That looks really nice, especially with the fans. What size fans are those? 140mm?
Thanks. 120mms.
Topic: Open-air case for Bitfury miners (pics and link to FS thread in OP): NEW Version (Read 11081 times)
September 15, 2013, 05:18:32 PM
Thanks. 120mms.
September 15, 2013, 04:44:58 PM
That looks really nice, especially with the fans. What size fans are those? 140mm?
September 14, 2013, 11:33:33 PM
Hmm, so $10 difference between v1 assembled and v2 assembled.
September 14, 2013, 11:44:55 AM
Pictures of the two most common locations for mounting fans:
September 14, 2013, 04:37:28 AM
He may have just missed it - he's always responded very promptly to my emails.
September 14, 2013, 04:17:55 AM
-1
Someone who does not respond to emails to potential buyers is someone who does not want to sell. Mail sent 7 days ago and still hope to answer the total cost for ordering.
Someone who does not respond to emails to potential buyers is someone who does not want to sell. Mail sent 7 days ago and still hope to answer the total cost for ordering.
September 14, 2013, 03:16:00 AM
Hey Rich, can you hook me up with one of those metal plates to secure the PSU in place. I have a V1 case. I might be interested in a V2 case once I score another 25 G kit.
They are the same plates used to mount the fans. You will need to acquire a couple of #6-32 bolts (1/4-inch) and some washers to attach the tab to the PSU.
Ah ok. I totally missed that. Thanks for the info.
On a different note, how much do you anticipate your v2 case will cost?
September 13, 2013, 10:11:07 PM
Hey Rich, can you hook me up with one of those metal plates to secure the PSU in place. I have a V1 case. I might be interested in a V2 case once I score another 25 G kit.
They are the same plates used to mount the fans. You will need to acquire a couple of #6-32 bolts (1/4-inch) and some washers to attach the tab to the PSU.
September 13, 2013, 08:21:48 PM
Hey Rich, can you hook me up with one of those metal plates to secure the PSU in place. I have a V1 case. I might be interested in a V2 case once I score another 25 G kit.
September 06, 2013, 06:34:40 PM
I would love an enclosed case for my October order. Enclosed w/vents and optional fan mounts. Any plans for that?
Great work, by the way!
Great work, by the way!
Thanks.
An enclosed version might happen...will probably just be another option, consisting of another post (to go next to the PSU) and some al sheeting.
September 06, 2013, 06:20:17 PM
I would love an enclosed case for my October order. Enclosed w/vents and optional fan mounts. Any plans for that?
Great work, by the way!
Great work, by the way!
September 06, 2013, 05:43:08 PM
Here's the V2:
Just like the V1, these are stackable (any conbination of V1 and V2).
Here's how multiple trays are fastened together:
Just like the V1, these are stackable (any conbination of V1 and V2).
Here's how multiple trays are fastened together:
September 06, 2013, 04:04:51 PM
Here is my V1. Looking forward to the V2
I'm working on it.
Do you require it to be fully enclosed, or is this open design ok?
I forgot I had asked this question a while back. Anyway, open air is fine for me.
Any update on the version that can fit in a standard 19-inch rack? I'd be interested in those.
With the current version 2 of these can stand sideways vertically using 13U or 14U of height, but there will be is a lot of wasted space.
With the current version 2 of these can stand sideways vertically using 13U or 14U of height, but there will be is a lot of wasted space.
I'm working on it.
Do you require it to be fully enclosed, or is this open design ok?
September 05, 2013, 12:40:02 PM
...
how about the ability to have two units onto one? Will it fit with the existing design minus the fans?
how about the ability to have two units onto one? Will it fit with the existing design minus the fans?
Yes, the size of the case remains the same, so these will stack on V1 cases.
September 05, 2013, 12:07:58 PM
Since the BitFurys seem to be able to run just fine without any/much cooling, I've decided to simplify the case a bit:
Fans can still be attached to the bottom extrusions or to the top support beam (via an optional set of fan tabs and fasteners).
