07-17-2022, 01:17 PM
Hello again, MNtinkerer
I'm wondering if you are using the Pine64/Ameridroid NAS Case? I re-purposed an old Cool Gear Drive bay for mine partly because I already had it and eSATA has become all but useless, but also because of the PSU that delivers just a bit less than 100 watts, more than enough for 2x full-sized 3.5 inch spinners, a 2.5 inch SATA SSD and a massive fan as well as the SBC.
It works quite well providing ample space, power and excellent cooling for my NAS but it's width is too wide making access to ports a PITA generally meaning I have to leave the cover off. Not only is it somewhat vulnerable w/o the cover but it substantially diminishes the wind tunnel effect I was after that keeps the spinners cool.
Those 2 problems have me considering getting the Pine64 case but ideally I wouldn't want their PSU and it says it only accommodates 2 x drives. Also I can't see in the pics if one has easy access to the MicroSD slot. I suppose I could gut the drive cage and PSU and it looks like it might possibly fit but it does look very close.
I'd love to hear about your experiences, uses (like number of drives), if you are using that case or what you do use if you are not.
Thanks
... and yeah mralk3 is especially helpful and expert
I'm wondering if you are using the Pine64/Ameridroid NAS Case? I re-purposed an old Cool Gear Drive bay for mine partly because I already had it and eSATA has become all but useless, but also because of the PSU that delivers just a bit less than 100 watts, more than enough for 2x full-sized 3.5 inch spinners, a 2.5 inch SATA SSD and a massive fan as well as the SBC.
It works quite well providing ample space, power and excellent cooling for my NAS but it's width is too wide making access to ports a PITA generally meaning I have to leave the cover off. Not only is it somewhat vulnerable w/o the cover but it substantially diminishes the wind tunnel effect I was after that keeps the spinners cool.
Those 2 problems have me considering getting the Pine64 case but ideally I wouldn't want their PSU and it says it only accommodates 2 x drives. Also I can't see in the pics if one has easy access to the MicroSD slot. I suppose I could gut the drive cage and PSU and it looks like it might possibly fit but it does look very close.
I'd love to hear about your experiences, uses (like number of drives), if you are using that case or what you do use if you are not.
Thanks
... and yeah mralk3 is especially helpful and expert
