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SXRguyinMA
04-17-2009, 07:10 AM
crazy :bowdown:

XcOM
04-18-2009, 11:11 AM
crazy, yet soooooo sexy,

i want to do the best wire job anyone has ever seen on my next computer, but i don't think its going to be as clean as yours there,

I might get an old board and try soldering the ATX power to the back.

keep up the good work man

Langer
04-19-2009, 02:32 AM
Thanks a lot guys.


Today I added another 144 pcs to the list.

I spent the past 5-hrs using a mini 22mm pipe cutter to fabricate 144x 17mm long spacers.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/mini-pipe-cutter.png
My hands are now crippled and blistered.

I used some old copper pipe I had laying around - the scratches and corrosion made the job about 10x harder than it needed to be.

The spacers were cut from 10mm OD copper pipe and will be used 72per side to keep the copper fins evenly distributed.


Here are the fins in question:
*click for big*
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/th_prometheus-concepts-R7A.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-concepts-R7A.jpg)


Here's a really quick Teaser:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-fin-spacers-01.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-fin-spacers-02.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-fin-spacers-03.jpg

Thanks for reading - tune in soon.

The boy 4rm oz
04-19-2009, 02:40 AM
Dude I really feel for your crippled hands but the end result was perfect.

Langer
04-19-2009, 03:36 AM
Here are some detail shots showing the pain in the ass that was.

Here's the making-of the spacers:

First up some dimensions:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-fin-spacers-04.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-fin-spacers-05.jpg

Here are the tools involved:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-fin-spacers-06.jpg

The stages of construction - because I used a displacement style cutter I'm left with a large burr on the edge. I used a countersink bit to ream out the inner edge.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-fin-spacers-07.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-fin-spacers-08.jpg

Note the funky looking tool on the right.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-fin-spacers-09.jpg

I made this little device using some plastic washers, some old hardware, a micro nut driver, and a broken dremel bit. (The nut driver was replaced with a drill for most of the sanding). When you tighten the screw the rubber expands ans holds the spacer nice and firmly to make sanding easier:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-fin-spacers-10.jpg

Repeat process 144 times... and as my joints stiffened and as the blisters grew in number I soon learned to loathe these items:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-fin-spacers-11.jpg

The boy 4rm oz
04-19-2009, 03:50 AM
The spacers do look damn good though.

SXRguyinMA
04-19-2009, 08:16 AM
indeed, +rep for your hard work :bowdown:

EspoNation
04-19-2009, 11:16 AM
That is an awesome little invention you have there! I feel you on the blisters and what not. Copper can sometimes be a pain in the but to cut, and those pipe cutters suck sometimes haha. They look awesome man, great great work!

Langer
04-21-2009, 02:35 AM
If I hadn't pushed my physical limits on my poor hands enough this week...
I was trying to remove the inner burrs on 1 last errant spacer.
I had already disassembled my little assembly line and figured I could just hold onto it.
This method worked on the first end of the spacer - making it razor sharp in the process.
The second side grabbed the countersink bit and drove itself into my hand.
Specifically it got to the 'pad of fat' on the palm, at the base of the index finger.
The result... I took a nice core sample of my hand. OW!


==== Morning ====

No breaks...I can honestly barely move my left wrist and my joints on my right hand are all but seized but there's work to be done.

There are 25fins along each side of the case, 50 total.
Each fin has 3 holes for support rods.
Each hole had to be drilled larger...
If not enough I had to step my hole size 3x to ensure they remained centered...
That which makes for a total of 450 holes.
Then -oh yes there's a 'then'- to clean the edges of each hole I had to go at them with a countersink bit (on both sides of the fin no less) which makes for another 300 'holes'.

To wrap it up - last night I made a whopping 750 'drills' and needed to cycle my 12v DeWalt battery 6xtimes.

For now I'm going to soak my hands. I've been working at it all night. More progress later I'm going to rest for a couple hours.

==== Afternoon ====

I ordered another sheet of copper this morning as well.
The weight of the pieces would be far too great if I went ahead and cut them from the 1/8" plate I have now.

You'll note that my latest part revisions focused on copper layered over carbon fiber... well there's method to this madness.

I'm going to now use 1/16th inch copper plate (48"x48") to fabricate my parts - and it'll be reinforced from behind with carbon fiber where necessary. This works two ways structurally and most definitely aesthetically as well. This will also half the weight of those parts.

==== Evening ====

Spacers are all complete now - they have been given a coat of Varathane and are currently drying. Pics will follow tomorrow - or soon after.

I ordered a special gauge of threaded rod. 1/32" larger than the ID of my spacers.
I put the rods in my drill and filed them to the exact size of the spacer ID.

The size of the holes I drilled in the carbon fiber fins is 1/32" under the ID of the spacers.
This means that I actually have the "thread" the rod into the fins and the copper spacers fit between.

I did a test fit before I cleaned and painted the spacers - the fit is so perfect that it becomes quite a pain in the ass to assemble. 0 tolerance. =)

I estimate 4-5solid days on this fin assembly (from cutouts, to cleanup) but I'm very pleased with the results.



