project piXel

[Vanille]

http://www.abload.de/img/projectpixelc1dt2mzt.png

Hi guys

I want you to show my new project.
Here's a sketch but don't rely on it there are some things missing and I don't know if it will all look like this in the end.


http://www.abload.de/img/case2584yeej1wcm.png


Yesterday I went to the hardware store and bought a few things:

Some angles:
http://www.abload.de/img/img_0359947uvr0v.jpg

New Dremel:
http://www.abload.de/img/img_0369f7cx2pgd.jpg

Cutting wheels
http://www.abload.de/img/img_0362947nfpzr.jpg

Screws and nuts
http://www.abload.de/img/img_0366g13aft57.jpg

jig saw plates
http://www.abload.de/img/img_0368x0d2xrza.jpg

Aluminum profiles 15mm
http://www.abload.de/img/img_0375u2r3uvsn.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_0372x3idbwam.jpg


Today I cut the profiles into form.

My workplace:
http://www.abload.de/img/img_0382nra0.jpg

marking
http://www.abload.de/img/img_0383vrks.jpg

The result:
http://www.abload.de/img/img_0386xo4t.jpg


I need to go to the hardware shop again, probably on saturday, then it'll be continued.

Building the frame pt.1 (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showpost.php?p=239294&postcount=6)

Building the frame pt.2 (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showpost.php?p=239747&postcount=11)

Sketchupupdate (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showpost.php?p=240021&postcount=13)

Building the frame pt.3 (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showpost.php?p=242465&postcount=15)

Noiseblockers and metal + Building the inner backplate (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showpost.php?p=243886&postcount=18)

Building the midplate (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showpost.php?p=244671&postcount=22)

New solderingstation (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showpost.php?p=248585&postcount=26)

Building the top pt.1 (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showpost.php?p=255287&postcount=30)

Building the top pt.2 (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showpost.php?p=255397&postcount=35)

Pic of a file (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showpost.php?p=255848&postcount=38)

Building the top pt.3 (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showpost.php?p=256482&postcount=39)

Fitting in the inner bottom (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showpost.php?p=256611&postcount=43)

Pics of the frontpanel (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showpost.php?p=258915&postcount=46)

Package of Screws (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?p=259998#post259998)

New Sketches (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?p=260090#post260090)


abload.de Gallerie (http://www.abload.de/gallery.php?key=RdD8u3cS)

[TheGreatSatan]

Good shots. What kind of camera do you use?

[knowledgegranted]

Nice job mate!

He used:

Canon PowerShot SX110 IS

At settings:

Exposure time: 1/60 sec

7MM focal point

Metering mode: Pattern

Digital zoom :1

EXIF Version: 0021

with 180DPI

I love Meta Data files XD

[SXRguyinMA]

lookin good so far, cant wait to see this thing done :up:

[TheGreatSatan]

I love my camera, but was just looking at that one recently. Cool

[Vanille]

Hey,

I didn't get the right screws so real work continues sometime this week when i get them.


metalrasp
http://www.abload.de/img/img_0434u7zq.jpg

drill:
http://www.abload.de/img/img_0443z69d.jpg

glue:
http://www.abload.de/img/img_0440p7ys.jpg



I used tape to see how big it's going to be and how the space will be used.

http://www.abload.de/img/img_0447a3bz.jpg

[FuzzyPlushroom]

If someone steals your camera, please don't call the police? :D

I love the idea! This oughta be good.

(Also, I have the Craftsman-branded version of this Dremel; otherwise identical. They're great for the money.)

[thechoozen]

looks good so far!!
i really like the theme you´re going to build...

[bartvandenberg]

I used tape to see how big it's going to be and how the space will be used.



send it overseas, and ill weld it up for you.

[Vanille]

I think that'll be a bit expensive at shipping costs :D

[Vanille]

It's going on :)

The right screws
http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_046296n1.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_046373at.jpg

minimizing the width
http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_0465n022.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_0467c4pa.jpg

screwing things up ^^
http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_0470q6q9.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_0473f6o4.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_0475g0td.jpg

little problem but not bad
http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_047934ns.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_0480g2u3.jpg

and now it's done :D
http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_0481x1x1.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_0482h83a.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_0483xij7.jpg


i think the next thing i'm doin is the front

[SXRguyinMA]

nice work, looks nice and sturdy

[Vanille]

little Sketchupupdate :)

http://www.abload.de/img/caseneu18s3i.png

http://www.abload.de/img/caseneu28wm8.png

[DonT-FeaR]

wow... that frame looks exactly like one i drew and designed like 6months ago :) i never knew if it would work or not lol... nice

[Vanille]

I hope "rivet" is the right name for it in english.

