carbon-fever!

[derbaum]

As you maybe guess CF will be a defining element of my mod. Other materials i used (a lot of work is already done so this log will grow very quickly..) are wood ( mostly plywood) and styrene.
Let´s start with some sketches and quick renderings

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6662653161366336.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3635613838326534.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3764343238653231.jpg

p.s.: there has to be a good reason for everything. i believe i have a really good one ^^

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3031353763303030.jpg

thats my old rig, my first modded case and no it did´t look that ugly when it was young and fresh...

[GT40_GearHead]

talk about fresh meat :D

welcome man

what you have there is a goldmine
great designs!


+rep for awesome concept

btw: start a worklog NOW !!!

[Commando]

Cool, can't wait to see the carbon fiber work.

Do you have this project posted somewhere else? I thought I saw it somewhere but I can't remember where.

[OvRiDe]

Gruntville (http://www.gruntville.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=18074&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0). The pictures are straight from a project that "b0b" started in August of 2006. I also noticed that this was posted on Bit-Tech as well. I don't really want to accuse anybody of anything, but this seems a bit fishy, considering that "b0b" has made a lot of progress on this case. So I must ask Derbaum, are you "b0b" and if so why the short post when you have alot of progress to display? If you are not b0b.. shame shame shame..

[derbaum]

no fish, no smell. i just started a few more worklogs.

bob = derbaum

[Commando]

No prob. Just update the log here and we'll give some props.

It is a wicked project. One long post would be fine to get everyone up to speed.

Your carbon work is phenomenal. Lay it out, man. Lay it out....

I think it's obvious you want a little exposure, having seen this log elsewhere much further along. I'm telling you, This is the place to do it.

I'm not tryin to scare you off. I just would love to see this project here. It's awesome.

[derbaum]

Bevore we can start with some Cf-work, we need forms. You can either laminate on a postive or negative form. If you choose the first way, makeing the forms is realytivly easy, but you´ll spend a lot of time giving the carbon stuff a real good surface.
I choose method 2 because i think workin with foam and putty is a lot more easy then doing the same with CF.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6235366630653631.jpg

These parts will be the rips on front and top. Every part is unique and just fits on its desired place.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3830653432373830.jpg

This is the biggest part i´ll do in Cf . The black circles mark all the parts that i have work on again.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6339386339323231.jpg

Normally you do such modelling with urethane foam, but that´s very.
expensive. i used cheap styrene foam normally used to keep houses warm.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3063376130643639.jpg

My "tools": a knife ( for basic shaping), sanding paper and a lot of filler. For bigger cuts i used a band saw.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6630383730333762.jpg

on this picture most work is done. i used this filler fo find all bad places on the surface. the dark colour is a great help.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6638323939636330.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3264633237383938.jpg

note to self: drilling in foam is no good idea. it´s not strong enough for a clean cut.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3035626439373730.jpg

the positives are done. i painted them with 2 component paint normaly used for cars.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3663353064646666.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6134656230653163.jpg

that´s my "new one". i found the case in the garbage. 0 bucks are a good price for a case i think ^^

p.s.: this will be an inverted-atx mod. it´s not turned upside down.

[OvRiDe]

Good to hear, and I hope no offense was taken. At first I thought "Man if this is some guy ripping off another modders work, what an IDIOT to pick such a unique mod!!" :D Now that thats out of the way.. I have been following your mod on Gruntville since August. GREAT work! I really admire how your vision is coming together into reality. Really looking forward to seeing how you pull off the remote control piece. Can't wait to see another update!!

EDIT: BTW.. WELCOME TO TBCS

[intergalacticman]

nice dude, i like the btx case with the psu on the bottom. anyways carbon fiber looks great, and i like the top ridgethings, but the front looks like an alienware clone sorta, nice skills though

[simon275]

Nice concept I like the layered front.

Also your sketching skills are top notch.

Welcome to the forum we are happy to have you posting here.

[samurai_crip]

Looking good man :D

Loving the case idea's aswell its great :up:

[derbaum]

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3265646231396262.jpg

this was just a test. i wasnt shure if the paint i used can stand the styrene in the resin. it did ...
after that i could start with the real work. step #1: applying a layer of gelcoat. it gives a smother surface und contains less bubbles then normal resin. dont mention the colour!

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3834383533383864.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3863356661326333.jpg

24h later i could start with the gf for the molds.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6365643730626439.jpg

the first layer with clear resin. this helps to avoid bubbles .

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6238653537363733.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6530663361643766.jpg

in the end the molds hat 3-5 layers of gf. thats something around 4-6mm

p.s.: what i used for laminating

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6561666662616464.jpg

resin, curing agent, a normal brush and a teflon roll.

