Bitaxe Hive
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Bill of Materials
- Bitaxe Cooling Essentials Kit – Heatsinks, 1g 12.8 W/m·K Thermal Paste & IPA Wipe x 1: For those printing their own case—Hive or otherwise—this kit includes everything needed for reliable cooling without the hassle of sourcing parts. Includes: 2x aluminum heatsinks (Bitaxe Gamma-sized), 1g premium thermal paste (12.8 W/m·K), and 1x 99% IPA wipe. Sourced direct from manufacturers and tested for performance.
Description
🐝 Bitaxe Hive – Fully Enclosed Case for Bitaxe Gamma
The Bitaxe Hive is a lightweight, snap-fit enclosure designed as a fully enclosed alternative to the standard Bitaxe stand. It provides physical protection, a cleaner appearance, and compatibility with the stock heatsink and fan. When paired with the two additional heatsinks, it helps reduce core temperatures under normal workloads.
🔧 Features:
- Fully enclosed alternative to the stand
- Snap-fit design – no screws required
- Required Heat Sinks – improves thermal performance
- Stock-compatible – fits Bitaxe Gamma’s original heatsink and fan
- Compact footprint – clean desktop or shelf setup
- Beginner-friendly assembly – includes alignment guides and clearance zones
- Included 3D printed tool for pressing board into place (not required but highly recommended)
📦 Print Notes:
- Printed with PETG – no other materials tested
- Recommended layer height: 0.2mm
- No supports required
- Print time: ~3.25 hours per case
- Tolerances are tight—ensure your printer is calibrated
🔗 Learn More or Get a Kit:
Looking for parts?
A complete parts kit (minus the 3D-printed case) is available at: https://scramblix.com/products/bitaxe-gamma-cooling-kit
Want a full kit including the case? You’ll find that there too.
🧰 Full assembly instructions:
https://scramblix.com/pages/bitaxe-hive-setup
📝 License:
Shared under CC BY-NC 4.0 – You may remix and share your adaptations, but please credit Scramblix and do not use commercially without permission.
More info: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
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