[Project] Modularis Evolution - it begins... updated daily!!

[x06jsp]

Hi there i am copying this over from other websites so this is actually 3 updates in one.

Ok guys my long awaited project is finally here, but I must say I'm still not sure on the name so if anyone has any better suggestions please go ahead and reveal them.

Firstly sponsors
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/Crucial_Logo.gif
www.crucial.com


This all started out as a design to try and really push my skills and the ideas behind a computer case and also as a way of promoting my shop.

The design started off as quite a simple modular idea
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modularpc.jpg

But then it quickly evolved into Modularis Evolution
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modularpc1rendertopleft.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modularconceptdrawingcopy.jpg

So as I have got my workshop all sorted out and ready to mod I grabbed one of my sheets of 2'x4' aluminium and marked it ready for cutting (please excuse the blur i didnt have my tripod to hand)
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular001.jpg
I quickly got that cut up with my trusty jigsaw and moved onto the bending with my amazing 30" manual sheet metal brake.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular002.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular003.jpg

So thats one side done on to the next
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular004.jpg

I then cut a piece for the top - this will be the removable section for access to the mobo tray.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular005.jpg

I then grabbed one of my spare motherboard trays and put it in for a very rough test fit - note it is not going to be that low down when it is mounted.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular006.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular007.jpg

So unfortunately that is all I had time for today but dont worry I will be doing some more to it on Monday.

Plan for Monday is to get the window in the top section cut and maybe the front and back panels cut.

Until next time


Well I'm back for another update, Unfortunately i didn't get quite as much as i was hoping done today but nether the less i have an update anyway.

Firstly here is the top panel marked for cutting out the window.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular008.jpg

And after a short session on the scroll saw before filing we get this
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular009.jpg

And after a bit of filing we are left with this
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular010.jpg
But im not too sure on this i think it may be a bit small for this case and i also havent rounded off the corners so i think i will enlarge the hole and round off the corners aswell.

And mounted to the rest of the case
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular011.jpg

Now is the time to move on to the front and back panels so here you go front panel cut out
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular012.jpg

Front and back panels cut out
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular013.jpg

And then onto the back panel i/o cutout (sorry didnt get any pics of marking out etc etc
But here it is in the vice being filed
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular014.jpg

And unfortunately that's all for today more tomorrow.

Hope you enjoy


Thanks a lot guys it means a lot!!

And @ bloomerz dont worry i am updating daily during the weeks!! and here is the next one

Ok guys well im back again for another update.

I started off today by marking out the top panel to enlarge the window
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular015.jpg

And after cutting
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular016.jpg
yes thats much better i think :D

I then moved on to making up some brackets to secure the back panel to the body of the case
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular017.jpg

And finished
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular018.jpg

I then moved on to the front green acrylic and got it all marked out
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular021.jpg

Then got it cut out with the jigsaw to allow easier access for on the scroll saw
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular022.jpg

And cut on the scroll saw http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular023.jpg

I then got it all marked up and ready for the windowed section
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular024.jpg

And sadly that is where it has been left for today but there will be more tomorrow

Josh

[Beta-brain]

Very interesting looking build that, I really like the "modular modding" approach and building everything from scratch but, I am a little bit envious of all that shiny new aluminium sheet:D
+rep and sub.

[x06jsp]

Thanks for the rep and comment!

oh yer i have 3 2'x4' sheets of 1.629mm alu and i think i will be needing more....

[FuzzyPlushroom]

That's almost obscenely cool. Love the look of it - the modular idea's brilliant!

+rep/sub.

[x06jsp]

Thanks fuzzy :D

[x06jsp]

Right I'm back again with another update so here we go I will pick up from where we left off.

Acrylic front panel decoration window cut
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular025.jpg

And I wasn't happy with my first front panel as it didn't quite square up so I made a new one and marked it for the window
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular026.jpg

Cut..
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular027.jpg

How it will look in place
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular028.jpg

I then got the clear acrylic for the actual window marked and cut
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular029.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular030.jpg

I then grabbed the green acrylic and ventured over to my grinder with a 6" polishing mop attached and went about polishing the outside of the acrylic
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular032.jpg

Unfortunately the inside edges weren't able to be polished using the grinder so i used some 320grit sandpaper and some steel wool to give it a nice smooth feel with a bit of a shine.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular034.jpg

And then there it is mounted up again
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular036.jpg

Hope you enjoyed my latest update and dont forget to check back again tomorrow for the next update!

Josh

[jdbnsn]

Cool design Josh! This is one I'll be watching closely for sure!

[The boy 4rm oz]

Nice design, nice colour scheme and a fantastic start. Can't wait for more.

[ShadowNyfe]

very nice =D

[x06jsp]

Thankyou everyone Its great to know you like it!

[Tavarin]

Wicked idea, and it looks like it's coming along nicely. Keep up the great work. +rep and +sub

[x06jsp]

Thankyou :D yes it is coming along well but My digi slr broke today!!! my tripod fell over and it was secured to the top of it!!

[Luke122]

Ack!

[Eclecticos]

Thank you for accepting my invitation, and Joining us here at TBCS.
Very Creative and Unique Design. +Rep

[x06jsp]

Thanks guys! and dont worry i will just take photos on my compact until i have my slr fixed! unfortunately its not under warranty anymore!

[jegerjon]

looks so exiting! I'll keep an eye on you ;)

[x06jsp]

Thankyou jegerjon :D i loved watching your nlm build! be sure to check back in about 10 mins for the next update :D

[xRyokenx]

This is pretty awesome. +subscribed

[x06jsp]

Thankyou :D

[x06jsp]

Anyway update!!!

I had a new addition to my workshop today
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular037.jpg
It keeps me going!