[m4gnum]

Excellent looking work. Ultra have just announced they're making a carbon fibre case: http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=36821

[slytherock]

The final look is great :up: Cant wait to see it finnished

[derbaum]

i am sure that thing will cost even more then aluminium cases ... (300-500€?)

i payed 60€ for resin and tissues ( gf and cf! )

[Cagedconnerman]

looking nice, j/w, how good are the thermal properties with carbon fiber? does it lose heat easily?

[derbaum]

after releasing and cutting the molds look like this!

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3364633865346330.jpg

while the clear gelcoat cures lets take a look at the tissue i gonna use.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3838623136336139.jpg

this is "normal" tissue. relativly easy to handle.

and this the one i gonna use

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3033356138633532.jpg

it´s called unidirectional. a lot more expensive ( 4 times ?) and the ugliest thing i had to work with.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3136343762373030.jpg

my first attempt...

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3334353462666264.jpg

didn´t come out that nicely.

so i tried something easy first

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3062333464396534.jpg

the only way to work with this #*!§ is to tape the edges.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3038656563646137.jpg

after discovering this little trick i could start with the real things!

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6636393137376239.jpg

gettin bigger !

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3965363139363263.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3062373337343138.jpg

and bigger ( ~ 50 x 60 cm )

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6230366632616539.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3230346436613735.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3163396332363366.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3961376263613436.jpg

the mold i used for the big piece is just ordinary glas. the best mold you can get for carbon.

[silverdemon]

very very nice, I love carbon fibre stuff...:D

[slytherock]

Still impressed, want more :up:

[derbaum]

@Cagedconnerman: i have to confess that i dont know anything about the thing you asked. in my case it dowsn´t matter because there´ll be a lot of wood that is a very good insulator.

@slytherock: dont be that greedy, a daily update is enough i think ^^

[samurai_crip]

Very nice man love the CF :D

-SC

[intergalacticman]

omfg nice

[derbaum]

The Cf work is done. You better take an extra look, because you wont see the CF-PARTS for some time.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6161376534316138.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6161376534316138.jpg)

now we´re starting with the inside of the case. step one. we need a new hdd cage. that´s my final version:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3336316635636639.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3336316635636639.jpg)

materials needed: aluminium bar ( 25x5x1000mm )

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3734303838363161.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3734303838363161.jpg)

and a normal aluminium sheet (3mm).

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6466336438623733.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6466336438623733.jpg)

after sanding is started cutting the sheet

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6333386532653630.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6333386532653630.jpg)

and the bars

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6638363930386533.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6638363930386533.jpg)

ineeded some slits to mount the hdd properly. i tried to drill them out as far as possible.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3463323635356462.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3463323635356462.jpg)

for everything left i took a keyfile. you see some in the picture above. this took hours!

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6461643537633538.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6461643537633538.jpg)

to connect the sheet and the bars i used m2 screws.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6463636432663237.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6463636432663237.jpg)

some testing.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3363376639306339.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3363376639306339.jpg)

the sheet at the and isn´t strong enough to handle the torque of the hdd´s. the chromed bars will support.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3939626166343133.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3939626166343133.jpg)

finished!

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3935373166626438.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3935373166626438.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3030623266323764.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3030623266323764.jpg)

this tiny piece holds the cage in place when mounted. screws are m2 too

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3631373934323632.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3631373934323632.jpg)

[GT40_GearHead]

i love it when people build stuff
great work, it looks wery nice
i was wondering.... could you have made that pice from C.F.?

[Vertigo]

That's a really slick idea for the HD cage, and pretty simple/straight forward. +Rep

[DaveW]

Good update, + Rep.

Good storyboard shots.

-Dave

[derbaum]

thx guys. simplicity was one of my aims.

[GT40_GearHead]

you still haven't answered my question
could you have made the cage out of C/F ????

[derbaum]

sry and of course i could. there´s no reason why i shouldnt.

[GT40_GearHead]

hhmmm... so the next question comes to mind: why didnt you

dont get me wrong, the aluminium one is great but i'm just curious

[derbaum]

aluminium is much easier to work with ( no forms) , better heat transfer and i didnt want to use carbon that much. it´s meant only for the outside of the case.

[GT40_GearHead]

good point

[derbaum]

Here´s the styrene i mentioned in the first post . sheets in 0,75 and 3mm

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3663633561323132.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3663633561323132.jpg)

my improvised bending machine:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3837626463363337.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3837626463363337.jpg)

bending styrene. i used a heatgun for this

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3064313634323935.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3064313634323935.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6264653034393462.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6264653034393462.jpg)

not that beautyfull...

