Hp Res 3 Mega

[Defyant]

Hi guys :) Ive lurked here for a lil while and im totally impressed by the qual of thr mods here :)

ive just posted my last finished case "HPRes II" over in the project galleries.


This is HP Res III Mega, im trying to take what i did with HPR2 a few steps further.

most of the mods on this case will revolve around bondo work to the case.
once again the whole job will be finished in 2pack auto and have my signature side mounted water tank/s :)

I'm still not 100% on what the end outcome will be or how soon i can finish this mod, but will be fun to share it here with you guys :)

the original case

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/mypic178.jpg


Making thr MEGA blowhole


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/mypic377.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/mypic378.jpg



New filler panel and adding some bondo


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/mypic387.jpg



alota sanding :)


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/mypic380.jpg




a lot more sanding!


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/mypic381.jpg



More bondo and more sanding!!!!!


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/mypic379.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/mypic383.jpg



some final work and a lota high fill :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/mypic384.jpg


( 2 weeks later!)

A dust coat and final wetub

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/mypic385.jpg



One MEGA blow hole :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/mypic386.jpg



more to come :)

[jonopaul01]

Can't wait!

[Frakk]

r u an hp modding employee promoting the capabilities of their cases in the community? :D excellent job on the blowhole.

[Pascs]

Excellent - this to me is modding - getting great and imaginative ideas to fruition...........just don't know where you find the time.

Keeping it coming as the final result looked awesome...............

[AKA_RA]

very nice. only question i have is, "how are you gonna access the drives." guess im just gonna have to stay tuned.

[Xato]

see up the top in the first pic... how its a door...
he just extended that up to be full size, instead of 1 bay to short.

[Guttenaffe]

Just don't drop that bezel :D

The only thing I hate about bondo is how easy it breaks :(

[Hassle]

that looks nice man good job so far

[Defyant]

thanx guys :) a bit more work done, this time to the MB side panel,

again HPR3 will have a side mounted res, the side pansl is modded to suit the theme :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1816.jpg


I've cut some strip of plex these can be bent to shape for the edges.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1818.jpg


using a bit of heat the strips of plex bend to shap with little effort.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1824.jpg


not too hard.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1828.jpg



ive decided to "groove" tenches around the walls, this will give a lower area for the bondo to bite down and sand back level.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1832.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1834.jpg



a qik re-sand on the groved areas


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1837.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1838.jpg



same with the back


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1839.jpg



next is to sit the side walls back in and use some hot glue to hold it all in place.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1842.jpg


Next is a qik "fitup" test, i a big fan of the fitup test :)


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1855.jpg



all fits good :)

[Defyant]

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1876.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1893.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1896.jpg


after the initial sand back i could see on the bottem edge of the side hole the bondo wasnt sticking :(

i didnt prep clean proper...... a few holes to act as "anchor points" will fix that.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1898.jpg




and some fresh bondo

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1900.jpg


Some more sanding, using an old peice of plastic pipe i can wrap some 60G around it and sand the shape needed.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1928.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1927.jpg


Starting to take shape :)
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1923.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1937.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1939.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1941.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1942.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1952.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1955.jpg

[Frakk]

that looks sweet man. the style is very recognizable after your other mod.

[X child]

Very nice. I've never worked with bondo, or anything similar to it, but what your doing sure makes me want to try. :)

[Guttenaffe]

Just make sure you use it in small space with little air circulation. Then you will get the best effects of bondo ;)

[Matthew]

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:


Looks freaking amazing.

[Defyant]

thank you guys :)


smallish update guys :)

this is all early fab stuff atm, so it all looks a bit ruff.

the custom fan box will be shaped bondoed and painted, the front blow hole insert panel isn't final either, but gives you an idea of the look in after.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2312.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2313.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2348.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2350.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2361.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2358.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2363.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2362.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2375.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2356.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2357.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2355.jpg


trying some mesh from insde an old apple tube mon!




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2377.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2378.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2379.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2380.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2389.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2401.jpg

[Zeus]

sweet

[Bum]

That's pretty sharp looking. Is that internal bezel in the blow hole going to be flat like that or are you going to give it some shape? Maybe a simple ogee profile or something to give it some character? Of course, that would mean more Bondo work. ;)

[public_eyesore]

Holy Cow! manyour mods are so awesome. You have inspired me to try that bondo stuff for one of my case mods. :D

[Defyant]

cheers guys, the front bezel sits off the mesh and allows air flow around the edges,

i did think of giving it an edge!!! very much like the side res panel and the mega hole itself.

ive started on a second and 3 peice already, the options so far are to keep it flat have writing or a logo laser cut into it so it backlights thru the lettering,

as you said have a raised lip around the edge of the insert. or to have it sightly convexed with a rounded shape to it.

the front pansl also had to hold a back light and more than likley a power buttom of some sort.

[DRece]

What type of glue or bonding material do you use on that plastic to keep it together?

[Crimson Sky]

Holy Crap that's Hot!--I must have been under a rock to miss this project. Can't wait to see more

[Xato]

U got that right, lol.
I love those two horizontal accent pieces you used too, just above the megablow hole... they really add to the curved aspect of the front of the case.
Its the small details which make the big picture!

[Matthew]

Defyant = Crim under different name

[temmink]

Wow, that is looking fantastic. I am looking forward to seeing this.

Have you thought about putting a bubbler in the front of the mega blowhole because the blue light diffused through bubbles would be awesome. All I'm thinking is two peices of thin 3mm perspex, sealed with water inside and a small air pump set up. You could even put some of that uv reactive solution into the water for extra glowy goodness, you could even set it up so that you can turn off the blue lighting and have a 'stealth' black light so that just the water glows. Maybe a bit ambitious, but I'm sure that you could do it. :)

[Xato]

shoosh! that was gonna be part of my cryogen mod! sept i dont have the money :(

[Matthew]

Oh man...yeah...the bondo work on this just makes me want to go buy some...never used it but they way it finishes looks down right amazing. Time to visit the hard ware store today.

[Crunch]

Seen this around and still love seeing it around. excellent work

[Defyant]

thanx guys :)


got a few hours tonight so i knocked over the fanbox,


first off was to knock all the edges off using sowe 60g


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2415.jpg
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2417.jpg

counter sink the holes, better to do this now before the bondo hits!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2418.jpg


cut some stips of flexable plastic, im using these as the guides an they will simply peel away @ the end.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2422.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2424.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2425.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2426.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2428.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2429.jpg


post 2

Bondo time!!!!

i want to add small blow hole lips to keep with the theme inside and out.

First of 3 layers of bondo.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2433.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2435.jpg


starting to take shape


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2438.jpg




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2439.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2442.jpg



after another bondo and rub.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2451.jpg


peel the plasitc guides away


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2452.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2453.jpg


a qik rub on the iners


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2456.jpg

[Defyant]

redrill the screw holes



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2457.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2458.jpg


finally some spray putty,


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2460.jpg



so far so good :)


will wet rub this in a few days-to a week, then another sprey with putty before paint.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2463.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2468.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2474.jpg

[Matthew]

Wow...now that is some amazing stuff...i mean...I thought the box looked fine as plexy...but thats flat out amazing.

[Whisp]

Very nice work with the bondo. This case will look very nice when its done.

[Frakk]

it looks pretty cool. i wonder how much the mesh and that extra oval plate in front of the fans will restrict the airflow. or maybe im just too picky about restrictive blowholes? :D

[Defyant]

it will restrict a bit, but the dual blow hole only serves the purpose to deliver enuf air to supply one rear mounted 120bix!, even with the middle plate it will still supply enuf air to do that


theres still the side panel to be done :D

[Defyant]

Didn't want to run the old metal back plate, so i thought i'd try something different. :D
Stepping out to my favorite shop, i picked up a cut peice of 8mm thick clear plex!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2724.jpg


A qik test to see it fits right, all the motherboard points and needed holes, mounts etc will be added later.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2723.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2722.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2710.jpg



The plex panel it self isn't the actual mod! but the idea to diffuse and light it is!

the idea came to me while doing the front light diffusers, its just going to be on a much larger scale.

A qik test on a small peice of off-cut confirms the idea will work.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2713.jpg



next is to sand the peice of plex with 1200 wet and dry, the small scratched catch the light beem and allow the whole flat surface to light, rather then just letting the light travel thru to the ends like on Hevy plex SLB mod i did for Zak.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2718.jpg


Adding some light.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2716.jpg


Once i could see that the effect was goin to work it was time to peel off the protective paper and get to work on my motherboard back panel.


Simple wetrub in the laundry sink again with 1200 W/D and a 3M rubber hand block, all of 15 mins work and is done to both sides to achive an almost frosted look.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2726.jpg


The end result.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2731.jpg


Next is to hook up some lights for testing.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2732.jpg


turn off the lights and see if it works!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2735.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2738.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2739.jpg


i was pretty impressed at what a great internal light feature this simple mod makes,even with the motherboard and internal bolted in there will still be enuf see-able area to keep this a main feature inside the case.

