Project: PrometheusCu

....MUCH PROGRESS TO SHARE.... after I've rested.

I've been awake and up since Thursday!
At 12:30 Thursday I went to the shop to finish the fabrication on the parts needed to assemble Prometheus.
It's 9:22PM on Saturday now... I got home about 8mins ago.
For the last 3 days I've had more problems and setbacks than I thought to be conceivably possible.
Countless frustrating hours of MASSIVE problems later I'm done (but an LCD monitor took one for the team during my fits of rage, Hahaha)
I haven't slept more than 4hrs (becuase I passed out when I sat down... lol), and all I've eaten is a dry unsatisfying plain bagel.

I'M EXHAUSTED AND ABSOLUTELY STARVING (I'm about 10mins away from having a distended stomach methinks) ALL THE COPPER AND CARBON PARTS ARE CUT.

Here's the low-down now:
I am 100% complete all the Carbon components.
All that needs be done now is to debur and file the copper, then have it bent to shape.
The next couple days I'll take care of that... then I'll pack everything up and have it shipped to BC.
If you're wondering why I'd do that; it's because I'll be moving to Vancouver this week (I'm located in Toronto currently).
That means fabrication will be done this week - FINAL assembly happens next week.
THAT MEANS.... PROMETHEUS WILL BE RUNNING IN A FEW SHORT WEEKS.

I was supposed to be complete before moving to BC... but a couple people and many 'things' prevented that.

AFTER TWEAKING AND SOFTWARE ADJUSTMENTS - 100% COMPLETION IS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 31ST. (this time the date is absolute).

C'mon... would I do that to you?

Here's a general hodge-podge of the work in progress... too tired to organize or caption.

I knew I should have paid extra for instructions... It's been so long now; how the hell does all this fit together again?

Tune in soon, more on the way.

I forgot... I took some videos so that you too can feel my pain, lol. I'll up them tomorrow.

As a point of reference, it took nearly 2mins to cut each "slot" on the front:

Bedtime now. See you tomorrow. ;)

:O this WILL be sweet as man...

as if u live in toronto.. i coulda caught up with you when i was over there... :(

i would love to put that together... im like a lego freak and that looks like lego...

1 big puzzel..

very nice indeed..

other than that.. im speachless.

Dude it's awesome that all the carbon and copper pieces are all done, great news. Best of luck with the assembly.

As mentioned yesterday... videos:

This first video shows just how long it takes to cut out 1 single slot on the front panel. There's something like 50 fins on the front panel alone.
VIDEO 1

This one shows the cutout for the MatrixOrbital Typhoon GX that will be mounted tot eh back of the case. It's sole purpose will be to scroll thanks to sponsors and supporters.
VIDEO 2

Here we have the SSD mount - note the extensive amount of burring going on. Fear not the burring only happens badly on the trailing edge, I setup the cut direction so that the trailing edge always falls on the scrap and not on my parts. This doesn't make for perfection, because I had to guesstimate the proper settings and method for cutting copper, but it does make life a little easier.
VIDEO 3

I took this video to show the Carbon Cutting process. The Carbon is cut much slower (10in/min, compared to the 100in/min used for copper) and also it's cut in a single pass. I have lots of experience with cutting Carbon - it's easy for me to get a perfect burr free edge every time.
VIDEO 4


Thanks for watching. Tune in soon.
-jesse

I just had a quick look through the videos, very cool, a great insight.

Someone introduced me to the My Brute Flash game today.

Quote:

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Originally Posted by My Brute

Insert a name to create your own Brute. You will be able to fight against other Brutes in the arena and recruit new pupils. Gain experience and fight tough in the ranking to become... THE BRUTE!

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I just signed up and it's really easy... somewhat addicting as well.

Click here-> prometheuscu.mybrute.com
Make a fighter and take me on.

I think many of you will actually find it really entertaining as I have.

Enjoy - I know I am. Hahaha.

(what's with the addicting nature of Flash games?)

I have a bet going that I can hit 100 pupil in 24hrs - I NEED YOUR HELP.

You can help by clicking below and making a Brute - the fights are automated so it only takes a couple mins.
prometheuscu.mybrute.com

Thanks again everyone!

hey langer.. is that your router?

that would cost a packet!

would love to get a small scale version...

Amazing work Langer and thanks for videos! Circling May 31st on the calendar.

That game looks pretty cool. I played Dino Parc for a little while, it's made by the same people.

Everything is packed up and ready to go now. We'll pick this up next week in BC. =)

for now... more Flash games are in order:
Thanks to everyone who signed up on my behalf - the game is really addicting isn't it? It's a good thing that they limit the mayhem to a few mins a day.

I managed to loose the bet by a margin of only 2.... I got to 98pupil in 24hrs, which is pretty impressive IMO (albeit I have no basis for comparison, lol).

I'm going to start a clan when I hit level 10 - so if you find yourself interested in this little flash time waster then watch this space and join my clan when the time comes.

For those of you who haven't joined in on the fun - give it a whirl:
prometheuscu.mybrute.com

Mate I will so join when you make a clan. I made a few other characters so I will join them up also.

Only submit 1 please. Clans are limited to 50 members


Thanks guys.

Still waiting on my possessions to be shipped from Toronto. They're supposed to be here Friday... which means they'll probably be here Monday/Tuesday.

/\ lol at last line... soo true..

All is well - I did fracture a rib in to places... but it's not slowing me down any.
I haven't had a computer set up in my hotel until today - and I try and dedicate my school time to scholastic pursuits.

