u/TheSoCalledExpert

I will fully admit that this is most likely a solution without a problem. I never had temp issues, but I really wanted to do this mod. I love my N6, I finally have a compact mATX NAS enclosure with easily serviceable hot swap drives. I had a lot of fun with this build and IMHO this case is a huge quality of life improvement from my previous Fractal Node 804.

But one thing really bugged me; with the SFX PSU in the bottom compartment, I only had one 120mm exhaust fan to keep my drives cool. Not to mention the gaps between the drives are tight and the hole between the top and bottom compartments is huge. I just felt like a couple of pusher fans up front would really improve airflow.

My original solution was admittedly janky af, but it was functional. The only downside was that my motherboard was still powering the USB port even when the server was off. In addition, I really wanted to make use of the fan speed control switch on the front of the N6 because my NAS is virtualized and individual PWM passthrough I don't think is possible.

So I measured up the original front cover and the case, and came up with this beauty. It uses the original magnets and bottom notches, fits two 120 x 15 mm slim fans, and still sits flush with the front of the case. It's a very snug fit and the tolerances are tight, but it maintains a gap between the drive caddies and the fans to avoid vibration transfer. I'm by no means a great 3D modeler, but I had a lot of fun building this in Fusion. Only other thing I used was a PWM extension cable, and that was just to avoid having to open the back of the case if I needed to disconnect the fans.

It really should have come from the factory this way. Jonsbo, if you're listening... push the backplane back a little and give us full size 120mm fans up front on a quick disconnect. Or better yet, isolate the bottom chamber better and put two high static pressure fans directly behind the backplane. What a missed opportunity.

Obligatory .stl: https://makerworld.com/en/models/3176887-jonsbo-n6-front-fan-mount-for-hdd-compartment

A few minutes in tinkercad, a quick print later, and she was thrilled. Had to be worth at least 3 brownie points.

Edit: Here's the .stl for those who asked. Again, this is not precision modeling, so I can't guarantee how it will fit yours. Thanks!

https://makerworld.com/en/models/2965544-zulay-drink-stirrer-frother-stand-enhanced-base

Hi Everyone, I just received my new S1 Max Combo. Upon assembly, the app told me I had a firmware update available for the ACE 2 Pro, which I installed. When I try to start a print it fails with error "11512: Retraction Abnormal"

I have tried 5 different spools of PLA, one being brand new and fresh out of the vacuum packaging. I have checked all the tubes and don't see any broken pieces of filament. I took off the little cover on the bottom and don't see anything stuck in there. The filament has never made it anywhere near the "4 into 1" contraption. and when I use the "remove filament" function on the printer, it seems to work fine.

I have attached some pics in case you all see something I don't. I've also opened a ticket with any cubic, but expectations are low there. I've done some searching and see this is a common problem that may be firmware related. I'm just really bummed that I can't use my printer and I'm trying to do some prints for father's day.

Any input or help would be greatly appreciated. TIL!