SC Series Rack Mount case

[Yoshitaka Kuwata]

Hi, 

I built a rackmount case to house the backplane for Small Computer Central.
It’s based on a 5″ lab rack server.

https://the-diy-life.com/i-built-a-5-portable-raspberry-pi-homelab/

It fits the SC112 (6-slot modular backplane) perfectly.
With CF cards installed, it fits neatly into a 5U case, but if you’re only using standard-sized cards, it looks like a 4U case would work as well.

I’m also planning to add a control panel.

If anyone is interested, I'm happy to share the 3D data for the tray.

-Yoshi

[7alken]

hi, this is really cool cage :-)
my stalling build was planned to fit into one existing standard case, otherwise I would be yours! ))
P.

[Yoshitaka Kuwata]

Hello all,

Following up on my earlier post about the modular rack-mount case project for SC Series / RCBus systems, I have now uploaded the updated version to Thingiverse.

Also, thank you for 7alken-san for your comments on the previous post. They were very encouraging and helpful while continuing the design work.

This design is compatible with the 5" portable rack system from The DIY Life:
https://the-diy-life.com/i-built-a-5-portable-raspberry-pi-homelab/

The original top and base plates from that system can still be used, but I also created original custom top and bottom designs for additional flexibility and lower-profile configurations.

In addition, I created new front and rear panels specifically for SC Series / RCBus configurations.

The system is intended to make it easier to build flexible modular retro-computer setups with interchangeable panels.

Current features include:

• Modular front and rear panels
• Original custom top and bottom designs
• Vertical_Post parts from 1U to 5U
• Optional Vertical_Post versions supporting direct M3 screw mounting
• Alternative low-profile top panel designs
  • Honeycomb style
  • Frog Design-inspired style
  • Minimal frame-only style

All models were designed in OpenSCAD, and the source files are included.
They can be used as references for creating custom panels or modifying the enclosure for different hardware configurations.

Thingiverse:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7348810

I hope this may be useful for other RC2014 / SC / RCBus builders.

Best regards,

morecat_lab 

2026年5月7日木曜日 12:07:58 UTC+9 7alken: