Project: Daft Punk

[slamaa]

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/Header.jpg

Hello All,

Welcome to my new worklog for a case mod which is a commissioned build.
As part of my TAFE course I had to present an Oral presentation on a topic of my choice, Case Modding. After the presentation and
in the following weeks I talked to my mate from class about it and being a huge Daft Punk fan, he asked if I could do a Daft Punk
case mod for him. So here we are.

If you don't know who Daft Punk are, here you go:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daft_Punk

Inspiration for this project has come from the helmets they wear
for their live shows which are full of LED's and all sorts of cool things.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/Daft_helmets_lg-770863.jpg


The Case chosen for this project is the new Antec Three Hundred.
Once the case had been chosen I then set out on a design.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/layout.jpg

The window will also include a cool LED chaser circuit to represent the side of one of the helmets.


Lets get started, here is the case.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04254.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04255.jpg

I then began to start dismantling it. :)

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04257.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04258.jpg


The dust filter removed from the front panel, won't be needing this.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04259.jpg


I then removed all the mesh, bay covers, switches and lights from the front
panel ready to be prepped for paint.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04260.jpg


A decal was also made up which will be used for the right side panel.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04261.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04262.jpg

And finally, some of the lighting which will be going into this case, all green.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04263.jpg


From my experience so far with this case, I can already say I love it, its
an awesome case to work with and I think a good base for any mod.

Check out Bill Owens' Review here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX_nXwX_EzU



Cheers
Slamaa

[DonT-FeaR]

cool keep it up and this will be good

[The boy 4rm oz]

Yay another slamaa mod. I love Daft Punk, nice idea for a case mod. Nice donor chassis and a nice start.

[dfigravity]

hell yea...Daft Punk is awesome! subscribed!

[Luke122]

Also a big Daft Punk fan here! Keep the updates coming!

[Drum Thumper]

Music themed mods FTMFW! +rep and /subscribe from me as well!

[slamaa]

Remodeling the Top Panel

The top panel was not originally intended on being modded,
I was going to leave it stock, though this look did not match
what I was going for, So I am cutting out the centre of the
top panel and replacing it with red perspex with a black
silhouette decal of the two members of Daft Punk.


I began by removing the top panel by drilling out the 13 or so rivets which
held it on.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04321648x486.jpg


The panel was then free to be removed.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04324648x486.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04327648x486.jpg


I then gave the piece of Red perspex I cut a test fit, perfect.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04329648x486.jpg


It was now time to mask up the panel so I could draw out my design
so I know where to cut.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04331648x486.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04333648x486.jpg


Using a Rotary tool, I went through one and a half reinforced cut of discs to
cut the centre of the panel out.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04334648x486.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04335648x486.jpg


I then removed the masking tape, and gave the perspex a test fit with some
Thick Rubber U Trim (http://www.gammods.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_9&products_id=1169) from GAM Mods. I'll do a mini review of it in the next update when I install the perspex and apply the decal.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04336648x486.jpg


Cheers
Slamaa

[The boy 4rm oz]

Love the new top panel mate, much better than stock.

[DonT-FeaR]

Aussie brilliance..

woo 3 aussie posts in a row

[nevermind1534]

It looks great.


Aussie brilliance..

woo 3 aussie posts in a row

That's probably because it's 4:45 AM here eastern time right now.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Yes I would say that's the case nevermind lol.

[DonT-FeaR]

stop wrecking our brilliance :)

what are you doing up so early??

[slamaa]

LED Lighting

Hey Guys,

I got the lighting circuit from "Goth" today, this will be the main lighting feature and the rest of the case will have a low green glow.

Here is the circuit with the 8 super bright LED's, consisting of 2 Red, 2 Yellow, 2 Blue and 2 Green which run of a 555 timer.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04344450x600.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04342648x486.jpg


Nice neat job hey :)

And here is a small video so you can see this thing in action.

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Cheers
Slamaa

[LiTHiUM0XiD3]

Buy it, use it, break it, fix it,
Trash it, change it, mail, upgrade it,
Charge it, point it, zoom it, press it,
Snap it, work it, qui.... funny.. sounds like they had modding in mind lol!

[The boy 4rm oz]

LOl yeah. Nice lights mate.

[DonT-FeaR]

loving those lights...

[slamaa]

Window & U Channel

Hey Guys,

I did a bit of work today, I cut the Window and added some thick Black
U-Channel Edge Moulding (http://www.gammods.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_9&products_id=1169) from GAM Mods which is good for things such as
windows and how I've used it on the top panel as it works as a feature
though I wouldn't recommend it for fan holes as it is a little too
thick.