Then i marked out the acrylic for the angled bits of the main case for the tile cutter
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular038.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular039.jpg

Unfortunately this didnt go too well so i did it using my jigsaw instead!!
And got them polished up aswell (this process took a very long time from initial cutting to belt sanding to hand sanding to get rid of any marks to polishing!!)
so here is one
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular040.jpg
two
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular041.jpg
And all four
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular042.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular043.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular044.jpg

I then made up a template for the supports (note this is only a template so its not perfect!
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular047.jpg

I then cut the pieces for my test support
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular048.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular049.jpg

and it worked well, im not going to bother showing it as it was just a test of how strong they would be and how good the glue is! and well five mins after initial gluing i was able to stand on it with my full weight... and i then sanded and polished it and you wouldnt even know it has been glued it looks completely smooth as if it was made in one piece! so it was a success.

so i am going to make a second template for the backside and get started on some of the supports for this.

And im a bit annoyed about my camera but i will just have to get it repaired.

Josh

[FuzzyPlushroom]

Thankyou :D yes it is coming along well but My digi slr broke today!!! my tripod fell over and it was secured to the top of it!!

That's always a bitch - lost my old point'n'shoot PowerShot A40 that way. I don't use that tripod anymore. :rolleyes:

Good to see that the glue'll hold... Should make things a bit easier.

[x06jsp]

Yer im going to try and get the camera fixed when i get paid at the end of the month!

[p0Pe]

that looks really god:) and welcome to tbcs. be sure to have a look around:P we have lots of stuff :D

i must say, its helluva projekt you got going there! but looks like you know what you are doing;)

+rep

[x06jsp]

Thanks pope and i will take more of a look around later not got much time atm

anyways who wants another update...

ok guys update!

second template done
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular050.jpg

then 3 green bits marked for cutting
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular051.jpg

And cut
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular052.jpg

four black bits for cutting
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular053.jpg

And cut
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular054.jpg

And then all together
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular055.jpg

in the process of gluing
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular056.jpg

filed
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular057.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular058.jpg

sanded
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular060.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular061.jpg

and polished
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular062.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular063.jpg

and this took 1 and a half hours!! and i have another 20 to do!!!!! oh well.

and i haven't done the holes in it yet i am going to try it out on the test one before i do this one and muck it up.

Josh

[p0Pe]

you aint wasting your time huh? alot of updates very fast xD keep em´ coming!

20 you say? damn... gl hf

[x06jsp]

Lol yes 20!! and yes i like to mod mod mod and then update at least once a day during the week then break at the weekend.

thankyou

[x06jsp]

Ok guys well i tried out drilling the holes through the support and it worked out quite well but i noticed if you drill all the way through you will chip the side that the drill comes through whereas if you drill most the way through so that the drill is just poking through then turn over and drill the other way you dont chip it.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular078.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular079.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular080.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular081.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular082.jpg

I then decided to move on to the next module.... so here goes

step by step :

1. i mark out the piece that will be bent
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular066.jpg

2. then cut it out
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular068.jpg

3. then grab your 30"bending brake
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular070.jpg

4. mark where you want it bent
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular069.jpg

5. start bending untill you think its about right
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular071.jpg

6. grab your set square with a handy 45degree angle on it
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular072.jpg

7. check angle its not quite right just bend some more and if its too bent then just push it back with your hand.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular074.jpg

8. repeat stages 4-7
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular075.jpg

and that is it for today guys.

hope you enjoyed it

Josh

[The boy 4rm oz]

Those spacers turned out teally well. Nice job.

[x06jsp]

Thanks :D

[p0Pe]

like the spacers MUCH! i need one of thoose bending things -.-

[Tavarin]

Still looking great, and you're lucky to have a bending rig. I remember using a table, bar, and some clamps to bend steel and it was agony.

[x06jsp]

Thanks guys. yer i bought it when it was on sale down from £80 to £35 so it was a bargain!!!

[daft-parrot]

lovly mod you have there great work with the plexi +rep

[x06jsp]

Thankyou :D

ok guys time for another update!!!

ok the rest of the psu housing has been bent!
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular083.jpg

and the side bent
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular085.jpg

And on the side
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular084.jpg

And now just a quick mock up using parcel tape to show you lovely people how this is going together
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular086.jpg
Its pretty big!
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular087.jpg

Hdd housing alu marked out
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular088.jpg

And bent and joined
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular089.jpg

and put on top of the psu housing to show how it goes
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular090.jpg


I hope you enjoyed it and tune in tomorrow :D

Josh

[p0Pe]

looks gooood man!. keep up the nice work:D

(may i call you bender? bender rodriguez :D)

[x06jsp]

LOLOL!!! umm i guess you could doo as long as you dont mean it in a derogatory way! hahaha

Josh

[x06jsp]

ok guys on with the next update....

I started off the day by cutting out the front and back sections of the hdd housing.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular091.jpg

Then I marked my third 4'x2' sheet of 1.629mm alu for the metal I needed for the dvd housing.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular093.jpg

And bent
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular094.jpg

I then cut out the top section
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular095.jpg

I then quickly got to work on the pump/res housing
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular096.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular097.jpg

And that is all for today :D

Tomorrows plan of action is to cut and bend the rad housing and then cut the ends for the dvd, pump/res and the rad housings.

Hope you enjoyed this update

Josh

[p0Pe]

intence... you aint waisting your time ill give you that lol, looking foreward for next update:)

[x06jsp]

Nope if i waste time i will just get too bored i need to do everything now...

thanks for the comment.

:D josh

[x06jsp]

hey guys,

Time for another update. unfortunately its alot smallre as i have been with my girlfriend more today.

but i did get this done :

I started by cutting the lst side panel for the pump/res housing (excuse the wonkyness i just plonked it on for the photo.)
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular098.jpg

i then got the alu cut out for the two parts of the rad housing.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular099.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular100.jpg

and got the first part bent
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular101.jpg

and that is it for today.
more tomorrow though (hopefully quite a bit more!)

tomorrows plan:

bend the second section for the rad housing
cut out the ends for rad,pump/res,cd/dvd

Then after that is done i will lay it out how it will be (without the supports) to show you guys just how big this beast will be!
then it is onto the acrylic work!

