diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2ef3b32..230d727 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ This site is maintained by [Jeff Geerling](https://www.jeffgeerling.com), who li - [Community](#community) - [Hardware](#hardware) - [10" Mini Racks](#racks) + - [10" 3D-Printable Mini Racks](#printableracks) - [PDUs](#pdus) - [UPSes](#upses) - [Patch Panels](#patch-panels) @@ -67,6 +68,26 @@ At the center of every mini rack is a 10" or 'half-width' rack. A typical rack i - [Flyht Pro Stage Rack 9,5" 6U Double Door](https://www.thomann.de/intl/flyht_pro_stage_rack_95_6u_double_door.htm) (Half-rack flight case, 6U – similar models also available, down to 2U) - [DSIT 10" 15U Rack](https://www.redcorp.com/en/product/servers-racks-options/dsit/server-rack-15u-glass-door-black-312x310x752mm-wxdxh--ds10-3315/y3872053#) +### 10" Mini Racks - 3D printable + +There are a number of 10 inch / half-width rack options that can be 3d printed. + +#### Fully 3D printed + +Fully 3D printed mini racks require little or no components to build. + +These are typically cheaper to build than designs with integration metal frames, but may be weaker and less durable. + + - [Cube Rack - 10" inch Network Cabinet / Server Rack](https://www.printables.com/model/688952-cube-rack-10-inch-network-cabinet-server-rack) + - [10 inch server rack by McBig](https://www.printables.com/model/427461-10-inch-server-rack) + - [10 inch server rack M5 by Qwertymanzero](https://www.printables.com/model/1115636-10-inch-server-rack-m5) + +#### Partialy 3D printed / supported with metal frame + +3D Printed mini rack designs with an integrated metal frame offer better strength but require more components to build. + + - [10 inch server rack by Jorge](https://www.printables.com/model/1003967-10-inch-server-rack) + ### PDUs (Power Distribution Units) Every device in a rack needs power. If it's not provided by a PoE switch, it has to come from somewhere! A PDU, or Power Distribution Unit, takes one power source (usually AC wall power) and lets you plug multiple devices into it—whether through DC 12V adapters, USB-C, or AC outlets.