Dr. Frankenstein's Dream Machine COMES ALIVE!
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- Опубликовано: 11 июн 2024
- Dr. Frankenstein's Dream Machine is a mash-up of the UDM-Pro and the UniFi Switch Aggregation. We wanted to see if we could cram all of the guts of the UniFi Switch Aggregation into the form factor of the UniFi Dream Machine Pro - and I think it came out pretty good!
STL files for 3D printing: thangs.com/mythangs/file/853694
Full list of changes:
1. Tore down the USW-A switch completely: main PCB, power supply, AC input, screen PCBA
2. Removed the screen from the USW-A front panel. This panel is made of plastic. Applied heat to soften the adhesive. Screen is a bit delicate so there is a small chip in the glass of the screen unfortunately.
3. Removed drive cage from UDMP
4. Removed screen PCBA from UDMP
4. Removed rivet standoffs from UDMP
5. Created 3D printed bracket to hold in USW-A PCB inside UDMP
6. Drilled holes in bottom of UDMP to mount in 3D printed bracket
7. Had to Dremel out front panel of UDMP where the USW-A reset switch would be (this panel is aluminum).
8. Dremel’d out hole for second screen in UDMP. Hot glued it in.
9. Laser cut USW-A front panel SFP section and then hot glued that where UDMP drive bay was.
10. Relocated heat spreaders from bottom of USW-A housing to the UDMP.
11. Mounted USW-A PCBA on top of 3D printed brackets inside UDMP
12. Mounted screen PCBAs from both devices onto 3D printed bracket inside UDMP
13. Made a new AC input cable so the AC port would power both power supplies.
14. Dremel’d USW-A large metal heat sink so that it would fit within UDMP
15. Hot glued in USW-A power supply to the UDMP chassis.
16. 3D Printed bracket to for 2.5’’ SSD to be relocated inside UDMP. Used SATA extension cable.
Full credit to my buddy Tal who made this all happen!
Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
01:26 Dr. Frankenstein's Dream Machine overview
02:08 Inside the custom Dream Machine
02:48 Switch Aggregation PCB custom 3D printing
03:21 Relocating the hard drive
04:46 Two 1.3" display screens
05:34 Adoption into UniFi and AR testing
06:17 What's Your Dream Machine?
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I both love and hate this all at the same time! Great work though! Honestly, I would love to see a super powerful updated UDMP with all 10/25 throughput.
Please call support for a replacement screen and post that conversation.
Imagine the look on their faces when I RMA it.
😂
Gee, I don’t know what happened. 😮 The screen just quit working one day.
The jumping cables 😂
Jumper😊
🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘
You know you're having fun when a drill and a Dremel is involved.
Really need you on the R&D team over at Ubiquiti. 😊
I really want a 1U Switch with 2x 10G SFP+ and 16x 10G RJ45 at an affordable price. This would be a Ubiquity blockbuster if they can make that for around 300$.
This is epic, and was super entertaining. This is probably one of those videos where something similar to this exact concept surfaces in 5 years……Well done and let’s hope we don’t have to wait that long for a new super UDMP.
You sir are a madman!
Real cool to see it :-) You suddenly give me ideas on my new acquired Dream Machine & USW 😂😅
I had to crank the AC after you reminded me of the warm and cozy feeling of being subscribed and hitting the like button at the start of the video. Thanks for that!
I'm all for the frankenstein part of doing things when you need something in a specific way. Great content as always:)
Very interesting build 👍
This is kind of what I hope Unifi would make. A super dream machine with 10Gbps ports.
If someone needs it they should just get a switch for it.
The UDMP already has 2 10gb SFP+ ports.
Now THIS is what I sub for. Please try more of this in the future
I have always thought they should have an access point/camera combo. see if you can get the fisheye camera and an access point to fit in the same housing.. or better yet make it so you can upgrade your access points with a camera you insert into the middle :)
That's actually a really interesting idea...
Nice and since the new cameras don't need gigabit, this sounds great
How about the AI Theta and the U6 Enterprise??
@@richacevedo660or the AI360 since typical ceiling mounts of an AP would benefit from the 360 degree fov
@@CrosstalkSolutions Next Frankenstein project?
Very nice work, Chris!!!
Nice one Chris, looks like you had fun creating this 👍
Great work on UDMP. And a Brilliant ide. 💪💪👏
Awesome work...wish we could buy something similar
Terrifying and amazing! When will UI make a version of this?
Love it, great use space!!