Josh

[x06jsp]

well guys i just had a quick mock up and this thing is huge!!!!

dimensions are as follows about 90cm wide x about 50cm high and about the same deep!!!

[x06jsp]

Hey guys,

Sorry I didnt get round to updating last night I ended up staying round a mates house! lol.

So here is last nights update...

I started the day off by bending the second section of the rad housing.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular102.jpg

I then did a quick mock up of the overall layout seeing as i have bent all the modules now!
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular103.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular104.jpg

I then got to work on the dvd drive housing and cut a hole for the cables
and riveted the bottom to the rest of the housing.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular105.jpg

I then cut the ends
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular106.jpg

And unfortunately thats all I got time for and I dont have much time today to do much so ill just post what little I do tonight.

Hope you enjoyed it anyway

Josh

[p0Pe]

omg that thing is huge :D and i thought my mod was big lol

[x06jsp]

Lol thanks :D

[The_Crippler]

i thought my mod was big lol

Well, it is...his is just even bigger. Don't worry, it doesn't make you less of a man. :rolleyes:

[DonT-FeaR]

ok 1

cutting the hole for the I/O pannel thing i feel your pain

2 when cutting acrilic if you hold it firmly to a scrap piece of wood it shouldnt chip

and 3 nice work keep it up

[x06jsp]

thanks guys :banana:

@dont fear

thanks for the tip but with the io panel it was relatively easy just using a drill and then my scroll saw :D

josh

[DonT-FeaR]

.... i need a scroll saw so bad... used a 9124953209" grinder lol it was like 10 times the size it needed to be :D

[The boy 4rm oz]

With plexi tape up the area you are cutting, less chips, also take it slow.An awesome mod so far, can't wait to see it done.

[DonT-FeaR]

yea forgot that bit lol yea and if ya tape it up and hold it to the bench will work really well

[x06jsp]

thanks for the advice and comments guys note that i wont need to tape it as i will have the protective covering still on them i just didnt on that last one...

[x06jsp]

well unfortunately there is only a tiny update again today as the girlfriend was only working half a day so i was busy this morning! and i need to buy some more alu as i have pretty much run out so im working with the acrylic angle pieces for the time being.

firstly i got the side panel of the pump/res housing secured on to the rest of the module
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular107.jpg

i then moved on to the accent pieces for the hdd cage i will let the pics do the talking. i have got 2 of them finished and polished.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular108.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular109.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular110.jpg

so there will be another small bit tomorrow

Hope you are still all enjoying my mod as much as i am!

Josh

[The boy 4rm oz]

This is gonna look insane once it's completed.

[DonT-FeaR]

This is gonna look insane once it's completed.

agreeed

[x06jsp]

Thanks guys :D

[DonT-FeaR]

always welcome for a good mod/modder

[Dane Bramage]

very impressive work... both the design and the rapidity of the updates.

i'd have to say that this is one of the most interesting and prolly the most original design i have seen so far. completely deconstructing the computer case. very, very kewl.

+rep/sub.

[x06jsp]

thanks dane :D

[x06jsp]

Hi guys only got just under an hour to mod today! but will be back to normal tomorrow!!

first things first lets grab a refreshment from my personal stash!
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular111.jpg
and this is what i get (vodka, strawberry syrup and lemonade :D )
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular112.jpg

and then i only got a chance to finish up the last two angled pieces for the hdd cage

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular113.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular114.jpg

And thats it!!

Tomorrow i will get started on the other angled sections and see about mounting these on the hdd cage :D

Josh

[DonT-FeaR]

rofl nice got enough spirits


NO you dont lol nice work keep it up

[The boy 4rm oz]

More wok, nice job.

[x06jsp]

lol well there will be more of an update today i have alot more time!

[Dane Bramage]

what do you call that concoction you created?

[x06jsp]

hmmmm i havent thought of a name for it ill come up with something and let put it up here :D

update in a few mins!

[x06jsp]

Ok guys next update!

I HAVE MY FIRST SPONSOR FOR THIS PROJECT!!!

check my first post...

and on with the work.

I started working again on the angled pieces for the hdd module and got them all polished up
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular115.jpg

I then came up with a way of getting all the holes drilled in the right place
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular116.jpg

and done
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular117.jpg

First hole on the hdd module drilled
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular118.jpg

Tapping both the acrylic and the module for an m4 socket head bolt
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular119.jpg

first angle done
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular120.jpg

jumping forward all 4 done
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular121.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular122.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular123.jpg

then i just thought i would randomly stack up the pump/res, hdd and dvd modules as they were at the time!
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular124.jpg

I then got the angle pieces for the dvd drive module cut out and polished
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular125.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular126.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular127.jpg

then drilled
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular129.jpg

and mounted!
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular128.jpg

then i thought i would just take the two modules that i had done the angles for inside and weigh them
these two weighed nearly 3 lb together and thats without the ends and the hardware so this is going to be one heavy case!
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular130.jpg

then i took the hdd cage out of my current case for modification
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular131.jpg

I then took my bench grinder to these tabs etc that arent needed
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular132.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular134.jpg
and to some more bits on the bottom that arent needed and just get in the way

And this is what i was left with.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular135.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular136.jpg

then i took my dvd drive and marked out the front of the module for cutting
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular137.jpg

and done
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular138.jpg

and thats it for today! :D

Hope you enjoyed it.

I have the same amount of time tomorrow to mod so be sure to check in and see what i have accomplished!

Josh

[Luke122]

You should stealth that dvd drive front.. that would look sweet.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Hell yeah, congratz on the sponsor mate. Crucial always seem to help out a modder in need, good to see their support once more. The mod is coming along fantastically, can't wait to see it all together.

