Prototype SKARVOR Frame0: An Open-Air SFF Chassis

CarbonVirus

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May 6, 2016
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Hello all!
Long-time lurker, life-time tinkerer here with an exciting new prototype open-air SFF chassis from SKARVOR: Frame0_
I have been developing this chassis for nearly a decade now, and have brought it into reality recently; Frame0_ blends tech with art.

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Frame0_ is made using 6061 Aluminum, milled from solid stock, with an emphasis on structural rigidity and minimalist functionality.
All chassis components are interlocked mechanically and secured using a unique trapezoidal locking nut system, which is both incredibly secure and aesthetically pleasing.

In the following photos you can see Frame0_ is robust enough to host both an NVidia 4090fe, as well as a Noctua NH-C14s; the integrated handle allows for transport, as well as enabling access to the downward-facing IO.

As this is a prototype, the next step is to bring this to proper production; I am currently completing the steps necessary to do so and will update here as the steps are completed.

The production model will be the SKARVOR FRAME_ which will be viewable in the near future here: https://skarvor.com/frame_.html
There will be few differences between Frame0_ and Frame_ , mostly fitment issues discovered during development.

For further pictures/info, please refer to http://skarvor.com/index.html
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look!

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Frame0_ uses a standard Cherry MX switch for its power button; the button is mounted to a removable plate, which will be available at production launch as an STL/STEP file for user customization_

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Frame0_ has a 20Gbps USB-C port integrated into the cable comb, which will be available at production launch as an STL/STEP file for user customization_

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Frame0_ disassembles and will be flat-pack ready, enabling easy shipping_

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Frame0_ has a full cutout allowing for rear-motherboard access, facilitating easy m.2/CPU cooler back-plate installs_

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Frame0_ uses trapezoidal nuts to mechanically bind all connecting pieces_
 
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HWI

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I like the layout. It vaguely reminds me of the Crow's Bluff Design Elevation, which I wish had a rear mounted PSU.
 
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CarbonVirus

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Thanks for the feedback all!
Currently working through designing dies for the wood pieces production; the pieces will be geometric (flat sides) and finished with wood planes 😁
Also handling the boring "legal" stuff for the company 👍
 

Shatrod

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Thanks for the feedback all!
Currently working through designing dies for the wood pieces production; the pieces will be geometric (flat sides) and finished with wood planes 😁
Also handling the boring "legal" stuff for the company 👍
The legal stuff is such a pain.

Do you have a CNC or are you hand making the wood?
 

CarbonVirus

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May 6, 2016
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skarvor.com
Very cool. How many units are you hoping to start with? Or just made to order?
I'm currently working on production quotes with local machine shops for the 6061 parts, and I'm driving towards a crowdfunded initial release; hoping for a release that gets us the best price per unit from the machine shops 😀
Further production will depend on interest from the community; I am leaning towards similar crowdfund releases, and once the community is close to saturation, I plan to switch to a made-to-order process 👍
 
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