racksys - macmini rack mount

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a tray for the macmini that works with other @mk_iiim racksys modules to create a rack mountable 1u module for use in a 19in network rack. possible 1u configurations include: - left ear, right ear, 2 x macmini trays - left ear, right ear, mac mini tray, 3 x pi modules the shallow ears are fine for mix and match with pi modules. use the deep ears when configuring with 2 x macminis side by side. note that this is not fully compatible with @russross pi system. for other compatible items, look for @mk_iiim library items that are prefaced with "racksys - " ----- racksys compatible. racksys is a modular network rack mounting system for various networking hardware devices. the racksys system snowballed out of @russross raspberry pi 4 modular rack mount system. starting with developing a tray to hold ethernet keystones to replace an empty pi 4 module, it soon turned into development of a solution to address a need for a rack mountable macmini tray - this was also built to work with @russross system. eventually, some tweaks were made to the geometry that necessitated a break from that system. of note: - the original horizontal spacing between the support bars were preserved. - the supporting bars were moved slightly lower to better accommodate taller devices. (this is the key mod that breaks compatibility with @russross system) - the supporting bars were moved slightly towards the rear, for the sole aesthetic purpose of moving the face of modules in-line with other components on my network rack - finally, a third support bar was added to accommodate future devices that extend deeper into the rack. racksys components (will soon) include macmini, raspberry pi 4, and ethernet keystone modules. please note that there is a far greater library of @russross compatible remixed modules. please check them out if you want/need a greater selection of mix-and-matchable modules. this project is customized specifically for my homelab rack mounted devices that could not adequately (for my needs) be addressed by the @russross geometries. I'm simply sharing in case someone has a similar device inventory.