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.
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- 8-32 stainless steel wing nut. 8 per bay row.
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- #8 stainless steel washer. 8 per bay row.
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- 18-8 stainless steel socket head screw. 4 per card.
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- 18-8 stainless steel hex nut. 4 per card.
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- PETG filament. Others can work, but PETG allows some flex without the risk of snapping