this post was submitted on 20 Jun 2023
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Here's my 3D printed mini network rack.

It uses a TP-LINK TL-SG108 switch, a DIY patch panel, and a Raspberry Pi running PiHole. Here's the stl files if you would like to 3D print one yourself.

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[–] Gubb 2 points 1 year ago

This is awesome! I have recently gotten 3 Dell Optiplex Micros that I will be adding into my Proxmox cluster. Been thinking about how i am going to rack them, 3d printing a rack seems like an awesome idea!

[–] CaldeiraG 2 points 1 year ago

Nifty rack! I was actually thinking of making something like this for my 2 mini PCs but I have yet to get a 3D printer x)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Funky! I love it. What’s the story on the DIY patch panel? Did you 3D print the chassis and then pop in RJ45 keystones?

[–] tonystark29 1 points 1 year ago

For the patch panel, I had to 3D print the panel a few times to make sure the RJ45 jacks fit properly. It took a few tries.

[–] jecht360 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Looks good. What type of plastic did you use? PLA? Any warping from heat?

[–] tonystark29 3 points 1 year ago

It's a bit of a mix. Most of the frame is PLA, while the green bits are PETG.

It's been going for well over a year now, and have not seen any warping thankfully.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

That's pretty neat! Love the colours

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Looks great!