cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/24140532
Hi everyone!
I’m planning to repurpose an old computer case to house a few Raspberry Pis and could really use some advice.
First, I’m trying to figure out the best way to mount the Raspberry Pis inside the case. Are there any good DIY solutions, or are there premade mounts designed for this kind of project? I want them to be secure but accessible if I need to make changes.
Next, I’d like to power all the Pis centrally. Is there a way to do this efficiently without using separate power adapters for each Pi? I’ve heard of some solutions involving custom power supplies, but I’m not sure where to start.
I’m also thinking about cooling. Would the case’s old fans be sufficient, or should I add heatsinks or other cooling methods to each Pi? I want to make sure everything stays cool, especially if the Pis are running intensive tasks.
Finally, what’s the best way to handle I/O? I’ll need to route HDMI, USB, Ethernet, and other connections out of the case. Are there panel kits or other ways to organize the cables neatly?
I’d love to hear your suggestions or see examples if you’ve done something similar. Thanks in advance for your help!
I’d use something like this for mounting. Add something like this for fan control plus splitters as needed. That leaves power, I would look into using ATX power supplies to run them. This requires some tinkering. If you’re not comfortable doing this part, check the forums for help. Guides have been written but every PSU is different, even within the same brand. Most I/O is accessible externally while the power is managed internally.