I made it up with "rivets?" :D

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0578m4su.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_057793ok.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0580949p.jpg

It could take a while before it goes on. I'll need to get my materials, but don't know when.

[billygoat333]

yep rivets is the correct word. and good job on everything so far! +rep


I also have the craftsman "dremel" and love it. great tool. think it is pretty much the same as a dremel brand rotary tool but rebranded with red and black plastic. looks the same to me anyways.

[DonT-FeaR]

nice work on the frame very sturdy

[Vanille]

fans

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0099z6lq.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_010121i8.jpg

Noiseblocker Multiframes

My material came
http://img2.abload.de/img/img_0103quwg.jpg

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_0106ap6j.jpg

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_0107ft36.jpg

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_01107sfl.jpg

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_0114aq82.jpg

And cut the first thing at the right size

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_0122ipq7.jpg

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_0120mwp6.jpg

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_0119nrzt.jpg

[a.cowen]

Impressive. +rep.

[DonT-FeaR]

very clean... looking great

[pcclan]

looks very good hope to see it done

[Vanille]

my new fanpack. :D

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_0136avf3.jpg

its hot in germany (that was not in the sun)

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_01595plv.jpg


http://img2.abload.de/img/img_0137hvy1.jpg

Safety first.

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_0149dvla.jpg

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_01417om5.jpg

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_0146ip7i.jpg

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_0153nv9a.jpg

fail :/

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_0156hwfn.jpg

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_01570wm6.jpg

at least this fits

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_0158gpxe.jpg

[DonT-FeaR]

wow... that's not.. lol

try a 45 degree Celsius day....

looks great mate good work

[Vanille]

wow... that's not.. lol

try a 45 degree Celsius day....

looks great mate good work
thanks

we germans arent used to high temperatures :D

[DonT-FeaR]

neither are we!
lol

guess thats hot for you guys :)

[Vanille]

Isnt really an update.. but i made a few photos of my new thing :D

http://www.abload.de/img/img_029249lp.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_0294nlrs.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_02964amz.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_0297mlrk.jpg

[Karbon Killa]

Nice new soldering station. Case looks great. Sorry to see the mistake made. Shouldn't be too hard of a fix.

[Beta-brain]

Good start, I like to see a solid frame from the beginning and the way you've done it is probably cheaper than the way I've done it :D

[DonT-FeaR]

nice soldering station mate..

nice photography skillz

[Vanille]

Hey guys

I finally came to come a bit further with the case

Startet the Top

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0330x5po.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0333s21z.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0336d28k.jpg

filing is the next step

[Joonce]

Wow, everything looks great. Nice job cutting out your pixels :) +rep

[slaveofconvention]

neither are we!
lol

guess thats hot for you guys :)

Um, where in Oz are you? I spent a summer in Newman, in northern WA, and you could literally get sunburned walking across a carpark in the middle of the day - I've never felt heat like it :devious:

[chaksq]

I really like the design of this case, and the progress is really good so far.

[DonT-FeaR]

this is gunna look sweet when it is filed!

[Vanille]

First Round of filing was today :D

http://img5.abload.de/img/img_0345mvnc.jpg

And the manual white fader did a funny job xD

http://img5.abload.de/img/img_034357d3.jpg

[Mark_Hardware]

Filing sucks. Good job so far

[DonT-FeaR]

/\ yea

[Vanille]

New file :D
http://img3.abload.de/img/img_0351dikj.jpg

[Vanille]

going on

drilled and cutten

http://img5.abload.de/img/img_0403mmww.jpg

other side

http://img5.abload.de/img/img_0406pwgd.jpg

my filecollection is getting bigger every day

http://img5.abload.de/img/img_0407n89l.jpg

talking about filing...

http://img5.abload.de/img/img_0411mvft.jpg

http://img5.abload.de/img/img_0413qm55.jpg

http://img5.abload.de/img/img_0414mjky.jpg

Made a bit of garbage ^^

http://img5.abload.de/img/img_0409ij1f.jpg

[BerticusPryme]

that filing looks 100% better man. cant wait to see this finished.

[Mobbing0pfer]

Working out great so far.
I lol'd hard at youre cutting fail, look like it could have been done by me :D
Greetings from New Mexico to a fellow german (I'm german 2), here where i am we have like 37°C ;)

Keep up the good work

[DonT-FeaR]

this is looking good mate. filling looks great!

[Vanille]

My work for today was a bit filling to make both parts fit together.

http://img4.abload.de/img/img_04165ygd.jpg

http://img4.abload.de/img/img_04276a95.jpg

http://img4.abload.de/img/img_0428pxs0.jpg

And my friend the fail-corner :D

http://img4.abload.de/img/img_04303bgn.jpg

http://img4.abload.de/img/img_04313zan.jpg

[Mark_Hardware]

It's looking really good man. Great work on the filing!

[DonT-FeaR]

its not a fail.. its a cable management hole :p

[Vanille]

It's looking really good man. Great work on the filing!

Thanks


its not a fail.. its a cable management hole :p

Yeah I think it's gonna work at that. :D

Today the first of my ordered stuff arrived.
The front I/O panel from Lian Li.

Still in 5,25" size
http://img3.abload.de/img/img_0545adqn.jpg

stripped
http://img3.abload.de/img/img_0546qed7.jpg

stripped again
http://img3.abload.de/img/img_0547ufum.jpg

and totally nude :D
http://img3.abload.de/img/img_0548cgfp.jpg

[si-skyline]

and totally nude

You sir make me blush.

good work so far, Cant wait to see more.

Subed

[Oneslowz28]

http://thebestcasescenario.com/oneslowz28/front_page/worklog_notification.jpg (http://thebestcasescenario.com)

[msmrx57]

Congrats! Front page :up: Keep it coming.

[Mark_Hardware]

Man that front header is sweet! I'm gonna take a look for one of those myself. And congrats!

[Vanille]

Wow Thanks! It's an honour :)

[Oneslowz28]

you are very welcome! Keep up the good work.

[Vanille]

I'll do my best but the problem at the momment I'm waiting for some parts to arrive which could last until the end of the month...

[Vanille]

I've made a little overview in the startpost.

Little package arrieved
http://img4.abload.de/img/img_0566xy6b.jpg

Screws and a little piece of sleeve
http://img4.abload.de/img/img_0571nlzb.jpg

http://img4.abload.de/img/img_0572plhr.jpg

What I do at the momment, yeah I'm planing my next steps :D
http://img4.abload.de/img/img_0575z9w2.jpg

[blueonblack]

I've been quietly watching this mod, and I have to say, excellent work thus far. +rep

[DonT-FeaR]

yeah man. looking sweet

[Vanille]

Helloooo :D

sketches and patterns :)

http://img4.abload.de/img/img_05765ahh.jpg
http://img4.abload.de/img/img_0579ey6u.jpg
http://img4.abload.de/img/img_0580t9m7.jpg

[Vanille]

Today my piece of Plexigals came for the frame.

http://img3.abload.de/img/img_0588yc6v.jpg

http://img3.abload.de/img/img_0586vfuv.jpg

[DonT-FeaR]

nicely labeled :P
lol

[Vanille]

Today I've startet the back.
Cutting out the holes for the 80mm fans and the PSU.

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_0595lp2f.jpg

the fiuling work will be done the next time :whistler:

[Vanille]

Just came home and wanted to shoot some pics. Well here they are and its about 4 am so im going to bed now ;) good night


http://img2.abload.de/img/img_0598ytxa.jpg

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_05993tkf.jpg

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_0601fru4.jpg

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_06021pae.jpg

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_0604bop9.jpg

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_06128qva.jpg

[DonT-FeaR]

loooking good mate. loving the project

[Vanille]

thanks mate

I persent you 15 pics today ^^

filing filing filing ^^
http://img5.abload.de/img/img_0616tm4d.jpg

http://img5.abload.de/img/img_06186mn5.jpg

the psu fits in its hole as it should :D
http://img5.abload.de/img/img_0620mv2a.jpg

more filing..
http://img5.abload.de/img/img_0621lk6k.jpg

http://img5.abload.de/img/img_0622kjga.jpg

http://img5.abload.de/img/img_06235jkt.jpg

and now the psu together with its aperture
http://img5.abload.de/img/img_06244k5n.jpg