Thanks for reading... much more to come. Copper arrives Wednesday. ;)

The boy 4rm oz
04-21-2009, 02:37 AM
OMG, you have been busy haven't you.

p0Pe
04-21-2009, 08:35 AM
thats just awsome dude. but...

we want pics of any damage related to modding:D

SXRguyinMA
04-21-2009, 09:05 AM
:stupid:

Langer
04-21-2009, 10:47 AM
You see I'm moving to Vancouver to go to School.
I leave on the 27th.
School Starts on the 3rd.
I don't even have an apartment for my first month (May) - I'll be living in a hotel.
What this means - I need to get all my major fabrication done before I leave/ship my stuff.
I'm not going t have access to my shop for over a year, and for the next month I wont even have a place to do simple fabrication.
...therein lies the reasoning behind my haste, and willingness to push forward regardless.

SXRguyinMA
04-21-2009, 10:59 AM
I see. awesome work, especially being in such a hurry :bowdown:

Langer
04-21-2009, 08:19 PM
Many thanks.



Today I did some polishing.


First up... I NEED to share today's discovery:
I went to Canadian Tire today looking for some more Tremclad anti-oxidation clear cloat.
While looking I found a product called Tarn-X... and this stuff is unreal!
It's only 8.99 for LOTS, it has the consistency of rubbing alcohol and it smells like death.
{edit}"That lovely stink is thiourea. This is probably what your piss would smell like if you were a sulfur-based organism and not a carbon-based one." -Rubidium{/edit}

Here's my little demo.
BEFORE:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-copper-polish-01.jpg
AFTER: (elapsed time... 1second)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-copper-polish-02.jpg

Unreal, eh? I know you wont believe it until you see it, so I took a video with my berry:
VIMEO.COM VIDEO LINK (http://vimeo.com/4268281)


===
note: I'm not finished polishing yet, but I wanted to get the pics in before the sun went down.

Here are some incomplete results:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-copper-polish-03.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-copper-polish-04.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-copper-polish-05.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-copper-polish-06.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-copper-polish-07.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-copper-polish-08.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-copper-polish-09.jpg

and before I forget, here are the fin spacers drying:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-fin-spacers-12.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-fin-spacers-13.jpg


Thanks for reading, tune in soon for more.

The boy 4rm oz
04-22-2009, 10:32 AM
That polish does an insane job, I must try to find some. Have you tried it on a scrap piece of plexi? I have tried different products (Windex works awesomly) to clean plexi for pictures but a lot of them make the plexi go chalky and powdery, I wonder if this has the same effect.

SXRguyinMA
04-22-2009, 11:07 AM
probably, I use novus (use it all the time in the motorcycle busniess, for windscreens and such)

Langer
04-22-2009, 06:02 PM
Parts ready for a coat of anti-oxidization clear enamel. Permanent bling anyone?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-copper-polish-10.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-copper-polish-11.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-copper-polish-12.jpg

A great deal more copper pron coming tomorrow. Tomorrow is a new day with new parts to share. =)

The boy 4rm oz
04-22-2009, 08:31 PM
Gotta love permanent bling lol.

DonT-FeaR
04-24-2009, 04:57 AM
very nice bling! :O omg... thats great man.... good good work

Langer
04-25-2009, 09:33 PM
....MUCH PROGRESS TO SHARE.... after I've rested.

I've been awake and up since Thursday!
At 12:30 Thursday I went to the shop to finish the fabrication on the parts needed to assemble Prometheus.
It's 9:22PM on Saturday now... I got home about 8mins ago.
For the last 3 days I've had more problems and setbacks than I thought to be conceivably possible.
Countless frustrating hours of MASSIVE problems later I'm done (but an LCD monitor took one for the team during my fits of rage, Hahaha)
I haven't slept more than 4hrs (becuase I passed out when I sat down... lol), and all I've eaten is a dry unsatisfying plain bagel.

I'M EXHAUSTED AND ABSOLUTELY STARVING (I'm about 10mins away from having a distended stomach methinks) ALL THE COPPER AND CARBON PARTS ARE CUT.

Here's the low-down now:
I am 100% complete all the Carbon components.
All that needs be done now is to debur and file the copper, then have it bent to shape.
The next couple days I'll take care of that... then I'll pack everything up and have it shipped to BC.
If you're wondering why I'd do that; it's because I'll be moving to Vancouver this week (I'm located in Toronto currently).
That means fabrication will be done this week - FINAL assembly happens next week.
THAT MEANS.... PROMETHEUS WILL BE RUNNING IN A FEW SHORT WEEKS.

I was supposed to be complete before moving to BC... but a couple people and many 'things' prevented that.

AFTER TWEAKING AND SOFTWARE ADJUSTMENTS - 100% COMPLETION IS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 31ST. (this time the date is absolute).

Langer
04-25-2009, 10:40 PM
C'mon... would I do that to you?