Note that the PSU is now fastened to the tray (via two stainless steel "fan tabs").
These changes will reduce the cost of the case somewhat and allow me to build them faster.
Thoughts?
Fans can still be attached to the bottom extrusions or to the top support beam (via an optional set of fan tabs and fasteners).
Note that the PSU is now fastened to the tray (via two stainless steel "fan tabs").
These changes will reduce the cost of the case somewhat and allow me to build them faster.
Thoughts?
how about the ability to have two units onto one? Will it fit with the existing design minus the fans?
September 05, 2013, 11:34:20 AM
Since the BitFurys seem to be able to run just fine without any/much cooling, I've decided to simplify the case a bit:
Fans can still be attached to the bottom extrusions or to the top support beam (via an optional set of fan tabs and fasteners).
Note that the PSU is now fastened to the tray (via two stainless steel "fan tabs").
These changes will reduce the cost of the case somewhat and allow me to build them faster.
Thoughts?
Fans can still be attached to the bottom extrusions or to the top support beam (via an optional set of fan tabs and fasteners).
Note that the PSU is now fastened to the tray (via two stainless steel "fan tabs").
These changes will reduce the cost of the case somewhat and allow me to build them faster.
Thoughts?
August 18, 2013, 09:08:47 AM
That power supply should run an entire 400 Gh/s set (starter kit + 15 more hashing cards) with about 50% to spare.
Fantastic. Thanks.
August 18, 2013, 09:06:52 AM
This power supply should run an entire 400 Gh/s set (starter kit + 15 more hashing cards) with about 50% to spare.
August 18, 2013, 09:05:11 AM
Got mine set up. Just waiting for a starter kit to fill in. Not too certain that the power supply will need to be swapped to the other side, but I'll find out soon enough. I figure it would take maybe all of 10 minutes to make that modification if it's necessary. I've got the fans mounted on the outside of the brackets for the moment.
It's hard to belive that the hashing boards are really as small as this case seems to indicate. Somehow I pictured them as much larger...
It's hard to belive that the hashing boards are really as small as this case seems to indicate. Somehow I pictured them as much larger...
What power / watt and brand PSU are you using.?
What is recommended for a 25 GH/s kit.?
It's a Rosewill 750 bronze (80+) gaming PSU. Picked it up from Newegg some time ago when it was on special (for around $59 as i recall.)
Thanks.! Is that good enough to run one single starter kit.? How many hashboards will it support (just curious to know for future).
Am following original thread by dave but i guess i missed the power supply part.!
August 18, 2013, 07:48:53 AM
Got mine set up. Just waiting for a starter kit to fill in. Not too certain that the power supply will need to be swapped to the other side, but I'll find out soon enough. I figure it would take maybe all of 10 minutes to make that modification if it's necessary. I've got the fans mounted on the outside of the brackets for the moment.
It's hard to belive that the hashing boards are really as small as this case seems to indicate. Somehow I pictured them as much larger...
It's hard to belive that the hashing boards are really as small as this case seems to indicate. Somehow I pictured them as much larger...
What power / watt and brand PSU are you using.?
What is recommended for a 25 GH/s kit.?
It's a Rosewill 750 bronze (80+) gaming PSU. Picked it up from Newegg some time ago when it was on special (for around $59 as i recall.)
August 18, 2013, 03:43:47 AM
For a full 16 cards Rig, punin mentioned to use a 400Watt PSU 80+ , need to have 2 6pin PCIE connectors
August 18, 2013, 12:13:06 AM
Got mine set up. Just waiting for a starter kit to fill in. Not too certain that the power supply will need to be swapped to the other side, but I'll find out soon enough. I figure it would take maybe all of 10 minutes to make that modification if it's necessary. I've got the fans mounted on the outside of the brackets for the moment.
It's hard to belive that the hashing boards are really as small as this case seems to indicate. Somehow I pictured them as much larger...
It's hard to belive that the hashing boards are really as small as this case seems to indicate. Somehow I pictured them as much larger...
What power / watt and brand PSU are you using.?
