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 agoHah, 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 😀
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.
Legion739@piefed.zip 1 week ago
We stand on the sholders of giants.
It’s always good to give back to the community and open source it
Fmstrat@lemmy.world 1 week ago
Oh yes, I’ve got a few popular FOSS projects out in the world, these would just go on my dumping ground of a site 😉