then i tried to get the plexi clear
http://img5.abload.de/img/img_0627wvcj.jpg

starting with 600 sandingpaper
http://img5.abload.de/img/img_0626pj7z.jpg

didnt work really good
http://img5.abload.de/img/img_0628i7ok.jpg

then i tried dremel polishing compound
http://img5.abload.de/img/img_0629nkvp.jpg

didnt work again, on low speed the plexi still melt
http://img5.abload.de/img/img_0631s7as.jpg

toothpaste
http://img5.abload.de/img/img_0632xk2i.jpg

better but not good, ill need to look for something else
http://img5.abload.de/img/img_0634pwxv.jpg

and painted some screws to see how much the paint can resist.
http://img5.abload.de/img/img_06362jij.jpg

[raistnox]

as far as polishing the plexi you need to start with the 600 grit sand paper then go to 800 then 1000 then 1500 then 2000 then rubbing compound with a soft rag and some elbow grease then polishing compound the same way just think of it as wet sanding clear coat on paint

[Vanille]

Livesign... *pling*

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_06595sim.jpg

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_0682hsqf.jpg

[slaveofconvention]

You got it to boot with a paper SSD and two cardboard HDD's and take a windows install - woah man, that's seriously cool!!!! :D

As for the polishing, raistnox hit the nail on the head - sand it with finer grits and then hand polish with the compounds.

If you don't need a perfect finish, there's one cheat.... put a coating of superglue on the sanded surface - it gets pretty close to clean. The other option is flame polishing but I can't talk about that from an educated standpoint - I bought a real cheap blowtorch and it wouldnt stay lit long enough to actually achieve anything lol

[Vanille]

big package
http://img1.abload.de/img/img_068864qr.jpg

but first a little funny thing i made :D (fehlt=misses)
http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0687y01m.jpg

back to the package
Viiiel Papier drinne
http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0689h2zo.jpg

mjam :D
http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0690c2oa.jpg


http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0692u4yj.jpg

the things i need ^^
http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0693g4ja.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0696z5mt.jpg

moded the first parts of
http://img1.abload.de/img/img_06982381.jpg

still got things to do until its how i want it

[Vanille]

Hihihi :D I thought it could be a good idea to translate what I want to tell you so have fun :P (Those who don't want to have fun can read the more or less good translation of myself. :D)


If one has started then the Traygerät to modden. (I startet to mod the Traything)
http://img6.abload.de/img/img_0709u6me.jpg

Hihi great profile has the makings there leave(Funny pattern :))
http://img6.abload.de/img/img_0710wug4.jpg

The coarse form (I think this could be the only scentence thats OK)
http://img6.abload.de/img/img_071116gl.jpg

Then there came the well-tried venal chair (aka Wacken 09 chairs) (I took out my old filing-chair (or Wacken 09 Chair))
http://img6.abload.de/img/img_0718nut8.jpg

Mhm then kan what I had feared. the part is to high (is even higher alsn ATX Mobo)(yeah the problem is that the Tray is too high)
http://img6.abload.de/img/img_0714ru3r.jpg

http://img6.abload.de/img/img_071556jq.jpg

http://img6.abload.de/img/img_0716z6ij.jpg

And because me whole did not like anyhow in such a way, I have simply drilled out ma the rivets and have rescued the most important one. (I drilled out the rivets too get the most important part)
http://img6.abload.de/img/img_072086vb.jpg

Here one also sees this the Tray with the rear part at 3 places linkedly is. will come along vlt. tomorrow in it according to lust and laune. (there you can see wehre the tray is connected to the back. maybe I'll do that tomorrow)
http://img6.abload.de/img/img_072126tf.jpg

Well umsonstgefeilt. Aer polish all the same, nevertheless, gives riesen pleasure xD(Well filing was for nothing.. but i love filing so why not for nothign xD)

[raistnox]

i love haribo man those things are awesome i just cant get them anymore...:( i miss living in germany

[Vanille]

Yeah I'm happing living here :D

for all of you around the world a little pic.
http://img4.abload.de/img/img_072219v3.jpg

[Vanille]