Here's a general hodge-podge of the work in progress... too tired to organize or caption.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/Prometheus-final-cutouts-01.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/Prometheus-final-cutouts-02.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/Prometheus-final-cutouts-03.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/Prometheus-final-cutouts-04.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/Prometheus-final-cutouts-05.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/Prometheus-final-cutouts-06.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/Prometheus-final-cutouts-07.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/Prometheus-final-cutouts-08.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/Prometheus-final-cutouts-09.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/Prometheus-final-cutouts-10.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/Prometheus-final-cutouts-11.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/Prometheus-final-cutouts-12.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/Prometheus-final-cutouts-13.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/Prometheus-final-cutouts-14.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/Prometheus-final-cutouts-15.jpg


I knew I should have paid extra for instructions... It's been so long now; how the hell does all this fit together again?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/Prometheus-final-cutouts-16.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/Prometheus-final-cutouts-17.jpg

Tune in soon, more on the way.

Langer
04-25-2009, 11:04 PM
I forgot... I took some videos so that you too can feel my pain, lol. I'll up them tomorrow.

As a point of reference, it took nearly 2mins to cut each "slot" on the front:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-concepts-R7B-1.jpg

Bedtime now. See you tomorrow. ;)

DonT-FeaR
04-25-2009, 11:26 PM
:O this WILL be sweet as man...

as if u live in toronto.. i coulda caught up with you when i was over there... :(

i would love to put that together... im like a lego freak and that looks like lego...

1 big puzzel..

very nice indeed..

other than that.. im speachless.

The boy 4rm oz
04-26-2009, 04:50 AM
Dude it's awesome that all the carbon and copper pieces are all done, great news. Best of luck with the assembly.

Langer
04-26-2009, 10:28 AM
As mentioned yesterday... videos:

This first video shows just how long it takes to cut out 1 single slot on the front panel. There's something like 50 fins on the front panel alone.
VIDEO 1 (http://vimeo.com/4338122)

This one shows the cutout for the MatrixOrbital Typhoon GX that will be mounted tot eh back of the case. It's sole purpose will be to scroll thanks to sponsors and supporters.
VIDEO 2 (http://vimeo.com/4338145)

Here we have the SSD mount - note the extensive amount of burring going on. Fear not the burring only happens badly on the trailing edge, I setup the cut direction so that the trailing edge always falls on the scrap and not on my parts. This doesn't make for perfection, because I had to guesstimate the proper settings and method for cutting copper, but it does make life a little easier.
VIDEO 3 (http://vimeo.com/4338152)

I took this video to show the Carbon Cutting process. The Carbon is cut much slower (10in/min, compared to the 100in/min used for copper) and also it's cut in a single pass. I have lots of experience with cutting Carbon - it's easy for me to get a perfect burr free edge every time.
VIDEO 4 (http://vimeo.com/4338171)


Thanks for watching. Tune in soon.
-jesse

The boy 4rm oz
04-26-2009, 10:49 AM
I just had a quick look through the videos, very cool, a great insight.

Langer
04-26-2009, 01:44 PM
Someone introduced me to the My Brute Flash game today.

Insert a name to create your own Brute. You will be able to fight against other Brutes in the arena and recruit new pupils. Gain experience and fight tough in the ranking to become... THE BRUTE!

I just signed up and it's really easy... somewhat addicting as well.

Click here-> prometheuscu.mybrute.com (http://tinyurl.com/PrometheusMyBrute)
Make a fighter and take me on.

I think many of you will actually find it really entertaining as I have.

Enjoy - I know I am. Hahaha.

(what's with the addicting nature of Flash games?)

Langer
04-26-2009, 07:09 PM
I have a bet going that I can hit 100 pupil in 24hrs - I NEED YOUR HELP.

You can help by clicking below and making a Brute - the fights are automated so it only takes a couple mins.
prometheuscu.mybrute.com (http://tinyurl.com/PrometheusMyBrute)

Thanks again everyone!

DonT-FeaR
04-26-2009, 07:49 PM
hey langer.. is that your router?

that would cost a packet!

would love to get a small scale version...

Mach
04-26-2009, 09:30 PM
Amazing work Langer and thanks for videos! Circling May 31st on the calendar.

The boy 4rm oz
04-27-2009, 12:32 AM
That game looks pretty cool. I played Dino Parc for a little while, it's made by the same people.

Langer
04-28-2009, 12:42 PM
Everything is packed up and ready to go now. We'll pick this up next week in BC. =)

for now... more Flash games are in order:
Thanks to everyone who signed up on my behalf - the game is really addicting isn't it? It's a good thing that they limit the mayhem to a few mins a day.

I managed to loose the bet by a margin of only 2.... I got to 98pupil in 24hrs, which is pretty impressive IMO (albeit I have no basis for comparison, lol).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/mybrute/pupil-05.png


I'm going to start a clan when I hit level 10 - so if you find yourself interested in this little flash time waster then watch this space and join my clan when the time comes.

For those of you who haven't joined in on the fun - give it a whirl:
prometheuscu.mybrute.com (http://tinyurl.com/PrometheusMyBrute)

The boy 4rm oz
04-29-2009, 01:57 AM
Mate I will so join when you make a clan. I made a few other characters so I will join them up also.

Langer
05-05-2009, 12:35 PM
Only submit 1 please. Clans are limited to 50 members


Thanks guys.

