Built up PiServer 1.0PiServer on my desk and powering an RGB LED light stripExternal portsTop OLED displayFront viewLeft side view showing connectors, wiring and 12V PSU that powers the HDD and top fanFront view showing tray design and 'yellow' covered MOSFETs for RGB LED controlHDD Tray with felt pads to reduce vibration3.5 inch 2TB seagate iron wolf HDD on trayFront view showing Raspberry Pi and dc connectors in recessed cable areaBottom tray in place to partly cover cablesLeft side showing 12V PSU with shroud removedFront view showing 1 of 3 ventilation slits and felt pads in HDD compartmentRight side showing 5V PSU that powers the Raspberry Pi 4Rear view showing the inside amd cabling in PiServerA closer look of the rear with the HDD taken out
Design
Built Piserver without casing. Space available for two 3.5 inch HDDsFront View with visible front airflow vent at the base of the chassisLeft-side view showing 12V PSU, IEC connector and Ethernet adapterRight-side view showing 5V PSU and tray system with a Raspberry Pi mountedTop View showing a 140mm fan and an OLED displayTop View without fan mounted, exposing the inside of the chassis
Prototypes
Failed prototype being used as a test benchFailed prototype; Very difficult to remove 3D printing supports
Assembly
My Workbench...work-bed...bedPrinting PiServer 1.0PiServer 1.0 print complete. Print time: 2 Days, 20 HoursPiServer top tray with Raspberry Pi 4.Laying wires in recessed wire area.Wiring up the left side.Wiring up the right side.Mounting the fan on PiServer.Placing PiServer outer casing; Very gracious tolerance given to avoid needing to print another.PiServer with its outer casing hovering above it.