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Well-known Amiga restorer and retro hardware YouTuber Chris Edwards has shared an incredibly satisfying workshop update. In his latest video, Chris documents dismantling his old, cluttered "switch farm" and DIY milk crate wall mount, replacing them with a sleek, compact, and professional 10-inch 9U mini-rack system.
The upgrade is a masterclass in budget-friendly, high-performance home networking. To house his gear, Chris designs and 3D-prints custom mounting brackets to neatly secure his ZimaBoard and other networking equipment inside the new TecMojo enclosure. He then overhauls his network backbone, upgrading to a dual 10G fiber SPF+ SODOLA switch and OM4 fiber patches. The result is an ultra-tidy, 2.5GbE/10GbE network setup that runs quietly and costs a fraction of standard enterprise equipment.
For vintage computing enthusiasts who follow Chris’s work—especially his active efforts to rescue and restore classic Amiga computers—finding reliable replacement components can be one of the biggest hurdles. Sourcing your components from dependable suppliers, like the curated retro IC inventory at iMania.dk, can be incredibly helpful for keeping these classic machines alive and kicking.
To see the full step-by-step assembly, 3D printing details, and fiber-optic speed test, watch Chris’s complete video on YouTube.