What is recommended for a 25 GH/s kit.?
August 17, 2013, 07:59:21 PM
Thanks for the pic. Looking forward to getting mine.
August 17, 2013, 07:54:13 PM
Got mine set up. Just waiting for a starter kit to fill in. Not too certain that the power supply will need to be swapped to the other side, but I'll find out soon enough. I figure it would take maybe all of 10 minutes to make that modification if it's necessary. I've got the fans mounted on the outside of the brackets for the moment.
It's hard to belive that the hashing boards are really as small as this case seems to indicate. Somehow I pictured them as much larger...
It's hard to belive that the hashing boards are really as small as this case seems to indicate. Somehow I pictured them as much larger...
August 17, 2013, 06:12:55 PM
The orientation of the Pi on the new version of the m-board will require the PSU to be mounted on the right-hand side of the case.
August 15, 2013, 04:54:30 PM
^ Thanks.
Now shipping with a few extra fasteners to mount whatever, like this PSU switch:
Now shipping with a few extra fasteners to mount whatever, like this PSU switch:
August 13, 2013, 11:49:41 PM
If you are undecided on whether to get the pre-assembled case, here are the assembly instructions.
Very well done Rich. Reminds me of my old erector set.
August 13, 2013, 11:16:21 PM
If you are undecided on whether to get the pre-assembled case, here are the assembly instructions.
August 11, 2013, 11:22:24 PM
The case is pre-drilled for all of the mounting holes on the current and forthcoming versions of the m-board. The different widths of the boards is handled by the ability to re-position the two support beams.
August 10, 2013, 04:57:14 PM
Although I don't have an m-board here, I've verified as well as I can that the Raspberry Pi will fit either plugged directly into the socket or mounted underneath the board.
August 04, 2013, 08:24:23 AM
when will the cases be available?
ASAP (2-3 weeks).
Any update on the version that can fit in a standard 19-inch rack? I'd be interested in those.
With the current version 2 of these can stand sideways vertically using 13U or 14U of height, but there will be is a lot of wasted space.
With the current version 2 of these can stand sideways vertically using 13U or 14U of height, but there will be is a lot of wasted space.
I'm working on it.
Do you require it to be fully enclosed, or is this open design ok?
August 04, 2013, 07:33:35 AM
Any update on the version that can fit in a standard 19-inch rack? I'd be interested in those.
With the current version 2 of these can stand sideways vertically using 13U or 14U of height, but there will be is a lot of wasted space.
With the current version 2 of these can stand sideways vertically using 13U or 14U of height, but there will be is a lot of wasted space.
August 04, 2013, 01:27:46 AM
when will the cases be available?
August 04, 2013, 01:27:14 AM
Nice work!
How difficult is the setup if we buy the flat-packed version? I would likely be down for 2.
How difficult is the setup if we buy the flat-packed version? I would likely be down for 2.
A flat-packed case would arrive partially assembled, consisting of top and bottom halves. You would have to attach the feet, posts, fan tabs, standoffs, all of which would probably require about an hour of your time.
OK, how do we order? I have two Aug Bitfury's on order and would like to get these around the same time.
Oh! nevermind, This is the place right? https://megabigpower.com/shop/index.php?route=common/home
awwww They're more expensive than I remember Uggh, $1,300 is quite alot of money to me
August 03, 2013, 10:18:46 PM
You should send one of these to the bitfury reseller so they can stick a beta box into it so we can see what a complete unit looks like. It will be bad ass!
August 03, 2013, 10:15:36 PM
Whats the URL for the marketplace thread?
August 03, 2013, 10:13:34 PM
Whats the URL for the marketplace thread?
August 03, 2013, 10:07:09 PM
Well shoot... this does look pretty cool. Are all the mounting pieces adjustable just in case the PCBs are a MM or so off?
+1. @Spotswood : Do let me know. I have 3 Aug kits about to be delivered.
Would like to be in for a couple.
Thanks
August 03, 2013, 09:50:26 PM
Interested in 2, too...
