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# 3D Printed NAS — 6-Bay ZimaBoard Home Server
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[<img src="/Images/3D-Printed-NAS_Thumbnail.jpg">](https://youtu.be/NXIu-B52WPU)
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A custom 3D printed NAS enclosure for the ZimaBoard single board server, featuring a custom power adapter PCB, tool-less drive trays, and a modular design that's easy to build and maintain.
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## Specs
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| Feature | Detail |
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|---------|--------|
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| **Drive Bays** | 6× 3.5" SATA (tool-less caddies) |
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| **SBC** | ZimaBoard 832 |
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| **SATA Expansion** | 4-port PCIe SATA card via 90° riser |
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| **Cooling** | 2× Noctua 80mm (rear exhaust) + 2× Noctua 40×10mm (drive bay intake) |
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| **Power** | Custom PCB adapter — dual 5V/12V rails from a single multi-output PSU |
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| **Enclosure** | Fully 3D printed (14 parts), M3/M6 fastener assembly with heat-set inserts |
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| **Approximate Dimensions** | Compact desktop tower (see CAD files for exact measurements) |
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## Project Links
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- **Build Video** → [YouTube](https://youtu.be/NXIu-B52WPU)
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- **Step-by-Step Instructions** → [Instructables](https://www.instructables.com/3D-Printed-Home-Server-6-Bay-ZimaBoard-NAS/)
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- **Assembly Overview** → [ASSEMBLY.md](ASSEMBLY.md)
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- **Print Settings** → [PRINT_SETTINGS.md](PRINT_SETTINGS.md)
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## Repository Structure
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```
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├── Electronics/
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│ ├── BOMs/
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│ │ ├── Parts_BOM.csv # Main components (ZimaBoard, fans, PSU, cables)
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│ │ └── Power Adapter PCB_BOM.csv # PCB-specific components with DigiKey part numbers
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│ └── Power Adapter PCB/
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│ └── Zima Power Adapter_CAM.zip # Gerber files for PCB fabrication
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│
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├── Enclosure/
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│ ├── BOMs/
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│ │ └── Hardware_Fasteners_BOM.csv # Screws, inserts, rods, nuts, washers
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│ └── CAD/
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│ ├── 3MF/ # Print-ready files (Bambu Studio plates included)
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│ │ ├── Covers/ # Back IO, Back plate, Face plate, Side cover, Top cover
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│ │ ├── Drives/ # Caddy, Cover, Separator, Slot
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│ │ └── Structure/ # Base, Brace, Fan housing, Grill, PCIe support, Side plates, Zima support
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│ ├── STL/ # Universal print-ready files (same parts as 3MF)
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│ └── Autodesk Fusion/ # Editable source files (.f3z)
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│
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├── Images/
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├── ASSEMBLY.md
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├── PRINT_SETTINGS.md
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├── CONTRIBUTING.md
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├── BOM.csv # Consolidated master bill of materials
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└── LICENSE # CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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```
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## Bill of Materials — Quick Overview
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See [BOM.csv](BOM.csv) for the full consolidated parts list. Estimated total cost: **~$250–350 USD** depending on drive selection and region.
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**Key Components:**
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- 1× ZimaBoard 832
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- 1× 4-port SATA PCIe expansion card + 90° riser cable
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- 1× Multi-output PSU (5V 10A / 12V 12A)
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- 1× Custom power adapter PCB ([order assembled](https://ocrlab.myshopify.com) or fabricate from Gerbers)
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- 2× Noctua NF-R8 redux 80mm fans
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- 2× Noctua NF-A4x10 FLX 40mm fans
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- 72× M3 heat-set inserts + M3 screws
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- 6× M6 threaded rods + nuts + nylon washers
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- 6× SATA 22-pin male-to-female extender cables
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- 2× Molex IDE to 3× SATA power splitter cables
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## Required Tools
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- 3D printer (FDM, 220×220mm+ bed recommended)
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- Soldering iron with heat-set insert tip
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- Hex driver set (M3, M6)
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- Wire strippers / crimping tool (for PSU wiring)
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## What's Missing (Help Wanted)
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The following files would significantly improve this project but require access to the original design tools:
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- [ ] **STEP files** — Neutral CAD format export from Fusion 360 (enables editing in FreeCAD, SolidWorks, Onshape)
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- [ ] **Schematic PDF/SVG** — Circuit diagram for the power adapter PCB
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- [ ] **PCB source files** — KiCad or EasyEDA project for the power adapter
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- [ ] **Wiring diagram** — Full interconnect diagram (PSU → PCB → ZimaBoard → SATA card → fans)
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- [ ] **Generic 3MF plate file** — Non-Bambu-specific version for PrusaSlicer/Cura users
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If you have access to these or can contribute, see [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md).
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## License
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[![CC BY-NC-SA 4.0][cc-by-nc-sa-shield]][cc-by-nc-sa]
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This work is licensed under [Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International][cc-by-nc-sa].
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[![CC BY-NC-SA 4.0][cc-by-nc-sa-image]][cc-by-nc-sa]
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[cc-by-nc-sa]: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
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[cc-by-nc-sa-image]: https://licensebuttons.net/l/by-nc-sa/4.0/88x31.png
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[cc-by-nc-sa-shield]: https://img.shields.io/badge/License-CC%20BY--NC--SA%204.0-lightgrey.svg
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<sub>Affiliate links may be included in this repo. I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.</sub>
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