Mubook – N100 x86 NAS Carrier Board Designed for Hackclub Highway
12 days ago
- #homelab
- #hackclub-highway
- #x86-system
- Mubook is a portable x86-based system designed for mini PC and homelab use, featuring compact size and processor upgradeability.
- Supports 4x 3.5-inch HDDs, M.2 cards, and includes an Intel N100 processor for higher performance.
- Ports include: 2x USB 3.0 Type A, 2x USB 2.0 Type A, 2x USB 2.0 Type C, 1x HDMI, 1 GbE RJ45, 1x M.2 M-Key, 1x M.2 E-Key, 4x SATA, 5x I2C, 3x UART.
- Dimensions: 140 cm wide, 170 cm long, 50 mm height (with case), includes a 40 mm exhaust fan.
- Features dual BIOS support via QSPI flash chip, SATA III speeds, and PCIe 3.0 lanes for M.2 slots.
- Designed to be lightweight and compact (size of a Harry Potter novel), with expansion capabilities surpassing Mac Mini.
- Aims to outperform hobbyist-level ARM-based systems like Raspberry Pi 5 in x86 workloads and high-speed I/O.
- Project goals include improving KiCad skills, high-speed PCB design, and solving design challenges for Lite Carrier.
- Bill of Materials (BOM) includes components like capacitors, resistors, connectors, and ICs, with a total cost of ~$300.