racksys - pi 4 modules

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a module for raspberry pi 4 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: 2 x rack ears, 6 x pi modules 2 x rack ears, 3 x pi modules, 1 x macmini module 2 x rack ears, 2 x pi modules, 1 x rb4011 module, 1 x N-unit spacer (or 2 x NN-unit spacers) for the trays on which you mount the raspberry pi 4 board, and which slide into these modules, please refer to the source @russross project. for the trays in which you can mount up to 3 ethernet keystones (using 6 of them will effectively give you a 18 port patch panel), look in @mk_iiim thing library ----- 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.