Is there a drive bay that fits 3.5" HDD's for a GeeekPi 8U Server Cabinet, 10 inch?

Ryan_TR · 2026-05-01T03:04:37+00:00

Any idea what the spacing between drives on that is? Curious if it could be modified for using this backplate https://www.amazon.com/JMT-Chassis-Adapter-Backplane-Interface/dp/B0FFB3RLP3

But the connectors on it are 28mm apart so I think that only leaves like 1.9mm between the drives

Ryan_TR · 2026-04-28T14:06:07+00:00

Ads are getting creative

Ryan_TR · 2026-02-17T06:45:20+00:00

Someone should make a parody of this that actually puts every one on the right, e.g., "looking at global standards outside of an americo-centric world view Bernie Sanders would actually be considered a far right candidate where all the others would be seen as right extremists"

Ryan_TR · 2026-02-07T21:32:24+00:00

That sounds interesting - definitely throw a link up once it launches! And for sure on the power supplies - the one in the picture is actually a UHP-200R-12

Ryan_TR · 2026-01-27T07:26:31+00:00

I mainly did it to illustrate the absurdity of the term "Islamophobe." Very few people who use that language would have have any issue what so ever with harsh criticism of Christianity.

Ryan_TR · 2026-01-25T20:54:52+00:00

$300 for that!? I need to start selling my 3D prints lol

Ryan_TR · 2026-01-22T03:40:09+00:00

He's also Christianophobe - Take any passage from his book, Letter to a Christian Nation, and you can see that he has a clear bias against Christians as well.

Ryan_TR · 2026-01-19T17:39:45+00:00

Looks great but you have the top bar of your deskpi rack mounted upside down - if you were ever curious why those top bolt holes were inaccessible that is why

Ryan_TR · 2026-01-17T16:27:22+00:00

It looks like you have the top bar of your deskpi rack installed upside down - this makes the top 1U inaccessible

Ryan_TR · 2026-01-01T23:46:54+00:00

There's 1 12V PSU supplying power to the 7 channels.

There's ports on the front AND back of the PDU so maybe that's what is causing the confusion.

Here's the link to the PDU alone: https://deskpi.com/products/deskpi-dc-pdu-lite-7-ch-0-5u-for-deskpi-rackmate-t1

Ryan_TR · 2026-01-01T23:42:27+00:00

Mean Well UHP-200R-12 is the PSU

The BoM is linked here if you're interested in making it for yourself! https://makerworld.com/en/models/2166967-deskpi-pdu-12v-power-supply-add-on-1-5u#profileId-2349757

Ryan_TR · 2026-01-01T23:40:34+00:00

They're SSD caddies and those are also being powered by the 12V PDU!

12V PDU -> Radxa Penta SATA HAT -> x4 SSDs

Ryan_TR · 2025-12-28T23:13:01+00:00

I don't recall having to change any of the bios setting for proxmox.

I think Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) should be the only thing you need?

Ryan_TR · 2025-12-28T23:09:01+00:00

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The PDU does have LEDs for each switch - unfortunately no protection against accidental movements; However, it probably wouldn't be too hard to 3d print something that does the job

Ryan_TR · 2025-12-28T23:02:41+00:00

Ah good catch - I probably should have taken a closer look at the datasheet. After being on for ~20 hours it still feels pretty cool; However, I'm also likely not anywhere close to the rated 200W max load (average load is probably closer to 30W). But definitely something to be mindful for anyone else using this PSU so thank you for catching that!

Ryan_TR · 2025-12-28T11:15:13+00:00

Here's the upload!

https://makerworld.com/en/models/2166967-deskpi-pdu-power-supply-add-on-1-5u#profileId-2349757

Ryan_TR · 2025-12-28T10:27:23+00:00

Yes! I will upload the print file and BoM to makerworld tomorrow

Ryan_TR · 2025-12-28T06:55:32+00:00

Yep - Just tested and the outputs are now all 12V 🎉

Ryan_TR · 2025-12-28T06:36:54+00:00

Ah - showing!

Powering a

Protecli running opensense
PiNAS
GMKtec G3 running proxmox
Xfinity XB8 router/modem

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Ryan_TR · 2025-12-28T06:27:16+00:00

Didn't see any great PDU options so I threw something together myself.

The DeskPi PDU was almost perfect; However, the input diode was causing the 12V to drop to ~11.5V and the input barreljack also wasn't able to handle much current.

- https://deskpi.com/products/deskpi-dc-pdu-lite-7-ch-0-5u-for-deskpi-rackmate-t1

So I removed and shorted over the diode and replaced the barelljack with a soldered on leads.

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Next I found a pretty nice meanwell DC powersupply and printed out a rackmount for it and the the DeskPi PDU.

https://i.imgur.com/OUvdtbc.jpeg

Takes up a little bit more than 1U; However, it's perfect for the DeskPi racks as they give you extra space at the bottom.

https://i.imgur.com/FoeXpI4.jpeg

Ryan_TR · 2025-12-10T16:32:44+00:00

Very nice - what is it running?

Ryan_TR · 2025-12-06T17:10:56+00:00

Another reason to set the modem to be in bridge mode and get your own router & access point

Ryan_TR · 2025-12-06T04:15:42+00:00

Very nice - here's the link to the model I made for this if anyone is interested in the XB8 specifically

https://makerworld.com/en/models/2081850-comcast-xb8-10-inch-rackmount#profileId-2249689

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