[DonT-FeaR]

wow that looks cool i thought this would look bad but i like it

[The boy 4rm oz]

i thought this would look bad but i like it

Real encouraging lol.

[DonT-FeaR]

lol i love it now lol sorry for hurting ur feelings mr :)

[x06jsp]

lol thanks for all the comments guys :up:

[p0Pe]

yeah! it looks awsome:D cant wait to see what will happen to this man!.

have a +rep

[x06jsp]

why thankyou :D

[x06jsp]

ok guys well i didnt get quite as much time as i would have liked to mod today but i do have time to mod tomorrow.

andddd this afternoon i recieved my ram.

on with the modding.

All i did was to do the acrylic for the angles of the pump/res housing.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/CIMG2723.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/CIMG2724.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/CIMG2725.jpg

and that is all for today.

and thanks again to my sponsor crucial

[The boy 4rm oz]

I love green plexi lol.

[DonT-FeaR]

i noticed TBFO lol nice work on this mod

[x06jsp]

lol thanks guys :D

[x06jsp]

ok guys on with the next update :D:D

look what turned up!
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular142.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular143.jpg (x2)

my 2gb of ddr2 ballistix ram from crucial!

i then cut out the plastic that the dvd drive will be supported above
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular144.jpg
and nearly finished polishing (just a few marks left to buff out)
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular140.jpg

i then did a trial of the shape for the supports for the dvd drive
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular146.jpg

and marked out the rest for cutting
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular141.jpg

cut
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular147.jpg

filed
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular148.jpg

and then i just quickly polished 1 for your viewing pleasure.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular150.jpg

on monday i will get on with the black bits for the supports of the dvd.

i also got the other alu and the acrylic i needed ordered.

Josh

[The boy 4rm oz]

Hell yeah. New RAM and more green plexi work. Looks great, makes me want to finish my mod sssssssssooooooooooooooooooooooooooo bad lol.

[x06jsp]

lol thanks mate :D

[x06jsp]

oh dear i seem to have exceeded my monthly bandwidth on photbucket!!! lol (over 215,000 pic views since this started! i think its popular!) so im going to have to wait untill sunday night to upgrade to pro as i dont fancy making a new free account and uploading all the photos and putting them back into the pl so ill just have to upgrade and see how it goes! then i cant run out of bandwidth! i mean come on i got through 25gb (145,000 views) bandwidth in like 2 weeks and i got through 70,000 views in the first week!!!

Josh

[rendermandan]

I had the same problem happen to me with my project when it got posted on Engadgets website. -bandwidth shot up to 75 gig in 7 days. lol. So I upgraded, and it was worth it.

Good looking project by the way,

+rep

[The boy 4rm oz]

Have you tried image shack? I have never had a problem with them.

[x06jsp]

not tried imageshack and tbh i dont want too im either going to upgrade to pro or just get a hosting package from ric m on themodnationforums.


thanks rendermandan

[p0Pe]

why not just buy your own server:P kinda easyier and u can use it for whatever you want (almost) lol

[x06jsp]

why not just buy your own server:P kinda easyier and u can use it for whatever you want (almost) lol

lol well if i was able to run one 24/7 and for me to actually know how to do it then i would! lol if you wanna help in helping me understand how to then it is deffinately a possibility!

Josh

[FrooP]

i pay 8€ (~10$) a month for a 10 gb webspace without any traffic limits

and there are also cheaper ones

[p0Pe]

i pay less than 10 bucks a month to have my own webserver. with one domain name. got a 20 gb bandwith limmit, but when you resize you pics thats no prob.

[x06jsp]

Ummm well in the last 2 weeks i have used 25gb bandwidth! lol so i will need like 50-60gb a month....

[FrooP]

you should really get a bandwith free server

i made bout 106 gb traffic this month

[x06jsp]

well i have upgraded to photobucket pro and now have unlimited bandwidth! so the pics are back up!

[The boy 4rm oz]

well i have upgraded to photobucket pro and now have unlimited bandwidth! so the pics are back up!

HELL YEAH!!!

[x06jsp]

lol thanks the boy 4rm oz :D

[x06jsp]

And on to the next update

well I got some more bolts to do this project
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular151.jpg

so I fixed the angle pieces to the pump/res module

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular153.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular154.jpg

I then picked up where I left off on friday, the dvd supports,

I marked out the black pieces
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular155.jpg

Then all cut
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular156.jpg

Filing one
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular158.jpg

Sanded
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular157.jpg

And polished
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular162.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular161.jpg

And then this is how it will be supporting the dvd drive,
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular159.jpg

And the second one done
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular160.jpg

Thats it for today a little bit more tomorrow.

Josh

[The boy 4rm oz]

If you want a really high gloss finish on the plexi edges after you wet sand and buff run a lighter flame along the edge, you will get an awesome high gloss finish. Practice on a scrap piece first, you don't want to burn the plexi.

[x06jsp]

with my grinder/polishing mop i do get a really high gloss its just hard top capture it with my compact :D

[DonT-FeaR]

If you want a really high gloss finish on the plexi edges after you wet sand and buff run a lighter flame along the edge, you will get an awesome high gloss finish. Practice on a scrap piece first, you don't want to burn the plexi.

stole my advice from my head grr i kill you lol jk nice work dude i like this mod

[The boy 4rm oz]

Yeah I could tell from your pics that you put a lot of effort into your polishing. Just saying the flame polishing is a good thing to try. It is a whole different level of shine.

[x06jsp]

nah i have tried it before and i just cant seem to get it right so i will stick with the way i know how thanks guys :D

[x06jsp]

Hey there again guys :D

on with the next update!!!

This morning i went out to my local screwfix and picked up some safety goggles and a mask so that i dont keep getting bits of acrylic and metal landing in my eye and mouth....
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular163.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular168.jpg

i then got the third support for the dvd drive done
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular170.jpg

and then the fourth
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular171.jpg

this is pretty much how it will look just with the dvd housing raised a bit
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular172.jpg

and that is unfortunately all we have time for.

