hey,

I’m getting a 3D printer soon. Its on it way right now actually. I was wondering if anyone here has a 3D printer projects that are useful for a Homelab. Hard drive caddies are the only thing I can think of, that would be useful in the homelab. Of course I’m going to use it for other non homelab projects. So ideas would be highly appreciated! Thank you!

  • rutrum@lm.paradisus.day
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    3 months ago

    This is very multipurpose, but if you haven’t heard of gridfinity, there might be modules that would be helpful you home lab, or your home in general.

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    I have a 10" width rack cabinet where my Proxmox cluster (three mini Lenovo Thinkcentre) lives. I’m currently designing a 10" mount to hold an old phone so that I can see my server monitoring/status through the glass of the door.

    3D printing is great for stuff like that.

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    3 months ago

    Rack-mounted beer holder.

    Jk. But really, anything which helps organize stuff is a worthwhile job for a 3d printer. Even something to loop fibre optic cables on, so that they don’t exceed their maximum bend radii, is useful.

    I think you’ll also find the 3d printer aids in other endeavors. I’ve used mine to print replacement car trims, ham radio accessories, a photo film spooler, a bushing to convert vacuum hose diameters, and other odds and ends.

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    3 months ago

    Been a few years so I don’t have the link, but I bet you can find this (or something similar) online. If all else fails, I hoard all the files I used somewhere on my nas.

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    3 months ago

    Not home lab specific, but a few things around my house to help inspire you.

    Cable fingers

    Nuc wall mount

    Tool peg board mounts

    Heavy ass speaker onto a vesa pole mount to get them above my monitors

    Couch gaming gear

    Sonos wall mount