Under-Table Rack Mount Brackets - 1U, Pad and No-Pad versions

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I designed these rack mount brackets to mount a PDU underneath my desk.  They are designed to be printed as a pair.  The rear bracket (the smaller bracket, without the mounting holes) is optional, but recommended for deep pieces of rack equipment. Dimensions are set up to fit a standard 1U 19-inch rackmount piece of equipment.  This prints fairly easily, with no supports required.  The brackets themselves are symmetric, and will fit either the left or right side of the device; print two of each of the brackets you want to use. Note: these brackets were designed for standard/imperial sized hardware.  M5 hardware should fit, but has not been tested! Hardware Needed: 4x #10-32 UNF screws, 0.75" length (Nearest metric equivalent: M5, 18 mm) - note that the brackets have thru holes and can take any screw that is long enough 4x #10 washers (Metric: M5 washers) 4x #10 SQUARE nuts (Metric: M5 square nut) 4x wood screws (e.g., Cabinet screws) or whatever will work for your desk (#8 or #10 screws should work).  Washers are also recommended here. For version with 3mm pad recess: Sheet of 1/8" or 3mm thick adhesive-backed neoprene or rubber padding.  Cut to fit the recesses on the tongues of the brackets. Installation Recommendation: Attach left and right brackets to the equipment ears.  Do this first to ensure that they are positioned correctly! Hold (or have someone else hold) the device in place under your table or desk. Secure the brackets to the desk with wood screws. (Optional; recommended for deep equipment, greater than 6"/150 mm or so) Secure the rear of the device to the table with the rear brackets.