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3337613836356531.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3337613836356531.jpg)

heat and pressure:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3063343939333138.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3063343939333138.jpg)

it was good for her ...

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3764393364373737.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3764393364373737.jpg)

i gona clean everything inside except the mb. there will be a lot more styrene in the next days.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6266633931373566.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6266633931373566.jpg)

[derbaum]

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6463663362666531.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6463663362666531.jpg)

basic styrene work is done

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6265626234303263.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6265626234303263.jpg)

cut outs for the cables are made.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6233636362623965.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6233636362623965.jpg)

the plack pieces are rubber to prevent the case from swings of the hdd´s. every styrene part will be treated like this.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3734393432346538.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3734393432346538.jpg)

before we can go any further, we need some space first.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3566356637623331.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3566356637623331.jpg)

i wont need a fan there . hopefully the fans on top of the case will suck enough air through this hole.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3137636332623434.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3137636332623434.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6236616330303339.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6236616330303339.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3761383337633435.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3761383337633435.jpg)

cutting out this thin parts was tricky because the styrene is really soft.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6665383464376163.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6665383464376163.jpg)

[samurai_crip]

Looking good man i like :D

[derbaum]

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3565346239373237.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3565346239373237.jpg)

the fans need some holes too.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6562643732623434.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6562643732623434.jpg)

120mm, 220v , big ^^

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3761376262303835.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3761376262303835.jpg)

i gonna build a tray in the bottom for some electronics. these rails help to get everything out there qickly.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6565343665623166.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6565343665623166.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3337663136663439.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3337663136663439.jpg)

cutouts made

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3035356238656630.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3035356238656630.jpg)

the electronics tray made of styrene

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3633383338646332.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3633383338646332.jpg)

aux pwr and fan in position.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3533326562376336.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3533326562376336.jpg)

some boards that will end down there too

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6463643339366464.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6463643339366464.jpg)

theese small sheets will hold the boards in position. if needed i can remove the boards without tools.

[derbaum]

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6465663264643636.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6465663264643636.jpg)

most parts of the Quick-Release-System will be made of plywood. it´s really strong and a lot lighter then, for example, Styrene.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6664633535623231.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6664633535623231.jpg)

basic idea behind the QRS are this aluminium bars . they will be drilled so you can stick a splint through them that holds the whole front in position

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6234633136383162.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6234633136383162.jpg)

the bottom part of the system. no splints here, just remove the ones on the top. the cover for the top of the case will be mounted in the same way.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3563356437343530.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3563356437343530.jpg)

some more playwood. the big sheets are for the sidepanels, the 2 10mm parts
are used for the spine.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3835323931313031.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3835323931313031.jpg)

next step is to cut the cfk to fit on the spine. it´s not that easy to get some parallel lines on a curved surface.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3733333033316266.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3733333033316266.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6461646639303361.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6461646639303361.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3966366265353637.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3966366265353637.jpg)

that´s my prototype spine. there will be a slightly more beautyfull version in the end ...

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3263313061303236.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3263313061303236.jpg)

i gonna use this brackets to connect the spine to the rips. the 2 fingers will be glued to the rips , the spine will be attached by screws.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6134613963623932.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6134613963623932.jpg)

some layers of gfk provide that nothing can break off there!

[simon275]

Good work derbaum some nice custom work.

[Commando]

Looking great.

[derbaum]

the front was the first i attached to the spine. step2 will be mounting the other parts.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3366643430383661.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3366643430383661.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6531306332316437.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6531306332316437.jpg)

cutting cfk....

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3234633233653261.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3234633233653261.jpg)

mounting the spine on the top.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3562396166613932.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3562396166613932.jpg)

the spine at the front is already done

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3838613463376538.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3838613463376538.jpg)

before i can mount the rips i need a lot more brackets

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3730623161373230.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3730623161373230.jpg)

done.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3530346432323538.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3530346432323538.jpg)

glueing is very similar to the front.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6635363935343936.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6635363935343936.jpg)

i glued the brackets on while the rips were still one piece. i hoped cutting them afterwards would be a lot more accurate.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3431353235396431.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3431353235396431.jpg)

now back to the spine. it´s nearly done. just needs a cutout arround the dvd drv.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6166653864653762.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6166653864653762.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3466376362356266.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3466376362356266.jpg)

testing!

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3739646265346237.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3739646265346237.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3737653735666630.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3737653735666630.jpg)

fits. done for today ^^

[GT40_GearHead]

in the last photo it almost looks like a shark from a side view

looks great man

[derbaum]

yeah that´s what they should do!