This is pretty awesome. I'm not sure I would do it, but it came out looking great.
thanks for the demo and info, have a great day
This is epic
Really cool project!
Really fun video! :)
I love that the clip is from Young Frankenstein and not the original...
I love this. I bet you could 3 d print a case to make an all in one stack too
CAn't believe it. All this time I wasn't subscribed. Button now clicked. Cheers from oz
I'm not the biggest fan of the Unifi lineup, but since I couldn't find something like this from any other vendor, this might change my mind: I would love to see a switch that has 8 to 16 PoE ports and 4 SFP+ ports, with at least 4 of the RJ45 ports being at 2.5 Gbit/s speed. So basically a combination of an aggregation switch and a PoE switch.
This would be perfect for my (and I suspect many other people's) homelab because you can get by with one device for everything, from servers to access points. Bonus points if it's passively cooled or at least comes with a somewhat silent fan.
Now I see why this wouldn't be too attractive for a manufacturer to make as the demand for what's basically a PoE edge switch, but with extra 10G connectivity, is probably not that high in the enterprise and SMB world.
Love it! For total sacrilege, paint it anthracite-grey and put some red LEDs inside.
I LOVE IT! GENIUS!
Great idea for sure, Cease and desist from UI in 3,2,1...
I wish the UNVR could run Network and Talk. It makes no sense to me that the Cloudkey can do those AND protect, but not the beefier UNVR.
That's a hell of a Hardware Hack !!!! Nice 👍🏻
There is the yet unreleased Dream Wall Pro that has a separate module power supply unit and 2 hard drive bays in the main unit. Not sure on other specs though. Estimated price is $1500.
I would definitely love to see the 2U sherwood eddition. I also think it is stupid that they have all that space and don't bother with another HDD bay in the regular UDM PRO. It can't be all that difficult to add another. Probably be like an extra $5 per unit in manufacturing costs.
Great idea!! I hope Ubiquiti will watch this and the next version - UDM PROv2, will have 8-10Gb switch RJ45 not limited to 1Gb link 🙂
Not anything that could be DIY'd but It would be really awesome to have a modular Dream Machine with upgradable modules. If each module was built off of a PCIe bus each module could either be networking or extra hard drives. So you could mix and match and have future upgrade paths without swapping the entire unit. Some examples could be 2x modules of 10gb and 1x HD. Or 1x 1gb POE, 1x 10Gb, and 1x HD. Or whatever combination of ports and hard drives you want. That would be my "dream" machine.
Ca'nt wait to see the UMP-PRO-MAX-XL--ELITE++. It starts with a normal UMP + 2 SFP28 + 24 SFP+ cages + 48 2.5g POE++ ports, + 1000 Wh LiPo battery backup + 8 HDD bays, 3 power supplies, wifi 5 2x2 AP (just to piss everyone off) and a PTZ camera mounted on top.
Well....I recently discovered a 13RU rack-mounrable bar fridge, so... the frankensteining possibilities are endless.
nice Job !
Omfg this is so rad
Finally something innovative with the Ubiquiti name on it.
16 POE 1Gb, 16 1Gb, 4 Multigig ports, 3.5" HDD for NVR, with Unifi OS. I would go from 5 devices down to 1.
Amazing
Amazing😊
Interesting build!! I would love to see if the memory in the UDM can be upgraded. With Protect and talk running, my UDM can use upward of 75-80% of the memory.
Absolutely loved this video. The only ubiquity items i own are some Gigabeams 60ghz with 5Ghz fail over ptp antennas. But, this is really cool.
that's awesome....
It's not April 1st.. hmm.. 🙄 but a really cool project, brings back memories from early 2000s when modding computer cases was big, adding LCDs to show CPU/memory usage and so on as well as modding in a side window, adding UV or CCFL lights and much more..
Really fun to see this and cool that it worked! ❤
Cool Stuff!
I think a 2u with a few hard drive slots, NVR functions and and the 16 port PoE + UDM Pro functions would make a great NVR solution for companies to be able to put in a security camera set up without having to be behind an uncontrolled firewall or double NATed. I would image being able to then have a second WAN from an ISP modem go to the UDM Pro with an IP from the client's static block so its not touching the internal network.
Then again plenty of clients would also prefer it to be behind their firewall to control it.
Nicely done! Are you actually using the Samsung SSD as a destination for Protect cameras? Doesn't that really destroy your SSD quickly, since the constant overwriting is easy for magnetic drives, but SSDs have limited lifespans for that sort of thing. (And even with magnetic spinners, you want one rated for continuous use)
That concern aside, that's one heck of a hack... I wish Ubiquiti made one!