Josh

[kris]

What happened to 4th DVD support? it doesn look straight on top, or is it just lightning?
Keep up tha good work! :)

[The boy 4rm oz]

Great work on the supports, really shiny lol.

kris the 4th support is on an angle which is making it look like it has a bit missing, just an illusion.

[x06jsp]

Lol no it is flat its just because of the light and it is angled a littl away from the camera.

Thanks

[edit] thanks boy from oz :D

[The boy 4rm oz]

I must have posted while you were writing lol.

[x06jsp]

yer you did... :D

[The boy 4rm oz]

Mate congratz on your MOTM nomination over at Bit-Tech. All the mods were great (especially the mods by DT and Acey) but the uniqueness of this mod gets my vote, I wish I could vote twice more for DT and Acey.

[x06jsp]

Thanks boy from oz!

And if anyone else wants to go vote for me here is the link

http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=155177

[The boy 4rm oz]

No probs mate. All the mods are fantastic this month, it was really hard for me to chose, especially with DT's and Acey's mods up as well.

[x06jsp]

im glad you voted for me! :D thankyou

[x06jsp]

Hey there,

Today i received a few more goodies a holesaw set (not including a 114mm holesaw but will be buying one soon) a roll of sandpaper and a 4" drill vice.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular173.jpg

So i then took my 2" holesaw and got to work on the feet for the main case so here we go

cut and sanded
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular174.jpg

polished
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular180.jpg

this turned out great so i went along and did the others

cut
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular175.jpg

2 done
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular176.jpg

3 done
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular178.jpg

and all four done
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular179.jpg

And thats it for today hope you enjoyed it

thanks for visiting

any comments or questions are welcome.

Josh

[kris]

great job!!!
One question: are you cutting this "circles" one by one, or multiple at the same time?

keep up the good work mate;)

[x06jsp]

one by one.

Thanks for the comment and interest :D

[kris]

you'r kiddin right?:eek:
i would lose my mind drilling all of them...
if you have a stand alone drill, or more powerfull hand drill in would suggested you to try and cut them three or four at the same time.

They'll be 100% the same, without any hard sanding!:)

[x06jsp]

lol i cant do more than one at a time i just use a sheet of acrylic and i have to remove it from the holesaw after every one! lol and there isnt much sanding

[The boy 4rm oz]

The feet look fantastic, just like the rest of the mod.

[x06jsp]

Thanks mate :D

[x06jsp]

And on with the next update...

I first took out my fourth sheet of 2'x4' alu and marked out the alu i would need for my girlfriends case im starting very soon so i dont run out.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular181.jpg

i then cut out 2 sections bigenough for the front and backs of the pump/res housing.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular182.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular183.jpg

i then moved on to mounting the dvd housing onto the supports.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular184.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular185.jpg

and done
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular186.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular187.jpg

thats all for today i have started on some of the supports for other sections aswell so will post something up on monday cant mod tomorrow my girlfriend has a day off and i am also picking up my first car!!!!

Hope you enjoyed the update.

Josh

[The boy 4rm oz]

A very clean piece of work, very nice.

[x06jsp]

thanks :D

[p0Pe]

gl with the car:P mine just broke down:( gonna sell it so from now on its bicycle:/

[The boy 4rm oz]

Congratz on the car mate. I still need to get one for myself :(.

[DonT-FeaR]

nice case getting better and better love it

[x06jsp]

thanks guys :D

[x06jsp]

Hey guys,

sorry for the long time between my updates for those of you that are used to my dailies...

and on with the update

today i worked on the supports that are going to be the feet of the pump/res housing...
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular198.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular199.jpg

2 done
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular200.jpg

another 3 in the works
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular201.jpg

3 done
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular202.jpg

4 done
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular204.jpg

How they will be layed out
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular203.jpg

and mounted
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular205.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular206.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular207.jpg

i think this is working really nicely :D

And as usuall any comments or questions are indeed welcome

untill tomorrows update have fun!

Josh

[rendermandan]

Maybe I missed it, but what are you using to glue the plexi together? Looks great by the way!

[x06jsp]

this http://www.hindleys.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1911

and a syringe :D

thanks

[The boy 4rm oz]

Lots of plexi. The feet look great, really sturdy and chunky.

[x06jsp]

Yer they are very very solid :D thanks mate :D

[x06jsp]

Update time...

ok guys well i didnt get much time to mod on modularis as i have been working on deans pc343 that i will be updating tomorrow.

But i did get this done...

i mounted the feet to the main mobo module
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular208.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular209.jpg

and lined up against the pump housing
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular210.jpg

then i got to making the supports for joining the two modules together i have now made 2 of the 3...
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular211.jpg

Thats it for today and i will have updates for both deans pc343 and modularis tomorrow. im quite busy atm what with these 2 (deans is going tomorrow) razers feet and designing my next case planning my girlfriends case and i am also starting a design for another customer case but if you would like any modding/custom feet/or custom case built my pm box is allways open

ok well i started out today as most of you know finishing off deans case then once that was finished i got on with modularis again. and this is what i got up to.

i started by polishing the 3 supports for holding the pump housing to the mobo housing
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular215.jpg

and this is how it will be mounted
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular213.jpg

and mounted
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular216.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular217.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular218.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular219.jpg

and as you can see it is quite sturdy
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular221.jpg

then i realised this is quite heavy so went to the scales...
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular223.jpg
and note this is withought the fronts and backs, without a load of acrylic and without hardware this will be a very very very heavy case!!!

then for a change i thought i would get the psu mounting sorted
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular224.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular225.jpg

and thats all for this week

hope you enjoyed it i know i have.