Still waiting on my possessions to be shipped from Toronto. They're supposed to be here Friday... which means they'll probably be here Monday/Tuesday.

DonT-FeaR
05-07-2009, 06:27 AM
/\ lol at last line... soo true..

Langer
05-17-2009, 12:52 AM
All is well - I did fracture a rib in to places... but it's not slowing me down any.
I haven't had a computer set up in my hotel until today - and I try and dedicate my school time to scholastic pursuits.

My possessions arrive weds this week and I only just today had the opportunity to dive into the boxes.
Only damage: The Styrofoam cooling tank for my still got crushed, and the worst thing that could possibly happen (not really but I'm still incredibly pissed off) the decals on my mint-condition 1982 Bianchi Pro Limited -my bicycle- got scratched in transit!!! If it's not apparent... I love my bike, and I spent a very long time tracking down all the parts to assemble it.

I'm a mad man at school - I make sure I'm there 12-18hrs a day, never fail. I really enjoy what I study, and Love the atmosphere (Digital Design at Vancouver Film School, for those wondering).
I'm a bit of a keener because I want to graduate with honors... and hopefully be able to study under one of my Photoshop idols.

The boring crap out of the way...


My first task will be to file all this copper - get'r bent - then assembly will begin.

I'll be back at it and full force over the coming weeks, expect updates and what I'm sure will be large piles of copper filings strewn about my hotel (sorry Hyat!) soon.
Also I can offer some killer videos now that I have access to VancouverFilmSchools amazing production facilities and HD cameras.


Tune in soon.
-Jesse

The boy 4rm oz
05-17-2009, 05:49 AM
Nooooooo not the still lol. A real shame about your bike mate, a real shame.

DonT-FeaR
05-17-2009, 07:07 AM
pitty bout the bike..

good to hear you will be back on track soon

spaztiK
06-11-2009, 09:10 AM
I hope you understand just how long this worklog is -
I started reading this at 7pm, it is now 10:39pm. I have been reading this non stop, and this time is excluding videos, haven't watched any of them.

Amazing work.

DonT-FeaR
06-14-2009, 05:50 AM
come back langer :(

The boy 4rm oz
06-14-2009, 06:31 AM
Lol

EspoNation
06-15-2009, 01:53 PM
i miss him :(

Langer
06-25-2009, 09:35 PM
I'm still alive, and still working on prometheus with every spare breath.

I've been up to many things... short films, editing an indy picture, shooting a pin-up girl calendar, several websites, and school as well; too many projects for just one post.

This week I made 2 orders for this project, orders of forgotten things. Which means the end is extremely f*cking neigh.

I'll be back soon, and with reinvigorated haste.

I'm actually STILL living in a hotel, I've been too busy to do the condo hunt thing.

tune in soon.
-Jesse

The boy 4rm oz
06-25-2009, 09:40 PM
Glad to hear from you mate, good to hear all is well. I can't wait for some progress shots ;).

DonT-FeaR
06-26-2009, 03:46 AM
langer... i have never tuned out bro..


hurry up ey... lol :)

Langer
08-31-2009, 10:40 PM
Hello once again one and all!
In case you forgot... here's one of my later concept sketches for this mod.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/th_prometheus-concepts-R7B-1.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheus-concepts-R7B-1.jpg)

I'm proud to say that I once again come before you bearing images.

The quality is sub-par, but when I have the time I'll assemble a great deal of pics using my new camera with some proper studio lighting.

Without further ado...

An overview shot showing the new fittings and One of Two reservoirs installed.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_003.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_002.jpg
You can see the res is hard piped out from the top port on the mosfet block.
I fabricated a rear mount which can be slotted onto the fan guard.
There is a large gap between the res and the rear mount because I haven't installed the spacers which I cut from carbon which are intended to replicate the 'finned' design of the AquaTube reservoir from AquaCopmuter.
The front of the res actually hangs on the PSU shroud. I'm going to make a small slit in the PSU shroud in which a carbon peg can be slotted.
It took a shockingly long time to conceptualize and install - I'm very pleased. The second res will be mounted directly across the case - parallel - mounted to the copper drive bay shroud.


Here is the top fan guard - the slot is for an e-sata port connected to the Pico-ITX. The filing on this piece is still rough.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_004.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_005.jpg

Here is the nearly completed modded mac keyboard, complete with carbon bottom.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_006.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_007.jpg

As mentioned above, there are new fittings... I decided to go black nickel and copper. All the new stuff is 3/8" and came across the pond from Aquatuning.de.
Here's a small sampling.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_008.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_009.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_010.jpg

New dust filters, also from aquatuning.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_011.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_012.jpg

An SLI adapter to clean the plumbing on the graphics cards. This will require me to mod my customized "PrometheusCU edition" covers... wish me luck ;)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_013.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_014.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_015.jpg

Here are some quick shots of the copper parts, many still unfiled, all still unbent, all still very sexy IMO.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_016.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_017.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_018.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_019.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_020.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_021.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_022.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_023.jpg

To conclude this teaser, here is - another - mock-up of the base.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_024.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_025.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_026.jpg

Thanks for your patience one and all, I hope you've enjoyed this taste of things to come...
I'll be back soon - and often - but until then, see you 'round the ether.

