I like the sequential opening. I also agree with p0Pe that the LEDs need to be off when the drawer is closed. I think it would be cool to have the draws open and then the lights come on as the rest of the case opens up.
Sweet mod either way
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I like the sequential opening. I also agree with p0Pe that the LEDs need to be off when the drawer is closed. I think it would be cool to have the draws open and then the lights come on as the rest of the case opens up.
Sweet mod either way
First one looks cool, closing needs to be slower though.
Second one looks fantastic, as with the first one closing needs to be slower.
You know what would be cool? If you get them to open like in the second video when you turn the PC on, would be great. Someone would be like "huh, what a plain PC", you say "Press the power button", their reaction would be something like this "Holy CRAP batman", then they get on their hands and knees and start worshiping you as the true genius you are lol :).
Anyway enough of that.
Are you going to program them so you can open any of of the bays etc. at any time or will they always open in sequence?
I also agree with FrooP and Roughhouse about the LED's.
Fantastic work by the way lol (sorry for the rambling haha).
LMAO. Thanks you guys.
I can slow down the closing a bit. The problem with having them go too slow is if they take too long, and the computer shuts off before they are done closing then the servo controller turns off. -But I haven't timed it yet to see how long I have.
As for the Led's. -I know what you mean about them shining through. After its painted and all the kit bashing stuff is on, I was hoping they would not show through. But I could wire in a switch to the servo to have them turn on and off with the motion. -Have to make a stop at radio shack!
As for opening with power on and off. -Already done. I just didn't show it in the video. They automatically open up while window is booting just after the login screen comes on. When I shut it off, they close when the screen says "Windows is shutting down".
I wish I could make them open sooner, but what happens is the servo controller runs off of a USB to Serial Adapter. so the drivers have to load for that to work and then the script file that runs doesn't load untill after a bunch of other stuff loads first. So it takes a little bit before all the action happens.
As for controlling each item individually. -yes. I have icons in a folder that run scripts to each servo to open and close, so if I wanted to close the front intake fan by itself, I can do just that. :)
I like the sequential opening myself. It really looks awesome. It gives you time to apppeciate all of the modules one at a time. I do have a question though. When you power off and you have some open and some closed. Does it automatically open the closed and close the opened. Or does it just make sure that they all close on power off?
+ Rep
If some are closed before the shutdown. it will leave those closed and close the others. the Same for opening.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigJohnson
Basically the way it works is the controller sends signals to each servo to go to a specific location (rotation) at a specific speed. -so if the servo is already at that location, it just remains there.
Damn man that is way cool! I'm thinking maybe a combination of the two versions would be better. Maybe set the front vents to open simultaneously with the side window, and then all the flip out panels open together. The light trays should open first though. So you would have three groups opening sequentially.
Omg How Cool Is That!??!?!
that video is MAD i would like to have the skill to do that as well very very very good work amazing
Ahahaha!!! Thats great dude! Personally I liked the version where everything moved at once, it is shorter in time but it makes the whole set feel alive-almost..transformeryish
i second that, though i also liked when it did each one by themselves.Quote:
Originally Posted by jdbnsn
man this thing gets better and better +rep indeed!
same. The only thing I dont like besides the led's that should be fixed after the paint job, is the controller on the side, when it comes out, the led's shine right on it rather then having a glow effect. Which cannot be changed unless you tried to frost the led's but thats your choice.Quote:
Originally Posted by jdbnsn
Other then that the idea was great and seeing it come all together is even better.
I like the 2nd video. When they all open at the same time it's to much action for me. go for the each one opens. also beautiful work man. this will be something worth having.
I would have to agree with Jon and say I like the first sequence the best. Everything just comes to life. Maybe you could have the LEDs come out first and then the rest of them open or a few at a time as suggested before.
Awesome work. Id give you some rep if i could.
WOW, Thanks for everyone's responses. I didn't think that many people were following my mod. LOL.
