Need mounting ideas for HDD/Pi

[Labarr]

Hi guys,

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Here is my goals before I go into details about what I need help with:

1)Install webserver on Raspberry Pi 3 (done)

2)Turn Raspberry Pi into media server (done)

3)Turn Pi into NAS (done)

4)Keep everything contained in a GoFlex Desk enclosure (Will be going near router, which is near TV, so it will look nice.)

5)Would like to not spend a dime on this project

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Here is what I have so far:

1) Removed old 3.5" hard drive from GoFlex Desk. (Dead)

2) I have a spare 1TB 2.5" drive I want to use.

3)Opened the top of the GoFlex Desk enclosure(for Raspberry Pi connections - more below)

4)With the 2.5" drive, There is enough room in the enclosure for the Raspberry Pi,

    - My main dilemma is how to secure the Pi in the enclosure.

       a) Do I mount it right on top of the drive? Picture here

       b) Do I mount it to the opposite side? Picture here

    -Obviously, I need ideas as to what to use for standoffs/securing parts.

 

 

Thanks

Labarr

 

 

 

 

 

 

[rodrosenberg]

I recently mounted a pi with tapped standoffs but I was able to do that into a metal enclosure. 

 

For the plastics you might pop these in the pi then just use a #16 cement or super glue to attach these to the non drive side of the box. 

 

https://www.bestbyte.net/computers-electronics/chassis/atx-motherboard-standoff-support-spacer-flat-bottom.html (I've got these with cases and I sure you can find them other places)