Sick Intro
You're crazy man! I like you, but you're crazy!
Well thanks that just gave me an absolutely terrible idea to add to my project list.
Dream machine turned into the Aggregated Nightmare Device. Don't be like me and forget the surge protector on any outdoor copper connections. I got some bonus electricity induced from a lightning strike on my old usg pro that destroyed the copper wan ports. At least the fiber ones worked though so I was able to just switch to those.
Hey Chris! Would you mind doing a video on setting up/configuring a security network for a NVR and related cameras? I loved your Default/IoT/Guest network config videos! Huge help in setting up my home network!
Ok, that's awesome. Would be pretty cool if chassis were modular and you could swap out components as you wanted to upgrade down the road.
Except that a huge part of going with this equipment is that it isn't all-in-one with a huge single point of failure.
Madness. Utter madness.
Aaaand, every engineer at Ubiquiti is watching and rewatching this video, furiously taking notes. Any bets on how long it takes them to ape this idea? 🤣🤣
Would love to have seen you work out how to mount the Agg switch PCB above the UDMP PCB, allowing you to retain the original drive map and install the Agg ports between the LCD and drive bay, or alternatively be able to add another set of 8 x (2.5Gb? 10Gb?) RJ45 ports in the space between the LCDs and drive bay come Agg switch SFP ports.
But with your FrankenUDMP, as is, would be interested to know how long it lasts before it all overheats and fries itself.
I hope that is PETG, if it's PLA those internals definitely get warm enough to warp all of your prints.
I can imagine someone trying this and then contacting Ubiquiti's customer support.
Nice. I was trying to see if I can slim down the too large Unifi devices. This is great.
It'd be easier to get a bigger rack.
@@paulstubbs7678 not when you have limited space...
Y’know, the ultimate dream machine here would be if UI engineers the case with two modular expansion bays and allow you to swap stuff in and out, sorta similar to what framework does with the IO for their laptops. Want a HDD? No prob. 8 PoE ports to with that? Sure! The screen thingys could be made a bit wider or just keep it as is and you can just select which mode you want to look at from the landing screen.
Hell, go for broke and make a 2U ‘super dream machine’ with 5 modular bays…
Oh my goodness you are totally crazy. But now I want, I mean need one 😂😂
What the community really needs is someone to cram the Dream Machine guts into a much smaller package. Forcing a 1U form factor on this thing is ridiculous.
If Ubiquiti had a version of the UDM Pro with 2.5G LAN I would absolutely have bought that solution over my Omada one.
good video
My Dream Machine would be 1U, but half the width of a rack, and as deep as the USW. 4x 10Gb Base-T ports, and 2x 2.5Gb Base-T ports. All that with built-in Wifi 6E with internal antennas, but with the ability to connect external antennas. USB-C port for storage, or/and 2.5” sata slot.
Call it UDM-Mini Pro
Ameizing
UDM Pro-FE (Franken Edition)
Kris, this is great....where can I buy one :)
I don't have much space in my wardrobe, so this is GREAT :)
Doctor Fronken-steeeeeen's Dream Machine.
Now let's go roll in zeee hay, roll in zee hay!
The 19" rack was created about a century ago and there's a lot of gear that fits it. However, tech has changed a lot of things no longer need so much space. I have seen some equipment, where you can mount 2 side by side, with special brackets, to fit a 19" space. I have also seen some equipment, Fortinet IIRC, where they have a special shelf that can hold 2 pieces of equipment, such as a router and a switch, in a 1U space. Maybe it's time to come up with something for modern equipment. Back when the 19" rack was created, everything was relays and vacuum tubes, which took a lot more room.
Don't you dare take my vacuum tubes away from me!
Many electronics devices could shrink significantly due to miniaturisation of components which is especially noticeable in consumer devices.
Semi-professional and professional devices have not experienced this trend as much because performance, heat generation and cooling are more important.
Integration of functional groups is not always to the advantage if operational reliability takes priority.
Rack devices are a typical example of this and having to win 1H unit space would rather indicate poor project planning.
Nevertheless, a fun video for tinkerers with lots of ambition and time.
Hopefully you will continue to surprise us (amateurs) and others ( more advanced) with your very instructive videos
Regards
If not merged into one box, would the 2 boxes fit a standard rack 1U (one facing front one facing back)?
