Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, I design and build a 3D printed Mini ITX shelf for my Lab Rax system, turning it from a Raspberry Pi setup into a fully expandable server platform. This rack allows for proper PCIe expansion, more storage, and significantly more performance, all in a compact and modular 10" rack.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit my blog for the project write-up - the-diy-life.com/i-designed-a-mini-itx-pc-shelf-for-my-lab-rax-10-homelab
Download the Mini ITX Shelf 3D Print files (Ports Forward) - makerworld.com/en/models/2624645-2u-mini-itx-pc-shelf-for-10-rack
Download the Mini ITX Shelf 3D Print files (Ports Reversed) - makerworld.com/en/models/2624649-2u-mini-itx-pc-shelf-ports-to-back-for-10-rack
Download the HD Plex Power Supply Shelf - makerworld.com/en/models/2624647-1u-hd-plex-power-supply-500w-shelf-for-10-rack
PURCHASE LINKS
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - amzn.to/46Dc7Z3
ASRock B550M-ITX - amzn.to/3T3Jam4
Crucial 1TB P3 Plus - amzn.to/3Tbj6W6
Kingston Fury Beast Black 16GB - amzn.to/4a5K6MY
HD Plex Power Supply - https://mklements.short.gy/Z5lySL
PicoPSU Power Supply - amzn.to/47DNnn6
12mm Pushbutton - amzn.to/4c2TS44
M3 Nylon Standoffs - amzn.to/4sQbsiT
M6x10mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/4i0BnhJ
M3x16mm Screws - amzn.to/4vc9NG5
M3x4mm Screws - amzn.to/3Q557l8
M3 Nuts - amzn.to/41NE2FF
Tools & Equipment Used:
H2D 3D Printer - bambulab.com
USB C Pencil Screwdriver - amzn.to/4lWg5Ec
Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you'll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.
If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.
In this video, I design and build a 3D printed Mini ITX shelf for my Lab Rax system, turning it from a Raspberry Pi setup into a fully expandable server platform. This rack allows for proper PCIe expansion, more storage, and significantly more performance, all in a compact and modular 10" rack.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit my blog for the project write-up - the-diy-life.com/i-designed-a-mini-itx-pc-shelf-for-my-lab-rax-10-homelab
Download the Mini ITX Shelf 3D Print files (Ports Forward) - makerworld.com/en/models/2624645-2u-mini-itx-pc-shelf-for-10-rack
Download the Mini ITX Shelf 3D Print files (Ports Reversed) - makerworld.com/en/models/2624649-2u-mini-itx-pc-shelf-ports-to-back-for-10-rack
Download the HD Plex Power Supply Shelf - makerworld.com/en/models/2624647-1u-hd-plex-power-supply-500w-shelf-for-10-rack
PURCHASE LINKS
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - amzn.to/46Dc7Z3
ASRock B550M-ITX - amzn.to/3T3Jam4
Crucial 1TB P3 Plus - amzn.to/3Tbj6W6
Kingston Fury Beast Black 16GB - amzn.to/4a5K6MY
HD Plex Power Supply - https://mklements.short.gy/Z5lySL
PicoPSU Power Supply - amzn.to/47DNnn6
12mm Pushbutton - amzn.to/4c2TS44
M3 Nylon Standoffs - amzn.to/4sQbsiT
M6x10mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/4i0BnhJ
M3x16mm Screws - amzn.to/4vc9NG5
M3x4mm Screws - amzn.to/3Q557l8
M3 Nuts - amzn.to/41NE2FF
Tools & Equipment Used:
H2D 3D Printer - bambulab.com
USB C Pencil Screwdriver - amzn.to/4lWg5Ec
Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you'll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.
If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.