Just bought some things
http://img3.abload.de/img/q-mini-img_0737ie7z.jpg

http://img3.abload.de/img/q-mini-img_0738ydp1.jpg

And a friend brought me anothe NB I have ordered with him.
http://img3.abload.de/img/q-mini-img_0739udzt.jpg

[Vanille]

Drilled the screw threads for the psu
http://img2.abload.de/img/mini-img_0746it0j.jpg

http://img2.abload.de/img/mini-img_0749nru1.jpg

http://img2.abload.de/img/mini-img_0748lt72.jpg

http://img2.abload.de/img/mini-img_0744mpy1.jpg

together with the noiseblockers
http://img2.abload.de/img/mini-img_0745ksu0.jpg

and i started the inner front
http://img2.abload.de/img/mini-img_07505r4k.jpg

http://img2.abload.de/img/mini-img_0751erm2.jpg

got to file 2 things again that the other inner walls fit also

[Vanille]

ordered the first hardware. think everything will be there tomorrow, exept the ram, its already here ^^

Intel Core i7 920
Evga X58 SLI LE
Corsair XMS3 Dominator DDR3-1600 CL8-8-8-24
Prolimatech Mega Shadow

very sexy balck :)
http://img6.abload.de/img/mini-img_0761b6kz.jpg

http://img6.abload.de/img/mini-img_0759ku5k.jpg

http://img6.abload.de/img/mini-img_076346ks.jpg

http://img6.abload.de/img/mini-img_076566i8.jpg

http://img6.abload.de/img/mini-img_0758k66z.jpg

[Trace]

Something tells me putting the key hole's into each other isn't the best of ideas.

Looking good, keep up the work!
That's some sexy RAM

[SXRguyinMA]

lookin nice :up:

[Vanille]

pictures :D
hafe fun ^^

cpu+cooler
http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0768y1tw.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0769f1xd.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_077315ft.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0774m1tt.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0775f26r.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0776v4nv.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0778v0hx.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0779i2qw.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0780w3ts.jpg

mobo
http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0781045i.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_078203c3.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_078350x1.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0785w0t8.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0786223d.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0787s3aq.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0791a0nm.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0795u2fb.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0796h3uy.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0797g112.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0798m53z.jpg

http://img1.abload.de/img/img_0800c57u.jpg

[SXRguyinMA]

holy crap that thing is huge!! looks nice :up:

[Vanille]

All packed up in my new Xigmatech Midgard :)

http://img4.abload.de/img/img_0804kau0.jpg

http://img4.abload.de/img/img_08051aqx.jpg

http://img4.abload.de/img/img_0806pz2q.jpg

http://img4.abload.de/img/img_0807lxdt.jpg

http://img4.abload.de/img/img_08099ztq.jpg

[Vanille]

bad pic :/
http://img8.abload.de/img/img_0811v6tl.jpg

[Vanille]

Cut out the Sidepart

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_0815jrtu.jpg

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_08169p0e.jpg

http://img2.abload.de/img/img_0817uo46.jpg

And I made a video of it :D
battery died and i hadnt got loaded one at home so it has an abrupt stop ^^
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oeFwgqVhRg

[Remy]

I think you could have used a few more cutting disks. Good thing you have them in quantity, I counted the use of 16 disks before the video cut out. Looks sweet though man. :up:

[FuzzyPlushroom]

I think you could have used a few more cutting disks. Good thing you have them in quantity, I counted the use of 16 disks before the video cut out. Looks sweet though man. :up:

I can't overstate the importance of reinforced disks... they last considerably longer and never shatter, so my eyeglasses and a mask are sufficient protection. Considering that at certain angles, Dremels do like to bounce around, and that I'm impatient and crank the speed way up once the wheel's worn down about halfway, this is crucial. Even the standard wheels tend to last longer, in my experience, if I go over an entire line first, cutting partway through, then repeat, rather than cutting straight down (from the top down, rather than the side on). A light touch works wonders, and it seems you've got that. :)

Great work as always, 'Nille. Coming along beautifully.

[slaveofconvention]

Personally, I prefer the non-reinforced disks - sure you use a lot more of them, but they're a lot cheaper so cost-wise I don't think there's a huge difference, and non-reinforced disks seem to leave a cleaner, more accurate cut. Long straight cuts, maybe then I'd use a reinforced one, but any curves or detail work, always the non's... I don't think I used a single reinforced disk on all of the cuts for Lobo... Damn I need to work on that case but I'm now at paint stage and the weather isn't co-operating.....