August 03, 2013, 08:44:51 PM
Nice work!
How difficult is the setup if we buy the flat-packed version? I would likely be down for 2.
How difficult is the setup if we buy the flat-packed version? I would likely be down for 2.
A flat-packed case would arrive partially assembled, consisting of top and bottom halves. You would have to attach the feet, posts, fan tabs, standoffs, all of which would probably require about an hour of your time.
OK, how do we order? I have two Aug Bitfury's on order and would like to get these around the same time.
Send me an email (rchomiczewski at gmail.com).
Done. I'm looking for 2 as well.
August 03, 2013, 08:44:38 PM
The design is exceptional! Well done. I'm interested in an enclosed rack mountable unit. I think an enclosed unit in a data center environment is preferred because it channels the air front to back. That is, from the cool in flow side of the rack to the hot outflow side. I'm not an engineer (IANAE???) but that's my thinking.
Cheers!
Cheers!
August 03, 2013, 08:31:19 PM
Nice work!
How difficult is the setup if we buy the flat-packed version? I would likely be down for 2.
How difficult is the setup if we buy the flat-packed version? I would likely be down for 2.
A flat-packed case would arrive partially assembled, consisting of top and bottom halves. You would have to attach the feet, posts, fan tabs, standoffs, all of which would probably require about an hour of your time.
OK, how do we order? I have two Aug Bitfury's on order and would like to get these around the same time.
Send me an email (rchomiczewski at gmail.com).
August 03, 2013, 08:00:30 PM
Nice work!
How difficult is the setup if we buy the flat-packed version? I would likely be down for 2.
How difficult is the setup if we buy the flat-packed version? I would likely be down for 2.
A flat-packed case would arrive partially assembled, consisting of top and bottom halves. You would have to attach the feet, posts, fan tabs, standoffs, all of which would probably require about an hour of your time.
OK, how do we order? I have two Aug Bitfury's on order and would like to get these around the same time.
August 03, 2013, 07:48:32 PM
Well shoot... this does look pretty cool. Are all the mounting pieces adjustable just in case the PCBs are a MM or so off?
August 03, 2013, 07:30:21 PM
Nice work!
How difficult is the setup if we buy the flat-packed version? I would likely be down for 2.
How difficult is the setup if we buy the flat-packed version? I would likely be down for 2.
A flat-packed case would arrive partially assembled, consisting of top and bottom halves. You would have to attach the feet, posts, fan tabs, standoffs, all of which would probably require about an hour of your time.
August 03, 2013, 07:11:51 PM
Nice work!
How difficult is the setup if we buy the flat-packed version? I would likely be down for 2.
How difficult is the setup if we buy the flat-packed version? I would likely be down for 2.
August 03, 2013, 06:30:33 PM
nice case
August 03, 2013, 10:26:21 AM
That looks like a great case!
/cet
/cet
August 03, 2013, 10:05:55 AM
Prototype is done!
Prices for these will be $125 (flat packed) and $150 (fully assembled). Thefirst second batch of these should start to ship about a two weeks.
Although I don't have an m-board here, I've verified as well as I can that the Raspberry Pi will fit either plugged directly into the socket or mounted underneath the board.
Design/feature discussion can continue in this thread. I'll be starting a new "for sale" thread over in the marketplace.
Prices for these will be $125 (flat packed) and $150 (fully assembled). The
Although I don't have an m-board here, I've verified as well as I can that the Raspberry Pi will fit either plugged directly into the socket or mounted underneath the board.
Design/feature discussion can continue in this thread. I'll be starting a new "for sale" thread over in the marketplace.
August 03, 2013, 08:49:28 AM
I will have a prototype done by the end of next week.
I'm interested. Can you publish any photo? August 01, 2013, 07:36:43 AM
OK. I'm in for one...
Email sent.
Email sent.
July 31, 2013, 10:29:47 PM
How do we order Spotswood?
Nice.I'm low-tech... Just send me an email (rchomiczewski at gmail.com) to start the process.
July 31, 2013, 09:58:49 PM
How do we order Spotswood?
