The Pi Slice Rack is the densest solution for mounting multiple Raspberry Pi model B boards into the 10" rack format. Designed for scalability, it is ideal for labs, classrooms, and makerspaces.

Depending on the backbone version you choose. Make sure to get 4 m4 bolts of 10mm length to attach the split sections. make sure to print the backbone and pi standoffs as required by your setup.

To order the aluminium parts.

1. Download the provided DXF files from the /sheet-metal directory.
2. Make sure your CNC vendor is set to use aluminium, 1mm thickness.
3. Ensure fold lines are marked as bends, not cuts, in the fabrication instructions.
4. You can choose to hand-bend the parts yourself or have them bent by the service you are ordering from.

1. Fold the aluminium sheet metal parts as shown in ./img/standoff-img. If you opt for pre-bent parts, ensure your vendor bends them correctly.
2. Since the Pi standoffs are very low, apply non-conductive tape (such as Kapton tape) to the bottom of each Pi bracket.
3. Attach the 10mm M3 standoffs to each Pi bracket using two 5mm M3 bolts to make each bracket assembly rigid.
4. Mount each Raspberry Pi to its bracket using four M2.5 8mm bolts and four M2.5 nuts.
5. Insert 10 heatset inserts into the backbone, making sure to insert them from the curved side.
6. Attach the Pi brackets to the front plate with two M3 8mm bolts, using the two backbones for support.

All design, documentation, and assembly instructions were created by me. If you have improvements or suggestions, please message me on GitHub.

This project is licensed under the terms described in LICENSE.md.