Computer and Devices Rack

Intro

This is a computer rack that I made a couple of years ago.

Now i have finetuned and added some things and decided to publish it

I have other parts e.g. rails/mounts to screw to switches/routers. Let me know what you want.

I will make some STEP files for parts that you may have to modify. Let me know!

It's up to you how to configure it!

A note on heat: as you know, electronics generate heat, so make sure to print using High Temperature (HT) PLA, PETG, or ABS (I’ve never printed with ABS myself, but it does withstand higher temperatures).

Fans will come in handy!

Tools  that may be useful!

1_RackFrame

The frame to be snapped together, either 1U, 2U or 3U

2_Generic

Some generic parts to place misc. devices on

3_RJ45

RJ45 panel

4_RackBody

A rackbody to be assembled

5_RackBlade

Rack blades currently for Raspberry PI 3, 4 and 5, and one just as a cover

6_Framework_Model_I

For the Framework mainboard

Disclaimer:

Since I don't have the actual Framework mainboard, there may be small adjustments needed, a width here or a height there that needs to be adjusted slightly. 

6_Framework_Model_II

For the Framework mainboard, turned 90 degrees compared to Model_I

Disclaimer: ... same as above

Now lets take one part at a time ...

1_RackFrame

The front

The side

Other things to mention

The size comes in three different sizes, 1U, 2U and 3U, each U is 44.45 mm

The one above is 3U

XR_RackFrame.3mf

Plate 1

3U Frame side, print to of this

Plate 2

Connector, print four of this

Plate 3

1U Frame side

Plate 4

2U Frame side

Plate 5

A double connector to connect two racks together

2_Generic

Without front

With front

Glue on some ziptie holders (Loctite superglue works very well)

XR_Generic.3mf

Plate 1

A plate with front

Plate 2

Left and right mount

Plate 3

Four ziptie holders, but print as many as you need. Must be glued!

Plate 4

A plate without front, useful on the backside of the rack

3-RJ45

With only RJ45 slots

With RJ45 slots and slots for cord passthru

XR_RJ45.3mf

Plate 1

Body with RJ45 slots only

Plate 2

Left- and right-mount including dovetails

Plate 3

Cover for RJ45 slot

Plate 4

Body with five RJ45 slots and six cord slots

Plate 5

No hole, just a cover

Plate 6

Cover with 4 mm hole

Plate 7

Cover with 5 mm hole

Plate 8

Cover with 6 mm hole

Made for this one

4_RackBody

The hook is to be inserted from the back. You may have to use some kind of stick and a hammer to get the hook info position

The rackbody is to be joined together with H-connectors. You may have to use a hammer. Make sure that the hole is clean!

H-connectors both on the top and bottom side

XR_RackBody.3mf

Plate 1

A single house. Five is needed

Plate 2

Left and right mount

Plate 3

Hooks

Plate 4

H-connectors

Plate 5

Double house

Plate 6

Five single houses in a row

5_RackBlade

XR_RackBlade.3mf

Plate 1

Just a cover

Plate 2

For Raspberry Pi 3

Plate 3

For Raspberry Pi 4

Plate 4

For Raspberry Pi 5

6_Framework_Model_I

The on/off button, fasten with two plugs. 

Please use a bladeknife to cut through the top of the plug and down to the plughead, otherwise they wont shrink and expand properly

Put the flat side of the head against the top of the side and make sure they align to the side

XR_Framework_Model_I.3mf

Plate 1

Plate for Framework Mainboard

Plate 2

Left and right mount for the plate, also the battery plate

Plate 3

On/Off mechanism

Plate 4

Optional sign to be glued to the Plate

Plate 5

Optional plate for the Framework battery

6_Framework_Model_II

This is too big for the most common printers

So I made this, which means that you can't screw the end of the mainboard/battery to the plate

XR_Framework_Model_II.3mf

Plate 1

Shortened variant of the big one, so it fits and can be printed

Plate 2

Left and right mount

Plate 3

An optional logo to glue

Plate 4

The big plate that wont fit to common printers

Plate 5

Used to prolong the rails/mounts