Looking for a project to pass the time" 3D print a NAS box!

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Looking for a project to pass the time" 3D print a NAS box!

I'm going crazy already" If you want to get out of the game (sort of!), you can try printing out your own network-attached storage (NAS) box. If you own a 3D printer, you can try printing out your own Network Attached Storage (NAS) box. This is thanks to a design file recently published by a modder and foundryman who calls himself 3Dwebe.

His designs are not free and cost $19.95 at MyMiniFactory, but that's a fair price for a fun and unique project that will keep you sane in these times.

"This first in class 100% 3D printable mini server/NAS chassis is truly printable, printed, assembled, beta tested by an international team, and even modified by others. It is easy to print and assemble, although somewhat time consuming. It is designed to maximize airflow and keep system components, disk drives, and chassis cool," the description says.

As the name implies, the MK735 is designed to accommodate mini-ITX motherboards. In other words, you cannot cram a full-size ATX or micro-ATX motherboard into a 3D printed chassis. However, it can fit ATX power supplies up to 170 mm in length. Incidentally, 3Dwebe recommends not using short SFX power supplies because the cables may not reach the motherboard.

Disk drives are secured by a flex-tab slot-locking system; the MK735 can accommodate up to seven 3.5" HDDs, plus an optional printed bracket for two SSDs on the motherboard chamber if needed.

The MK735 measures approximately 9.75 (W) x 9.5 (D) x 14.5 (H) inches and weighs 5.5 pounds without any hardware packed inside. When fully assembled, the weight triples.

If you are interested in taking on this project, please see the MK735 product description.

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