[Frakk]

keep it coming. excellent job again

[Malatory]

Looking really good.

Like the way things are lighing up for you :)

[jonopaul01]

Wonderful work, Keep it up.

[X child]

Couple questions, what are the LED's in and how did you attach that to the plexi?

[Xato]

Looks like a set of Lazer LED's, i'm assuming that mounting is temporary though, as the lights will need to be inside the case.

[Defyant]

yer thats it guys just a old set of lazer's in a temp placing to test.

i do use a slip on type as well, Defyant style flex light leeds, like on HP1 and a diff setup i used on my sons MOD Hevy plex SLB.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/~lukestclair/mypic337.jpg


http://members.optusnet.com.au/~lukestclair/mypic338.jpg


This is the variant i made for my sons case mod.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/~lukestclair/mypic353.jpg

These plug into a baybus for a "modular lighting" setup

http://members.optusnet.com.au/~lukestclair/mypic349.jpg


Then plug into his plex side panels for this effect.



http://members.optusnet.com.au/~lukestclair/mypic367.jpg


http://members.optusnet.com.au/~lukestclair/mypic368.jpg

[Malatory]

Very nice. I do like they way you have done the lighting on that. Makes it look really good.

[X child]

Thanks Defyant, nice little project there. Also neat how you used the headphone type jacks and how you made them. One last question, do you take pictures of everything? It's great to have all those pictures, especially for nubs like myself, but I think you spend as much time taking pictures as you do modding. Thanks for taking the time to answer questions way beyond what I was expecting to get.

[Defyant]

. One last question, do you take pictures of everything? It's great to have all those pictures, especially for nubs like myself, but I think you spend as much time taking pictures as you do modding. Thanks for taking the time to answer questions way beyond what I was expecting to get.

your welcoome mate :)

Seriously the taking of the pics is nothing, if your setup! it's usally a qik hit hit the cam button wich is already set on a tripod.

The real time as most modders know is in the picture selection cropping and posting to sites.... compare this to the time actually spent modding and you know your doing this for the love! and not the loss of social and family time :)

[Xato]

Hahaha, with the quality of the mods you're dishing out defyant, i think its obvious that no time is being 'wasted' with the camera... The class of your mods deserves as much attention as it can get... :D Which is a lot.

[DRece]

ummm... ya... That has done me in, I truely believe that ANY case can really modded. :)

[Cymae]

y'know, it's when you see stuff like this that you wish you had gone with the old chepo case instead of the shiny piece of junk that you cant do anything with.

[Defyant]

After seeing how well the last 2 lighting mods came off, i deciced to try somthing a lil more challenging.



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2401.jpg




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2735.jpg






This also solved the prop and allows me to start making some progress again.

i was stuck what to add as the "top feature" of the case.

This is still in very very early stages, but i was so excited by how it was looking i had to post :)


The idea is that the skelleton will sit on top of the case, with some heat will also take the shape and "mould" to the top. a ruff sand for now, but will have a proper wetrub and clean up over the weekend.


but i think you can see the potential of this idea.


The pattern is marked out on a peice of 6mm thick plex.





http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20PANEL%202/IMG_3331.jpg


Some cut out fun.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20PANEL%202/IMG_3337.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20PANEL%202/IMG_3339.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20PANEL%202/IMG_3340.jpg


You can see here how the skel will sit on the top of the case, with some heat it will mould to the shape of the top panel.....




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20PANEL%202/IMG_3343.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20PANEL%202/IMG_3347.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20PANEL%202/IMG_3350.jpg


After a qik sand,

this is very very ruff, and the final result will look a lot better shaped and just have a full frosted look.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20PANEL%202/IMG_3351.jpg



Add some lights.


ATM the ligting is not very even..... this is becasue the skel hasnt been properly sanded, with proper placed lights and full sanding "diffusing"
the light will have a much better even glow.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20PANEL%202/IMG_3385.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20PANEL%202/IMG_3389.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20PANEL%202/IMG_3392.jpg

[Matthew]

Ahaha....that looks sick....what gave you that idea?

[Xato]

Very nice indeed... So will that be placed on top? Or embedded into the case with some bondo?

[Xbrid]

nice.

[Leon2ky]

To put it simply, I am awe struck by your work. :eek:

[Dozr]

I love the motherboard back panel and I'm anxious to see the top feature finished!!! Great work man!

[Defyant]

Hey guys ,Nice to get back into this mod.


while i was waiting for some parts to arrive for H-1 i'd get a bit of work done on hpr3.


As much as i liked the first fan box, it was drifting away from the internal theme i was going for.


I decided to make the Fan box again!and this time keep it plex rather than bondoing over it.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5061.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5062.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5065.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5066.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5067.jpg



I decided to rout the edges this time and also do the inner circles.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5070.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5072.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5074.jpg

[Defyant]

Because the PLEX is soo thick this time "10mm" i had to countersink the screw holes.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5078.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5077.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5080.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5081.jpg



The routed edges are shined clear with flame.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5094.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5100.jpg

[Defyant]

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5099.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5102.jpg



the end result one lit proper the box wiill become a light feature inside the case as well has being a fan holder.





http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5106.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5107.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5111.jpg

[Defyant]

Not quiet sure whats to say about this next mod for HPR3!

just decided to do it! :) thought it would work in well with the rest of the mod and it's a great way to spend a sunday arvo :)


Plex PSU


Off to the plex shop and get some cut to size bits!


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5112.jpg


next was to measure and install some stand offs

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5115.jpg


a quick check....this is just ageneric 400watter from an oldserver

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5117.jpg


Some heat sink bending will be needed!!!!!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5119.jpg

Some drilling!!!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5121.jpg


Some fitting of a switch and power socket

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5122.jpg

[Defyant]

Some sanding with wet and dry to get that nice frosted finish...1200g is used.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5124.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5125.jpg


Some wiring/soldering back up up wires!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5131.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5137.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5128.jpg


The outer walls are glued on and the 120mm fan is added.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5135.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5155.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5157.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5158.jpg

[Defyant]

Some drilling thread tapping and countersinking of holes are done to secure the lid.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5175.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5178.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5185.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5186.jpg


The end result!!! i may still give the edges a hand beveling for a rounded look.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5187.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5188.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5189.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5190.jpg

[Defyant]

Hows it look?

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5162.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5168.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5171.jpg


Its nice to be getting some work done to this again :)

[tribaloverkill]

I like your work. This is my kind of work. Great job. Question,... the top piece you made. You are going to heat it and form it so that it contours with the top of the case right? Tell me you are? I would love to see that and I'm sure everyone else would too.

[public_eyesore]

wow!!!

[Crimson Sky]

Looks fantastic so far--Hopefully you can answer some questions from the members about this mod--I'm seeing this thread on a lot of forums, just wondering ;)

[Xbrid]

Photo bucket Limited exceded

[Aero]

Photo bucket Limited exceded


Ouch, that sucks. Should have used Imageshack ;)

[sXenoG]

Do you guys think youd like me to host some images for a while? I have like 30gb of bandwidth and only use like 1mb a month for over a year i could set it up so you guys could upload ur images later this month :)

[Defyant]

soz guys ...got cought off guard with over 800k hits last month :(


Ahaha....that looks sick....what gave you that idea?


ive been playing with new plex lighting techniques and ideas for a while now..

im very big on not actually using "lights" to feature the insides of cases but rather using "light features" to highlight the insides of modded cases.....

i think wer'e all pretty much past the point of just putting a light inside a case as a modding idea.

this is just the internal idea being used on the outside...much like the custom crafted plex strips on the fron , just on a grander scale :)



I like your work. This is my kind of work. Great job. Question,... the top piece you made. You are going to heat it and form it so that it contours with the top of the case right? Tell me you are? I would love to see that and I'm sure everyone else would too.




Tribal cheers mate , i feel the same way about your work too mate.

its my fav worklog in all the forums atm and its a mod i can really relate too.

sorry to say....im actually scrapping the top mod...

the idea was to "heat" it to shape over the top... i feel its great idea! and a sexy looking mod....but it's not for HPRES3... i will add a light feature to the top of the case...it just wont be that.

i was thinking of moulding it over the face of another mod im owrking on atm.... sorta "ala" alien effect.