[Vanille]

It goes on and on ;)

the work vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6btsA2hjut8

the result
http://img5.abload.de/img/img_0824gk36.jpg

In the morning I bought some new cutting disks, some of the not reenforced ones. 36 pieces all gone after a bit time. So I went to an other shop and bought some reinforced and some other for reserve.
But in the end I also prefer the reinforced. I got the feeling they dont get destroyed as fast as the othe ones.

[Vanille]

Hey guys,

here's just a brief update about my new soundsystem Teufel Motiv 2 and my new soundcard Auzentech X-Fi Forte

http://www.abload.de/img/img_0987_mini0zaz.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_0989_mini9aei.jpg

Pics of the card will follow in sometime :)

[biggoofy]

Great photography. What's the program running on the screen on the right? Awesome build so far btw.

[Vanille]

thanks mate, the programm is winamp at that momment it played something from the new hypocrisy album ^^

took a "few" new pics

http://img9.abload.de/img/img_09908qxs.jpg

http://img9.abload.de/img/img_0993nt97.jpg

http://img9.abload.de/img/img_0994xtjg.jpg

http://img9.abload.de/img/img_0997wsym.jpg

http://img9.abload.de/img/img_09982qen.jpg

http://img9.abload.de/img/img_1000nr8p.jpg

http://img9.abload.de/img/img_1001aqow.jpg

http://img9.abload.de/img/img_10028tqx.jpg

http://img9.abload.de/img/img_1004prps.jpg

http://img9.abload.de/img/img_1006tt07.jpg

http://img9.abload.de/img/img_10085rnh.jpg

http://img9.abload.de/img/img_1013jr42.jpg

http://img9.abload.de/img/img_1011drqg.jpg

http://img9.abload.de/img/img_1014gt66.jpg

http://img9.abload.de/img/img_1017ot2c.jpg

http://img9.abload.de/img/img_10162sa8.jpg

http://img9.abload.de/img/img_1019rt10.jpg

[Vanille]

Again new HW

-Western Digital Caviar Green 1500GB
-Sony NEC Optiarc AD-7670S Slim Slot-In
-Scythe Quiet Drive
-Seasonic X-Series X-650

pics:
SQD
http://www.abload.de/img/img_1036017c.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_1037h1xf.jpg

Slim Slot in
http://www.abload.de/img/img_1042f3yv.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_104410uk.jpg

HDD
http://www.abload.de/img/img_1046b35r.jpg

Seasonic X650
http://www.abload.de/img/img_105104ar.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_1052z3z6.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_105320ux.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_105484sq.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_1047d14b.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_1050v0rl.jpg

[Waynio]

Nice and simple, yet good and strong and very clean looking frame, the build is looking great so far :).

Auzentech are the best with the high quality components used and even better since they got the x-fi license making them THE best soundcards. Now if only ATI bought into the physx license, but maybe nvidia are taking the mick with the price, I imagine they are.

Ooooh, I like the 100% modular psu.

I'd expect a hdd to cook inside an eclosure like that though, even if it is the green version but can't say for sure.

For dremeling large not so detailed areas I prefer reinforced discs, for detailed areas I find the cheaper thin 0.64mm brittle ones great, sure they easily break but if careful you can achieve pretty good detail, but lately I seem to prefer using reinforced discs close to where I want it and then use files, as I hate getting covered in metal dust and looking like I've been antiqued lol, I'm still waiting for my reinforced discs and mandrels to come from the us before I start on a final front panel for the air cube v2, for 20 dremel brand reinforced discs in uk is about £24, from us none branded and just as good about £10 for 100 but I found the hole is too big for a standard mandrel so I'm waiting for a batch of them too, I'm itching to get started on it :).

+ rep + subscribed

[Vanille]

Today I did a few things on the con.
I cut out a frame for the mobobackthing. and filed a bit on the sidepanel

http://www.abload.de/img/img_1062fomd.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_10634q03.jpg

clean:
http://www.abload.de/img/img_1064wq0g.jpg

unclean:
http://www.abload.de/img/img_1065at0x.jpg

[DonT-FeaR]

love this project

[Vanille]

new stuff

http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_1074a4do.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_107233gs.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_1073544w.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_1075e3ne.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_107630ic.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_1079w05z.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_1085m3rn.jpg

[Vanille]

Finally got myself up for filing
http://www.abload.de/img/img_11107uj2.jpg

thats how the whole thing now looks like. ill do another round of filing it clean soon
http://www.abload.de/img/img_1107v64k.jpg

produced a bit of aluchippings ^^
http://www.abload.de/img/img_11020587.jpg

[Trace]

Looks good!

