Modular Open-air NAS with Stackable 3.5 SATA HDD Caddies

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1. History About 7 years ago I out grew my Media Server Case. I didn't want to purchase a specific NAS, like a QNAP or Synology, or buy a big gamer type case. So, I built one out of two pieces of MDF, aluminium strips and some other small scrap wood. All screwed together. 7 years it is still going strong running 10 SATA Drives, but I wanted to modernise. (3d print a new "modular" case). The goal is if I want another HDD, I print another caddy. If I use a different motherboard, I can adapt the jigsaw pieces to fit it. 2. The New Server This `Modular NAS Server thing`` is the dumping ground of what I am creating. What have I made so far ? [X] 2.1 - Stackable (modular) HDD Caddies [ ] Rack Mounted (I have a server cabinet) (not yet done) [ ] ATX Motherboard Mount [ ] PSU Mount [ ] Rack Mount Adaptors and Other Supports 2.1 Stackable (modular) HDD Caddies As the photo shows, I have printed my first 3 caddies.(Yellow was the first "new" version) I wanted them to be "put together" with minimal screws. The puzzle pieces will come into play later when I make it rack mount able. For now, it is just stackable. It is not perfect, but is meeting my need. 2.1.1 HDD Caddies - Yet to make Doors SATA BackPlane Rear Cooling Ducting Print Settings Printer Brand: RepRap Printer: MendelMax 2 (home brew) Rafts: No Supports: Yes Notes: HDD Tray The openscad already comes with supports for the overhangs.