Completed Mini Rack
Original Post
Hi everyone,
I ran out of space in my 19” 6U network box, so instead of upgrading to a larger one, I decided to design a custom 10” 3D-printed server rack. Owning a 3D printer and having plenty of leftover filament from previous projects made this a fun and practical solution.
Project Goals:
- Easy to 3D-print with minimal filament usage
- Expandable vertically or horizontally
- Portable
Some parts are designed from scratch using Tinkercad, while others are based on existing designs but heavily modified to fit my home lab setup.
This project is still a work in progress, and the STL files are not yet ready for release. Once complete, all STL files will be shared on Printables and MakersWorld.
I’ll keep posting progress updates along the way!
Current State (Alpha):
p.s.
On the same day when i decided to post my project to r/HomeLab Jeff publishes his MINI RACK Revolution video. This is way to much of coincidence :)
Update "almost there"
3D Printed couple more parts.
Now i have mounting holes on the side and back. This gives me so many options to take this "Galaxy Rack" to the next level.
Galaxy Is here
After weeks of printing, reprinting, designing parts - i am finally reached the point where i can say that i've completed (almost) my 3D Printable Mini Rack.
All rack structure is 3D printed from PETG. Only two cables comes in: power and RJ45.
Completed Mini Rack
Original Post
Hi everyone,
I ran out of space in my 19” 6U network box, so instead of upgrading to a larger one, I decided to design a custom 10” 3D-printed server rack. Owning a 3D printer and having plenty of leftover filament from previous projects made this a fun and practical solution.
Project Goals:
Some parts are designed from scratch using Tinkercad, while others are based on existing designs but heavily modified to fit my home lab setup.
This project is still a work in progress, and the STL files are not yet ready for release. Once complete, all STL files will be shared on Printables and MakersWorld.
I’ll keep posting progress updates along the way!
Current State (Alpha):
p.s.
On the same day when i decided to post my project to r/HomeLab Jeff publishes his MINI RACK Revolution video. This is way to much of coincidence :)
Update "almost there"
3D Printed couple more parts.
Now i have mounting holes on the side and back. This gives me so many options to take this "Galaxy Rack" to the next level.
Galaxy Is here
After weeks of printing, reprinting, designing parts - i am finally reached the point where i can say that i've completed (almost) my 3D Printable Mini Rack.
All rack structure is 3D printed from PETG. Only two cables comes in: power and RJ45.