Josh

[DonT-FeaR]

kool wow thats heavy man tell it to go on a diet :P nice work

[The boy 4rm oz]

This is looking fantastic. I love how it all joins together.

May I ask how you intend on routing the cables?

[x06jsp]

thanks guys and boy4rmoz not yet decided i am going to decide when i get all the modules together and do a test fit.

Josh

[DeuceX]

Hey, as far as the weight is concerned...it is called Modularis, not Portable...is!

You have made me jealous, now I am taking apart my A900 and seeing where I can put some killer plexi work at :P

[DonT-FeaR]

lol i think we have all done that at one time or another

[x06jsp]

lol thanks guys, and deucex if you want any modding done just pm me :D

[DeuceX]

No, thats ok...I an Engineer by training, Technician by trade, and Tinkerer by choice :)
I've got tons of ideas, but two kids in braces and one in diapers kinda hinders the cash flow if you know what I mean.

[DonT-FeaR]

lol braces and diapers both cost a lot my cuzins have braces and my neighbours have just had a kid

[x06jsp]

sorry guys i havent had a chance to work on this for the past 2 days but i will be working on it again tomorrow :D

Josh

[DonT-FeaR]

no problem take your time mate patience is everything

[x06jsp]

update in a few mins :D

[The boy 4rm oz]

Looks like I have to stay up a little bit longer to see it then lol.

[x06jsp]

Hi guys im back with another installment.

well first off i started out making the support for the dvd drive
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular226.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular227.jpg

i then got it joined up to the front and the front to the rest of the housing
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular228.jpg

and i secured the feet to the acrylic support underneath
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular229.jpg

i then secured the removable panel of the psu housing to the rest of the module
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular230.jpg

so now tomorrow i will work on supports for these parts...
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular231.jpg

Thats it for today so be sure to check in again tomorrow

Josh

[The boy 4rm oz]

Looking fantastic mate. Keep it up. Can't wait to see this done.

[DonT-FeaR]

looks cool...

nice.... watch?? braclet??

[x06jsp]

thanks guys :D

and dont fear it is a fossil watch :D but i need a new watch this is old


josh

[DonT-FeaR]

looks cool.... :(

[x06jsp]

Ok guys its short and sweet today as i didnt get too much time to myself....

i mounted the two parts of the rad housing together
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular232.jpg

and then i did a mock up of the full case...
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular234.jpg

and then with my safety glasses for a size comparison
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular233.jpg

and thats it :D

Josh

[The boy 4rm oz]

This thing is gonna be big, awesome but big. Fantastic work so far.

[DonT-FeaR]

that thing is frigan huggggeeee

[x06jsp]

Thanks guys and yes it is!!!!

[p0Pe]

"hi x06jsp, do you wanna go with me to lan next week?"

"i cant:("

"why?"

"i cant lift my pc:/"

[The boy 4rm oz]

"hi x06jsp, do you wanna go with me to lan next week?"

"i cant:("

"why?"

"i cant lift my pc:/"

LOL, I can see that happening. Quick release connectors between modules would do the trick.

[p0Pe]

that would be the bomb! great idea

[x06jsp]

lol thanks guys but i dont really game all that much and if i do take it to lans it will be with me for on a trade stand

[DonT-FeaR]

lol

hook it into your boot and just drive your car into the lan :P problem solved...

[x06jsp]

lol!

[x06jsp]

update later today but right now i am having lunch and letting my finger stop hurting!

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular.jpg it looks even worse without the blood i wiped it away before putting a plaster on it and its a bit mangled!

[Tavarin]

Doesn't looke that bad. I've run my thumb through a scroll saw once and was playing XBox minutes later.

[x06jsp]

Lol as i say it looks worse than that....

and it stopped hurting just after i put the plaster on so its all goood.

rite im off back into the garage :D

[The boy 4rm oz]

Ouch. Can't wait for the update.

[x06jsp]

Hey guys

So i started off today by cutting and mounting the supports for the front of the psu housing.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular235.jpg

I then mounted the back of the dvd housing to make my first complete module :D :D
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular236.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular237-1.jpg

I then got to mounting the acrylic on the mobo housing
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular238.jpg

2 mounted
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular240.jpg

the all four mounted
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular241.jpg

Thats it for today though unfortunately

Hope you enjoyed it :D

Josh

[Spidermeld]

This mod Rocks!!! Keep up the great work!!! :banana:

[x06jsp]

thanks mate :D

[The boy 4rm oz]

Looking good mate. Keep it up.

[DonT-FeaR]

ewwwwy blood lol


keep going looking great

[x06jsp]

lol thanks mate :D

Josh

[x06jsp]

Ok guys got a small update for you today...

I started off by fixing the mobo tray on to the backplate and the back plate onto the rest of the mobo module
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular242.jpg

I then marked the acrylic for the window for cutting
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular243.jpg

and cut it to size
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular244.jpg

I then just tweaked the frontplate of the hdd module to fit better
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular246.jpg

and secured it
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular245.jpg
This front isnt finished yet, as i havent yet bought my 4.5" holesaw.

Thanks for looking in.

Josh

[The boy 4rm oz]

A small update but an update all the same. Fantastic work, keep it up.

[x06jsp]

Thanks mate

Oh and guys i just weighed this as it is now with all the panels that arent joined not including most of the supports and some other bits of acrylic and it weighs 11.5kg!!!! lol think what its gunna be with all the supports other acrylic and all the hardware and watercooling!!!!

Josh

[DonT-FeaR]

wow heavy metal? lol

[x06jsp]

lol the metal isnt too heavy.... but it all adds up :D

Josh

[DonT-FeaR]

i ment like the music :) play heavy metal songs and get ppl to try lift it

[dfigravity]

This looks really cool bro! I love your work with plex...those feet and supports are awesome!

[x06jsp]

Lol oh ok dont-fear i get ya :D

Thanks dfigravity :D

Josh

[dapallox1]

This is looking sweet! I plan on building my own case from scratch after I get done with the one I'm on now.