Looks fantastic so far--Hopefully you can answer some questions from the members about this mod--I'm seeing this thread on a lot of forums, just wondering ;)


cheers Crimson :) comming from one of the internets great case modders i am humbled :)


sXenoG cheers mate :) should be all fixed now,

appols guys for the delays in replys...i do get a bit snowed under at times and a posting after midnight is usually my only option..when i shoud be sleeping :)

[Defyant]

To keep in-theme with the rest of the inside idecided to make afrosted plex hdd and cdrom box as well

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_5267.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_5266.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_5271.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_5268.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_5269.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_5277.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_5279.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_5281.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_5282.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_5286.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_5296.jpg

[Defyant]

Defyant style "Frost tubes"


The next idea was just a "twist" in the defyant style flex leads, and will also have its own light source for a glowy effect and is integrated
with the RCA type power plugs.





the fan box is modded to fit a female RCA and wired to the 2 x 120mm front mega blowhole fans.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5346.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5347.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5354.jpg


next is ome expreimenting..... the idea is to fill the tube with sand....this will stop the plex tube from kinking flat when bending with heat.

once the plex tube is bent the sand is emptied and your wires are passed thru.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5361.jpg





http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5363.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5365.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5368.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5369.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5372.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5373.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5374.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5376.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5377.jpg



lots more to come :)

[tribaloverkill]

DUDE! Thats friggin cool! I love it! Is that an acrylic tube? Thats hot!

[Bum]

very sharp looking. That's a great way to clean up wires.

[TheGreatSatan]

Puuuuurty! Damn fine job.

[sXenoG]

Im so jealous of ur creativity lol :)

[Tech-Daddy]

I am not worthy... I am not worthy....
;)

That is a DAMN fine application! I'm going to run with this one on a later mod, I hope you don't mind? I had a similar idea (2 - 3 mods down right now) and could not get my head around the kinking of the tubes during bending....

BRILLIANT!

[Defyant]

thanx guys :)

i hope this next post give you guys a proper idea of the full effect im after in this mod.


you all seen the mock up and the type oflight effect im after.. but i need to fit the lights in a permanat way but in away that i caan replace one if needed,

here what i came up with for the back panel.


I decided the best way was to groove a channel, with deeper holes @ 5 x intervals to fit the LEDs into. the back plate is an incredible 10mm thick! so a 6mm groove
was no probs and still left enud strenght in the plex.





http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5321.jpg


the full channel, this was first pass the end channel is almost 10mm deep.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5322.jpg



small tunnels are drilled for the LEDs to be placed into.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5325.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5333.jpg



a qik test to see how the light was goin to travel.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5331.jpg


this was an early shot but shows how the wire will fit into the channel.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5339.jpg

a more final shot...shows how the wire loom will feed thru the base of the pc

the blue/White wires are for the 3 x 5000mcd 5mm LEDs and the red/white wire will be for the 2 x 10,000mCd RED Leds!!!!! :)


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5401.jpg


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Defyantmods/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5398.jpg

[Defyant]

the effect is more than i'd hoped for.... and when finished should look a real treat.


here is the 3 x blue LED's with 2 LEDs also mounted in the floor and one single one lighting up the front fan box.

the HDD is lit only using the back pansl lightes!!!!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5407.jpg


the floor will also be a main internal feature, and a groove has been cut out in the shape of the MPC350 pump wich will sit down into the plex.



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5409.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5410.jpg


This shot shows how effectivly the light travels

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5415.jpg


Now it was time to fire up the 3 10kmcd RED LEDs



you can see just how well this way of lighting works as a feature....and you can see the "bleeding " effect as the red light hits the blue!


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5418.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5421.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5425.jpg




The idea will be with a flick of a switch.....to have the internals of HPR3 look as HOT or as COOL as i want! :)


or

as you seen in these shots a combo of both!!!


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5427.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5429.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5430.jpg

[tribaloverkill]

Dude,... you are the man! I want to do this!!! Seriously!!! Damn. So jealous.

[Antedos]

Looks really cool.. i'm thinking of something like this... doesn't look extremely difficult.. and yet so fine...

Just got to find some store or sumn' to get the parts.. really cool indeed

[Defyant]

tribal the jelousy is mutual mate :)

antedos thanx mate, its not hard @ all, be sure to post your piccys here @ TBS :)

[Defyant]

nothing final yet guys..but this shows you where i'm heading using the frost tubes. this is just a test run and the final layout and tubes runs may lokk different.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5434.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5439.jpg

the "frost box" @ the reat of the mod will be the Hub.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5447.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5453.jpg

[Malatory]

well done.

:drool:

[tribaloverkill]

Bravo dude. Bravo.

[DR_K13]

More!

[Defyant]

Defyant style frosted plex HDD light.



I decided to scratch the the top panel mod... i like the mod!! it looked sexy..but for me, the mod was just too overpowering

and overshadowed what i wanted to be the main feature of hpr3mega...

i decided to still make a feature... and thinking that i still needed a HDD signal light i'd try somthing that i thought would be sleek stylish and suit this mod better.

the top panel of HPs come apart into 2 sections, the panel that pops out has a nice round edge with a sunken middle..i decided to use this part to install the new custom
HDD light.





first off was some crude marking

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5537.jpg

close eunf was good enuf as the new plex light could be made to fit the shape.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5541.jpg





using some thin sheet plex and scissors cut out a template




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5564.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5565.jpg





transfer the shape onto some 10mm plex and cut it out.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5566.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5572.jpg


putting the cut peice underneath you can see it wont sit flush!!!

some some channel edging is done to allow a section of the plex to raise up thu the hole and sit even with the top of the panel..


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5575.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5576.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5578.jpg


some heat is applied to the plex light to get the contour of the top panel...its bends three ways!!! but a few goes got it perfect.

a fit up to see all is good.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5580.jpg

[Defyant]

next it was inside for some final wet rubbing for shape and a one more to get the frosted themed look to match the rest of this mod.


40 mins later and some very wrinkly finger tips the new light was created!!


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5586.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5588.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5590.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5591.jpg





Next was to try a fit up...

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5595.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5598.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5601.jpg



and of course....lights action! i was impressed , i think thiswill look very classy flashing to HDD activity and wont over power the whole mod as the original idea would.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5603.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5605.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5606.jpg



of course! dual colours will be added!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5616.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5622.jpg

[public_eyesore]

you are absolutly amazing

[toast07]

wow simplyfrikin amazing man i love it

[Defyant]

MEGA RES


You all knew HPR3-MEGA was going to have a "MEGA" res! but what no one was to know was the external effect of this res was to be.

the back custom back board lighting effect was not only to provide light internally but externally as well!!

The board gives off more light then id ever expected.. and is truly an amazing effect to see in RL.. and will also provide light for the MEGA RES Feature!


First off was to finish building HPR3's Mega-Resthis is is HUGE..and it had to be :P @ 400mm long and 80mm accross the RES is going to be a main feature.


i opted this time for full 10mm thick tops and bottems as these would also act the the main and only anchor points for the MEGA res.


the partially built res.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5792.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5803.jpg


Top peice and 1/2" fittings


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5798.jpg


the HEX head bolts that will secure the res to the motherboard back wall.


using a "thing-a-majig" to find dead centre of the circle, these things are great.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5808.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5809.jpg



the innner thread on the bsb gas type fittings is 12mm spot on. an 11.5mm drill is used for the holes.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5811.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5812.jpg

[Defyant]

DRilling and tapping the threads.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5813.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5816.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5817.jpg


A good clean thread is important a perfect seal is a must.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5820.jpg



Next is to drill and thread the top and bottem of the MEGA res



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5824.jpg


Next drill and counter sink the motherboard back panel.This will allow the HEX head bolt to sit down flush and avoid touching the MB..also looks spiffy too!



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5822.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5823.jpg



Bolting up the MEGA res for as test run! a view from inside the case....i think you can already see the light effect this is going give off!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5826.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5828.jpg



Again the flush fitting of the HEX bolt.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5829.jpg


a view from the outer side.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5831.jpg

[Defyant]

NEXT! was to put those LED's to good use!! and i gotta say......its great to see somethings just work to plan!


the first shot was under almost full light....and still i was impressed.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5832.jpg



Next was with one light on in the workshop


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5833.jpg



Finally lights out!!!!!!! the MEGA res looks so classy really catches the light off thr back panel.......


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5835.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5836.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5837.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5841.jpg



Next was to try the MEGA res with the "bondo'd" custom side panel......the effect is more than i'd had hoped for... thelight that comes thru is very even and intense.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5844.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5846.jpg





Whats that i hear you say?? "but defyant! dosn't the back panel have "RED" lights as well!"

Well it sure does guys :) take a look see HPR3's Mega Res can not only look cool! but RED HOT as well :P


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5865.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5854.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5866.jpg


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Defyantmods/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5850.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5849.jpg

[Defyant]

And perhaps for the most amazing side bonus of having both RED and BLUE lights!! heres somthing i didnt see comming!



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5864.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5863.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5856.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5858.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5857.jpg


im having soooo much fun playing with this new technique.... and i may still "frost" the whole res yet!!

More soon guys.

[tribaloverkill]

Damn thats hot! Fill it and run it man! I want to see it in action!!!

[[DGN]Nexus]

I think I must have missed where you said what the cylinder of the reservoir is made of, but could you repeat it? Making a reservoir to fir that spot was really cool. Great job!

