🧰 Custom 3D-Printed Home Server Rack

This project showcases a fully custom-designed and 3D-printed home server rack, built to organize and consolidate my networking gear into a clean, compact footprint.

The idea began as a way to clean up the clutter of wall-wart power supplies, tangled CAT5e cables, and miscellaneous hardware sitting loosely on a shelf. Since I live in an apartment, relocating the coax line to a more hidden spot wasn't an option. I explored commercial 10" server racks, but found them overpriced for my needs—so I decided to build my own.

Using Fusion 360, I designed every component of the rack and printed them using PLA. To save space and improve airflow, I disassembled both the router and network switch, removing their bulky housings and mounting only the PCBs in custom-printed brackets. I also designed a Raspberry Pi tray which houses two units.

🔌 Hardware Layout

• Device Trays
  • Custom-mounted router PCB
  • Custom-mounted network switch PCB
  • Two custom-mounted RaspberryPi units
• Power
  • A 5V power supply for the Raspberry Pis and switch
  • A 9V power supply for the router
• Cabling
  • All cables routed internally for a clean and efficient setup

This build reflects my passion for functional design, DIY networking solutions, and space-efficient engineering. It’s now the backbone of my home lab, keeping everything tidy, powered, and easy to access.