July 31, 2013, 09:19:52 PM
Rich,
Looks great! I'm really excited about this.
I know that a lot of folks are going to be thrilled to know that they have a beautiful case for their equipment!
Looks great! I'm really excited about this.
I know that a lot of folks are going to be thrilled to know that they have a beautiful case for their equipment!
July 31, 2013, 08:42:17 PM
Might just be me, but those tall spacers seem to make it look a bit, erm, wobbly? I can't tell by looking at it from this angle, did you say there are mounting brackets at the top to hold the H-boards in place?
No chance of any wobbling, because the standoffs (actually spacers) will be fastened to the case via a long bolt up through the entire extrusion.
The top edge of one side of the h-boards will be held in place via pairs of spacers:
July 31, 2013, 08:29:01 PM
Might just be me, but those tall spacers seem to make it look a bit, erm, wobbly? I can't tell by looking at it from this angle, did you say there are mounting brackets at the top to hold the H-boards in place?
July 31, 2013, 08:18:39 PM
They're supposed to use a higher connector that points the other direction to flip the RPi around the other way. If they do that, can we just use shorter spacers to mount the M-board?
The tall spacer (25mm) was actually selected to allow plenty of room for the Pi to be mounted underneath the m-board. It was then a natural progression to adjust the design ever so slightly to allow the Pi to be plugged directly into the m-board.
July 31, 2013, 07:35:52 PM
They're supposed to use a higher connector that points the other direction to flip the RPi around the other way. If they do that, can we just use shorter spacers to mount the M-board?
July 31, 2013, 07:04:22 PM
I tweaked the design to accommodate the m-board's unusual Raspberry Pi mounting:
July 26, 2013, 06:16:35 PM
Hi there,
Couple of questions:
So have you been able to get exact dimensions for the boards? Also, the PSU would be a standard ATX so that it too can be screwed down in place? And would the unit come with fan(s) and would these be bolt'able to the case?
I gues my vote is on a design such that everything is bolted in place, so there's no worry about items shifting about if I have to move the unit around. My milk crate caused be such personal grief (as I only zip tied everything) - and I would rather not have a repeat. Also, I may need to be moving once I get this in Oct and all.
I like the clean open air design - and looking at your work on your website, it looks super clean lines. Thanks!
Couple of questions:
So have you been able to get exact dimensions for the boards? Also, the PSU would be a standard ATX so that it too can be screwed down in place? And would the unit come with fan(s) and would these be bolt'able to the case?
I gues my vote is on a design such that everything is bolted in place, so there's no worry about items shifting about if I have to move the unit around. My milk crate caused be such personal grief (as I only zip tied everything) - and I would rather not have a repeat. Also, I may need to be moving once I get this in Oct and all.
I like the clean open air design - and looking at your work on your website, it looks super clean lines. Thanks!
Yes, I have all of the dimensions that I need.
Yes, this will mount a standard ATX PSU, fastened to the frame.
No fans, but the case will include 12 fan mounting "tabs" and all of the required fasteners.
July 26, 2013, 05:44:33 PM
Hi there,
Couple of questions:
So have you been able to get exact dimensions for the boards? Also, the PSU would be a standard ATX so that it too can be screwed down in place? And would the unit come with fan(s) and would these be bolt'able to the case?
I gues my vote is on a design such that everything is bolted in place, so there's no worry about items shifting about if I have to move the unit around. My milk crate caused be such personal grief (as I only zip tied everything) - and I would rather not have a repeat. Also, I may need to be moving once I get this in Oct and all.
I like the clean open air design - and looking at your work on your website, it looks super clean lines. Thanks!
Couple of questions:
So have you been able to get exact dimensions for the boards? Also, the PSU would be a standard ATX so that it too can be screwed down in place? And would the unit come with fan(s) and would these be bolt'able to the case?
I gues my vote is on a design such that everything is bolted in place, so there's no worry about items shifting about if I have to move the unit around. My milk crate caused be such personal grief (as I only zip tied everything) - and I would rather not have a repeat. Also, I may need to be moving once I get this in Oct and all.
