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Assembly Guide

Package Contents

After opening the package, please verify that all the following accessories are included (if any issues are found, feel free to contact the customer service of the purchase platform for after-sales support): HomeRack 8U Basic Kit Accessories

1. Small Front Panel ×4
2. Frame Side Panel ×2
3. Handle ×2
4. Top Cover ×1
5. Connector 1 ×2
6. Connector 2 ×2
7. Bottom Cover ×1
8. Foot Pad ×4
9. 1U Blank Panel ×3
10. Function Board Mounting Plate ×1
11. Large Shelf ×1
12. Large Shelf Support ×2
13. Raspberry Pi Adapter Board ×2
14. Screwdriver ×1
15. M4×8mm Screw ×12
16. M4×12mm Screw ×8
17. M4×6mm Screw ×24
18. SBC Shelf 1U Screw Pack ×1
19. Phillips Screwdriver ×1

Rack Assembly Steps

Precautions
  • Do not overtighten the screws during installation to avoid damaging the threads or the rack structure.
  • Place the rack on a stable desk or floor during assembly to ensure safety and stability.
  • Before installing devices, verify that the device dimensions are compatible with the rack mounting space.
  • If installing a fan, ensure the power connection is correct and that the fan orientation meets the cooling requirements.

Step 1: Assemble parts ①, ②

  • Screws: M4 × 8mm

HomeRack 8U Basic Kit Assembly

Step 2: Assemble parts ③, ④, ⑤

  • Screws: M4 × 8mm

HomeRack 8U Basic Kit Assembly

Step 3: Assemble the Step 2 assembly with the Step 1 assembly

  • Screws: M4 × 12mm

HomeRack 8U Basic Kit Assembly

Step 4: Assemble parts ⑥, ⑦, ⑧ (Part ⑧ comes with M8 threads)

HomeRack 8U Basic Kit Assembly

Step 5: Assemble the Step 4 assembly with the Step 3 assembly

  • Screws: M4 × 12mm

HomeRack 8U Basic Kit Assembly

Step 6: Assemble parts ⑨, ⑩, ⑪, ⑫

  • Screws: M4 × 6mm, head ∅10

HomeRack 8U Basic Kit Assembly

Function Board Tray Hole Positions

The bottom of the tray features three distinct symbols—a hexagon symbol, a square symbol, and an oval symbol.

These symbols correspond to different types of development boards. When installing, simply align the board with the holes matching its specific locating pattern. HomeRack 8U Basic Kit Assembly

IconDevice ModelHole Description
Raspberry PiRaspberry Pi 3B / 3B+ / 4B / 5M2.5 Mounting Holes
Jetson OrinJetson OrinM2.5 Mounting Holes
Rock Pi 5BRock Pi 5BM3 Mounting Holes

Additionally, this tray can accommodate two 2.5inch hard drives, thereby expanding storage capacity. This feature enhances the product's versatility, allowing users to customize and scale storage according to their needs.

Raspberry Pi Installation Reference (Using Raspberry Pi 5 as an Example)

HomeRack SBC Shelf 1U Screw Pack includes:

#TypeSpecificationQty
Hex Standoff (Male–Female)M2.5, stud 5 mm + threaded hole 5 mm18
Hex Standoff (Male–Female)M2.5, stud 7.5 mm + threaded hole 5 mm9
Hex Standoff (Female–Female)M2.5, length 6 mm18
Pan Head ScrewM2.5 × 5 mm18
Pan Head ScrewM3 × 5 mm9

Step 1

Use 4 pcs of ① and ③ to secure onto the function board, extending the four mounting nuts for the Raspberry Pi board position;
Use 4 pcs of ② and ③ to secure onto the function board, extending the four mounting nuts for the adapter board position.

Step 2

Combine the "Raspberry Pi Adapter Board" and the "Raspberry Pi 5 Board", then place them flat onto the mounting nuts from Step 1 and secure them using ④.

Rock Pi 5B

Notes

  • Can install 2 sets of Raspberry Pi 4/5 boards simultaneously.
  • Can install 1 set of Nvidia Jetson series board and 1 set of Raspberry Pi 4/5 board simultaneously (Nvidia on the left, Raspberry Pi on the right).
  • The back side can be used to install a 2.5-inch hard drive using ⑤. Before installing the hard drive, ensure there is no interference from existing SBC board standoffs.