I want some pics, I'm at Uni and they don't show up :(.
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I want some pics, I'm at Uni and they don't show up :(.
Oh its so on... :)
Nice basket of parts you got there. Can't wait for the update. Oh yeah, welcome back!
Those copper reservoirs look so so awesome, lucky you.
those rez's are hot! i am so happy there was an update. i was need one! cant wait to see how it turns out!
LOL. Two steampunkers about to duel. This should be good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mach
No, no, :ovoh: I simply meant it was back on. Nothing steamy about Langer's mods; just sexy CF and copper.Quote:
Two steampunkers about to duel.
:( dissapointing Mach... lol...
Hey on page 31 of this thread what program did you use to make those layouts? They are pretty nice!
+Rep, I love the build and idea
Thanks a lot guys, it feels good to get my head back in the game. I'm excited to get this project finished - I want my desk space back.
I'm going to have to agree with Mach - I don't think this project is very steampunk'ish, at least that wasn't my intent. That said... I LOVE steampunk style and falling into that category is by no means a bad thing.
@knowledgegranted - All of my sketches have been drawn in Adobe Illustrator - one line at a time... it makes drawing fins take a few hours, but I like the results.
They are just simply perspective line drawings, and in reality it would be quicker to have drafted them by hand.
Below is an example of one of the more complicated concept drawings for this project that was actually drawn in perspective - the ones on pg 31 were quick sketches drawn out of perspective.
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Here's a progress shot showing how it was made:
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most people use google sketchup, its a free 3D design program, really neat. I used the same program for the sketches in both of the mods I'm workin on now, links below :D
:EDIT: or in his case Adobe Illustrator lol
In the spirit of the 'RealRedRaider forums' overkill style that I've come to love and appreciate I've decided to step up my fans, and with them my fan controller...
I emailed Sidewinders for a quote on the below just a few moments ago:
[edit]: I revised my order - swapped the AFB1212SHE fans for AFB1212GHE models instead (the difference between the two is 151.85 vs 240.96cfm)[/edit]
The thermal material and cleaner is for another unrelated project.
I was under the impression that high speed fans like that pretty much set fan controllers on fire lol, something about the voltages.
The Wattage is the problem, Dome Deltas can draw 48W a piece.
Most controllers offer under 12 watts per channel, so the bend is less than ideal.
The FC-2 controller can put out 48Watts, but I'm not convinced of it's abilities yet. I have a feeling that it's a POS and will make my fans trip out.
I have a plan B in the from of home-made fan control should the FC-2 let me down.
Bummer, I was hoping to see some friendly steampunk competition. Winner gets the princess and all that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mach
Sounds kinda like Mario to me lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by DrumThumper
Yeah Langer a custom fan controller sounds good, you could integrate a software program into it like Dan did in Dark Carbon.
Nah, more like the steampunk video that was in the video and links section a while back. I'd dig it up, but I'm too damn lazy.Quote:
Originally Posted by The boy 4rm oz
I made a 'few' revisions to the part designs over the past week.
I've settled on the -absolute- FINAL design for this project.
I'll give you a taste below in the form of my Concept drawings, but you'll have to visualize the bends yourself... As for where these parts are going to be installed - you'll just have to wait and see if you can't already.
Black Lines = Cuts.
Dotted Lines = Bends.
Grey Lines = Rastering.
48" x 48" = 2mm copper plate
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36"x 36" = 1mm 'Rigid' Aerospace Milspec Carbon
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36"x 48" = 1.58mm 'Ultra Rigid' Aerospace Milspec Carbon
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Illustration showing how Carbon and Copper come together - minus the raster etchings.
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Comments are welcome as always. Pictures follow Wednesday.
there to small :P bottom one looks good tho
Does anyone actually read the thread? lolQuote:
Originally Posted by me
i do but... i thought that was like the link ish part :) sorry dude
Dude A++ for design. I freekish thing is that I know all the parts will tern out exactly as you dew them lol.
there are some of us still hanging in here. was so sad when everything went away for sooo long :(. but it is back and i cannot wait to see how it comes out! :)
Thanks a lot guys. Very much appreciated as always.
