernet Panel Mount * 1x GX16 Aviation Connector * 2x DC Jack Panel Mount * 1x 120mm Fan * 4x Ethernet Patch Cables * 1x A4 Sheet of Acrylic/Perspex * 1x 120mm Fan Dust Filter * 13x WS2812B LED Breakout To help with ease of purchase, the front acrylic sheet is designed to be the exact width of an A4 piece of paper. The dimensions of said sheet are 297x107x3mm. The LED Light bar could easily be substituted for a simple LED strip but I decided to make my own to increase density and aid in animation smoothness. I used small WS2812B breakout boards in my design. Link to purchase and animation of assembly is provided below: <a href="https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000341255691.html">https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000341255691.html</a> If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to drop a message.