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June 30, 2013, 01:33:02 AM
Last edit: July 25, 2013, 02:07:13 AM by jdape |
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Update 7/24/2013: Klondike Mounting Adapters are now available for purchase with immediate shipping!
https://cp.virtualvm.com/cart.php
Hi, I've created adapters to install Klondike 16 boards into standard tower and rackmount computer cases. The adapters are 3D printed using ABS plastic. They're strong, lightweight, and have an accurate fit. They use common motherboard or hard drive screws for mounting. When placing an order please add the $5.00 shipping item to your cart. FYI, the pictures in this post are sort of old, and may not reflect the shipping versions of the adapters. - #1 Klondike 16 to 3.5" Hard Drive with BTC logo (Vertical and Horizontal) (top left)
- #2 Klondike 16 to 3.5" Hard Drive brackets only version. (bottom mounts removed in v3) (top right)
- #3 Klondike 16 to PCI Express x16 (lower right, above x8 adapter)
- #4 Klondike 16 to PCI Express x8 (lower right)
- #5 Klondike 16 to PCI Express upper support bracket. (lower left)
- 12x Klondike 16 boards in Micro-ATX form factor.
- K16 to PCI Adapter
K16 Dual 3.5" HDD Adapter
- K16 to PCI Express x4 and x1
Colors available: Black, White, Silver, Blue, Red, Glow in the dark, and Transparent. Adapters:  Adapter #1:  Adapter #2 Installed in 3.5" HDD Bay with mockup of K16 board:  Adapter #3 Installed in a PCI Express x16 slot:  Adapter #5 in a 4U case:  For sale here: https://cp.virtualvm.com/cart.php(I'm using the shopping cart system from a VPS company I run) |
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massnerder
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June 30, 2013, 02:31:17 AM |
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very interesting. might be interested.
do you have any plans to make a k64 version?
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Shimple
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June 30, 2013, 02:42:54 AM |
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very interesting. might be interested.
do you have any plans to make a k64 version?
Yes. If you can produce a K64 version I might be a potential buyer. Cheers, looks great so far. |
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jdape (OP)
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June 30, 2013, 02:47:57 AM |
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At 20x20cm, I don't know how a K64 could fit into any standard case.
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June 30, 2013, 02:56:50 AM |
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That's very cool. I guess we will find out if the heatsink with the K16 will fit into a hard drive bay. So far, it looks like it will fit into a plastic Cooler master or Thermaltake caddy, according to my measurements. However, I'm not sure that I would take the chance of putting it into a caddy without a dedicated fan. And, I'm pretty sure a front PC case fan will not be able to move enough air to cool 2-3 K16s. I guess we'll have to do some experimenting, but I might be interested in a few adapters. Nice work.
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June 30, 2013, 03:10:31 AM |
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Hey I guess I should have looked at the thread first lol, great pics,,,and illustration so far... yes i may be interested as well in purchasing. The ideas I had were to use mobo stand offs (the longer ones) for the boards in an empty case and stack 2 maybe 3 vertically (same position as a mobo)...and custom fit decent fans,,,will post pics down the road perhaps. Still waiting on exact board layout for mounting etc k-64's etc. Nice job! very impressive. Luv to see innovation  |
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June 30, 2013, 03:17:28 AM |
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At 20x20cm, I don't know how a K64 could fit into any standard case.
I was thinking about trying to mount it to the opening panel of a case by drilling a few holes, but I see what you mean... Will be watching either way |
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June 30, 2013, 06:50:55 AM
Last edit: June 30, 2013, 07:06:30 AM by Bicknellski |
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Elegant solution... show your brackets with a heat sink and mock up the cables so we can see how it all goes together. Drop me an email our COOP might be interested in working with you for bulk orders. darin.bicknell@gmail.comIn terms of a K64 or K256 bracket mount maybe you can look at 1U servers or blades designs for dropping these boards into existing server casings. |
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June 30, 2013, 12:30:20 PM |
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nice work dude. looking great
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June 30, 2013, 02:45:13 PM |
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Will you make adapters for 5.25" bays?
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June 30, 2013, 02:50:28 PM |
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Great work. Will be interested in full kit!
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jdape (OP)
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June 30, 2013, 03:35:09 PM
Last edit: June 30, 2013, 03:55:44 PM by jdape |
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Will you make adapters for 5.25" bays?
Sure thing. Consider it done. |
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June 30, 2013, 03:53:24 PM |
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I now have an idea for mounting K64's, and also a new idea for K16's that could be really neat. |
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jdape (OP)
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June 30, 2013, 06:28:28 PM |
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Here's how 16x Klondike 16 boards could mount into a standard PC case in place of a Micro-ATX (9.6" x 9.6") motherboard. I used the existing 'hanging' adapters I had on hand (red) but if I was really going to do this, I would make slimmer, less beefy adapters, and space them slightly further apart. I believe it would end up with at least 30mm of space for each K16, which is good.  As for mounting K64 boards, it will be simple to use the same Micro-ATX plate and add horizontal mount points for 1, 2, 3(+?) K64 boards. More than one K64 would only require the appropriate spacers. |
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jdape (OP)
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June 30, 2013, 06:40:59 PM |
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And if you want to see it populated with K16 boards and 20mm heatsinks...  |
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jdape (OP)
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June 30, 2013, 08:22:40 PM |
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With a heatsink support:  This is only a proof of concept - the actual adapter in the picture (red) would not be as tall. The K16 board would not only be held in place with two screws, but also the PCB edge can sit on the adapter to support the weight. |
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jdape (OP)
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July 01, 2013, 01:09:27 PM |
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Finished a dual K16 adapter for 3.5" drive bays. It's 202mm in length and can be mounted in 6 different positions.  |
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July 01, 2013, 01:36:53 PM |
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Ah.. Tinkercad...Nice renderings. I was planning to do something like that once I get my boards  |
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jdape (OP)
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July 01, 2013, 02:13:04 PM |
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Thanks. I Looove tinkercad. How else could a person accurately design this in 30 minutes?  By request, a 5.25" Bay adapter for two K16's:  202 x 146.05 mm |
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