[tribaloverkill]

Defyant,... I have been thinking. There's one thing that concerns me about the reservoir. You only have those two bolts holding the reservoir to the mobo tray. I REALLY think you should make some other means of supporting it. If you were to knock into it or pick it up or put it down wrong,... those bolts will either crack your beautiful reservoir or crack your gorgeous mobo tray. It wont take much to break either because of how you have it mounted. It is nice as hell though, again great job. Just dont want you to have an "Oh, ****!" moment down the road. Peace.

[tribaloverkill]

Nexus']I think I must have missed where you said what the cylinder of the reservoir is made of, but could you repeat it? Making a reservoir to fir that spot was really cool. Great job!

Most likely acrylic.

[Defyant]

Cheers tribal, the res is supa solid, you can actually pick the hole case up...6kg+ by the res :) 10mm plex is solid as :)

[tribaloverkill]

Cheers tribal, the res is supa solid, you can actually pick the hole case up...6kg+ by the res :) 10mm plex is solid as :)

Ok then:) So whats next?

[slipknot_fan1]

that is the one really sweet mod. :D keep up the good work man!!!!! :D

[rajjinator]

how can something that blatantly came from PC World look so goddamn good !?!?!?!?!?

[tribaloverkill]

how can something that blatantly came from PC World look so goddamn good !?!?!?!?!?

Because defyant is the man! Hands down:). A true professional. He's has to be one of my favorite modders. Easily.

[tribaloverkill]

Mr. Defyant,... a stupid question. What are the tubes inside the reservoir for? Mixing? So the outlet doesn't pull the coolant right from the inlet? That is the only reason I can think of. Thanks.

[rajjinator]

Mr. Defyant,... a stupid question. What are the tubes inside the reservoir for? Mixing? So the outlet doesn't pull the coolant right from the inlet? That is the only reason I can think of. Thanks.

maybe to create an effect similar to that of the aqua-jet in an aqua computer reservoir? who knows, maybe its just to look good (if so he's succeeded ;) )

[Defyant]

Cool looks was the original intention :)..i just thought the reses i made looked bland....later i learnt that it helps with bubbles caused thru turbulance...

spent alot of time watching the way these things work, and some of these pumps really push water hard!

All Res makers now seem to use some sort of "partitition" of feeder tubes.


Speeking of water!!!!

Now that ive decided to run a P4 sys in HPR3M, i can start sorting out the rest of internal modding.


Before i could move on tho, i need to sort out what waterblock i'll use..... i had an only DD-TDX laying around from an old AMD sys, unfortunatly..the mounting holes aren't correct....rather than bodge up an adaptor plate i decided to make a whole new top.


I call it the "The Frog TDX".


Your all know the familiar TDX block, this is the one i used awhile back and had had a custom made green persped top.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6440.jpg

The bracket i'll use to mark the "intel" mount holes, this will also act as a guide for the general shape.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6441.jpg

A full 12mm thick! this stuff is as stong as any bracket.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6443.jpg


Heres the shape! "The Frog"

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6445.jpg


After a quik cut out with the Jigsaw and sone "pre drilling" its over for some dremal work.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6447.jpg


A quick check to see all is good!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6454.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6448.jpg


I decided that the "sharp" edge disnt have that "factor finished" look to it

So it was off the to router some some round edging.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6456.jpg

Next was to thread tap and clean the holes up.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6457.jpg

[Defyant]

Off for some edge buffing!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6459.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6465.jpg


Fit the block and its new Frog p4 top together

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6467.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6469.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6471.jpg


and finally a "Fit test" on the board

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6472.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6474.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6483.jpg


Some final photo shoot shots :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6487.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6488.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6490.jpg

I'll water test tonight, but its a cleaner solution that using an extra bracket witch always seems to look like added clutter.

[Defyant]

With that out of way i really start to make some proggy....

You all knew that HPR3 was going to have a motherboard cover :) just like HP2 and Heveyplex SLB i wanted to carry the tradition into this mod as well.

But knew i had to come up with something new....something or an idea that hasnt been seen before.

The hole internal frosted plex theme was goin to be the biggest bonus for this next mod and would allow me to do something that was a little more "out-there"


Of course the material of choice is plex!! a pretty much freehand pattern is cut using the good o'l jigsaw....


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6433.jpg



Next was to bend the edges to make the" Cage"


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6434.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6436.jpg



The paper is stripped off and the cage is layed in for a test fit :)


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6437.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6439.jpg



I picked abunch of these little fans up,while i dont think the cage needs any extra cooling i just thought the frosted look of the mini fan would make a geat looking addition.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6501.jpg



A hole is meaured, marked and cut


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6498.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6502.jpg


Another is added for the AGP card and allows for the water cooling.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6499.jpg

[Defyant]

With the 2 main holes cut with only the CPU cooling holes to be added later the cage is taken inside and frost sanded, with 800g wet and dry.



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6505.jpg

A back wall that was previously cut was also sanded.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6508.jpg


the new panels are slotted in and again checked for fit.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6511.jpg


The cage will allow for plenty of airflow to pass thru its large claw type arches


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6517.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6518.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6520.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6525.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6535.jpg


The previously modded DD-TDX block is bolted in, holes are marked and drilled for the the water lines to pass thru.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6533.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6534.jpg

[Defyant]

All thats left to at this stage is to see how the cage works with the rest of the lighting.

with all blue lighting , the cage only needs 2 extra lights for a full effect.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6536.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6537.jpg



With the backbard lit red and blue lights in the cage

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6569.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6572.jpg



and again using both red and blue lights to produce a purple effect on the back board.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6562.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6567.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6566.jpg

[tribaloverkill]

DEFYANT YOU ARE GOD LIKE!!! HO CRAP!!! I LOVE THE MOBO COVER!!! I was going to make a mobo cover but decided not to because I want to be able to swap out the mobo for a new one and still be able to use the cover. Now,... I am still going to make a cover but its going to be different. With it I will be able to use any mobo with as many pci cards as I want. I figured this out a cay or so ago. that and many other things. Anyways,... great job dude. I am drooling all over myself.

[public_eyesore]

ive never worked with plexi and was wondering, how do you bend it?

[tribaloverkill]

You have to heat it up. To little heat will make it not bend as easy and to much will create bubbles. You also need some sort of jig or method to bend it. You just cant throw it over the knee and ebdn. #1 its hot. #2 you have to hold it there until it cools down. #3 It's hot.

[X child]

That's about as sick as it gets folks, spectacular mod Defyant.

[Malatory]

That is looking really sweet ... love the Mobo Cover.

[Rankenphile]

Defyant, I saw your HPRES2 mod featured in PC Modding Magazine (I think that's the name). Nice job. Too bad the picture they took didn't show much of anything, but still nice to see one of the guys from TBCS in the magazine.

Anyone who doesn't have the magazine should pick it up, especially newbs to the mod circuit like myself. It has great articles on the basics of watercooling, jsut about every part of a computer (processors, mobos, PSUs, RAM, etc, etc, etc) and lots of other good info.

Anyway, mad props. The mobo cover turned out great!

[Defyant]

yer!! thats the second time the case has featured in a mag and thyve used a less then stellar pic :(

thats what happends when you send these guys a bunch of pics and ...let them decide wich ones to use...

we all know theres way better pics...but i'll live and learn :)


Thanx for the great comment tho guys :) i really do appreciate the feedback

[Defyant]

Better post this update while im here :)

The original plan for the CDROM was to simply cut a slot for a pioneer slot loading cdrom........ but after using that idea on H-1 i decided to scrap that it and go with something that was a bit more challenging and suited the rest of the mod more.



A pioneer DVR-109bk was chosen for the mod. It has a "thinner" type tray and is shorter in overall lenght.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6768.jpg

The tray is measured @ around 12mm so 14mm thick plex will be needed to make the new front.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6761.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6763.jpg



A "thingamajig" is used to get the shape of HPR3's facia then transfered onto a peice of 14mm thick plex..this is then "ruff cut" using a jigsaw.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6765.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6766.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6773.jpg


A therapudic solid hour of sanding and wetrubbing almost get the new front to its final shape theres still a few bits to go over but this is pretty close to the final look.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6778.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6779.jpg

this next part was going to hurt!!! i was cutting into what i thought was an already perfect shape :P to say there was no going back is a bit drastic.... but it still felt wierd!


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6785.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6787.jpg



The door slot is of course not a final look.... more bondo will be reaplied around the edges and to cover up the old light holes below.

[Defyant]

This gives you a look @ how the end reslut will be...i think the new "dummy" door is now a feature ...the second or "middle" light will be sortened and all 3 lights will eventually be lit.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6791.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6793.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6798.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6802.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6804.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6809.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6810.jpg

[dgrmkrp]

...........................c o o l b l u e d o o r..... dang, i'm speechless

[Defyant]

thanx dgmkr :) the end result with the matching 2 lower lights will have a distinct look.


i really needed to get on with finsihing off the rest of the lighting for HPR3...as will all the lighting so far its been double the effort...for every blue LED i install i have to install a red one as well... all up so far a whopping 20 RED and Blue LED's go to make HPR3's internal lighting.