I like the clean open air design - and looking at your work on your website, it looks super clean lines. Thanks!
July 26, 2013, 03:46:14 AM
Do you have any idea what shipping would cost to the UK?
July 23, 2013, 11:47:18 PM
Just to be clear - I'm interested 
July 23, 2013, 09:12:34 PM
Mark me down as interested as well..
July 23, 2013, 08:23:55 PM
This will fit all 16 boards the main board supports, correct?
If so, I'm definitely in.
If so, I'm definitely in.
Yep. All 16.
July 23, 2013, 01:18:28 PM
This will fit all 16 boards the main board supports, correct?
If so, I'm definitely in.
If so, I'm definitely in.
July 23, 2013, 11:28:58 AM
+1
July 23, 2013, 07:29:02 AM
Mark me down as interested.
July 23, 2013, 06:38:56 AM
I will have a prototype done by the end of next week.
July 22, 2013, 10:05:19 PM
Love the concept. I'm interested and will reach you via your website.
July 22, 2013, 05:50:55 PM
The case look great (as well as all the examples on your website). Any idea when these would be ready and/or have a working model? Cheers.
July 21, 2013, 10:29:39 PM
How much for your open-air GPU/CPU?
If you are referring to this:
Its $85 USD.
July 21, 2013, 10:22:22 PM
How much for your open-air GPU/CPU?
July 21, 2013, 10:12:27 PM
Added support for the hashing cards via another beam and a boatload of nylon spacers.
Any interest in these be stackable?
Awesome! Someone else has said that the cards aren't very stable especially blowing air through them, so either screwing them in or tight nylon spacers are a must.
Any interest in these be stackable?
Stacking would be cool, though for me it's not a huge deal as I'll only have two at the most. Not sure how much it'd add to cost, but I'm sure there are a few people who have stacking as a top priority.
July 21, 2013, 09:32:49 PM
Where does the pi mount?
This open air "case" will be made from 15mm t-slot extrusions and will include a small plate onto which the Raspberry Pi will be mounted. That plate could then be mounted almost anywhere on the extrusions.
July 21, 2013, 09:22:57 PM
Where does the pi mount?
July 21, 2013, 09:14:39 PM
Added support for the hashing cards via another beam and a boatload of nylon spacers.
Any interest in these be stackable?
Any interest in these be stackable?
July 21, 2013, 02:02:31 PM
Hey there,
Saw the case after some google'ing - think it looks great. I also like that you're in the States, so less potential shipping problems. Also, and I've said this at the other case being talked about - it's probably a good idea to post a throw away email.
I had a somewhat hard time making a reply, as a newbie there are real challenges to be over come first to have this privilege. So there maybe a number of folks that got the device, and really want to have a case figured out before the units ship - but are unable to express their interest.
Just my two bits. Any way - the open air case is clean and neat. Keep up the great work and keep us updated. Cheers.
Saw the case after some google'ing - think it looks great. I also like that you're in the States, so less potential shipping problems. Also, and I've said this at the other case being talked about - it's probably a good idea to post a throw away email.
I had a somewhat hard time making a reply, as a newbie there are real challenges to be over come first to have this privilege. So there maybe a number of folks that got the device, and really want to have a case figured out before the units ship - but are unable to express their interest.
Just my two bits. Any way - the open air case is clean and neat. Keep up the great work and keep us updated. Cheers.
Thanks.
Anyone can contact me through the email address posted on my website: http://richchomiczewski.wordpress.com/home/how-to-order/
July 21, 2013, 01:03:42 PM
Hey there,
Saw the case after some google'ing - think it looks great. I also like that you're in the States, so less potential shipping problems. Also, and I've said this at the other case being talked about - it's probably a good idea to post a throw away email.
I had a somewhat hard time making a reply, as a newbie there are real challenges to be over come first to have this privilege. So there maybe a number of folks that got the device, and really want to have a case figured out before the units ship - but are unable to express their interest.
