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Dual-SSD Raspberry Pi NAS Enclosure
Exposed | Encased | Engineered
After diving into 3D printing and experimenting with design, I wanted to challenge myself with something functional, technical, and creatively satisfying. From merely thoughts to both something I'm proud of, and my first fully documented personal project - a Raspberry Pi powered home-cloud device.
This build was more than assembling parts; it was a hands-on experience based around electronics, mechanical tolerances, airflow design, and turning function into creative design. I intentionally exposed the SSDs and routed the cables with a sleeved look - who doesn't like an industrial cyberpunk theme? - not only for style but to embrace the raw, avant-garde aesthetic of DIY tech.
I selected parts carefully: a Raspberry Pi 4, two 2.5" SSDs, a 60mm fan, and an OLED module for monitoring IP and device status. From print material to cable selection, every detail was measured, tested, and iterated. I even designed multiple versions of the front panel to allow modular customization - and anyone interested in printing this themselves but dislike the OLED feature.
Using the Bambu Lab P1P, I printed the panels in glitter black PLA, picked out for looks and slow print speed. The inner mounting brackets, fan housing, and SSD placements were refined through trial and error until a setup was finalized that allowed for secure assembly, and intentional visuals.
What started as a creative experiment turned into something I'm proud to share - my first step into 3D cad, 3D printing, electronics, creative design, and proper documentation. This Raspberry Pi NAS isn't just a project, it's proof that curiosity can lead to real-world skills, and a working piece of beautiful hardware.
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