📦 Summitlink Black Case with Fan for ADS-B Raspberry Pi Stratux DIY Kit: Matte Finish, Tool-Free Assembly (Excludes AHRS Compatibility) Review

Do not buy this if you intend to use the Stratux AHARS/Fan Module. The fan in this case and the holes for the antenna prevent the installation of this module. Other than that, this case appears to be a good case. I love that it has a camera style mounting point as well as cutouts for screw mounts. I also like that it has access to USB ports once closed. Another downside I can think of is that it doesn't have any mounting screws for the Pi. It's a bit odd that it has cutouts for pi holes but no…

The Summit case is one of the best cases available, but it still needs improvement. Pros: Looks great. Has all the port cutouts you need. Easily accessible SD cards. Easily accessible USB ports. Has a threaded mount for a camera stand or suction cup mount. Necessary improvements: The holes for the antenna should be on the sides, as in other cases. Preferably UNDER the Rasp Pi mainboard. This frees up space for the cables, makes it easier to fold the antennas (in their original position they…

I bought this to replace the more versatile Raspberry Pi case. The main benefit for me is that the antennas are built into the case, so it's an all-in-one Stratux box rather than a flexible set of parts and cables. The case is well designed, with perfectly sized holes for the antenna connectors. and hex bolt retainers to prevent twisting of the connectors. There wasn't enough room to use the Vilros SDRs I had so I replaced them with the smaller NooElec Nano 2. The Raspberry Pi board snaps in…

Everything clicked and fitted like a glove. The case comes pre-assembled/assembled, so you'll need to be a little careful to figure out how to take it apart without damaging it. The components of the Pi3 and the receiver fit together perfectly, and it all fits together perfectly. I've used this ADS-B receiver on a couple of flights and can't imagine being without it when flying in crowded airspace. Bravo.

The cover is excellent. Ideal for Stratux builds. But the fan is a bit noisy and broke after just one day of use. When the fan was running it definitely lowered the temperature of the processor, but without the fan the temperature still doesn't go through the roof. I ordered a heatsink kit to see if I could do without a fan.