About this Learning Path

Who is this for?

This is an introductory topic for software developers and hobbyists who want to build a rack mount system for housing single board computers.

What will you learn?

Upon completion of this learning path, you will be able to:

  • Acquire and print the required materials.
  • Assemble and install the universal SBC rack mount system in a 4U chassis.
  • Install single board computers in the racks.

Prerequisites

Before starting, you will need the following:

  • 3D printer
  • Hack saw or chop saw to cut threaded steel rods
  • 4U server chassis with the insides removed. For example, Rosewill RSV-L4500 4U Industrial Rack-Mount Server Chassis
  • 8-32 stainless steel threaded rods at least 405 mm long. 4 x 405 mm long rods are also required for each bay row. Example part
  • 8-32 stainless steel hex nut. 8 per bay row. Example part
  • 8-32 stainless steel wing nut. 8 per bay row. Example part
  • #8 stainless steel washer. 8 per bay row. Example part
  • 18-8 stainless steel socket head screw. 4 per card. Example part
  • 18-8 stainless steel hex nut. 4 per card. Example part
  • PETG filament. Others can work, but PETG allows some flex without the risk of snapping
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