[Jake2k]

Looks great, keep it up! :up:

[Loki]

Great work in Alu!!! Did you do it by hand?

[Vanille]

thanks,

yeah i did all the cutting with a dremel and then filing like hell ^^

[Loki]

thanks,

yeah i did all the cutting with a dremel and then filing like hell ^^

+rep then!! That's hell of a work!!!

[Vanille]

look what i've done :D

http://www.abload.de/img/img_1247eull.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_1252p5me.jpg

[billygoat333]

nice job, especially by hand. :up:

[msmrx57]

OOOOOOO looks good. That back plate looks as good as a "factory" piece. :up: +rep for all that hand filing.

[Vanille]

you take a damaged 8800ultra from your brother
http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_1274cvmi.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_1275bvp3.jpg

get the oven up to 105°C
http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_12773mo8.jpg

Let it bake 30minutes
http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_1280rmgx.jpg

and it works again xD

got a new chair :D
http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_1286v75l.jpg

and iv done this today:
http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_12873wjn.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_1291sjno.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_1293k8nd.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_1296svvc.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_1298gwk7.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_13007vaf.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/mini-img_1303gkcr.jpg

[Trace]

Looks good!

I've seen some great success with the "oven method" and I'm glad to hear another success story from you!

[Vanille]

today this litte nice package arrived
http://www.abload.de/img/img_1305tgrj.jpg

That's what in it:
http://www.abload.de/img/img_1306ifzp.jpg

looks quite nice the silver edge will become black somehow ^^

[Vanille]

Finally did something again.
Build a holding for the quiet drives.

http://www.abload.de/img/cimg011095o5.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/cimg0120qu7r.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/cimg0116r6e1.jpg

almost done ;)

i hope ill come to more things the next time but looking good ^^

[AnG3L]

Wow buddy this is a very nice idea and execution! Mod on! :)

[Vanille]

finished it today only need 4 more rubberthings ^^

http://www.abload.de/img/cimg010879cl.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/cimg0109qaht.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/cimg01064a6e.jpg

[StormRider]

keep an eye on them. they might just attack

[Vanille]

further on my friends

first part
http://www.abload.de/img/img_144345f8.jpg

second part
http://www.abload.de/img/img_1446v5xr.jpg

My new Dremel after my old one didnt work any more
http://www.abload.de/img/img_1445l5em.jpg

my hand with a "little" bit alu on it ^^
http://www.abload.de/img/img_145076ps.jpg

my face looks quite the same ^^

[StormRider]

this is a sign you have modders disease. You will slowly morph into a computer.

[Loki]

LOL
My face allways ends like that too!

[Vanille]

yay i always wanted to be a computer :D :D

well i always thought im the only one ^^ but its quite logical cause the spin just brings it all up to the face.
But its still quite weird when your under the show and pieces of cutting wheels come out your hair ;)

[msmrx57]

Just so long as you wear a dust mask. Breathing that stuff if very bad for the lungs.

[Vanille]

:D :D
http://www.abload.de/img/img_14531rbo7.jpg

[Vanille]

and on it goes

made a hole for the dvd drive.
http://www.abload.de/img/img_14545gfw.jpg

a little problem occured cause i didnt realise that those angles and rivets where down there.. of course both made of steel.
http://www.abload.de/img/img_14560fog.jpg

but now it fits :D
http://www.abload.de/img/img_1457afkp.jpg

expect this little thing up there. i'm gonna open the drive and cut it away ;)
http://www.abload.de/img/img_1458dfzt.jpg

[AnG3L]

Nice progress man, I experienced similar problems but I removed the angle and made some other connection so I wouldnt cut it. Bring it on! :) Peace!

[Vanille]

got a few prob atm

take a look at this
http://www.abload.de/img/img_1506d3bp.jpg

its like all over the case because the plates are crafted and the frame is handmade.. i think ill need to build a new one.
but this time i think ill buy the frame pieces cut to the right size already to avoid similiar problems..