Mach
09-01-2009, 01:37 AM
Oh man, oh man. The final build is going to be incredible.

How'd the copper shield spray coating hold up?

Thanks for the lead on the copper fittings. I'm using them in my new project.

The boy 4rm oz
09-01-2009, 01:58 AM
Definitely worth the wait mate, very very nice work, looks amazing.

DonT-FeaR
09-01-2009, 02:01 AM
finally he returns!!! im happy now :)

SXRguyinMA
09-01-2009, 07:08 AM
lookin good :bowdown:

EspoNation
09-01-2009, 03:02 PM
ohh yesss. its back on!

Langer
09-07-2009, 06:48 PM
Thank you all for the kind words - I'll respond proder in my next update.

For now, I'd like to invite anyone interested in cheap -brand new- fittings to check out my thread in the For Sale/For Trade section:
Langer's Bitspower BLOWOUT (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20403)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/bitspower-sale/th_100_1735.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/bitspower-sale/th_100_1736.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/bitspower-sale/th_100_1737.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/bitspower-sale/th_100_1739.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/bitspower-sale/th_100_1741.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/bitspower-sale/th_100_1742.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/bitspower-sale/th_100_1743.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/bitspower-sale/th_100_1745.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/bitspower-sale/th_100_1746.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/bitspower-sale/th_100_1747.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/bitspower-sale/th_100_1748.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/bitspower-sale/th_100_1749.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/bitspower-sale/th_100_1750.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/bitspower-sale/th_100_1752.jpg

The boy 4rm oz
09-08-2009, 01:44 AM
Damn that's a lot of fittings lol, sadly i'm interested in the compression fittings :(.

Liquid_Scope_99
09-08-2009, 09:56 PM
very very nice man

raistnox
09-30-2009, 04:54 AM
is that a broken fin i see in the front fascia or just my eyes not working right from reading all 14 pages of this log for the past 5 hours...having complained about the length let now bow to your absolute skill patience and commitment to perfect every minute detail you sir have my respect +rep and def subbed

Langer
10-04-2009, 04:13 PM
One of the fins did in fact break, the router caused some vibration which shook a fin into the cutting path. No worries though, I've already made some design adjustments to negate the error.

Thanks very much for the kind words, I'd have updated sooner but I've eben waiting on a parts delivery which I accidently had shipped back to Ontario (I am in Vancouver, BC now).

DonT-FeaR
10-06-2009, 05:15 AM
hahah,... that sucks.. good luck mate.. im waiting :)

Jake2k
02-12-2010, 07:21 PM
This build makes me want to start sneaking out copper from work haha. I wish we had blocks of the stuff but all we have is wire and bars :(

I've been enjoying this thread very much and it is giving me a ton of inspiration so thank you for the thorough write up so far!

Mushroom720
02-13-2010, 09:02 PM
OMG This is so B-E-A-U-TFUL i wuv the copper. i wuv the blocks wuv the case. i wuv the
Sleeve. This is one of the best mods EVER! It makes me smile.

did one of the "bars" on the grill break because it looks kinda funky
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PrometheusCu/prometheuscu_update52_020.jpg

Mach
02-14-2010, 04:17 AM
I believe the "bar" is what Langer was referring to when he answered back in October


One of the fins did in fact break, the router caused some vibration which shook a fin into the cutting path. No worries though, I've already made some design adjustments to negate the error.

Mushroom720
02-14-2010, 01:20 PM
oops missed that :facepalm:

StyleCore
02-21-2010, 05:09 PM
I just read every single page. This is the project that makes me want to mod computers.

Langer
05-26-2010, 12:19 AM
Sorry for the pause, however school is done and I'm back at it.

I'm modding daily again and will have an update coming friday.

The boy 4rm oz
05-26-2010, 02:51 AM
Good to hear buddy, I have been waiting for this day for a long time :D.

Mach
05-26-2010, 05:35 AM
Ahh, let the insanity continue! Welcome back man! At some point, I expect details on the final project(s) from school.

EspoNation
05-27-2010, 10:37 AM
Happy to see you back! I was starting to get worried!

Langer
05-28-2010, 06:42 PM
Greetings and Hello fellow modders and enthusiasts.

First I'd like to start off by stating that I'm very sorry for the long wait! I apologize for the hold-up.

Life threw a few curveballs my way, and the Digital Design program at Vancouver Film School is intense; I can count on 1-hand the number of times I was able to go out and have fun this year. The course demands the completion of 81post secondary credits in just 1 year (as a comparison, many of my friends attending University here in Canada are required to complete only about 20credits a year).

Now it's all done and over with, if you'd like some info on where it's taken me check out the about page on my, still developing, website. I don't have much of my latest work on there but the about page should do a good job of summing me up. http://jesselang.ca/about-me (http://www.jesselang.ca/about-me/)


LETS GET TO IT SHALL WE?

I am proud to present, for your viewing pleasure, update number 53 in project PrometheusCU
================================================== ================

When we last left off I was rushing to get parts cut in the week before I had to pack-up and move west to Vancouver. At that time I moved into a Hotel for the first 3months, and had 0access to any kind of shop. For the most part, the project has been packed and boxed awaiting completion.