I'm sorry for the crappy quality but I left my camera at home when I left to play in the shop for 3days.
I've completed cutting all of these parts:
36"x 36" = 1mm 'Rigid' Aerospace Milspec Carbon
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I've already programmed and downloaded these to the machine, they will be cut next mon/tues:
36"x 48" = 1.58mm 'Ultra Rigid' Aerospace Milspec Carbon
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And these will be cut shortly thereafter:
48" x 48" = 2mm copper plate
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I'll upload the part pics tomorrow when the sun's out and I can get decent pics - CF doesn't photograph easily... sunshine helps a lot.
For now, I give you crappy cell phone pics and videos of the cutting in action. Believe it or not all these years and this is the first time I've actually taken advantage of a cell camera - you'll notice this inexperience in my sideways videos... lol.
First, here are some pics I took of the router a while back:
Photos:
Videos:
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO 4
VIDEO 5
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More updates and MUCH BETTER PHOTOS coming soon.
i am truely jealous of you
amazing work on the sketches! many people says that true modders does everything in hand, and that cnc work is "cheating" but thats BS! :D the time it takes to measure, remeasure, draw, fit, and jiggle with the drawings takes ages! xD +rep for sure man:)
looks awesome! i watched all the videos and i have to say that it is pretty sweet! how long does it take to cut a full sheet into all the parts? that cnc machine seems to be in no hurry lol. looks awesome cant wait to see the next update!
Thats a very nice large sheet of CF you got there...
I wish I had that cnc machine to cut mine out.
Thanks a lot guys.
In refrence to the speed, I'm only cutting at 15-20in/min because I'm using a teeny tiny 1/16" cutter.
You can easily ramp up to 30+in/min with a 1/4"+ cutter.
Making all the cuts in that 36"x36" panel (543 pilot holes and slots - 191 closed shapes) tool 31mins to drill all the holes then 68mins to cut the parts.
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Here are some preliminary shots of the CF cutouts. I need to recut one of the panels below due to flaws but that's no big deal.
There are still a few pcs left waiting on the router - I forgot them at the shop.
I'll debur the edges over the next couple evenings to ensure a smooth finish.
Without further ado - some teaser shots to whet your pallets:
More pics later.
cant wait to see this done man gw
beautiful!
Just when you think you have the coolest Carbon Fiber case around, Then somebody like you comes around and builds a cooler one. WTF????
Just kidding man, Your doing a great job with this, KEEP IT UP!!!
Apples and Oranges mate... it's a scratch build, and afik it's the only 100% carbon case. Besides Dark Carbon is pure sex, much respect for that.
Here's some more pics:
Test fit w/ fans and LEDs:
This will be the Aquatube mount... I love my router - these babies fit so snugly together its unreal:
Example of the SSD mount - they're being held with some double sided tape for the time being:
Keep in mind the drive bay will be encased with copper - here's a rough preview of the final result:
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Heres the new pump mount... this is just an alignment test, there will be spacers and foam later:
Dude, this box is going to be gorgeous when it's done. I am 100% digging this mod!
i love the SSD's and how they are mounted! i think i am in love!
:stupid: looks crazy! :bowdown:
The sound you hear is the modding bar being raised. Wow, look awesome! Almost home :up:
... not again... the bar is to high already!!!
but hey... as the song play it hard goes...
set the level high then spread your wings and fly..!!!! your flying man...
Absolutely amazing. It is looking so good now, I can't wait to see the copper.
i wanna see the copper to :P
Many thanks all of you.
copper is coming soon ;)
Below is a little taste of things to come this evening...
I spent all day yesterday and most of today cutting these babies - at the sacrifice of many a 1/8" end mills.
This is just a teaser - I'll post some more later.
Here are the three different kinds of fins that will line the side of the case, from left to right: end fins x4, middle finsx40, support finsx8
Here is all 58 fins (a few extra just in case).
Remember that keyboard I was modding a while back... I finally got its finishing piece. This is the bottom of the keyboard.
