Klondike - Adapters and Mounting Systems - page 2.

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Quote from: jdape on July 24, 2013, 12:38:43 PM

The issue I have with the K64 bracket is the hole spacing depends (and will probably vary) on the manufacturer. So unless I can come up with an adjustable mounting system, we have to wait until a k64 has been made and someone measures it.

In that case, I hope you gets yours before I get mine Grin

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The issue I have with the K64 bracket is the hole spacing depends (and will probably vary) on the manufacturer. So unless I can come up with an adjustable mounting system, we have to wait until a k64 has been made and someone measures it.

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Now in black...

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I have 2 64s coming also and would love to get 2 brackets. Worst case I'll have to get some sheet alum and make my own tray to mount the boards and mount that inside my case.

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Quote from: massnerder on July 23, 2013, 03:50:34 PM

got my order today, thanks!

highly recommended to anyone thinking about using these to mount their klondikes, great work. I will definitely order again

if only my klondikes would get here that quickly Wink

EDIT: will be watching for those k64 atx plates, since no word from TH on changing my order to k16s I will probably need one

You're welcome.

Haven't worked on the K64 plate in awhile, but I will have to at some point since I too have K64's on order

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got my order today, thanks!

highly recommended to anyone thinking about using these to mount their klondikes, great work. I will definitely order again

if only my klondikes would get here that quickly Wink

EDIT: will be watching for those k64 atx plates, since no word from TH on changing my order to k16s I will probably need one

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Quote from: Axion_Zen on July 21, 2013, 01:39:51 AM

so how would the K64's be mounted in this? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816228062

So far, like this:

This image is almost to scale -- 19" 4-post rack, 200x200x43mm K64's.

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so how would the K64's be mounted in this? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816228062

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Quote from: massnerder on July 20, 2013, 04:56:43 PM

12?? damn... you're givin me somethin to think about now

my problem is that I will probably have both k16s and k64s... I was thinking of either using long bolts to secure the 4u hangers to the top of the case, like a blowhole fan, or bending some aluminum rails to make lower supports that your brackets could rest on. the case I am looking at is 20.574cm wide, a 4u is 17.78cm giving me 2.794cm more space than a 4u. in the long term when it's full I would like to have 3x k64 and 8-12x k16.

Is there some reason you say the support has to be at the top? Or could I potentially rig up something like I described to hold the weight of the boards from below?

No reason. I was just thinking that a K64 mounted only at the bottom would tend to be wobbly and not secure. Kind of like dogie just mentioned about K16's in PCIE slot. Obviously a K16 is four times less mass, at half the height so I think K16 is fine to bottom mount with just two holes.

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Quote from: dogie on July 20, 2013, 06:02:26 PM

Rethink the PCI-E based brackets, you'll either snap the extrude as soon as you move the case, or damage the slot. Really need it to screw into the I/O panels.

I tried it and it works great. It's no different than inserting a PCI-E card. Also very strong - unless a K16 weighs over a couple pounds, I think it's fine

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Rethink the PCI-E based brackets, you'll either snap the extrude as soon as you move the case, or damage the slot. Really need it to screw into the I/O panels.

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12?? damn... you're givin me somethin to think about now

my problem is that I will probably have both k16s and k64s... I was thinking of either using long bolts to secure the 4u hangers to the top of the case, like a blowhole fan, or bending some aluminum rails to make lower supports that your brackets could rest on. the case I am looking at is 20.574cm wide, a 4u is 17.78cm giving me 2.794cm more space than a 4u. in the long term when it's full I would like to have 3x k64 and 8-12x k16.

Is there some reason you say the support has to be at the top? Or could I potentially rig up something like I described to hold the weight of the boards from below?

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Oh this is better than I thought. Four K64's will fit in 1U or 2U no problem. At least 12 would fit in that $150 case on newegg with room to spare...

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Hmmm...this gave me an idea for an adapter that directly mounts Klondike 64's into the standard 19" rack/cabinet mounting form factor.

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Quote from: massnerder on July 20, 2013, 03:28:39 PM

Quote from: jdape on July 16, 2013, 12:50:03 PM

Three K64's should fit into a 4U case using standoffs (depending on heatsink dimensions).

Do you think that setup would work in a normal tower case, or will it need some other support besides standoffs? Does it have to be set down horizontal?

Yep, it will work in a tower case. I'm sure two K64's would stack, three or more will depend on the width of the case. If a tower case is at least ~25cm wide, you could fit a lot more K64's inside, without stacking. The K64's mounted vertically would need an upper support of some kind attached to the lid of the case.

Perhaps a 6U case would be easier, like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816228062

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Quote from: jdape on July 16, 2013, 12:50:03 PM

Three K64's should fit into a 4U case using standoffs (depending on heatsink dimensions).

Do you think that setup would work in a normal tower case, or will it need some other support besides standoffs? Does it have to be set down horizontal?

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All orders up to today have now been shipped.

I now have a stock of 3.5" and 5.25" adapters. These adapters will ship immediately.

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Just received a ~~big~~ small box (400 pieces) of steel hardware from McMaster.

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Quote from: gyverlb on July 17, 2013, 10:24:02 AM

What's your production capacity?

For an example, the 3.5" adapters (no logo) print at two sets per hour. Most of the other adapters take longer. I should be able to keep up, especially if I print stock ahead of time.

There are also plenty of other 3D printers to spread the load if needed.

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