Just my two bits. Any way - the open air case is clean and neat. Keep up the great work and keep us updated. Cheers.
Saw the case after some google'ing - think it looks great. I also like that you're in the States, so less potential shipping problems. Also, and I've said this at the other case being talked about - it's probably a good idea to post a throw away email.
I had a somewhat hard time making a reply, as a newbie there are real challenges to be over come first to have this privilege. So there maybe a number of folks that got the device, and really want to have a case figured out before the units ship - but are unable to express their interest.
Just my two bits. Any way - the open air case is clean and neat. Keep up the great work and keep us updated. Cheers.
July 20, 2013, 04:53:57 PM
Mark me down as interested as well.
Also, what size are those fans? My guess is 140mm. Thanks.
Also, what size are those fans? My guess is 140mm. Thanks.
definatly 120mm fans
July 20, 2013, 04:32:42 PM
Mark me down as interested as well.
Also, what size are those fans? My guess is 140mm. Thanks.
Also, what size are those fans? My guess is 140mm. Thanks.
July 20, 2013, 02:13:38 PM
I'm definitely interested in one!
July 20, 2013, 10:21:42 AM
interested in bare bones open-air version, even self-assembled. Biggest concern is stability for all the H-boards wobbling in their slots.
+1
July 20, 2013, 09:45:41 AM
interested in bare bones open-air version, even self-assembled. Biggest concern is stability for all the H-boards wobbling in their slots.
July 20, 2013, 08:26:48 AM
I'd like to avoid using server PSUs as they're a) not so easy to find b) more expensive typically
How wide is the case in the above picture?
How wide is the case in the above picture?
That case is just representative of what the outside of this case would look like if I made it fully enclosed.
For a 19-inch rack, the case can't be any wider than 450mm. My current design is at 535.
I could design two versions, one for open-air mining and another for rack mounting.
Rack mountable would be fantastic. These are expensive units and it would be great to be able to mount them in a locked rack.
July 20, 2013, 08:09:01 AM
I'd like to avoid using server PSUs as they're a) not so easy to find b) more expensive typically
How wide is the case in the above picture?
How wide is the case in the above picture?
That case is just representative of what the outside of this case would look like if I made it fully enclosed.
For a 19-inch rack, the case can't be any wider than 450mm. My current design is at 535.
I could design two versions, one for open-air mining and another for rack mounting.
July 20, 2013, 12:55:02 AM
I'd like to avoid using server PSUs as they're a) not so easy to find b) more expensive typically
How wide is the case in the above picture?
How wide is the case in the above picture?
July 19, 2013, 08:20:15 PM
How wide would an enclosed case be? Could it be made in a standard 19" rackmount width?
Anything is possible. The width of the design, above, could be reduced by either placing the PSU behind the boards or by switching to a smaller/server PSU.
July 19, 2013, 08:15:19 PM
How wide would an enclosed case be? Could it be made in a standard 19" rackmount width?
July 19, 2013, 06:41:09 PM
These could also be made fully enclosed, in which case they would look similar to my external radiator boxes:
July 18, 2013, 02:41:02 AM
Hi spotswood,
i hope you didnt took my critic too hard, like your low budget design.
What would a beta tester get? Free or cheaper case to test and make a review and change requests if necessary?
I have unpopulated testboards at hand for testing my own housing design so i could do that, but iam located in Europe..
regards
Foofighter
i hope you didnt took my critic too hard, like your low budget design.
What would a beta tester get? Free or cheaper case to test and make a review and change requests if necessary?
I have unpopulated testboards at hand for testing my own housing design so i could do that, but iam located in Europe..
regards
Foofighter
July 17, 2013, 06:01:38 PM
Excellent work! The price is very reasonable considering this is an all-aluminum case. How much do you think the case would weigh in total? Also do you think having the fans attached to the case structure only by two screw per fan would result in undue vibration in the fans (this would be more pronounced if we use very high speed fans)?
I forgot to ask you but are you located in the United States?
I forgot to ask you but are you located in the United States?
