Seagate NAS Extention

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This model expands your external Seagate hard drive with extra physical space to accommodate a Rock64 single computer board. A picture of the original hard disk is attached for comparison, ensuring it fits your HDD. For my Rock64 setup, I use Open Media Vault (OMV), a designed operating system that works seamlessly as a NAS for boards like the Raspberry Pi and Rock64. I highly recommend this guide for installing Open Media Vault and introducing you to OMV's features. Techno Dad does an excellent job of explaining each step in detail on how to build your first NAS. To complete this project, you will need: - A Seagate External HDD - A Step Down Power Supply Buck Module (to convert 12v to 5v) - A single board computer (Raspberry Pi or Rock64) Tools required: - A multi meter - A solder iron Steps to follow: 1. Connect your HDD to a power source. 2. Use your multi meter to identify the negative and positive 12v connections near the DC barrel (the plug connecting your HDD to power). 3. Solder a cable from the +/-12V to the respective voltage input connections on your Step Down converter. 4. Solder cables from the voltage output of the step down converter to the single board computer. 5. Load an operating system onto your single board computer. 6. Attach the 3D printed extension frame to your Seagate HDD using hot glue or a strong adhesive. 7. Secure the top_lock_adj.stl to each corner on the back side of the lid. 8. Mount the single board computer to the back side of the lid. 9. Close the enclosure by placing the lid on top of the extension frame. 10. Enjoy your customized NAS.