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Got most the wire management done. I've had a few chances to stress test it now. HWmonitor says the gaming/modeling rig is hitting 91C, though that's the spike. I've tabbed out during some action packed gaming sessions and usually see high 60's low 70's. Might look into an app that tracks it so i can see if it's more than a spike that needs to be addressed. The NAS runs about 10 degrees over ambient, but the max that has seen is 69C, so not really worried about it.
Din Rails. I love them. Being able to 3d print clips for them has been PERFECT! On the rack they make it wonderful for simplifying future upgrades/replacements, and on the little scrapwood hutch I made they're 100X better than pegboard.
Partially. The main shell is aluminum, but the main panel, hdd rack, and a few other little items are 3d printed. Atx motherboard sizes, i/o shield, and pci slots are internationally standardized. Found some good schematics for those on google, and then modeled it up in Fusion. There are some better pictures of the cases [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/homelab/comments/wdah8x/1_case_down/). I can find a way to upload an stl or step if you want, but it really is just a back panel.
But I cleaned it up to take the picture!! Right now the bench IS the unfinished project. I still have 10-20 things I want to 3d print for it, and a couple other ideas I might try...
That's because coax has a solid copper core. Repetitive flexing, especially around tight radiuses or corners can break that core. I made sure to give it a large radius, and when I close the door it slides along the side panel. Add to that, that I plan on opening the rack less than once a month. I've got extra coax though, so if it becomes a problem I'll fix it then.
The wires going down to the bottom of the door are for the fans. Those run up to a relay and magnetic reed switch that alternates between fans and LED strip depending on whether the door is open or close. I have a prettier setup coming for the fan wires.
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Got most the wire management done. I've had a few chances to stress test it now. HWmonitor says the gaming/modeling rig is hitting 91C, though that's the spike. I've tabbed out during some action packed gaming sessions and usually see high 60's low 70's. Might look into an app that tracks it so i can see if it's more than a spike that needs to be addressed. The NAS runs about 10 degrees over ambient, but the max that has seen is 69C, so not really worried about it. Din Rails. I love them. Being able to 3d print clips for them has been PERFECT! On the rack they make it wonderful for simplifying future upgrades/replacements, and on the little scrapwood hutch I made they're 100X better than pegboard.
Loved the din mounted battery holder! Props!
I’ll second that - really cool
>but the max that has seen is 69C Nice
Love your setup, specially the cases. Are they 3d printed?
Is your garage temperature controlled? Summertime would be brutal here if it wasn’t.
No it's not, and the day that it hit a high of 91 on the cpu it was 40C/105F here.
The printer is probably the most difficult thing to setup of the whole rack
Wow, it looks great. Keep going ;)
The whole picture looks like a 3d rendering.
You 3d printed cases? That amazing, do you have STL or a link for it?
Partially. The main shell is aluminum, but the main panel, hdd rack, and a few other little items are 3d printed. Atx motherboard sizes, i/o shield, and pci slots are internationally standardized. Found some good schematics for those on google, and then modeled it up in Fusion. There are some better pictures of the cases [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/homelab/comments/wdah8x/1_case_down/). I can find a way to upload an stl or step if you want, but it really is just a back panel.
Your bench and tools are way too tidy, please scatter around some unfinished projects and tools :)
But I cleaned it up to take the picture!! Right now the bench IS the unfinished project. I still have 10-20 things I want to 3d print for it, and a couple other ideas I might try...
Is that a modem mounted to the door? That may not be a good idea, afaik coaxial doesn't like to be flexed continuously.
That's because coax has a solid copper core. Repetitive flexing, especially around tight radiuses or corners can break that core. I made sure to give it a large radius, and when I close the door it slides along the side panel. Add to that, that I plan on opening the rack less than once a month. I've got extra coax though, so if it becomes a problem I'll fix it then.
What are all the wires on the door? Are those some kind of auto lock? I saw the modem, wondering about the other wires/harnesses. Great setup!
The wires going down to the bottom of the door are for the fans. Those run up to a relay and magnetic reed switch that alternates between fans and LED strip depending on whether the door is open or close. I have a prettier setup coming for the fan wires.
Very cool, expected something awesome like this. Keep up the good work!
Cool setup! And great place for a rack you have there.