[GT40_GearHead]

ha haaa ;)

carry on lad !

[derbaum]

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6133633134646462.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6133633134646462.jpg)

one of this rails will hold the rip that covers the dvddrv. the construction itself would be 2 heavy for the drv tray i think.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3066613566336561.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3066613566336561.jpg)

will be mounted somewhere here!

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3432333736646134.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3432333736646134.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6463313762623465.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6463313762623465.jpg)

some bending work

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3764356663396565.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3764356663396565.jpg)

to hold the drv.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3561366563643238.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3561366563643238.jpg)

no swinging plz!

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3564356231653139.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3564356231653139.jpg)

more drv support

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3539343663333932.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3539343663333932.jpg)

some alu-covers for the wooden parts.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3365336366636130.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3365336366636130.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3364343532636134.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3364343532636134.jpg)

the tiny holes are for some smd status leds that will be mounted in the spine.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3761646432626439.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3761646432626439.jpg)

tiny plexi covers for tiny holes.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6434323933663563.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6434323933663563.jpg)

cables are running through a canal on the backside. will be filled with some putty.

[GT40_GearHead]

what can i say....

a nother great update

[derbaum]

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3966633638303561.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3966633638303561.jpg)

i think i really need some light arround my slots

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6362333161383533.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6362333161383533.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3862646435303962.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3862646435303962.jpg)

some smd leds will be mounted on the backside.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3337336166373234.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3337336166373234.jpg)

the QRS of the sidepanels will be similar to the one on the front and top. we´ll have just diffrent dimensions . 8mm bars and much stronger splints.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6262313135356637.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6262313135356637.jpg)

the bars mill be mounted on the mdf parts

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3934613534373536.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3934613534373536.jpg)

the mdf is part of the topsection.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3461313237356433.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3461313237356433.jpg)

just some bondo to make it look a more smoother.

[samurai_crip]

I cant wait to see the end result mate i been viewing this day by day lol

Great work so far man:)

[derbaum]

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3935363031613764.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3935363031613764.jpg)

i think theese screws will give a nice clean look

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3130306236653731.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3130306236653731.jpg)

cover for the mobo tray is mounted

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6161346534633839.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6161346534633839.jpg)

the electronicstray needs an own io-bracket. subd plug for the remote controll, big plug for auxpsu , small one for the fan remote controll

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3631653432646565.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3631653432646565.jpg)

mounted to the tray ...
just before somebody aks ...no, the soldering wont stay that bad

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6565303166383765.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6565303166383765.jpg)

made a hole for the fan in the front panel

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3039636334366636.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3039636334366636.jpg)

The holes on the inside get an extra plexi layer. the plexirings will be lighted up so every hole has it´s own corona. colours can change from red to white (later ... )

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3337343936353032.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3337343936353032.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3133623566646431.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3133623566646431.jpg)

some more bending

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3164393730306431.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3164393730306431.jpg)

this part will be mounted under the top of the case. nobody will ever see this but .. i give a f...

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6231303833326165.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6231303833326165.jpg)

cause it prevents my fingers from getting in the fans. i can tell you that really hurts!

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3834363439343064.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3834363439343064.jpg)

to light up the case just in pure white i´ll hide a lots of leds behind this plexibar. 20-30 ( only 900mcd. there´s no space for normal leds so i use smd leds ( plcc2) )

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3034323035373336.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3034323035373336.jpg)

cya tomorrow ( hopefully )

[samurai_crip]

Dude thats comming along wuite well :D

[derbaum]

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3031626538343363.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3031626538343363.jpg)

today we start with the remote control. i used a part from an old front.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6566346236386361.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6566346236386361.jpg)

i dont want so many plugs, switches or whatever on the case itself so everything will be controlled from my desk.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3566316635376636.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3566316635376636.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3164346330373730.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3164346330373730.jpg)

i did some quick rendering with sketchup for the controlpanel. the 2 gray buttons on the left side will look like this in the final version.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3635616266336164.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3635616266336164.jpg)

the caps gonna cover some buttons. i am not shure wich shape they will have.

the big wheel in the center drives 2 potentiometers, one for the 230v fans , the other is for visualising the movement of poti #1.
it creates a signal for this little circuit

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6564626637306634.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6564626637306634.jpg)

in this picture it´s running in dotmode, the final version will run the barmode but that needs some extra cooling i was quite 2 lazy for.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6236383766303066.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6236383766303066.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6130643832333066.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6130643832333066.jpg)

cutted and done for today ...

