PiNAS Remix

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After several weeks of service, I must admit that the RPi 3 is not the best candidate to build a robust NAS. Transfer speeds are poor, and the power needed to make two HDDs spin is extremely high for such a small USB plug... Moreover, using USB HDD for a NAS is not something recommended at all by data storage specialists. I had fun doing this project, which introduced me to the NAS world and taught me a lot. But if you want something reliable, you should consider using something else than an RPi. update 22/06/2020 The Solidworks files have been uploaded. update 12/03/2020 14H30 GMT: A wedge part for 7mm thickness HDD has been added; this part is designed to fit as shown on the picture. update 11/03/2020 15H25 GMT: Feet have been added. They must be glued. Tested with one HDD, and it works! update 3/03/2020 16H45 GMT: The internal frame has become even lighter, and the USB breakout board must now be screwed with M2.5 bolts instead of being directly screwed into the plastic; the internal frame has been reworked because the "SATA to USB3" adapters I received were a bit too thick. Now it slides nicely. I will upload my work if someone is interested, but I cannot guarantee that it works 100% at the moment. Nevertheless, everything seems perfect on the CAD program... Remix of the PiNAS All parts of the original PiNAS from araymbox have been modified: - Designed for the SATA to USB card like the one on the picture. The length to check is the distance between the edge of the circuit board and the beginning of the SATA connector. If you need a specific length, feel free to ask me. - There is a place for a 40x40 fan (I recommend a Noctua fan, very quiet). - This enclosure design is adapted for the Adafruit USB Micro B Breakout Board, which can be purchased worldwide (see picture), and for SATA to USB adapters that can be bought on Amazon (see picture). - Air flow should be a bit better, and there are more vents. - There are four pockets to stick rubber feet if you want. - The *.step file is provided. - There is little space for cables, but it fits.