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Assembly Guide

🎬 Video Assembly Tutorial​

Package Contents​

After opening the package, please check that the following accessories are complete.
If any are missing or damaged, please contact the point of purchase 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 over‑tighten screws to avoid damaging threads or structural parts.
  • Perform assembly on a stable desk or floor.
  • Before installing devices, ensure the device dimensions are compatible with the rack space.
  • If installing a fan, make sure the power connection is correct and that the airflow direction meets cooling requirements.

Step 1: Assemble parts â‘ , â‘¡

  • 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
①Hex brass standoff (male‑female)M2.5, stud 5 mm + internal thread 5 mm18
②Hex brass standoff (male‑female)M2.5, stud 7.5 mm + internal thread 5 mm9
③Hex brass standoff (female‑female)M2.5, length 6 mm18
④Round head screwM2.5 × 5 mm18
⑤Round head screwM3 × 5 mm9

Step 1
Use 4 pcs of â‘  and â‘¢ to secure onto the function board, extending the four mounting nuts for the Raspberry Pi board position;
Use 4 pcs of â‘¡ and â‘¢ to secure onto the function board, extending the four mounting nuts for the adapter board position. Install Raspberry Pi 5

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 â‘£. Install Raspberry Pi 5

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 (Jetson on the left, Raspberry Pi on the right), as shown below; Install Raspberry Pi 5& jetson
  • The back side can be used to install a 2.5inch hard drive using ⑤. Before installing the hard drive, ensure there is no interference from existing SBC board standoffs, as shown below. Install Raspberry Pi 5& jetson