I took it upon myself to take another jab at modding full force back in January/Febuary - however my final project took precedent.

Last firday afternoon I grabbed my files, the rough-cut copper parts, and a comfy spot on the couch and spent the day filing.

Since friday, I've spent every day morning-night filing copper... my inexperience with the CNC router cutting process combined with the increased cutting speed I needed to get the parts done in time yielded very very ****ty edges. Just about each piece has needed between 5-10hrs+ of filing to get perfect, and even then I'm only just finishing the first pass of filing on most parts.

(In trying to land a gig working at Google they gave me a NexusOne to play with - and being that it's the only camera I have at home at the moment: Pictures presented by Google :))

I'll start with some detail images of the edges left by the CNC router:
It looks like a dog breakfast for now, but thankfully they all clean up REALLY nicely.
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-copper-rough-cut-01.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-copper-rough-cut-02.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-copper-rough-cut-03.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-copper-rough-cut-04.jpg

Here I've placed the carbon behind the copper as it will be in the end:
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-copper-rough-cut-05.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-copper-rough-cut-06.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-copper-rough-cut-07.jpg

A quick preview of where I'm at with the first pass of filing:
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-copper-rough-file-01.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-copper-rough-file-02.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-copper-rough-file-03.jpg

Here's another mock-up with the carbon:
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-copper-rough-file-04.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-copper-rough-file-05.jpg

I'm just about finished pass 1 on these parts:
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-copper-rough-file-06.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-copper-rough-file-07.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-copper-rough-file-08.jpg


I couldn't leave you without some previews of how the case stands at the moment:
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-testfit-1-01.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-testfit-1-02.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-testfit-1-03.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-testfit-1-04.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-testfit-1-05.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-testfit-1-06.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-testfit-1-07.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-testfit-1-08.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-testfit-1-09.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-testfit-1-10.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-testfit-1-11.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-testfit-1-15.jpg

Here's a head-on shot of the drive-bay area showing how the PICO and Pump are to be mounted:
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-testfit-1-12.jpg
Note the clearance... of 0:
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-testfit-1-13.jpg
The addition of the reservoirs required the pump be oriented differently, which of-course means cutting something:
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-testfit-1-14.jpg

Some of you who have been following this project for (how long has it been now?) may recall my former shop and working facilities: PHOTO GALLERY LINK (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/the_shop/).

Well gone are those days, I'd like to introduce to you my current workshop - from soldering to grinding, drilling to filing this is my home:
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-workshop-showcase-01.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-spareparts-showcase-02.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-spareparts-showcase-03.jpg

Here's my view of today's gloomy Vancouver weather - it may rain alot here but the sunny days make it more than worthwhile:
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-workshop-showcase-02.jpg

Not being one to shy away from a good pun; I want to share with you the location where PrometheusCU has been living for the past year.

This is the wall above the bed in my bedroom - this project has quite literally been looming over my head for the past 9months. It's the last thing I see at night (on the slow nights anyway ;)) and the first thing I see in the morning. I even had visions of being crushed by faulty Ikea shelving overweighted with copper, which I must admit would have been a pretty good irony.
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-spareparts-showcase-04.jpg


Sorry again for making you all wait, but I'm pretty sure that most of you will agree with me when I say it was worth it. :)

That's all I have for you for now.
Life is pretty lax for me now. I am doing a lot of consulting for usability and interaction design projects attempting to harness social media - most of which I do from home. In short: I have lots of time for modding now, and I plan on taking advantage of it.

The next update with be accompanied by a number of surprises - thanks for reading.
Tune in soon.

*j

SXRguyinMA
05-28-2010, 07:24 PM
nice! glad you're back!!

Langer
05-28-2010, 08:48 PM
Good to be back


Thanks a lot.

On the topic of kinky tubes:
This is a quick mock-up, and the tubing will sport stainless steel anti kink coils and a layer of nylon multifilament sleeving over top. In the end that will not be an issue.

Here are some very early mock-ups showing a rough result:
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-sleeving-demonstration-01.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-sleeving-demonstration-02.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/prometheuscu/images/may2010/prometheuscu-sleeving-demonstration-03.jpg

*j

nevermind1534
05-28-2010, 09:50 PM
I'm glad to see you back and working on this again.

Nice work

Langer
05-29-2010, 07:45 AM
PrometheusCU Video Teaser
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A logo bumper created by a friend of mine - www.joshuamichie.com (http://www.joshuamichie.com) - in anticipation of the completion of project PrometheusCU

Kayin
05-29-2010, 09:29 AM
Good to see you back, bro. I must admit, there are a few nods to Prometheus in my current project, Elemental Nocturne.

Much has changed. Be good to catch up some time.

Luthien
05-29-2010, 10:31 AM
Very nice work, and I liked the pic of the view in Vancouver. It's one of those places I've always wanted to go to but haven't gotten to yet. It's rainy/gloomy in Alabama today too.

The boy 4rm oz
05-30-2010, 07:13 AM
Very glad to see you working on this project again. And even happier to know that everything looks better then I remember it. I can't wait for more.