[x06jsp]

awesome would like to see what you come up with i have a few more scratch build projects coming up asap :D

Josh

[x06jsp]

Have just ordered my 114mm holesaw so i can get all the fan holes cut out and i have also ordered more socket head bolts. this mod has used up over 100 allready!!!!! lol

Josh

[x06jsp]

Hey guys,

Got a small update for you today (tiny compared to the work put in!)

I started off today by joining the backend of the psu housing onto the rest of it and then using bodyfiller to fill any unsightly gaps
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular248.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular249.jpg

I then looked at my dvdhousing and thought ill do the same to that!

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular250.jpg

I then got to sanding and was left with this for the dvd housing
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular251.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular252.jpg

This is bassically so that the rivets wont show up when this is painted giving it a cleaner look and also fills any imperfections around the edges of the housing.

And thats if for another day :D

Josh

[p0Pe]

11.5 kilo? dont be a wuzz:P my mod weighs 19.1 withouth any hardware at all xD... and not even all of the panels:P

[x06jsp]

lol that isnt the hole mod though..... still alot to come :D

Josh

[The boy 4rm oz]

Geeze that is heavy. My case will weigh about 12KG with the W/C gear (empty) and with out hardware.

[DonT-FeaR]

lol thats huge looks really cool tho

[x06jsp]

Lol thanks guy :D

Josh

[x06jsp]

I did a tiny bit of work today.....

The four bits of acrylic for the angled section of the rad housing
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular253.jpg
and one of the four polished
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular255.jpg

And guys at the weekend i went up to ikea and got my second desk so that i now just have a whole wall of deskspace :D

Old desk not fully sorted out yet
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular257.jpg

New desk :D
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular258.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular259.jpg

Modularis evolution will no doubt take up most of one of these and i will be just using the other for printer etc etc etc/second pc :D

Josh

[p0Pe]

haha "kærlighed" is danish:P

[x06jsp]

Yer there is lots of diff languages in that desk
:D

[The boy 4rm oz]

Love the new desk. IS that a giant speaker I see tucked away under your new desk? LOL.

[DonT-FeaR]

guitar amp i rekon??? or a frigan huge sub lol

[The boy 4rm oz]

I think your right about it being a guitar amp but you can pump some awesome tunes through them with an iPod, that's what my mate does.

[x06jsp]

Thanks guys and it is a bass amp with a nice 15" sub and some tweeters in it from when i used to play bass but now i do just use it for parties as its soo loud and is brilliant for playing music through :D

[DonT-FeaR]

yea we made the windows shake to stair way to heaven on mine :) lol

[The boy 4rm oz]

2 words for ya mate HEAVY METAL!!! lol

[x06jsp]

lol thanks guys :D

[gamer_from_aust]

any more updates

[x06jsp]

there may be one tonight :D

Josh

[The boy 4rm oz]

Awesome, can't wait.

[x06jsp]

On to todays update :D

i drew up a template for a fan grill (i am also looking to get these lasercut to sell through my store :D
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular260.jpg

Holes drilled
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular261.jpg

cut out
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular262.jpg

and filed a bit
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular263.jpg

Thats it for today i will get this finished up tomorrow :thumb:

Josh

[mittelmeier]

Sweet fan grill man.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Yep awesome grill.

[x06jsp]

thanks guys :D they will be available for sale soon hopefully (lasered not hand cut ones! lol)

Josh

[x06jsp]

small update :D

i finished filing and sanding the outside of the fan grill and i must say it looks amazing in person i looked at it and i though to myself it looks like syrillians work!!! :thumb: so im happy with it quite possibly the best polished bit i have got on this

The pic doesnt do it justice but i should have my digi slr back soon!
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular264.jpg

then i gave the inner bits a quick sand and wire wool its way too small to polish properly so this will do for me
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular266.jpg

and where it will be (obviously there will be a 114mm hole cutout there but as of yet i havent recieved my holesaw from ebay!!!! its been 2 weeks and they are apparently sending another
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular267.jpg

thats it for today :thumb

Josh

[The boy 4rm oz]

That is a stunning grill mate. Excellent work.

[x06jsp]

Thanks mate :D

[DonT-FeaR]

looks really really nice good work

[x06jsp]

thanks mate :D

Josh

[x06jsp]

WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO i got my camera back today!!!!!!! its all fixed up :D :D :D im very very happy now :thumright:

I will get outside to do more modding if my holesaw arrives like its meant to!

Josh

[The boy 4rm oz]

Great news mate.

[x06jsp]

Thanks :D yes it is!!!

Josh

[x06jsp]

Well here we go guys the update :D


Here i start to join the front acrylic accent onto the front of the mobo section
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular279.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular281.jpg

And attached
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular283.jpg

I then got out the holesaw and after that and some filing and sanding i was left with this

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular284.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular285.jpg

I have decided not to use this fan grill on the front of this but i will use it on the front of the hdd cage :D

Thats the end of the update but just because i can here are 2 pics that i took as soon as i got the camera to check it was actually repaired :D
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular277.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular273.jpg
That last one could have done with being a bit brighter but meh

Thats it im afraid but there may be more tomorrow :D

Josh

[The boy 4rm oz]

Dude that looks sweet.

[DonT-FeaR]

thats a kkilller camera nice work

[x06jsp]

Dude that looks sweet.

Thanks mate :D


thats a kkilller camera nice work

Yes it is thanks :D

Josh

[x06jsp]

Well guys here is the next update (mainly just pretty pics :D)

i started off by marking off bits of the front window that needed to be filed down
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular291.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular292.jpg

And got that all filed and sanded and then took some nice pics of the front
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular296.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular289.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular287.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular295.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular294.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular293.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular290.jpg

And thats it for today :D

Josh

[The boy 4rm oz]

The front turned out beautifully, excellent work.