Power is added to the front CDrom and HDD cage.

a molex is depinned, a hole cut and fitted back into the unit..this will supply power for the front of the case.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6847.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6848.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6849.jpg



The original idea was to add some old intel slot type heatsinks to the side of the HDD to help cool.... i scrapped this idea and went with a cutom drilled
plex bracket mod instead.


2 peices of polished cut to size 10mmthick strips of plex are drilled.

Then re-drilled to add a stepped type counter sunk channel to both the brackets.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6852.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6856.jpg


This allows the HDD screws to fit all the way down the tunnels.

These will act as "risers" and lift the HDD above the clear 80mm fan that will be mounted in the bottom of the box.




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6859.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6860.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6861.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6862.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6864.jpg

[Defyant]

Holes are drilled and counter sunk for the 80mm exhaust fan. Again steinless steel HEX head bolts are used.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6865.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6866.jpg



The set of RED/BLUE Leds are installed and wiring completed for power.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6867.jpg


The 4 LEDs installed are to supply Light to the Lower Fan box, Small holes are drilled and the LDS poke thru the base of the HDD box shining down onto the Fan Box.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6870.jpg


Looking UP @ the unit you can see how the lights will shine down.


This shot shows both blue and red LEDs running @ once.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6878.jpg




Just blue LED's


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6877.jpg






The end result..showing all three colour effects.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6876.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6879.jpg




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6880.jpg

[tribaloverkill]

Defyant You Are A Gaaaawd!!!

[public_eyesore]

"The Plexi Masta" or "THE CAse Mod God" :)

[[DGN]Nexus]

That's really sweet acrylic work... I wish I was as good.

[Defyant]

Thanx guys :)

to compliment the front and side, i decided to make a bit of a feature of the floor as well :)




The original idea for the pump power was to run a bent frosted plex wire cover to the rear of the case.

I recently had an idea for "channeled " look ..... so this was a good time to try it out :)




The idea is that the power wires for the pump will still be fed thru a frosted plex tubing ...but a channel is cut in the PLEX FLOOR
to allow the tube to sit lower down , more flush and give a cleaner stealthier type look.


a large hole was drilled in the metal floor @ a diagonal angle to the pump, the hole is cut larger so it would also fit the "Motherboard" light wires that will also be fed thru @ a later time .



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PUMP%20CHANNEL/IMG_7305.jpg





http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PUMP%20CHANNEL/IMG_7306.jpg





Some "pre-bent" frosted plex tube is layed in for a check.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PUMP%20CHANNEL/IMG_7307.jpg


the tube sits down i the channel.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PUMP%20CHANNEL/IMG_7308.jpg







The plex floor is placed back into the case and the pump and its new wire cover are put into place.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PUMP%20CHANNEL/IMG_7322.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PUMP%20CHANNEL/IMG_7323.jpg



Testing with some blue light..the tube catches the light well...i may try some individual lighting effects for it tho!






http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PUMP%20CHANNEL/IMG_7344.jpg





Once the motherboard cover is back in you wont see much of this little mod.. but it's to know its in and done proper :)





http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PUMP%20CHANNEL/IMG_7326.jpg

[Rankenphile]

Cripes, man! You're making us look like fools! Nobody should have this much talent, it's just not natural!

[Defyant]

Thanx Rankenphile :)


Motherboard lights Take 2!


The first attempt i had @ this solution was bulky and awkward looking.


as seen below.... these black leads were never goint to suit this mod....

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6898.jpg






In an attempt to streemline and make the detachable dual lights more eye pleasing i came up with this.

the method of making the Dual lights was the same as before but this time ive shortened the shank of the silde on light to help streamline,

also added "white" wires to help keep a cleaner more "intheme" look.





The cover with the slot type groove that slides over the edge of the motherboard cover.



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_7226.jpg



The legs are bent closer to the LED this time.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7225.jpg



White wire which is then covered in Clear heatshrink is soldered on


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7228.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7229.jpg


The step down resistor is then soldered to the end...this takes the "bulk" out of the loom.



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7278.jpg




A qick check of the plex cover shows that it can be shortened soome more!




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7282.jpg



after some more filing and a qik "frosting" the cover is ready and slipped over the LED's...a dob of HOT glue us used to hlod it in place.




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7285.jpg





Some Clear heatshrink is slipped over and shrunk down to complete the look and the whole loom is also covered with clear heatshrink.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7286.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7287.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7288.jpg




I'm much happier with this look :)



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7289.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7290.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7292.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7294.jpg

[Malatory]

I like the new ones better as well, and agree they are less of an eye distraction.

[n0body]

dude this is frekin awesome, one question? isnt all that lighting going to take up loads of precious molex connectors or did i miss something?

[Rankenphile]

Nice.

[Defyant]

@nobody :) naaa all the led's are hardwired..or will be:)

just nutting few a few way to do things atm... i have put a few hours into this since last update..but these are just different lighting tekniques and nothing pic worthy as yet :)

keep an eye out for "STORM'D"!

[Pimptimus_Prime]

This mod is amazing.

[Guttenaffe]

Looks cool

Ever think of building/hooking up some sort of lighting control circuits?

You could get some weird & cool effects going.

Something like the LM3916 could make cool effects

Yu even go a cheaper rough by uses some 555's (556 for duel package) to control the skew rate from a 555 running as an oscillator.

[Caboose12]

... I don't know the first thing about case modding. But I can say that this may just be an inspiration into the first mod that I may, or at least want to do.

Could one maybe do this style of frosting to say a clear acrylic case? Or would it come out completely different... maybe I should post this on the noob board...









I FEEL SO ASHAMED!!!!!!!

[kmkitty]

it's very good!!

[Defyant]

Cheers guys :)

Caboose, i think a frosted case could have an awsome effect!!!...i think some of the newer cases tho arn't tru acryl? so not sure how sounding thm goes?




This is the continuation of the front panel idea. i had originaly made 3 light fins the top one will act as the door for the cdrom.


These were all made from 10mm thick plex cut then hand shaped.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6791.jpg


The problem was, the top one bearly covered the cdrom hole.


Was time to craft a bigger unit !!!

This is a massive chunck of plex! @ near 20mm x 20mm this was not easy to bend into shape 5 mins of solid hot air gun had it like rubber.

It was then lay'd over the from of HP3's front and left to cool down and go hard again.




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_0975.jpg



Clamping the plex to the bench and using the dremal to knock the corners off.



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_0994.jpg



40 minutes of hand sanding and the new door is taking shape.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1005.jpg




a quik test to see that it covers the cdrom opening


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1008.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1009.jpg


and its back for some more hand sanding

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1030.jpg


after another 20 minutes the peice is almost at the right shape.

some work is done to the matching middle strip


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1032.jpg

and the 3 peices wrk from large to small ...the larger veing the cdrom door the smaller 2 being for balance and athestics.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1034.jpg

[Defyant]

the thicker top plex contour will have to attach to the cdcrom door , for this a custom extension block is needed.




the block will act as the spacer between the new cdrom door and the cdrom tray itself.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1036.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1038.jpg



The block is shaped to suit the conture of the new plex door


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1040.jpg



and a qick mock up is done to see all is goin to plan.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1045.jpg


As seen above the new cdrom door has now been sanded with finer gritt paper and has a smooth frost look.

The spacer block is to be left clear and not frosted, holes are added to help lighten the load and to add some asthectics.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1048.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1049.jpg



This new unit is not to be attached to the cdrom tray to become one.





Holes are drilled in the tray




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1050.jpg

matching holes are also drilled into the connecting block



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1051.jpg

Threaded using a 5/32 fine tap


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1054.jpg



the whole unit is then bolted together using hex head SS bolts.




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1056.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1062.jpg

[public_eyesore]

wow nice update, i think we all got engaged in stormd and forgot about this. keep up the good work.

[Rankenphile]

I was wondering what ever happened to this astonishing piece of work.

Defyant, you truly make all this look far too easy. Very, very, very nice work.

[Defyant]

thanx guys :) yer the Storm's come and gone! :P time to get back to
HP goodness.





With the cdrom in this now add as the joiner between the tray and the new plex door.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1063.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1064.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1065.jpg



The front door will be eventually attached after painting of the case and a special "silicon strip of double sided clear plex tape " will be used to hold it in place.


The end look will be the 3 plex contours sitting spaced evenly and dual lit.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1071.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1073.jpg



it does feel good to be modding this case again! :)

[snefan]

man that's sweet! nice nice nice :D

[slaveofconvention]

5/32? Thats the same thread type as hard disk and case screws isn't it? I've been hunting high and low for some longer screws, preferably hex-head to mount a PSU on a thicker case (see Project: Sentinel (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1421) and can't find any anywhere - can you let me know where you got them. I'm in the UK but I have several friends in the US who'd be more than happy to get them for me and post them over - I only need 3 lol

[Glock9]

Defyant would be in Australia Im guessing, judging by his posts on the OCAu forums. Finally this case gets worked on.