Langer
06-05-2010, 02:08 PM
I'd like to invite everyone who is interested to follow me on my Facebook page.

Of course I will still be updating on the forums, and on my website, however the JLI Facebook page will be the best source for up-to the minute updates on my projects (new and old), exclusive info, and prize details.

JLI Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/jli/113753835322772)

*j

The boy 4rm oz
06-06-2010, 06:05 AM
Done :D.

SXRguyinMA
06-06-2010, 10:47 AM
^^ same :)

Luthien
06-06-2010, 12:41 PM
Yup

StormRider
06-06-2010, 02:10 PM
d.o.n.e

Langer
06-29-2010, 05:00 AM
I guess I'm due for something here, aren't I?

======
ON 'PROMETHEUSCU':
It's all just more of the same until I'll get all this copper looking perfect.
As a point of reference: it takes ~2-3days of morning-night filing to finish each piece (and I still haven't started buffing and polishing).

======
ON OTHER PROJECTS IN LIFE:
I've been working on a couple other projects at the moment...
most of my work is all digital, but sometimes I get to get dirty. Currently I'm volumteering my time and skills to build an interactive museum exhibit for school-children.

A project funded by Environment Canada (although I decided to use the entire meager budget on materials and fabrication instead of taking home a paycheck) - the table will be reproduced and set-up across Canada in various museums to communicate point-source and non-point source pollution.
http://www.jesselang.ca/uploads/2010/04/Pollution-Table-01-worklog.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/uploads/2010/04/Pollution-Table-03-worklog.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/uploads/2010/04/Pollution-Table-04-worklog.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/uploads/2010/04/Pollution-Table-05-worklog.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/uploads/2010/04/Pollution-Table-06-worklog.jpg
Here's how it stands (the surface is being CNC machined ATM from ABS plastic sheets):
http://www.jesselang.ca/uploads/2010/04/Pollution-Table-09-worklog.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/uploads/2010/04/Pollution-Table-10-worklog.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/uploads/2010/04/Pollution-Table-11-worklog.jpg
http://www.jesselang.ca/uploads/2010/04/Pollution-Table-12-worklog.jpg

Still need to wire up all the lights, the water-pumps and all the fun interactive arduino stuff.
I know it's not exactly topical, but it's for the children so I feel it to be appropriate for posting.

======
ON 'HELIOS' (MY NEXT MOD):
On another note. The fabrication for my next-mod (a super rapid production) called Helios will be going down next week. July 5th-15th
Here's the planning thread (http://www.overclock.net/case-mods-general-discussion/743737-project-helios-concept-design.html)

======
ON 'JLI1' (MY NEXT COMPUTER BUILD):
On another, another note: I'm also building an EVGA SR-2 system featuring 24GB of ram, 7xwatercooled GTX480 GPUs, and 2xXeon x5680s under phase-change. This will just be an assembly project and won't be featuring any 'real modding'.
Here's the planning thread (http://www.realredraider.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=29519)

======
ON LIFE:
This week as also seen the debut of my company - I'm very happy to say that JLI (Jesse Lang Innovation) is now incorporated, has offices open for business, and comes to the table armed with some new heavy financial investors. :D

Doing consultation and development for large-scale social algorithms, system frameworks, information architecture and other cool sh*t for improving online/offline/and mobile experiences.
Were in the process of SEC filing, so look out for us soon in a stock market near you. ;)

I'm also very excited to say that the office is located at the plush Park Place building at 666 Burrard here in downtown Vancouver's financial district.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/misc/PARKPLACE.jpg

======
ON CONCLUSIONS
Therein lies the reason for my lack-of updates... everything is planned to take me closer and closer to what I love to do most - modding. In the next year I hope to be spending the vast majority of my time grinding and filing my way to modding bliss.

Despite the seeming lack of updates progress continues steadily these days - my new career path grants me a lot more freedom than I've known in the past (I've finally learned how to hire others to do my work for me, lol). Expect great things.

I'm well on my way to participating in this whole modding game on a whole new level - and I'm excited to say that it's coming together faster and better than I ever could have planned.

Thanks for taking the time to read through this mess.
Take Care, and see you all shortly.

*j

The boy 4rm oz
06-29-2010, 06:48 AM
Congrats on your business mate, I hope all goes well :D.

dooglo
09-04-2010, 11:42 AM
Very cool mod. Just wanting to know if this is completed or not and where new pictures are of it.

Thanks,

D.

Great job.

Langer
09-04-2010, 08:25 PM
Not complete yet, and I haven't posted any images of my recent progress. :)

But it will be completed soon enough, there's not a force on this earth that will stop me from finishing this project... I am a very patient man and I'm waiting for the opportunity to be able to give Prometheus the time it deserves.

I ask for your patience in this matter as well.

Thanks a lot for posting, in the mean time please feel free to follow my latest project: Helios (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23357). It's going to be a very rapid construction the design allows for quick assembly once the parts are in hand. ;)

Take Care.

