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Users can distribute data across at least three hard drives using RAID 5 configurations.<\/p>\n<p>The project targets users of Bambu Labs 3D printers, with all necessary parts available on Bambu Lab&#8217;s MakerWorld platform. The construction files can be edited through Bambu Studio or the open-source Orca Slicer software. Users should verify that their printer\u2019s firmware allows for print jobs from the slicer.<\/p>\n<p>In the spirit of customization, individuals can personalize their NAS&#8217;s exterior by using different colored filament during printing. After printing, users will need to install cables and hardware components inside the enclosure.<\/p>\n<p>The design is built to hold a mini motherboard, specifically one with Intel&#8217;s NUC form factor, measuring 10 cm by 10 cm. Users can repurpose older mini PCs to supply the necessary components, including a potentially required M.2 slot for a SATA adapter to utilize all five hard disks. Harvest estimates building costs to be around $215, excluding VAT, alongside expenses for the motherboard and storage devices.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding software options, Harvest doesn&#8217;t specify any but suggests open-source alternatives like zVault, which is based on FreeBSD and a fork of TrueNAS, or OpenMediaVault, which runs on Debian and is compatible with commercial NAS units.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices can be quite pricey, especially those equipped with four or more hard disk bays. A maker named Jack Harvest is offering a budget-friendly solution specifically designed for those who own a 3D printer. 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