Comment on This is the back of my 10" Mini server rack -- Custom made 3D printed power modules for each server
Fmstrat@lemmy.world 1 week ago
This looks great! Any thought on relay control? I built an 8 outlet box with relays inside so I can direct control power to each server with a Raspberry Pi. It runs PiKVM and is also attached to an 8 port KVM for control.
Legion739@piefed.zip 1 week ago
Uggg don’t give me ideas, I’ve already sunk way too much time into designing this 😅️🤣
So you could just put a relay between my power-module and your server, and it’s problem solved.
A redesign to incorporate one of these would be great, there are also variants that monitor power draw, so you’d be able to see each servers power usage and switch it on or off remotely. image
Why are you doing this to me?
Fmstrat@lemmy.world 1 week ago
Hah, yea I used a pre made box to cover off on safety in the lazy way. Using one of these boards inside it: a.co/d/08aDId5p
Most of my custom work was on the front so I could fit multiple mini PCs side by side. Everything designed in FreeCAD with color coded cables per machine 😀
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Edit: ignore the circle. Apparently this photo was used to tell my partner what to unplug during some testing.
Legion739@piefed.zip 1 week ago
Very nice, is that a KWS rack?
I don’t think they existed yet when I started my journey, they seem very solid.
I went for aluminum for max strength and didn’t trust 3D printed parts for strength, but after getting a printer, I see you can print fold out chairs that you can stand on, so they can be more than strong enough.
Fmstrat@lemmy.world 1 week ago
It’s a Rackmate T2. I printed the parts in ASA, which is very heat resistant, and it’s held up for a long time against all the hot equipment. It’s also pretty thin on the HD sled holders, still doesn’t sag or budge.
I should probably make these models public at some point.