[Defyant]

Cheers Glock9 , yes soz slave i'm in au.

do you guys have "specialty" hardware? where i got mine from is called a "fastners" shop.

they sell mosty anything thats threaded,

i know the larger sizes in m5 can be brought thru local car auto shops if that helps any :)


Again guys thanx heeps for the replies :) will update again soon.

[slaveofconvention]

Australia is no problem - I just got back from a year out there in February - spent some time in northern WA out in the middle of woop woop and most of the time in Toowoomba in QLD. I have "contacts" out there lol

[Defyant]

heheh cheers!! hope none of them are from "wolf creek" !!!

[Overconfidence]

Wow. I love the attention to detail in this mod (I'm coming in a little late, aren't I ;)?). Not much else to say but "Wow".

[onelegout]

This whole project is SO inspiring :D
I wish that I had the skills and the tools (and the money!) to do something like that!
Peace
H

[Nawl]

OooOooOOoooOOOooooH 8)

[AceX]

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[shocker((o))]

this case is amazing. i wouldve never thought to sand plex to even out lighting in a case. great mod keep up the good work and keep us posted please!

[cycleboy]

this is an amazing mod - love the attention to details...
will we get to see the finished project???

[tybrenis]

Who knew that you could make an old HP look like this?

This folks, is the true essence of modding.

[Defyant]

Cheers for the great replys guys :)

I've put HP-3 on hold for now.... to keep the HP modding spirit alive while i work thru some new ideas for this mod! ive started on HP-4 :)

I'll get to posting the new HP4 worklog asap and leave you with the promise that this worklog will resume soon :)

[Rankenphile]

I think I can safely speak for all of us here when I say, "SWEET! New Defyant mod!"

Hehe. Glad to hear you're still at it. Looking forward to seeing the result.

[jdbnsn]

Wow! I am so impressed, your work is masterful!!!

[Jetty_200]

hey i was wondering defyant...how much does all these materials cost you on average. just curious if you don't mind. thanks

[Stygian Shane]

HP4 is really slick so far... look forward to it guys ;)

[Defyant]

Cheers Stygian Shane :)

Jetty i wish i could put a price on the stuff i could use..... if i kept track of it all my wife would catch on and leave! :) but a lot of the stuff you see in my mods is recycle'd scraps!

But if you watch my workogs you'l prolly catch on that u use left overs from on mod to the next :) this helps the budget alot when it works.


For now guys pop over to this thread hopefully it will fill the void while i work out where to go next with HP-3.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?p=22522#post22522

[Defyant]

Ive had plenty of time to think this next mod out!

I was gazumped!!! as what to do about an ON/OFF button for this mod....To have added a button no matter how cool or what shape i felt would spoil the look of the front facia,

I toyed for weeks about possibly going "remote"! but still wanted a "hard" option.


In the end the answer had been staring me in the face "ia" the whole time!

all i needed to do was mod one of the front light accents! :)


Since the top on was the CDROM door! it would have to be the second or third (lower) light feature i would mod.

I decided the second was the one :)


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0459.jpg


The idea is that you will "PRESS" the while light feature and it will turn the PC on and off.


For a mod like this to work, it will have to be spring loaded , Srings?....Nps :)

Pend springs will have just the right amount of "spring" for the job.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0460.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0467.jpg


The springs will have to sit flush on the front panel! so it will have to the the plex light feature that is drilled.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0469.jpg

The hole is drilled just deep enuf to allow the spring to fully compress inside its hole.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0470.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0471.jpg

The Unit will now need a locking device, for this ive decided to use cleat plex screws!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0472.jpg

For screws to work i'll ned to drill a deeper smaller hole where the spring hole is now

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0473.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0474.jpg

A thread will also need to be tapped so the screw can be secured.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0477.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0479.jpg

[Defyant]

Matching holes will need to be drilled into the front panel.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0483.jpg

the new unit can now be sat on for a test

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0488.jpg

now knowing that the Push action will work! it's time to connect the switch!!!


Some small clear rod is needed this will slide thru the front to a back mounted switch.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0495.jpg


another hold is drilled, this time for a press tight fit.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0497.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0498.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0500.jpg


A matching hole is drilled into the front panel

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0499.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0501.jpg


The extension will slide thru.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0502.jpg

[Defyant]

a small enclosed type switch housing will need to be made to hole the ATX switch using some larger clear tube.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0503.jpg

As you can its pretty simple idea, the tube is glued and the swtch will be side and glued inside of the tube.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0504.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0505.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0506.jpg

The switch is wired and glued into position.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0507.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0509.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/IMG_3281.jpg


The end result is s working push button, that can be easily removed by undoing the 2 outer screws.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/IMG_3274.jpg

[Rankenphile]

hahaha, that's GREAT!

[Stygian Shane]

That honestly is cool. You really know how to improvise :)

[Jetty_200]

wow...custom made switches...i kan't wait to start my mod but i kan't stop watching defyants work either :S...really insipring and great for ideas...thanks for all the entertainment, ideas and details defyant. GOOD EFFing JOB..holy cow!

[pure_rock_fury]

This was one of the first mods I spotted on here, and it is absolutely stunning. Fantastic work Defyant and HP-4 is in a league of its own as well. You are truly a master of plex. The mobo covers on your mods are fantastic and really make your cases stand out. I would really like to try one on my current work in progress. Any thing special I should take into consideration? I plan to go liquid cooled.

[wingman358]

It might be too late for this, but have you considered frosting the LEDs themselves? It might distribute the light better across the plex, but if you're happy with the light distribution, that's cool.

[Defyant]

As always thanx for the great replys guys :)

This motherboard cover is prolly the most "exotic" ive done yet, and was pretty much done "touch and go" the basics were to make sure it fitted over the MB and the rest was cut, bend and see. I was lucky to have got it spot-on first go! but for an "organic" look it's the best way to go about it.

All the other covers have been first done using a pre-made template, something thats thin clear and the vital parts can be traced then then cut and transfered onto the end solid cover. It makes it feel like your doing the same mod twice but is worth the effort.

For Flame'd (HP-4) i cheeted! because the actual cover was clear plex to start with , i just needed to hold it over the baord mark the vital parts and cut. The back of the clear plex can then be painted any colour thats fits i with your theme and i think this is the best way to go about it.

I use posts made of stacked brass standoffs! and always make sure theres at least 1-2 cm's clearance from the vital parts...

Water cooling takes car of heat transfer! so the vital heat parts are not as heat strained as with normal air cooled rigs. A small fan can always be added for some active northbride cooling.

[Defyant]

It might be too late for this, but have you considered frosting the LEDs themselves? It might distribute the light better across the plex, but if you're happy with the light distribution, that's cool.


Cheers mate! i do this with a lot of my mods, or you can just grind the tip off.

[wingman358]

Cheers mate! i do this with a lot of my mods, or you can just grind the tip off.

Yeah, that's what I usually do, too (grind the tip off).

[The boy 4rm oz]

Cant wait to see the finnished product. This looks awesome.

[DaveW]

You're a good example, man. Your work is well thought out, and executed like a true profesional. Needed to drop by and say that.

Right, now i gotta go mod. Got the itch'.

-Dave

[RangerDanger]

dude if u always do work like this...invest in a craftsmen mouse!!! the tip can sand in the tiniest spots.

[blue73]

Absolute Genius. Legend. 8)

[Slatter]

a small enclosed type switch housing will need to be made to hole the ATX switch using some larger clear tube.


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Defyantmods/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0503.jpg

As you can its pretty simple idea, the tube is glued and the swtch will be side and glued inside of the tube.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Defyantmods/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0504.jpg


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Defyantmods/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0505.jpg


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Defyantmods/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0506.jpg

The switch is wired and glued into pposition.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Defyantmods/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0507.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Defyantmods/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0509.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Defyantmods/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/IMG_3281.jpg


The end result is s working push button, that can be easily removed by undoing the 2 outer screws.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Defyantmods/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/IMG_3274.jpg


thats one helluva ellaborate concept...

[guitar.child]

this is a huge inspuiration. I most frost my glass from now on. I never knew how to do it. thanks. I can't wait to see it.

[p9l28a]

WOW !!!

Awsome man [- -] Geat job

[Shikimaru]

yo` def,

Get off WOW and do more modding!!!

[Defyant]

yo` def,

Get off WOW and do more modding!!!


kk 5 mins away from WoW to post a few teasers :P

The 2PAK Pearl white ! finally bit the bullet and coffed up a few hundered bux :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Pearl%20Paint/IMG_4252.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4380.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4383.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4424.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4429.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4439.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4480.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4489.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4492.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4494.jpg

[Shikimaru]

/passes out

/wakes up

/worships

looks good BTW

[Defyant]

thanx mate :) if the weather permits i'll paint the rest of the panels this week :)

[tribaloverkill]

Defyant,... you are truly the shiznit of modding! Good work dude! So impressed,....

[The boy 4rm oz]

Man lookn awesome

[MDCS]

The rad, pump & fan are looking good! Nice paint job!