[jdbnsn]

Damn dude! You are doing some major builing on this thing and it's looking pretty cool so far, keep up the great work!

[GT40_GearHead]

great idea with the remote!

+REP

[derbaum]

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3635376337636261.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3635376337636261.jpg)

to light up the side panels i need some kind of pwr connector. normal plugs arent really an option so i had to find another solution. i´ll use this copper sheets as connectors. flat sheets will be the counterparts on the panels.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6231376461646234.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6231376461646234.jpg)

mounted to the tray..

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3865616163653534.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3865616163653534.jpg)

all parts painted with primer.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3831326639636132.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3831326639636132.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6639633266346533.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6639633266346533.jpg)

the steel parts of the case are finished, white, glossy. the foam rupper hopefully helps to reduce noise.

[Drac998]

If you add the foam to the fans and hdd's like a gasket, it will help with the noise caused by the vibrations.

[derbaum]

most of the parts fans are mounted to are given some rubbersheets.

[Darkness]

Im new to this forum and everything everyone is doing as far as mods are concerned for comps and all, but I have to say some of the things I have seen here today are awesome. Sad thing is, I do custom work everyday, only on cars; sound system, mechanics, show quality fiberglass and CF, but what you guys are doing takes the cake and some pies as well. derbaum, excellent work!

[Commando]

Great project. Keep it up. You got some mad patience. I get antsy if one of my projects is more than a couple of days. +rep

[GT40_GearHead]

any news?

[progbuddy]

:eek: It's beautiful! lol. Good job.

[derbaum]

no news -> no time (university!) . will be updated soon.

[USERX15]

Very very nice, the carbon fiber looks amazing. You definately have some wicked skills.

[Slatter]

great mod so far...

[derbaum]

thx everybody for posting.
maybe some of you are already waiting for it ..here it is: THE UPDATE.
i have to confess it´s just a short one. more in the next days.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3165383365373032.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3165383365373032.jpg)

the cover for my dvd drv will be glued to this alu-sheet

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3366343237363831.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3366343237363831.jpg)

the spine at the cover is made of plexiglas. light from leds will be reflected on the transversal faces. on half is for the hdd the other for the pwr led. the parts are divided by a thin layer of alu-foil

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3263316231623334.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3263316231623334.jpg)

in the end it will look very similar to this.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6237633462303730.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6237633462303730.jpg)

the finished spine.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3163303236336163.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3163303236336163.jpg)

and the backside.

[samurai_crip]

kool :D

[Brunhold]

Wow, I like the details! Keep up the good work, this will end in a unique case! I have never seen anything like this.

[vidas7de7jesus7]

This project is phenomenal. Great job.

[Tale Gunner]

Great Job! I love to watch someone do something they enjoy and its clear you really enjoy your work. I'll be watching for the next update.

[derbaum]

the sheet needed some more bending to fit to the rip.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3638336434306463.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3638336434306463.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3264396135346466.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3264396135346466.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6566613466643737.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_6566613466643737.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3466653534633466.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3466653534633466.jpg)

glued and done.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3530313738303337.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3530313738303337.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3537666334616238.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3537666334616238.jpg)

works fine.

[Lairy Fiquid]

Looking amazing, keep up the good work :banana:

[derbaum]

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3737653735666630.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3737653735666630.jpg)

as seen on this pic the rips are still 2 big.
i had to wait with cuttin the rips until i knew the exact dimensions of the case. they weren´t fixed until the rubber was glued on.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3364366462323761.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3364366462323761.jpg)

this thing will be a tool to get the dimensions of the case on the top of the rips.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3266353230313237.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3266353230313237.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3533376364316130.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3533376364316130.jpg)

now i can lead a marker along the sheet and get a nice clean line.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3437373430623330.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3437373430623330.jpg)

after some work with the beltsander the filter of my mask looked like this:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3133303832656161.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3133303832656161.jpg)

the case...

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3064366433393538.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3064366433393538.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6261666536656565.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_6261666536656565.jpg)

[Drew]

Thats REALLY starting to look the part.

[Nagoshi]

Woot! I love it... looks a bit like Alienware cases, but CF style and really much more cooler. +rep! And all that frosted plexi use is really something I always liked...

And I must tell... I have the same CD drive as you have in the pictures. That thing is slow :P

[crdb5066]

Nice MOD! ...no offense...but looks like something out of the Robots Movie...

=D

[derbaum]

some teaser pixx...

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6237373562663139.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_6237373562663139.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3535386464353262.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3535386464353262.jpg)

the white dots are just bits of the tape.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3031396535373633.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3031396535373633.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3566653337356539.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3566653337356539.jpg)

whats up next ...