I started by masking up the panel and drawing out my design, I then
used the rotary tool to cut the window.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04345648x486.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04346648x486.jpg



I Then removed the masking tape and installed the U trim.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04347648x486.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04350648x486.jpg

I also did installed it on the top panel.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04348648x486.jpg


Hopefully I can install the perspex for the top panel and apply the
decal tonight and have an update.

Cheers
Slamaa

[The boy 4rm oz]

Looks good with the U channel. Not many people like how it looks but I don't have a problem with it myself.

[DonT-FeaR]

sweet nice work
looks great... what ya cut it with?

i like u channel to...

[slamaa]

what ya cut it with?


Rotary tool with reinforced cut off disc

[SXRguyinMA]

never heard of daft punk but looks sweet :D

[The boy 4rm oz]

never heard of daft punk but looks sweet :D

OMG!!! Never heard of Daft Punk??? You should look them up mate, a reall good band, great music.

[DonT-FeaR]

@ slamma.... ??? ok cool.. as long as it worked..

[slamaa]

Fans & Decals


So today, The fans arrived from PC Case Gear, so I installed them into
the front panel. Antec's design for this case is very good, each of the
two 120mm fans on the front of the case fits inside its own little compartment.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04353648x486.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04354648x486.jpg

The compartment can be removed by unscrewing two thumbscrews.


Once removed the 120mm fan can be easily fitted.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04355648x486-1.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04356648x486.jpg

The the fans fitted inside the compartments were then fitted
back onto the case and the wires fed through the holes Antec
had made which lead around to the side of the Hard drive bays
where cable straps are fitted.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04357648x486.jpg

This smart design by Antec allowed me fit the fans and neatly
route the cables in under 5 minutes. I really like this case.


I then applied the decals to the side and top panel, the side
panel logo was applied and then the top panel decal was applied
the perspex which will be fit into the top panel later on.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04360648x486.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04362648x486.jpg


Well that is it for now.

Cheers
Slamaa

[p0Pe]

looks sweet dude! great work:) the decals really looks great on the side!

[The boy 4rm oz]

The side decal looks great as does the one on the window. Fantastic work.

[SXRguyinMA]

lookin nice, love the paint :up:

[DonT-FeaR]

sweet.... i like the fan idea... +rep antec :)

[slamaa]

Finishing the Top and Front Panels.

Well, I have now glued the perspex into place on the top panel.
Once the glue was dry I pop riveted the panel back into place.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04362648x486.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04369648x486.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04370648x486.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04371648x486.jpg

When using the pop rivet gun, I taped up the edge of the panel
so I didn't scratch the paint with the gun as it kicks forwards when
the rivet is popped.


I also put the front panel back together, which included
screwing in the mesh, putting the stock switches back in
and put the 5.25" drive bay covers in.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04373486x648.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04374486x648.jpg


The front panel was then reattached to the case.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04367486x648.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04366648x486.jpg


All I have to do now is glue the clear perspex onto the window
panel and install the lights and this case is done, Hopefully it'll
be done by Friday.



Cheers
Slamaa

[SgtM]

+rep

[985323]

Love the top pannel, +Rep for Daft Punk, ftw

[The boy 4rm oz]

Looks really good. I love the red front plate.

[DonT-FeaR]

im digging it :) nice work

[SXRguyinMA]

looks great, nice job :up:

[d_stilgar]

This is a very very good, understated mod. It looks like it could be stock, or a premod, which says a lot for build quality, and it does not distract like some over the top mods. If I could give you more rep on this thread I would.

[slamaa]

Thanks for the kind words guys :up:

Window Installed


The Perspex for the window was glued in, now the case is pretty much
complete. All I have to do is mount the lights and wire them up to s
switch.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/DSC04418.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/DSC04419.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/DSC04423.jpg


Cheers
Slamaa

[The boy 4rm oz]

WOW, looks fantastic mate. A very clean result. +rep

[The Infamous Mr D]

Oh, this is awesome. I love Daft Punk, but this is a really fantastic case mod. It really does capture the essence of the band :)

Oh, and U-Channel is great stuff :)

[DonT-FeaR]

WOW, looks fantastic mate. A very clean result.

took my words ...... ya bastard :) give em back

[slamaa]

Completed Case

Finished this case today, So I dusted it down and took some pics of it lit up.
I'm very happy with the final result, You have to see this thing in the flesh
to really see how cool the lights look.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04456.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04460.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04423.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04433.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04434.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04438.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04439.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04447.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04449.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04450.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/slamaa/Daft%20Punk%20Case%20Mod/DSC04455.jpg



I also made a short video to showcase the lights.

EKiLIMu-lTA


Cheers
Slamaa

[The boy 4rm oz]

She turned out a beute mate. Fantastic work. +rep

*EDIT*
Need to spread some around first :(.

[DonT-FeaR]

bloddy cool lights...

could i suggest moving them back like 2 cm??

very awsome +rep