I'm working on some more programming to adjust the servos so that when they get done moving, they shut down so I dont' hear the gears fighting the tension on them. My first attempt worked at shutting them down, but now I lost the speed controlls. But I think I have it figured out. -I'll try it again tonight and post another video. I'm going to add a swith for the led's like many of you suggested. That was a good idea!
I also noticed a few minor modifications I need to make to some of the moving parts to make them function a little smoother, nothing special.
-Cheers!
Epic own4g3! I'm with Jon on the first vid. Very Transformer-ish. +rep dude.
OMFG, i think i just wet myself, and in the good way.
I like the first one, like jn said, its like a transformer in action, i LOVE THIS - I would sell my soul for a case like this!
Awesome videos!
I didn't know there was a good way to wet yourself!!!!:think:Quote:
Originally Posted by XcOM
I guess I will take your word for it....
:)
This really is pretty cool...
Last night I stopped at Radio Shack and picked up a lever switch.
Then I spliced it into the power wire to the lights on the base and mounted it so that when the servo opens, it engages the switch.
I also go my new order of led lights and I fixed the 3 that were burnt out.
-Interesting thing though. One of the led's that I replaced one with, didn't work right out of the package. I'm starting to wonder about the quality of led's from LSDiode.com...
the last thing I did was fill all the joints in the base with putty. I still have to sand it all down yet. But thats it for now. :)
Hurry. I need more updates! Sorry. I just haven't been able to build my own rig right now so I'm living through yours. Keeps getting better. Great job.
Looking awsome.
I would check out Jameco for the LEDs. That is where I am getting mine from at this moment. I am not sure how they compare in price, but no issues so far.
even though its to late you can find switichs like that for free if you see someone tossing out a busted microwave.
here is some of the neat stuff i found and have collected over the years (2 microwaves worth of parts)
these are the switches that are from the door so the microwave turns on and off when the door. you could have used then for the lights but ohwell, next time.
this the motor that turns the glass plate. it seems like a strong slow moving motor, you might have even been able to use it for a servo.
magnetron
all the stuff i could take from the microwaves - the body
oh and of course great work as always!
Congrats Renderman, your rig rocks!
Give us a shot with the tubine on it, I am curiuos how big it looks on top of the case.
Doesn't the controller board have some simple I/O-Ports to switch the LEDs or some other stuff? That would have been the easiest way.
BTW: Are these digital servos? Because if so, they should send back the current they consume. And you could use this info to switch them off, when they reached the end position (if the controller board suports this). I know this from robotics boards.
Keep on the great work!
Can't wait for more videos lol, great work.
Um.... Yeah sounds like you have a little more experience with robotics than me. I know the board does have 4 inputs on them. But I'm not sure how to use/program them. And I believe it will read the servos position but from everyting that the guys over at lynxmotion.com forum have told me, they won't automattically shut off. I have to send that command. But I've gotten it all figured out. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by |NQ|Squelsh
I'm actually contemplating one more motorized item... it will take 2 servos to run. Its just a matter if I want to spend the money and if I have room for it.
Cheers!
This mod is awesome man...you've done a fantastic job and I can't wait to see it with the turbine attached! Keep up the great work!
btw, Where did you learn how to program servos? That's something I've always wanted to play with.
I've been reading all through this topic, it's amazing :) Too bad the 20-something bladed fangrill didn't really work out great, but I really like the idea. Not just because I had the same idea a few days ago :p
Well guys, I ordered my last (hopefully last) big purchase for this mod. You'll have to wait and see what it is though. I also picked up 2 more servos to motorize this item. :) It won't be here for a while though. I got an email saying they had a 3-5 day lead time. Any guesses?
-FYI, I sent back my bulgin switch last week, and they said they haven't received it yet. Hmmmm. Hope it didn't get lost in the mail.
I've been working on the back panel of the case and started doing some kit bashing. Sorry I don't have any pics right now. I just jumped on to check my mail. I'll post what I can tomorrow.
-Untill next time...
sorry if you posted this already, you probably did but i will ask anyway. what hardware are you putting in this case?
