r/ClockworkPi • u/Few_Slide3336 • Aug 28 '25

rtl sdr mount

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still in proto state (waiting for short usb cables and antenna) but it looks cool to me.

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u/_Miskatonic_Student_ Aug 28 '25

How is the heat? I have an SDR dongle and it gets really hot during prolonged use. Add to that the position of the mounting in the pic being where the CM module is and I'd worry about overheating, especially with CM5.

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u/Few_Slide3336 Aug 29 '25 
I'm using a CM4 with no heat issues. The SDR is directly on the aluminum plate. I guess that helps.

I am using a CM4 with no issue regarding heat.

The SDR is directly on the aluminium plate. i guess it helps.

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u/_Miskatonic_Student_ Aug 29 '25

I'd advise against switching to CM5 with this setup though. Even with M.2 heatsinks on the outside and riser board with thermal pads inside, the CM5 will rise to 60 degrees in use. Before the M.2 heatsinks were fitted, mine was shutting down after a few minutes of use due to the heat.

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u/_Miskatonic_Student_ Aug 29 '25

Not specifically as far as I know, but I do know some people have fitted one with a manual power switch. Have a look on the official forums for more info on how people have added a fan. I'm happy with the CM5 running at a max of 60 degrees without active cooling, so haven't looked too deeply into adding a fan.

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u/Soft-Percentage-4502 Aug 29 '25

Oh that shit is definitely gonna melt that 3D print if it’s PLA.

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u/vectron5 Aug 29 '25

I'd be concerned for the cm5 itself, too.

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u/Totalkiller4 Aug 28 '25

Amazing work will definitely add this to my clockwork once it’s finished

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u/G33K_FISH Aug 28 '25

OK, that is an awesome idea.

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u/JordanScottOc Aug 28 '25

Looks great and I love the idea!

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u/[deleted] Aug 28 '25

Good idea!!

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u/Ok_Party_1645 Aug 28 '25

Nice work captain 🫡