Just bought 6 Parallellas for less than $200 on eBay

[capnrob97]

I guess another cluster is in the works.

I don't really need them, but too cheap to pass up.

Are there any cluster cases for sale for more than 4 boards?

[9600]

I'm not aware of any. I have been thinking of making a kit for a 16-node cluster, similar to the 4-node one. It's mainly a question of time, and getting a bunch more Parallellas in. I'll share details here and via Ground Electronics, obviously, if this happens.

Cheers,

Andrew

[capnrob97]

Ok, thanks. I have the 4 node case from Ground Electronics, very nice case.

If that is your company, great job. Will probably order another 4 board case when I get these new parallellas in.

[ajtravis]

[smatthews]

If you haven't seen them already, I do (shamelessly) recommend the 3D-printable Parallella cases that I co-designed:

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:892684

I found it worked very well for clusters, and I haven't encountered any issues with cooling.

-Suzanne

[ajtravis]

[smatthews]

I like the idea of the torus interconnect -- I'd be interested in seeing pictures once you are done.

My case also unfortunately blocks the porcupine board pins. I was thinking the board could be flipped upside down to make room (and just add additional connectors), but with the heatsink, there is no way it's going to fit cleanly.
Are you thinking about doing something like the following? download/file.php?id=354

As an aside, Andrew's case design is gorgeous!

-Suzanne

[ajtravis]