Vilros Raspberry Pi 5 Compatible Cluster Tower Stackable Case

Yes!

You can definitely add an M.2 HAT or a PoE HAT to the boards in the stack, but there are two important notes to consider:

1. **Top Cover Compatibility**
The **top cover cannot be used** when a HAT is installed on the top board, as the HAT will block it.
However, you can use the stack **without the top cover**, especially if you're using active coolers on the boards and don’t need the fan built into the top cover.
Simply use the included spacers to securely attach the top board to the stack.

2. **GPIO Pass-Through Limitations**
The spacers included with this set are **longer** than the standard spacers typically included with HATs.
Because of this, the GPIO pins **will not pass through** the HAT, meaning you won’t be able to stack another accessory or access GPIO above the HAT.
So this setup is ideal **only if you don’t need further access to the GPIO pins** above the installed HAT.

I hope this answers your question!
If you need any further assistance, feel free to reach out to support@vilros.com

Hi there,

Thank you for your question!

As highlighted in the product description, we highly recommend using the Raspberry Pi Active Cooler for optimal performance. You can find more details at the link below:

https://vilros.com/products/raspberry-pi-5-active-cooler

If you have any other questions or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always here to help!

Best regards,
Vilros Support

Hello,

Thank you for your question.

The PoE+ Hat is not compatible with Raspberry Pi 5 so it would not work with this cluster tower.

All the best

Vilros Support

Hello,

Thank you for your question.

The PoE+ Hat is not compatible with Raspberry Pi 5 so it would not work with this cluster tower.

All the best

Vilros Support