Thanks. Approx. weight is 1.6kg (3.4 pounds).
The stainless steel tabs and extrusions are very heavy (unlike every other PC case) so I wouldn't expect much (if any) vibrations.
The two rails supporting the main board will be able to be re-positioned so one could mount deeper fans on one side.
I'm in New Hampshire, USA.
Quite interested as well. Would your plan be to ship them pre-assembled?
Also, quite the reasonable price and looks excellent. We'll definitely have some different case options.
Also, quite the reasonable price and looks excellent. We'll definitely have some different case options.
Awesome.
These will either be shipped flat-packed or pre-assembled. Buyer's choice.
Interested. Ideally would like to have a case built and ready to go for next month, before the boards arrive.
I can build these at anytime. Anyone want to be a beta-tester?
July 17, 2013, 07:57:13 AM
Hi,
Nice to see other housing alternatives and definatly a good low budget version.
But depending on if you deliver assambled or not and if transport is included the price seems a bit high in my opinion.
I think total production costs for this should be around 50 -60 USD.
I calculated on base of following parts:
4,5m of 15x15 aluminium profiles - 30-40
1x small sheet metal - 5
4x stand offs for the case - 5
and assambly material - 10
But i could of course be wrong i just made some rough calculations on that, but if iam right the mark up seems pretty high.
regards
Nice to see other housing alternatives and definatly a good low budget version.
But depending on if you deliver assambled or not and if transport is included the price seems a bit high in my opinion.
I think total production costs for this should be around 50 -60 USD.
I calculated on base of following parts:
4,5m of 15x15 aluminium profiles - 30-40
1x small sheet metal - 5
4x stand offs for the case - 5
and assambly material - 10
But i could of course be wrong i just made some rough calculations on that, but if iam right the mark up seems pretty high.
regards
July 17, 2013, 07:41:59 AM
Interested. Do you also have one in the works for the K-16?
July 17, 2013, 07:40:44 AM
Interested. Ideally would like to have a case built and ready to go for next month, before the boards arrive.
July 17, 2013, 07:34:25 AM
I am interested.
July 17, 2013, 07:01:24 AM
Quite interested as well. Would your plan be to ship them pre-assembled?
Also, quite the reasonable price and looks excellent. We'll definitely have some different case options.
Also, quite the reasonable price and looks excellent. We'll definitely have some different case options.
July 17, 2013, 06:53:58 AM
Excellent work! The price is very reasonable considering this is an all-aluminum case. How much do you think the case would weigh in total? Also do you think having the fans attached to the case structure only by two screw per fan would result in undue vibration in the fans (this would be more pronounced if we use very high speed fans)?
I forgot to ask you but are you located in the United States?
I forgot to ask you but are you located in the United States?
July 17, 2013, 06:50:41 AM
Interested
July 17, 2013, 06:39:52 AM
First pics are here.
"For sale" thread here.
I'm starting this thread to determine whether there is enough interest for an open-air case for Bitfury's ASICs.
This case for ASICs is a simple variation of the trays I already produce for GPU mining (made from 15mm t-slot extrusions). For example:
The mainboard would be mounted on tall spacers (tall enough where the Raspberry Pi could be mounted anywhere underneath it). Otherwise, the Pi could be mounted almost everywhere else on the t-slot extrusions (a small piece of aluminum sheeting would be included) .
Estimated price (for just the case, no fans, etc.) would be $110USD. Current prices are $125 (flat packed) and $150 (fully assembled).
Comments/suggestions?
"For sale" thread here.
I'm starting this thread to determine whether there is enough interest for an open-air case for Bitfury's ASICs.
This case for ASICs is a simple variation of the trays I already produce for GPU mining (made from 15mm t-slot extrusions). For example:
The mainboard would be mounted on tall spacers (tall enough where the Raspberry Pi could be mounted anywhere underneath it). Otherwise, the Pi could be mounted almost everywhere else on the t-slot extrusions (a small piece of aluminum sheeting would be included) .
Comments/suggestions?
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