Internal raspberry pi mount/power supply with front facing ports, pihole and PiVPN built in.
I'd love to see a true successor to the US-8-150W.
Even the 60w. They are so cool and better looking especially with the metal finish. The chunky dinner plate lite replacements are a instant no for me
@@mvp_kryptonite Functionally, the 60W is the same as the 8 Lite PoE. That's fine for me. What I miss is SFP in a non-rack-mounted switch.
@@rfh1987 I think they promote the USW-aggregation as that. I’m keen on a new cloud key and I’ll be happy for my home use case
@@mvp_kryptonite USW Aggregation is rack mounted, and only SFP. The US-8-150 was an 8 port PoE ethernet switch with two SFP ports that wasn't rack mounted. They have nothing to cover that space right now.
@@rfh1987 Ubiquiti missing opportunities
I would like to see how install two hard drive in the UDM pro
I wouldn't mind if my UXG-Pro had a similar setup, 8 SFP+, and 8 10G RJ-45
It would be nice for them to have expansions for specific applications, ik they kinda do but its limited in the sense of how you can set it up or whats offered. If you're doing a medium or even small office, you can max out what a single UDM Pro can handle pretty quickly when you factor in cameras, aps, phones, access control, etc, etc. (The $5000 enterprise option is a rip off IMO, but yes ive looked at that lol)
My dream machine, make a unifi gateway that runs on a normal PC like pfsense does and can somehow accept firmware updates for a UDM Pro. lol. Probably not possible because it would require too much custom stuff on the emulation part? But I really wish we could make our own that was a lot more powerful. Something like a modern 6-8 core CPU around 5GHz~ to have really great packet throughput as well as extremely low packet latency even after all the processing (and remember it would have emulation overhead for ARM -> x86 so we lose a chunk of performance there too so it isnt as crazy OP as you would initially think), as well as a dual 2.5/5/10gb NIC for WAN/LAN and a dual 10/25gb SFP28 NIC for WAN/LAN. Plus able to mount 8 hard drives in the chassis for running Protect.
I'd like to see a UDM Pro with 10Gbe ports. I don't actually use the 1Gbe ports on my SE, but I'd love to move my 10Gbe aggregation into the my SE to free up a slot in my rack.
I'd love to see a UDM SE with 24 ports (at least 4 POE++ for APs) would simplify my setup greatly...
Yep, since there is alot of wasted space on these, they need more switch ports on the UDM Pros!
My concerned would be Ubiquiti Unifi line has hardware issues suffering from power supplies would one PSU manage the additional power budget
Can you stuff a Switch Flex XG in there too for all the 10gb goodness?
Is there not enough space to turn the switch PCB upside-down and fit over the HDD cage?
I would think they have to fit on a regular blade array.
I like your Ideas but being I have a Dream Machine S E would like to see a 16 port with full POE ++ power to operate my small system for my farm home Camera's Wi Fi and possibly Air and Access devices to keep my home system rake under a 4U rack with UPS. If the future would call for a UniFi Switch Aggregation can see your working . What 3D printer was your choice as I been looking to add to my hardware .
This was a great project. I'd lilove it if they kept the us 8 150w alive man thats an amazing small switch for running fibre over long distances here in Africa for the tourist sector
The US-8-150W is one of my favorites!
I don't want two devices inside of one. I want a UDM-SE the size of a USG 3 port. Can you do a project where you downsize a UDM?
My UDM Pro has a stuck display. Any fix for that or should i just live with it? It is stuck on "UDM is starting" and the blue bar is halfway. Rebooted several times but that did not help.
cool GJ! XD
I really love the way this was done, looks janky as hell.. Dude that's dremel work not laser cut for the Aggregation port plate, but nice attempt at sounding cooler..
My advice would be to use more masking tape and don't cut to your lines, cut close then file out from there.
10/10 for ingenuity but sadly a 5/10 for presentation.
2 10G WAN (1 RJ45, 1 SFP+), 4 10G SFP+, 2 10G RJ45, 8 2.5G POE++, 8 1G POE+, 2 3.5" HDD, Dual Power, 2U, and throw a 2x size screen on it for fun.
You're shooting for the stars - I love it!
me i would want the combo you have but include more ports like a 24 port version I would do it with 24 port switch udm se and and do 2 power supplies
Hmmm. How to upgrade from poe to poe+ ? Power suplay bust ?
Hello , i have a starlink and edge router question... Can you do bonding with edgerouter x and two starlink?
Dual WAN maybe with fail over, not bonding.