My possessions arrive weds this week and I only just today had the opportunity to dive into the boxes.
Only damage: The Styrofoam cooling tank for my still got crushed, and the worst thing that could possibly happen (not really but I'm still incredibly pissed off) the decals on my mint-condition 1982 Bianchi Pro Limited -my bicycle- got scratched in transit!!! If it's not apparent... I love my bike, and I spent a very long time tracking down all the parts to assemble it.

I'm a mad man at school - I make sure I'm there 12-18hrs a day, never fail. I really enjoy what I study, and Love the atmosphere (Digital Design at Vancouver Film School, for those wondering).
I'm a bit of a keener because I want to graduate with honors... and hopefully be able to study under one of my Photoshop idols.

The boring crap out of the way...


My first task will be to file all this copper - get'r bent - then assembly will begin.

I'll be back at it and full force over the coming weeks, expect updates and what I'm sure will be large piles of copper filings strewn about my hotel (sorry Hyat!) soon.
Also I can offer some killer videos now that I have access to VancouverFilmSchools amazing production facilities and HD cameras.


Tune in soon.
-Jesse

Nooooooo not the still lol. A real shame about your bike mate, a real shame.

pitty bout the bike..

good to hear you will be back on track soon

I hope you understand just how long this worklog is -
I started reading this at 7pm, it is now 10:39pm. I have been reading this non stop, and this time is excluding videos, haven't watched any of them.

Amazing work.

come back langer :(

Lol

i miss him :(

I'm still alive, and still working on prometheus with every spare breath.

I've been up to many things... short films, editing an indy picture, shooting a pin-up girl calendar, several websites, and school as well; too many projects for just one post.

This week I made 2 orders for this project, orders of forgotten things. Which means the end is extremely f*cking neigh.

I'll be back soon, and with reinvigorated haste.

I'm actually STILL living in a hotel, I've been too busy to do the condo hunt thing.

tune in soon.
-Jesse

Glad to hear from you mate, good to hear all is well. I can't wait for some progress shots ;).

langer... i have never tuned out bro..


hurry up ey... lol :)

Hello once again one and all!
In case you forgot... here's one of my later concept sketches for this mod.

I'm proud to say that I once again come before you bearing images.

The quality is sub-par, but when I have the time I'll assemble a great deal of pics using my new camera with some proper studio lighting.

Without further ado...

An overview shot showing the new fittings and One of Two reservoirs installed.

You can see the res is hard piped out from the top port on the mosfet block.
I fabricated a rear mount which can be slotted onto the fan guard.
There is a large gap between the res and the rear mount because I haven't installed the spacers which I cut from carbon which are intended to replicate the 'finned' design of the AquaTube reservoir from AquaCopmuter.
The front of the res actually hangs on the PSU shroud. I'm going to make a small slit in the PSU shroud in which a carbon peg can be slotted.
It took a shockingly long time to conceptualize and install - I'm very pleased. The second res will be mounted directly across the case - parallel - mounted to the copper drive bay shroud.


Here is the top fan guard - the slot is for an e-sata port connected to the Pico-ITX. The filing on this piece is still rough.

Here is the nearly completed modded mac keyboard, complete with carbon bottom.

As mentioned above, there are new fittings... I decided to go black nickel and copper. All the new stuff is 3/8" and came across the pond from Aquatuning.de.
Here's a small sampling.

New dust filters, also from aquatuning.

An SLI adapter to clean the plumbing on the graphics cards. This will require me to mod my customized "PrometheusCU edition" covers... wish me luck ;)

Here are some quick shots of the copper parts, many still unfiled, all still unbent, all still very sexy IMO.

To conclude this teaser, here is - another - mock-up of the base.

Thanks for your patience one and all, I hope you've enjoyed this taste of things to come...
I'll be back soon - and often - but until then, see you 'round the ether.

Oh man, oh man. The final build is going to be incredible.

How'd the copper shield spray coating hold up?

Thanks for the lead on the copper fittings. I'm using them in my new project.

Definitely worth the wait mate, very very nice work, looks amazing.

finally he returns!!! im happy now :)

lookin good :bowdown:

ohh yesss. its back on!

Thank you all for the kind words - I'll respond proder in my next update.

For now, I'd like to invite anyone interested in cheap -brand new- fittings to check out my thread in the For Sale/For Trade section:
Langer's Bitspower BLOWOUT

Damn that's a lot of fittings lol, sadly i'm interested in the compression fittings :(.

very very nice man

is that a broken fin i see in the front fascia or just my eyes not working right from reading all 14 pages of this log for the past 5 hours...having complained about the length let now bow to your absolute skill patience and commitment to perfect every minute detail you sir have my respect +rep and def subbed

One of the fins did in fact break, the router caused some vibration which shook a fin into the cutting path. No worries though, I've already made some design adjustments to negate the error.

Thanks very much for the kind words, I'd have updated sooner but I've eben waiting on a parts delivery which I accidently had shipped back to Ontario (I am in Vancouver, BC now).

hahah,... that sucks.. good luck mate.. im waiting :)

This build makes me want to start sneaking out copper from work haha. I wish we had blocks of the stuff but all we have is wire and bars :(

I've been enjoying this thread very much and it is giving me a ton of inspiration so thank you for the thorough write up so far!

OMG This is so B-E-A-U-TFUL i wuv the copper. i wuv the blocks wuv the case. i wuv the
Sleeve. This is one of the best mods EVER! It makes me smile.

did one of the "bars" on the grill break because it looks kinda funky