{"product_id":"microlab-2-mini-modular-home-server-rack","title":"Microlab 2 - Mini Modular Home Server Rack","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMicrolab 2 — Modular 3D-Printable Mini Homelab\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrolab 2\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fully modular, open-source mini-rack system designed for makers, homelab enthusiasts, and anyone who wants a compact, customizable workspace for electronics or servers.\u003cbr\u003eUnlike common 10″ racks, Microlab 2 is:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Square\u003c\/strong\u003e – Small footprint, flexible orientation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Modular\u003c\/strong\u003e – Columns, caps, trays, and panels snap together with M3 screws or magnets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% 3D-Printable\u003c\/strong\u003e – Print the entire project with just a couple of PLA rolls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen \u0026amp; Hackable\u003c\/strong\u003e – Build trays and panels for Raspberry Pi, SATA drives, fans, screens, buttons, switches, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScalable frame\u003c\/strong\u003e: Start with 6U and extend vertically as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal panel standard\u003c\/strong\u003e: Any panel or tray can be mounted on any side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooling options\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perforated panels, magnetic fan mounts, and vertical airflow support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessory ecosystem\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mini-trays for SBCs and 2.5″ drives, panels for keystones, switches, rotary encoders, and displays up to 7″.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic or screw-mounted\u003c\/strong\u003e side panels for quick swaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePrinting \u0026amp; Assembly\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint the \u003cstrong\u003ecolumns\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecaps\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003etrays\u003c\/strong\u003e in PLA or PETG.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse standard \u003cstrong\u003eM3 screws and nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e (optional 8×3 mm magnets for tool-less panels).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll files are modular — you only print what you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM3x10 or M3x12 screws \u0026amp; nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum: ~32 pairs (all magnetic panels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull 6U build: ~112 pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge setups (e.g., 6U+4U extension): ~160–180 pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8×3 mm magnets (4 per 1U panel) for magnetic mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eTip: Glue the magnets and let the adhesive dry before attaching panels. Make sure all magnets share the same polarity for maximum flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch4\u003eExample Use Cases\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi clusters or NAS builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact home servers and firewalls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork switch + mini PC combos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensor dashboards, HMI, or DIY control panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore info: \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/canberkdurmus\/microlab-2\"\u003ehttps:\/\/github.com\/canberkdurmus\/microlab-2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cboostme\u003e\u003cboosttitle\u003eBoost Me\u003c\/boosttitle\u003e\u003cboostcontent\u003eThis project is fully open-source. You can support my work by boosting this model. Thanks!\u003c\/boostcontent\u003e\u003c\/boostme\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign by CB4D on MakerWorld (license: BY).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mymadmanlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67375190933808,"sku":null,"price":221.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0809\/5280\/files\/0_d3d578f6-6393-431b-8481-e8a389095045.png?v=1784229095","url":"https:\/\/mymadmanlab.com\/products\/microlab-2-mini-modular-home-server-rack","provider":"Mymadmanlab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}