Basalt was created as an open source, DIY alternative to popular SFF cases on the market. The aim is to create a small computer case with emphasis on tiny desk footprint, while still supporting today's hardware.
Basalt is made out of easy to source/create materials so it is easy to make it yourself. The main things you need are (access to) a 3D printer and a laser cutter. If you do not own these machines and do not have access to them, I advice you to try a local fablab or use online services like Shapeways, i.materialise and others.
Hardware support is as following:
- ITX motherboard
- 48mm CPU cooler
- SFX(L) PSU support
- Top mounted 120mm fan
- 2x 2.5" drives up to 9mm thick
- GPU:
- 60mm thick (3 slots) as long as the PCI bracket is 1 or 2 slot
- 140mm high plus an extra 16mm for power connectors
- 325mm length without top fan, 321mm with 15mm top fan, 311mm with 25mm top fan
- Source the materials from the shopping list
- Read about the preparations
- Print the required parts
- Lasercut the panels
- Build the case using the assembly guide
This case is open source thus contributions are encouraged. Feel free to fork this projects and create a pull request if wanted. You can also open an issue if you have aditional questions or remarks.
Contacting me is easiest on the forum of smallforfactor.net: Visit my profile
You can also follow the progress and discussion of the case there: View the thread