[GT40_GearHead]

Dude, one question: what about tha dust???

[OvRiDe]

Dude, hes in Australia.. You know how when you flush the toilet and the water swirls in one direction but if you go to the opposite hemisphere the water swirls in the opposite direction. Dust is like that in Australia .. Where is flows into a case here in the States .. it ACTUALLY flows OUT of the case there... :)

[The boy 4rm oz]

Hey dont diss us Aussies.

[Defyant]

hehe! no dust probs here! if you can spot a spec lemme know :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_2814.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_2804.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_2829.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_2863.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_2901.jpg

[GT40_GearHead]

daaamn i can't:D but i was not refering to paint, i was talking about daily use, i have big problems (got to build a air-box)

[blue73]

That paint job looks ace, really ace!

[Defyant]

daaamn i can't:D but i was not refering to paint, i was talking about daily use, i have big problems (got to build a air-box)

Nps mate i did get it :) i was just hinting to the fact i used a proper spray booth to paint the parts :)

Cheers guys

[Rankenphile]

That is super hot, Defyant. You're a master.

[The boy 4rm oz]

That looks awesome.

[GT40_GearHead]

yes it is perfect

[taste_the_painbow]

that's insane. when i was into xbox modding the best modder could flush mount plexi. this is way more then that. i can't wait to see this done.

[leprosy]

wow this is great man , great craftsmanship, it looks real purdy :D

[Short Modder]

Sweet Mod Man!! I was gonna suggest that you make another, smaller clear bar on the face for the power button, but your idea of using an existing one was sweet! Are you gonna have a floppy for those who haven't figured out how to use a RW-CD of DVD? Anywho sweet Mod!

[wingman358]

Defyant, your **** is so tight.

[tribaloverkill]

Defyant, your **** is so tight.

A little stool softener can help with that;) Dude, you the man:)

[GT40_GearHead]

A little stool softener can help with that;) Dude, you the man:)
bloody ****.... ouuu that aint good right ???
LOL

[tribaloverkill]

Bloody **** is never a good thing. GI bleed, ick.

[Rankenphile]

Gearhead, seriously, knock it off.

[tribaloverkill]

Gearhead, seriously, knock it off.

oooOOOOoooOOOoooo, you got in trouble:) I'm done. Sleepy land for me.

[Defyant]

Cheers guys! ty all very much :)

better get this thread back on track ay!!

On the home stretch now!! with all the panels now painted and cleared this weekend should just about see this mod done!:toast:


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_3317.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_3254.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_3262.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_3295.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_3287.jpg

[fiendskull9]

its a real beauty man!

-clay

[GT40_GearHead]

Gearhead, seriously, knock it off.

oooOOOOoooOOOoooo, you got in trouble I'm done.
Sleepy land for me.

hey! not fare, he was first(hi is tribal and im..... what am i????)LOL ok ok ok no more disgusting, foul and obnoxious stuff

EDIT> damn did not i see the pics, hell... that paint is :eek: it almost looks like pearle paint
P.S. Rank, how was youre vacation ?!

[Rankenphile]

Looking really, really, really professional, and ultra-sexy to boot, defyant. You never fail to impress.

Gearhead, thanks mate. hehe. Vacation was a blast. I'm going to try to get a few pics up this weekend, I met a really cool street performer playing violin dressed in a full Darth Vader costume, which was pretty neat. Plus I got to tour through the Miniature Museum and see Buchart Gardens, which was beautiful. A good time.

[d_stilgar]

Darth Vader on the fiddle? You'll have to post pics of that.

Defyant, amazing! I'm crossing my fingers to get a result half as good. Well actually, I keep redoing things until they're perfect. But that means my mod won't be done for at least . . . 30 or so years. kidding kidding, but you do incredible, professional quality work.

[Defyant]

Thanx again guys :) darth vader playing violin!!...i'm already thinking Full clear Plex violin! with blue internal led lighting!!! :) the mini museum and gardens sounds very interesting mate! i would also like to see some pics :)


Now that the freshly painted panels have had a day to "set" I was eager to see how the front clear Plex Blades were going to look on the pearl!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3484.jpg


I have to say i was tragically dissapointed! my 5star flag ship had turned into a "titanic"..... the plex blades really offered nothing... just looked like fat glowing blue sausages... while the idea was ok early in the build.... now that the panels were coated these offered no contrast against the class of the Pearl Paint.

I pretty much went to bed an unhappy camper. At about 1am (as it usually is with me) the idea came to me in the form of the good o'l Defyant mouse mats!

Remember these? :D

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Mouse%20mat%20v2/DSC01855.jpg

It was streight to the plex shop bright and bleery eyed @ 7am this morn for some cut to size plex goodness!!!

I was back by 8AM armed with the new FRONT and SIDE BLADES! As you can see the new blades will be a GLOSS black a 3 layer design with a clear plex middle layer thats will light with the 3 colours of the case!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3329.jpg

The THICKER of the 2 is 2 x 8mm black strips and one 2mm middle clear the longer side blades are 4mm and 2mm clear.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3336.jpg

First thing to do is cut what will be the new CDROM door! Using a "thingamajig" the shape of the front panel is copied to the plex.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3340.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3343.jpg

Then over to the band saw for some cutting.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3345.jpg

Still looking a bit bulky atm!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3346.jpg


So it's down to the router for some intial shaping.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3348.jpg

Now the long task of hand sanding begins! this goes thru a stack of steps! the first being a ruff sand with 100 grit dry then 400 grit.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3354.jpg

Then it's over some 3 lots of wet rubbing! first 400 wet and dry then 800 with 1500 for fine finsihing.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3360.jpg


Finally to bring back some of that Gloss black shine some hand compound rubbing.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3363.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3366.jpg


Gotta throw in the old "outside shot" :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3378.jpg



The process is done 2 more times to create the middle and lower blades! one of wich will be modified to be the ATX switch :)

[Short Modder]

I like the mouse pad! The new blades look sweet! Happy Modding!

[Defyant]

I like the mouse pad! The new blades look sweet! Happy Modding!


TYVM mate :)





The New Bades are sat on the panel for a "looksee", i much prefer the look of the new shiny black blades! This also give me a new theme to follow thru with! :)


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3407.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3405.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3413.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3414.jpg





With some Blue light action! a much Classier look.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3463.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3473.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3468.jpg

[Defyant]

The same process is done with the new Side panel Blades these will replace the old clear ones.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3424.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3429.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3428.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3434.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3436.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3440.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3454.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3451.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3452.jpg

[Defyant]

Also got a qick chance to hook up the top HDD activity light for a qik look see :)


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_3498.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_3499.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_3501.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_3502.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_3487.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_3496.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_3490.jpg

[dgrmkrp]

OMG! excellent craftsmanship... i'm stunned and speecless...

[Drew]

:eek: I can't believe you weren't happy with it.......

Having said that, that is probably exactly the reason you're turnin' out mods of this quality...

Fair play that man, you are a bit good.

Drew

[monoflap]

Wow, and I thought the plain blue looked good. The black with the blue stripes looks fantastic. I love it man.

[taste_the_painbow]

Wow, and I thought the plain blue looked good. The black with the blue stripes looks fantastic. I love it man.
same here. i can't wait to see it done.

[AceX]

You are out of your GD mind... You're STILL changing stuff!?

Your cajones > Bowling balls

[Defyant]

Thanx once again guys :) theres always room for improvement :) even mow i'm still improving old mods in small ways!

As i learn somthting new or a better way of doing a mod i'll go back and update all my older mods. HP2 is a classic example :)


Continuing on from the last post is the the Top activity light! this really was a pain in the ass to work ou in the end!

i wanted this top light to flash with HDD activity....Proving almost impossible without advanced electronics (which is like a diff language to me)

i decided to cheet! and use the Same idea that i had used in the "STORM'D mod!

The easy way was to use EL wire! and a "sound sensitive power supply" the sound pickup box can be sat right behind the HDD and pick on on the noise made when the HDD is in use and flash!

Of course! to work in with the rest of the mod.... Blue and Red lighting is needed.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Activity%20light/IMG_4049.jpg

The sound box! the mic will sit right behind the HDD! and can have it's sensativity adjusted for best light effect.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Activity%20light/IMG_4052.jpg


The HDD and CDROM bay.

The sound box will be sat @ the rear and the HDD placed in front as shown.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Activity%20light/IMG_4056.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Activity%20light/IMG_4060.jpg

Next is to run the EL wire thru its new home.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Activity%20light/IMG_3510.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Activity%20light/IMG_3511.jpg


Temp tape is used and hot glue is applied and the tape later removed.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Activity%20light/IMG_3522.jpg


A qick test

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Activity%20light/IMG_3519.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Activity%20light/IMG_3520.jpg


The excess EL wire is cut off and the next task is to wire it into the exsisting wiring.

[Defyant]

The exsisting wiring? Hardly! time to make a start :P the nervous system will run in the base of HP3! this is where the bulk of cons and switches will run.