[x06jsp]

The front turned out beautifully, excellent work.

Thanks :D

[mittelmeier]

That front looks amazing.

[DonT-FeaR]

wow love the plexi looks sweet

[x06jsp]

That front looks amazing.

Thankyou :D


wow love the plexi looks sweet

Thanks :D

Josh

[x06jsp]

And uvness :D
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular297.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular298.jpg

Josh

[DonT-FeaR]

nice.... :)

[The boy 4rm oz]

That's what I am hoping LEXA will look like lol.

[x06jsp]

Lol :D

[DonT-FeaR]

yea lexa would look 10x better if it came out like that

[x06jsp]

Well guys i didnt get much done today but still here we go :D

I first joined the front panel to the main motherboard housing so that is another of the modules nearly finished
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular300.jpg

and then i thought hey i will have a go at etching but.......... i used a sharpened nail strapped to a screwdriver just like i did in college for an art piece and this is what i cam out with its going to be the window of the front panel

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular301.jpg

And guys i have found out how much fan grills will be if i want them laser cut so if anyone wants to put their name down for one or some then pm me as the price differs a lot depending on how many i get made and i will only get as many as i can get sold :D

Thats it for today

Josh

[Spidermeld]

This mod is blowing me away!!! Keep it up :up: +rep

[mittelmeier]

Nice job on the etching. +rep.

[DonT-FeaR]

wow so much done is so little time i love it.....

[The boy 4rm oz]

Love how you etched that. Hmmm, a sharpened nail and a screw drover. I may have to try that, more contol than a Dremel I guess.

[x06jsp]

This mod is blowing me away!!! Keep it up :up: +rep

Thanks :D


Nice job on the etching. +rep.

Thankyou :up:


wow so much done is so little time i love it.....

Lol yer :banana:


Love how you etched that. Hmmm, a sharpened nail and a screw drover. I may have to try that, more contol than a Dremel I guess.

Yep although it doesnt have to be a screwdriver you could use a pencil as they are just to make it easyer to hold the nail as if you were trying to etch wih just a nail you would get cramp in your hand but if you use it with a pencil or something then you are less likely to get cramp.

Josh

[DonT-FeaR]

ah... i missed that bit im gunna do that for moditor straight across the front i reckon..

[SXRguyinMA]

this thing is awesome! I'm eagerly awaiting the next update :)

[x06jsp]

thanks mate :D

Josh

[x06jsp]

Well guys im back for another bigger update :D got lots of time to mod today so i used it

Firstly i added in a set of lights that my dad had in the garage roof so that i could see better (they are very very bright and give off a lot of heat so thatll be good for winter :D)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular304.jpg

I then mounted up the front window after some alterations to the size of it so it didnt interfere with any mountings
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular302.jpg

Then i started mounting up the top window
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular303.jpg

and then got that finished so that is now a finished module :D
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular305.jpg

I then turned my attention to the hard drive module and made the fan hole
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular308.jpg

I then mounted up the fangrill with a fan for good measure
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular309.jpg

I then sought about mounting the hdd caddy
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular310.jpg

And that then meant that i have finished another module :D
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular311.jpg

And sooooo i moved on to my psu module... and i didnt like the bondo/body filler on there so i scraped it off :D
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular312.jpg

I then cut some mesh out
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular313.jpg

Then i cut a hole in the side panel of the psu housing
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular315.jpg

and then mounted the mesh to it with some m3 socket head screws
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular316.jpg

and that is what i did today :D

Hopefully there will be more tomorrow

Josh

[mittelmeier]

Looks great. The etched glass looks killer put on there.

[SXRguyinMA]

love that fan grille!

[The boy 4rm oz]

Looking fantastic mate.

[DonT-FeaR]

great days work mate and great work

[x06jsp]

Looks great. The etched glass looks killer put on there.

Thanks :D


love that fan grille!

Thankyou :up:


Looking fantastic mate.

Thanks :D


great days work mate and great work

Thanks i thought so too :D

Josh

[x06jsp]

Just a little midday update for you guys :D (i know its only 11:15 here not midday but still)

Ok this morning i have managed to nearly finish the psu housing the only bit left is the acrylic accents that i may get started on this afternoon depending on time :D

bassically i just cut a new front panel for it and mounted it up :D

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular317.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jingerjosh/modular318.jpg

Josh

[DonT-FeaR]

nice i wish to see this one day but the (usa) 14000 kn inbetween us may be a problem..

[The boy 4rm oz]

This really just keeps getting better and better. I can't wait to see it finished. I am still wondering how you will manage cabling through all the modules lol.

[DonT-FeaR]

really really really long cables and alot of tim im gunna guess

[x06jsp]

nice i wish to see this one day but the (usa) 14000 kn inbetween us may be a problem..

Lol yer just a small problem....


This really just keeps getting better and better. I can't wait to see it finished. I am still wondering how you will manage cabling through all the modules lol.


really really really long cables and alot of tim im gunna guess

Oh and cabling i am going to be using black watercooling hose to conceal the cables hopefully but yes i will need some long cables....

Josh

[DonT-FeaR]

ah ok cool

cant wait for the end of the day update :)

[x06jsp]

Lol yer hopefully there will be one :D

Josh

[The boy 4rm oz]

The soldering iron is your friend mate lol. Try to rig everything up via molex connectors or quick release connectors. Will make your life 10 times easier lol. Just a bit more soldering though.

[x06jsp]

The soldering iron is your friend mate lol. Try to rig everything up via molex connectors or quick release connectors. Will make your life 10 times easier lol. Just a bit more soldering though.

Lol yer will probs do that :D i mean im going to have to get the molex sockets off to get the wires through the hose anyway :D

Josh

[SXRguyinMA]

are you using split-loom or regular casing? also, see if theres an alternative to the molex connectors thats smaller and less noticable, to help keep things clean :)

[The boy 4rm oz]

There are, I just used them as an example.

[SXRguyinMA]

ah ok