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3833333531313265.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3833333531313265.jpg)

the sidepanels are the last big parts to do

[NocturnaL]

Lookn pretty sweet, i like the carbon fiber, turned out nice

[Commando]

Dude,

It looks sweet. Update?

[rendermandan]

I agree, this thing is awsome! You have some excellent fabrication skills! +Rep.

[derbaum]

update ? mhh soon ^^

i have to do all the work at my parents house. no way to get the pix out of my cam until i am back home.

[derbaum]

i found some time to mod on and here are the results.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3833333531313265.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3833333531313265.jpg)

thats what we ended with in the last update.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6535656564373762.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6535656564373762.jpg)

i did just a rough cut, still wasnt shure about the dimensions.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3062383066633038.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3062383066633038.jpg)

but i looked good so i finished the first layer. in the end there will be 3 of them . 2 times wood and in the middle some plexi glas. ok it´s just clear styrene but it will do the job, too.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6236363666313163.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6236363666313163.jpg)

so next step was to paint the styrene. so no wood or yellowish colour from the plywood can be seen on the edge.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6262666639383232.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6262666639383232.jpg)

this cutout will be filled with a bunch of leds and some resistors
more about the led thing in the next days.

stay tuned ...

[rendermandan]

Looking good!

[derbaum]

going to suck ???

[Drum Thumper]

nice dude, i like the btx case with the psu on the bottom. anyways carbon fiber looks great, and i like the top ridgethings, but the front looks like an alienware clone sorta, nice skills though


omfg nice


AWESOME!!
personally i thought this was going to suck, but i stand corrected, NICE JOB!!!!

Going to suck? Not according to your past comments.

[derbaum]

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6436633938643931.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6436633938643931.jpg)

those brackets will hold the sidepanels on the bottom. need some cutting first.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6235623639316563.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6235623639316563.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6333343864653761.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6333343864653761.jpg)

step one of wirering the sidepanels up .. some copper sheets to connect panels and electronics-tray

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3037623634316164.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3037623634316164.jpg)

gold leaf to protect the copper form corroding

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3135623064393336.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3135623064393336.jpg)

now we can start with the leds

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3164343439643566.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3164343439643566.jpg)

44 per side, deep red and cold white (plcc2).

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3038333563383031.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3038333563383031.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3038306635303431.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3038306635303431.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3439396263383833.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3439396263383833.jpg)

sometimes soldering got a bit tricky...

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3066613866663961.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3066613866663961.jpg)

step one was to connect everything to ground.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3633656562383938.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3633656562383938.jpg)

first, wanted to put the leds in groups of 4, but that wasnt that beautyful on the edge. so i decided to split them up. some things became quite tight ...

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6531306631353861.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6531306631353861.jpg)

thats just a third of alle cables that need to get through this.

more on that in the next days

[derbaum]

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6265373733316533.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_6265373733316533.jpg)

as already mentioned .. it became really tight but now all cables are in there.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3862353964653332.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3862353964653332.jpg)

on the other side i used an old ide cable. that saved a lot of space.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3966643633306338.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3966643633306338.jpg)

a mirrorfoil was added to the windowside.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3036303461336466.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3036303461336466.jpg)

now it´s time to glue everything together.

[derbaum]

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6334636139336166.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6334636139336166.jpg)

time to add some bondo .

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3033646134323164.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3033646134323164.jpg)

but dont forget to drill the holes for the bolts.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3664626137326236.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3664626137326236.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3334656538353333.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3334656538353333.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3038323234343064.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3038323234343064.jpg)

the bolts are not finished. i´ll do that while the paint drys

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6332633035653864.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6332633035653864.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3333316366386336.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3333316366386336.jpg)

done . see ya soon

[derbaum]

today we head on to the light inside the case.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3630623933336438.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3630623933336438.jpg)

to light the inside up i´ll gonna use this LED. this is a 1w lumi-led emitter in daylight white and it´s unbelievable bright. i have to use a led because there´s not enough space for a cathode.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3730643663623436.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3730643663623436.jpg)

the coppersheet is for cooling the led. uncooled it would melt within seconds.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3833353236316365.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3833353236316365.jpg)

test set-up. the strange red stuff is old thermalglue. looks ugly . smells ugly, no further details ...

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3936373635303561.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3936373635303561.jpg)

the first heatsink was a bit too small (60-70°C), so i made a bigger one and 2 small ones for the resistor. that thing get´s pretty hot , too (90°+).

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6531663834303066.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6531663834303066.jpg)

not that beautyfull, but works fine

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3634386130373631.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3634386130373631.jpg)

another testsetup.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6562326163306562.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6562326163306562.jpg)

one led to light up...