First thing to do is to add the light switches, these will control the RED,BLUE,and 3rd colour.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3503.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3504.jpg


Next is to attach the base.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3507.jpg

Spagetti time!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3509.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3529.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Base/IMG_4127.jpg

[Defyant]

With the bulk of the basic electrics done in the base motherboard and case internals can be hooked up again.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3532.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3533.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3534.jpg

The plex FAN box can be placed in and hooked up to power.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3538.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3539.jpg


HDD mountes can be conneted and installed with CDROM

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3542.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3557.jpg

[Defyant]

Some pealry panel action!!


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3562.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3570.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3576.jpg


The MEGA res can have barbes attached and bolted in using SS hex heads.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3577.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3578.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3582.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3584.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3588.jpg

And the PLEX psu can be added for some power!!!!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3596.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3600.jpg

[Defyant]

As you guys can see! thyr's plenty of free lighting being thrown out and this is all thats needed to light up the front blades!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3620.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3621.jpg


Using double side "Clear silicon" tape the front door blade is attached

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3622.jpg


At the moment there is no eject switch! but if the middle blade can be converted for the atx switch , thyrs now reason why i cant convert the bottem one for the CDROM eject button :D

The tray is ejected to check for door position and tray clearances.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3626.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3628.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3629.jpg


The Middle and lower blades are added for a "looksee" :) and are not as yet funtional.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3641.jpg



Again! passive lighting is all that needed for the blades to light up!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3640.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3643.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3644.jpg

[Defyant]

And of course! some free RES lighting as well :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3652.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3651.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3654.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3650.jpg

[Omega]

defyant, i want to move to australia just to learn to mod from you.

[Rankenphile]

using a sound-sensitive controller on the HDD light switch?

ROFL! That's bloody brilliant!

[OvRiDe]

I dont know what else can be said!! It's INCREDIBLE as usual. Fantastic work!!

[MarkTheDaemon]

I'm speechless......a fantastic project....you are a legend!


Mark

[wingman358]

I wish I knew words to describe the greatness of all of your work

[crenn]

He's In Australia??? Where??

[Defyant]

Your all welcome over anytime :) just remember it's BYO!!!:D



A qick update!

Heres what i came up with for the inclusion of a CROM eject button. The obviouse choice is to use the lowest front light blade.

Its a simple spring loaded keyed sliding cylinder design.......


The mats needed.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3759.jpg

Simple slide design

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3672.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3673.jpg


What will be the inner cylinder is keyed and the outer is slotted.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3676.jpg

The inner keyed cylinder is plex glued to the Front blade.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3681.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3682.jpg


For the assemble to lock together a clear nut is placed inside the keyed part.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3700.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3702.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3703.jpg

[Defyant]

To hold the locking nut into positon and to stop it sliding back out a smaller holed rod is pressed fitted and glued.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3705.jpg

The over hang will be trimmed away to sit flush.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3706.jpg


Next it to make the outer "keyed" cylinder.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3732.jpg

This outer cylinder will house the Spring, so it needs to be plugged and glued.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3715.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3716.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3719.jpg

The spring can now sit inside of the outer cylinder

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3722.jpg

Using the long clear screw the assembly can be screwed togther.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3724.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3752.jpg


The movement is smooth and slides very well. Next i'll add the Micro switch and attach the unit to the fron of the case.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3753.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3754.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3729.jpg

[GT40_GearHead]

bloody hell that is pure genius dude
you make wonders with those plex tube switches

[niko7209]

this is AMAZING. your attention to detail is remarkable! astounding! cheers!

[AKA_RA]

your work is far beyond what words can describe

[brouhaha]

It is projects like these that lure us lurkers out of hiding. Brilliant creativity and excellent workmanship!

This, sir, would be a contour tool.


Using a "thingamajig" the shape of the front panel is copied to the plex.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Defyantmods/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3340.jpg

[Short Modder]

They use those for cars sometimes. They used them on a show on Speed.

[Defyant]

Cheers brouhaha tyvm mate :)

Thanx all for the great comments!




Part2


The CDROM switch mechanism needs to connect to a switch! i chose a micro switch, similar to the one CDROMS use!

The joining switch connector needs to be a disconect-able from the main mech, Again using clear tube heres what i came up with.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3763.jpg


Ive cut a castle device to hold the micro switch

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3765.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3769.jpg


The castle gets pressed into a larger tube and the 2 are glued as one.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3771.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3792.jpg


An old HDD activity loom + plug are recycled and used.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3785.jpg


The micro switch and wires are pressed in.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3796.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3797.jpg


As can be seen the two units can be fitted togther as one!


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3800.jpg

[Defyant]

The unit needs to have a locking device! a doweled keyway design is used.... much like a press fit lightbulb.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3805.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3811.jpg


The switch is hot glued secure


Then it's a push

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3815.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3816.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3817.jpg


And a twist locks it all together!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3818.jpg

[Defyant]

A simple soloution is used to connet to the CDROM


Hard to see.. but a paper clip is cut into 2 small pins.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3772.jpg

With the base of the cdrom removed to the cut pins are tinned and soldered directly to the eject pins on the board

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3773.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3774.jpg

The idea of this method rather than direct soldering is that i now can have a "removable" option .. much like on your motherboard.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3776.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3777.jpg

the best can be secured again and the unit flipped over. The 2 connecting pins stick neatly out from the cdrom and can be easily connected to.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3788.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3786.jpg




a final and action shot !

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3825.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3823.jpg

[Drac998]

Necessity is the mother of invention, and that Sir is just bloody clever. Never would have thought to use a paper clip to extend the leads and in turn have a removable connection for easy swaps.

[Rankenphile]

How many times can I say it? Brilliant stuff, man.

[GT40_GearHead]

he did it again what can say.... bad Defyant, bad, bad, Defyant <spank> :D

[MarkTheDaemon]

Thats just plain amazing man....


Great Work!

[Drew]

You, Sir, are a clever, clever man.

I applaud thee.

Drew

[tribaloverkill]

I'm sorry dude but this has been buggin me for a while now,... what does the HPRES stand for? LOL.

[crenn]

Helwert Packard Resivoir?

[Rankenphile]

I think it's Ressurection, but now that you mention it, I think I've always just assumed that. heh.

Clarification from the originator of the term?

[Defyant]

Rank's right guys!

HP Resurrection 3....HPRIII....HPRES III MEGA

the whole series went as follow,

The first HP was
HP Resurrection ... It was then rebuilt into HPRES Stealth'D

Then HP Resurrection II .. that was the purple one! HPR2 was orignally an air cooled pc. I then decided to ADD the Defyant Style Dual full lenght side tanks and some sexy water ..The PC became HP Resurrection II -Evolution. or HPR2-EVO... confused?

After that came HP Resurrection III HPR3 (this mod)..... as you all know this mod started life as Bondo guide for another forum.

The guide wich essentually was just the front panel was called.

Defyant's MEGA Blowhole and Bondo guide.... and indeed it was!

The mega came just from the enormous front dual blow hole but i decided to carry that one theme thru the whole mod.....

Mega plex....mega blow hole.... mega side tank! and mega paint :)

After HP3 MEGA came

HP4- Flame'D thats the silver case with the flamed side panel and Defyant style NO2 RES.

HP-SERVER is essentually HP5. ( the back one)

Watch out for HP-6 MAX !.... i havnt run outa ideas yet :)

[b4i7]

Watch out for HP-6 MAX !.... i havnt run outa ideas yet :)
oh god...i cant wait :eek: this will have to be purely amazing to compete against your others

[Defyant]

HP3's new side blades posed a pretty big problem... ! these could not be passivly lit! an active solution would now have to be used.

The original idea was to light the blades using LED's... but these just could not give an even light along the whole blade.

To just leave them "unlit" after all this work just did'nt seem fitting for mods that taken almost a yr to do now!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3454.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3452.jpg



The solution again was EL wire! i swear i must have brought 20 mtrs of this stuff by now! but this stuff is a "liter's dream"!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_4049.jpg

The method i'll use is a Needle and thread or shoe lace idea......


Basically the EL wire will loop from front to back in one continuos length.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Defyantmods/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4067.jpg


the first of many holes are drilled.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4073.jpg

Next is to drill the same holes thru the window as well!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4076.jpg


The window is glued to the side panel and the RED and BLUE EL wire are passed thru.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4082.jpg

These are then fed along the outer side of the panel and then back.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4087.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4086.jpg

To keep the back of the panel tidy the inner feeds are covered with black techflex , heatshrinked and glued into place.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4090.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4094.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4095.jpg

The end result are 4 outer runs of RED and BLUE lights :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4097.jpg


The Side blades will be channeled then glued into place over the EL wires!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4099.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4100.jpg

A sneeky peek before all Blades are done for HP3's final shoot tomorrow.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4181.jpg

[Scotty]

sweet, like the effect. This is awsome cant wait to see the final product !

[m4gnum]

Fantastic use of EL Wire with those blades.