Vented Router Shelf

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Human: Custom Laser Cut Shelving Cabinet System for Routers and Networking Equipment. This modular cabinet features integrated fan ventilation, air filtering, adjustable shelves, and basic cable management hooks. Use 1/8 inch (5mm) plywood to build the cabinet. The front door is an optional feature that allows you to install two front fans and place an air filter in front of them to keep dust, hair, and other debris out. The fan grilles are designed for 200mm fans. Two grilles are located at the back and two more can be added at the front if a door is installed. A power supply will be needed for the fans since it's unlikely that you'll have Molex or 3-pin power connectors readily available. A spare 12-volt DC "wall wart" transformer was used to create a power source for the fans. Make sure the transformer has enough amperage to support all the fans you plan to use. If you choose to install a front door, purchase air filters that fit snugly in place. The filter should be no thicker than 1/4 inch (1cm), at least 10.5 inches wide and 17.5 inches tall. This design is still a work in progress as I plan to modify the back of the cabinet to serve as a rear door, making it easier to rewire the equipment. For now, I'm using the back part without gluing it in place. The shelf pieces are currently 10.6 inches wide but can be adjusted up to 10.7 or 10.8 inches if needed. Alternatively, the shelf brackets could be slightly wider. If your plywood is warped, the shelves may not fit properly due to wood's inherent imprecision when working with thin materials.