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3564646533373865.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3564646533373865.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3465323163396634.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3465323163396634.jpg)

[Eclecticos]

Great Job Cutting that out! I'm about to start some cutting of my own.

You use a Dremel or a Jig Saw?

[DaveW]

in my mind i did. if i posted what i actually thought i would have lost like 15 rep points like i did with the v for vendetta case

If that's the case don't bother posting. give constructive and honest feedback, or there's really not much point in posting anything.

-Dave

[derbaum]

@ eck .. what kind of cut are you referring to ?

[derbaum]

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3465333666343136.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3465333666343136.jpg)

remember kids ...think first before cutting. the plexisheet became a bit too strait so i had to add a whole bunch of leds to get a even look.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3033376463386437.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3033376463386437.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3039613935623562.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3039613935623562.jpg)

the lighting on the top of the case got quite tight too.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3062383435313235.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3062383435313235.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3731363762336134.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3731363762336134.jpg)

at least the slot-illumination offered a bit more space.

[derbaum]

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3464623334633037.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3464623334633037.jpg)

wired up n1 and clean.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3536613332326232.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3536613332326232.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3661313233346162.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3661313233346162.jpg)

the frontpanel will be a major role for my light and fanstuff. nearly everything is connected to it.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6534646132633766.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6534646132633766.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3162656139313262.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3162656139313262.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3137383130366634.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3137383130366634.jpg)

big fans are running 2.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3466313563356664.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3466313563356664.jpg)

the tray is also nearly finished.

[derbaum]

ummm let´s start with a little teasin

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3666653638616162.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3666653638616162.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3131363364346439.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3131363364346439.jpg)

the bolts for the sidepanel are sanded and polished.

the case itself is now nearly finished, but the remote controll is not more then a concept.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6531653464613038.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6531653464613038.jpg)

diameter 48mm , strength 10mm , aluminium. one of the few parts i didnt made myself.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6330626461346633.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6330626461346633.jpg)

2 potentiometers are attached to the wheel. one for the fans on the top, the other one helps to vizualize the speed of the fans. more on that later.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6665626432346439.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6665626432346439.jpg)

to visualize i need a bargraph or something similar. buying one was an option but no solution.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6132313366373166.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6132313366373166.jpg)

i decided to build my own from small plexisheets and some unused smd leds.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6562336234363966.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6562336234363966.jpg)

dont forget aluminium foil.

see ya soon on part 2

[derbaum]

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3336356664306234.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3336356664306234.jpg)

today we start with some bondo.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6533623532656134.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6533623532656134.jpg)

while the bondo was drying i made the first modul. this one will carry 4 switches and a Ir diode.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6533633166343163.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6533633166343163.jpg)

and the scond modul. pwr switch and a bargraph on this side.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3866653135613538.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3866653135613538.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6663626565356366.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6663626565356366.jpg)

this button fits under the yellow striped cap. it´s made of a 5mm plexiglassheet

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3362623130323566.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3362623130323566.jpg)

i´ve had some time to paint the first pieces, too.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3530313663343165.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3530313663343165.jpg)

modules done. the next step is to build the housing for them ( they are already standing on the parts of teh future case) and testing the bargraph.

[derbaum]

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3335623032376431.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3335623032376431.jpg)

first, some filler again.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3839326161663336.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3839326161663336.jpg)

now ive had time to test my little bargraph.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6262396365633734.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6262396365633734.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3765653631343736.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3765653631343736.jpg)

all shots were taken with flash. the graph is really bright.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6565383066643337.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6565383066643337.jpg)

after painting glueing was quite easy because most parts are made of wood.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6565306634373538.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6565306634373538.jpg)

RC done. now everybody should have an idea of how the big case will look like.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3065323130643639.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3065323130643639.jpg)

[mercerman318]

This is easily one of my favorite mods and is really coming together. great work man

[derbaum]

hi folks. i am done. everything is finished. i can get a life now.
this will be one of last posts with pics i´ll add here. the pictures aren´t commented, i think they speak for themselves. so have fun, see you soon

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6264313962663233.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6264313962663233.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3531643938616136.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3531643938616136.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3632633233333130.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3632633233333130.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3731396432353162.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3731396432353162.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3330333831323637.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3330333831323637.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6634303064666135.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6634303064666135.jpg)

pictures of the exterior will follow in the next days. weather suxx and i want to do some photoshooting in the garden.