*j

DonT-FeaR
12-05-2010, 10:21 AM
very nice. re read alot of the log,, im still in love

SaibotC
07-08-2012, 04:46 PM
I finally got a chance to take an inventory of all the parts. Save for 2 copper panels and 1 CF, which I am in the process of scanning into digital format, here is PROMETHEUSCU as it stands:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/prometheuscu_parts_all1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/prometheuscu_parts_all2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/prometheuscu_parts_all3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/prometheuscu_parts_all4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/prometheuscu_parts_all5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/prometheuscu_parts_all6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/prometheuscu_parts_all7.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/prometheuscu_parts_all8.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/prometheuscu_parts_all9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/prometheuscu_parts_all10.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/prometheuscu_parts_all11.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/prometheuscu_parts_all12.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/prometheuscu_parts_all13.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/prometheuscu_parts_all14.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/prometheus-concepts-R7A.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/prometheus-concepts-R7B.jpg

What is missing:
-PSU
-Feser XChanger Triple 120mm
-Secondary system: Pico-ITX motherboard to be attached to the 7” LCD on the front
-Tertiary system: AMD Geode based system running pfSence (for router, firewall, wifi card)
-Arduino board that controls all LEDs
-Second GTX 260(first one is being tested for stability)
-Hard disk/solid state disk drives
-Matrix Orbital GX Typhoon

To be done:
I plan to CNC the front panel out of copper, the original panel was damaged and I also plan to make a couple of revisions to it (add space for onboard audio amplifier, IR receiver, thunderbolt port, etc). Furthermore, as a tech is a little dated, I have plans to throw some newer components in it, but that will be arranged at a later date.
Jesse had access to quite a number of unique workshops with tools that are not exactly common. In light of this, progress will be a little slower than in the past, simply because I will have to seek out a machinist in order to begin any tangible work. Recently, I have started an internship at a local interactive design agency, they are working with materials and technology that lives on the bleeding edge of the industry. They have offered to introduce me to a couple of machinists they have worked with in the past, and hopefully that will be a good place to start.


Thanks for reading, more to come in the near future.

Fuganater
07-08-2012, 05:19 PM
Sorry to hear about Jesse bud. Good luck on completing his work.

SXRguyinMA
07-08-2012, 06:07 PM
Sorry to hear man - he really had an eye for design.

The boy 4rm oz
07-09-2012, 05:37 AM
Very sorry to hear about Jesse, he will be sadly missed. It is good to see someone finishing his work though.

985323
07-10-2012, 02:31 AM
Incredibly sad news, Jesse will be missed by many, Good luck with the project I will keep an eye out.

SchaibleTech
07-16-2012, 12:49 PM
Heard about this through the grape vine. Really sad. Good luck man!

SaibotC
07-19-2012, 04:44 AM
If anyone has any concerns feel free to PM me.

Fixed the pictures btw.

Current progress: I'm in talks with a local precision machining shop to nail down a price to get some of the cutting and bending work done.

Hopefully I will have a real update in the coming weeks.

SaibotC
08-05-2012, 08:21 AM
Greetings to one and all!

My apologies for the infrequency of updates. I have prior engagements that I shall be rid of by the end of the coming week. Very excited for this, and other projects to come.

Since my last update, I have worked out an arrangement with a local sheet metal shop. Bill Lawson and his boys from Metallica Mfg came highly recommended to me from various friends.

Without further adieu, here are some glory shots of the copper monstrosity:


Filing all the pieces. Rotary cutting, unsurprisingly, does not give as clean of an edge as waterjet.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/Prometheus-finishing-01.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/Prometheus-finishing-02.jpg


Panels, ready to transport
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/Prometheus-bending-02.jpg


Some printouts I made for the machinist to better understand the folds I am looking to achieve.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/Prometheus-bending-01.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/Prometheus-bending-03.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/Prometheus-bending-04.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/Prometheus-bending-05.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/Prometheus-bending-06.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/Prometheus-bending-07.jpg

Picture of part of the shop. They sure have many goodies in here!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/Prometheus-bending-08.jpg

"What a machine!"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/Prometheus-bending-09.jpg

Clean bends, very little marks on the metal.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/Prometheus-bent-01.jpg

The metal itself clearly still needs a bit of work. Sanding, polishing, eventually laser engraving followed by a clear coat.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/Prometheus-bent-02.jpg

Front panel is still very much unfinished in terms of filing.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/Prometheus-bent-03.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/Prometheus-bent-04.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/Prometheus-bent-05.jpg


Some teaser pictures of the underbelly
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/Prometheus-fit-01.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/Prometheus-fit-02.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/Langer/PROMETHEUSCU_REBIRTH/Prometheus-fit-03.jpg

Hope you enjoyed,

Stay tuned for more!

Fuganater
08-05-2012, 05:03 PM
Coming along great!

The boy 4rm oz
08-09-2012, 09:21 AM
Glad to see the progress on this project, you are definitely doing it the justice it deserves.

xr4man
08-09-2012, 10:39 AM
drool drool drool!!!! love copper!

NightrainSrt4
09-09-2012, 07:54 AM
Very cool to see continued progress on this project. I remember being in awe when it started, and that is still the case today!

Flaviahen
01-28-2014, 12:46 AM
Alright Nice project intro, Id like to see how this will go too.