For right now, I'm just going to transfer my hardware from my current computer. Its an Asus P5N32-SLI SE Delux. Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHZ Processor,Quote:
Originally Posted by Spawn-Inc
ATI 1900 XTX, 2 gb Corsair xms2 800 mhz. memory. Ultra x2 550 watt modular power supply and a sound card.
I'll have to convert my video card over to water cooling which I already have the block from Danger Den for but I need to lap it first.
I've been spending all my free money on this case and medical bills lately so I haven't had any extra money to buy new hardware.... YET!
I would like to get a new dx10 card. and some more ram. -Maybe a new power supply (has to be small!)
Hmmm, motorized lcd screen? :PQuote:
Originally Posted by rendermandan
wow, almost 4 hours for someone to guess. I must have made it too easy to figure out. :)
lol you posted that yesterday. But I just saw it today, and figured something big that takes two servos must be an lcd screen. :) Can't wait to see how you do it!Quote:
Originally Posted by rendermandan
DOHHH. Nevermind. My mind is about to explode here at work. I'm finding it very difficutl to concentrate on what I'm doing. work is not very clear as to what they want done, so its making my mind go haywire. Sorry.
Its actually not that big. its only a 5" lcd. I"m running out of room in the case quickly. I still have to leave room for all the computer components. It will take 2 servos because it will have a compound motorization action. -Not just a flip up panel or anythig but somethign completly different!
and incase anybody asks, I forgot to bring my pics with me to upload so sorry!
No worries man. I'm the same way at work. Sometimes the only thing that keeps me sane is finding solace in my modding projects. So I do most if not all of my planning here at work. And that way I dont waste any time when I get to the garage, I can get straight to modding! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by rendermandan
Update comming soon. Just have to upload the photos on my slow upload speed from home now. I'm getting about 35kbs upload speed. If you haven't read my post about working locking us down. Thats why. :mad:
Ok, Finally here's an update.
I left off the base where I had filled all the cracks and joints. So I sanded everything down nice and flat.
Then I coated the led's in some liquid masking film, so when I paint it, they led's will be protected.
Then I cut another gear for the front doors. I staggered the joints so it would help make the doors close evenly.
here they are opened part of the way.
Next I started to work on the back side panel. I wanted it to give some continuity between the turbine mod and this mod so I gave it the angular patter with light surrounding them "look".
This shot shows the thin styrene sheets taped together. I used a marker to layout the design.
Then i started to cut out the design and glue each piece to the back panel.
Here is a partially done section. so you can see it easier.
here is a shot of the whole thing done.
Then I mounted the turbine on the top.
And filled the top panel with styrene sheets.
next came some more gears. here they are laid out ready to be cut.
After several hours of scroll saw work, here they are.
I glued some thin styrene sheet to the back sides.
Then I primed and painted the logo. I also added a blue tinted sheet to the back side to give it some contrast.
Then I laid it out on the panel with the gears.
But before I can glue it together, I had to mask off the light openings.
I used some more of that liquid mask.
Here you can see how liberal I was with it. Its designed to dry clear and then be cut to shape. After I was done, I set that piece aside to dry overnight.
I then started to do a little kit bashing.
here's a shot of one of the side light trays at the base. You can see the primer color for now.
some more kit bashing. -Makes it look like the gear is attached to an actuated arm doesn't it?
And the start of the front panel.
That a pretty good size update that should hold you over for a while. I'm currently waiting on my LCD panel to do more work to the back panel. In the meantime, More kitbashing, yeah baby!!!
Dude, you are doing such a great job on this. Be sure you take you sweet time with the touch up detailing while finishing because it will make the difference between a cool mod, to a magazine cover. This is a very creative and original worklog, you should be proud, we sure are!
wow, along with the turbine.. i would almost have to declare this one of the most detailed mods ever. just astonshing even before the superawesome paintjob
Do you think Paul would mind if I called this my new favorite mod. You should be proud dude. This is some hardcore work. I really enjoy this!