[jdbnsn]

Great Job dude! However I think more pictures would be warranted. This was such a complex project that I'm not sure these last shots tell the whole story. You should try to get a couple more in better light of the whole finished project. I'll move a copy of this to our completed mod gallery now but if you decide to add more pics let me know and I'll tack them on at the end. Thanks for sharing!

[derbaum]

pictures of the exterior will follow in the next days. weather suxx and i want to do some photoshooting in the garden.

of cause i´ll add some more pix in the next days. this is not more than a teaser i think.

[mercerman318]

oh my god thats nice. i love this mod cant wait to see the finished product

[isunktheship]

Wow, that's classy, has someone done a CF tutorial here yet?

Lookin forward to the pics, antsy to see everything in daylight.

[rendermandan]

Bout time you finished.... LOL, Just givin ya ****!. That looks sweet man! I can't wait to see the exterior shots!

[psychowit]

Awsm.

[derbaum]

Ywsm? here we go! have fun.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6336383838383034.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6336383838383034.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3766396538313731.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3766396538313731.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6332353361353466.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6332353361353466.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3461303437663530.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3461303437663530.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3262326631656364.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3262326631656364.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6663663133636366.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6663663133636366.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3966366539353534.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3966366539353534.jpg)

[Skriger]

That is one awsome case! Looks like all that work did pay off. Congrats man good job!

[derbaum]

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3961623330316136.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3961623330316136.jpg)

need to sleeve some cables, the look of the original ones really sucked!

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3363366666383736.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3363366666383736.jpg)

both cables for the RC done. changed the caps on the sub-d to metalized ones. looks much better.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6265323430313335.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_6265323430313335.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3362633666303731.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3362633666303731.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3033323364653931.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3033323364653931.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6365373239323637.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_6365373239323637.jpg)

power and p-ata cables remain unsleeved. they would get much too stiff to hide the rest of it in the "basement". some black pata cables would be cool but i dont know where to buy some in germany.

hopefully i can buy some new hardware in q4 of 07 and the pata stuff is kicked out . psu would go the same way to get some space for one with cable management.
i´ve plans for the grafic card 2, but i dont invest time and money in something that´s probably changed in a few month.

[derbaum]

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6162383535353364.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6162383535353364.jpg)

time to power things up.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3530393738386162.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3530393738386162.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3864653135646562.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3864653135646562.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3737393530346361.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3737393530346361.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6533616530373835.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6533616530373835.jpg)

the natural habitat of my box.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6439653966343437.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6439653966343437.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3538393931643235.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3538393931643235.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6530626334613936.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6530626334613936.jpg)

some designsketches from the early stages....

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6464626238616561.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6464626238616561.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3430303231343931.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3430303231343931.jpg)

thx to www.gorde.de for the wallpapers

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3863356136666161.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3863356136666161.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6232663764383737.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6232663764383737.jpg)

time for big updates is over now. maybe there are some smaller ones in the future, but all serious work has been done. thx for reading , see ya soon.

[jdbnsn]

I added this to your thread in the gallery, nice pics!

[derbaum]

ok i have one more (update). i had some time over the last weekends to add some cf to my keyboard and mouse. now everything is fitting the style of the case.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3634373235643861.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3634373235643861.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6663396534613533.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_6663396534613533.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3535616462646365.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3535616462646365.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3737663463366632.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1280_3737663463366632.jpg)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3166646633343864.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3737663463366632.jpg)

[jdbnsn]

I copied your post to the gallery version.

[derbaum]

thx . now it should be done ^^

[ThaiLuNn..]

how did you cover that G5 with carbon have you got a tutorial

i think i will try it with mine :D

[derbaum]

mhh that´s quite simple. add a layer of carbon and some resin for finish, sand , polish, done.

[rendermandan]

or you could have just purchased one of these, I did. http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h205/rendermandan/carbong7.jpg

[Zeus]

This is one very nice looking case. Awesome job!

[derbaum]

carbonfever goes print.
a french hardwaremagazine has made an article about my box

visit my worklog on bittech for a scan

http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=127075&page=12

[jdbnsn]

Hey, congrats dude!

[calumc]

Congrats! You deserved it!

[derbaum]

thx for posting guys
again, a little update. i visited berlin to display my case on the IFA

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3265366436343631.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3265366436343631.jpg)

i did a transportcase for that from plywood. case, keyboard , mouse, remote and all cables can be stored in there.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3365326463633337.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3365326463633337.jpg)

kinda messy when i arrived.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_3439306266383363.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_3439306266383363.jpg)

cf´s place on the exhibition.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/400_6666393163326465.jpg (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/2108551/1024_6666393163326465.jpg)

...and on the contest. the opponents were pretty strong so there was nothin in for me.