Give a link for where you bought the switch? Myself or someone might be able to help you.
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Give a link for where you bought the switch? Myself or someone might be able to help you.
Was gonna say if you do need help I'm not the guy but someone on here will.
But someone jumped in to help first, God I love this place. :)
This is really cool looking. Great carving!
It looks kinda rustic.
The switches shouldn't be too hard. Usually the power button has 4 wires total if it's an led switch. 2 wires will join together and are usually the same color. Those are for the "Power On" header on your mobo and it doesn't matter which way you put them since it's just a momentary switch. The other 2 are for the led. So you would plug them into the "Power LED" header on the mobo. One will be positive and one will be negative. If there's a black wire, it's negative. The reset button works the same way basically. You can use the reset led for the HDD activity light.
Hope that helps.
Thanks for the info and assistance. I already had a go at doing it before i read your post so hope i have done it right. I can't really test it until I put in the PSU and motherboard.Quote:
Originally Posted by BS Mods
Day 18:
Worked on some electrics today, not sure if I have done it right until I hook up the switches to the motherbaord. In the photo, I just tested the wiring for the power on using a 9V battery.
Nice. Looking good!
Thanks for the compliment.:banana:Quote:
Originally Posted by OvRiDe
Day 19:
I received my PSU from Thermaltake. Excellent quality build and excellent prducts....I already have a 700w Toughpower PSU in my main rig.
I also varnished the panels today using a matte varnish, just got to wait for it to dry to see if another coat is needed.
Also got some motherboard mounting screws from a local computer store too
Day 20:
I got my clear acrylic in the mail today. I have cut it int 2 pieces and fixed it to the side panel with the holes cutout for it. Just waiting on some screws so I can fix the motherbard inside the case. I also soldered the HDD and reset headers to the switches. I also had to wire the LED's for the switches to a fan header so I can get 12V as I purchased the wrong switches.
I think overall the case is looking good with the coat of lacquer I put on, seems to give the panels more depth and contrast.
I think it looks awesome. You've done all of this by hand which is even more amazing.
that looks awesome!
i'm not understanding you choice of power for the switch leds though. did you get some automotive switches that require 12v or something?
Case looks great, the lacquer worked nicely!
It looks great. I really like Celtic artwork.
Thanks for the compliment, I too love Celtic artworkQuote:
Originally Posted by Luthien
This really looks amazing. I love it.
I would recommend changing the silver screws out though. They look out of place compared to the rustic look of the case. Black might look better.
Not sure what you mean about getting wrong switches??
Anyway, it looks great and keep up the good work. :up:
Yes, I got the 12V automotive switchesQuote:
Originally Posted by xr4man
ok, that makes sense then.
The screws are actually brass but look silver in the photos. In regards to getting the wrong switches, I bought 12V latching switches instead of 3V Momentary switches.Quote:
Originally Posted by BS Mods
Ahh gotcha. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Espie79
OK, I have put in the hardware and tested the electrics and all seems to be good. I had to make some slight adjustments to the DVD drive door as it wasn't and opening and closing properly, I simply filed down the MDF door. I just need to put a fan in the back, and make a cutout for the fan.
Computer Specs:
AMD Athlon 64 x 2 6000
4GB Corsair Ram
Asus M3A78 Pro
Saphire 4890
400GB HDD
LG DVD Burner
Very nice. How are your temps?
that looks fantastic. nice job.
Here is an image with all the hardware inside.
I have pretty muched finished this mod now, is there a place that completed logs go?
Post here: http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/f...t=7953&page=11
And PM TheGreatSatan that your mod is fiished and link your worklog in the PM
Nice mod Espie79 :) +rep.
