Re: Project: Water Cooling Turbine
Well, looks like this might actually get under way. My first real creative Modding project. Everyone wish me luck please!
Today at lunch I went to a local concrete block facility and picked up a 2' section of 6" dia. Sonotube. Its basically a thick hard cardboard tube that has a coating on the inside to make it smooth for forming a round concrete column. It was only $1.50 per foot too. but the bastards charged me $3.00 to cut it. LOL
I'll try to get some pics tonight after my bowling.
Re: Project: Water Cooling Turbine
ok, Here is what I got done over the weekend.
Here's a shot of the parts and the tube I purchased:
I started by laying out where to cut the tube so the radiator and fans will slide down into it from the top:
here are the holes i had to cut:
And here is the radiator assembly in the tube:
Next I cut a section of board to form the backing for the back of the tube.
I then cut the hole out of the middle for air.
this piece will help me to mold and shape the exit of the tube.
And here it is glued into place:
Thats it for now. :)
Re: Project: Water Cooling Turbine
Hmmm... here are the specs posted on NewEggs website.
Model
Brand Thermaltake
Series Thunderblade
Model A1926
Spec
Type Case Fan
Compatibility Case
Fan Size 120mm
Bearing Type Sleeve
RPM 2000 RPM
Air Flow 78 CFM
Noise Level 21 dBA
Power Connector 4 Pin
Color Transparent
LED Blue
21 db doesn't seem that loud to me.
especially for 78 CFM. Most of the ones I've seen in that CFM range are around 30 db or more.
Re: Project: Water Cooling Turbine
Here's my next update:
I left off with just one round form on the rear, so I made another for the front:
Then added some bondo:
and some more bondo:
after some sanding I added some spot putty:
here is the finished end.
Up next was the front part. I first had to make a template to help shape the bondo as access to this area was kind of tight.
Here is my first attempt. I think it turned out pretty good.
and here is a shot after adding spot putty:
While that was drying, I turned my attention to the base. I cut some plastic panel to shape:
then I beveled the edges of the sides so they will fit better to the tube:
Thats it. Next up is to cut a design in the sides of the bottoms, and sand the inside of the tube.
FYI, my resevoir, coolant and glow wire should be delivered tomorrow. YEAH!
Later!
Re: Project: Water Cooling Turbine
Ask and ye shall receive:
Here is all the stuff I got from FrozenCpu:
The resevoir next to a 12" ruler:
The end. -Notice the small scratches, I could not see them untill the flash.
The end with the cap off.
The cap itself:
I got just a small amout done yesterday. I was way to busy with parties and family.
I laid out a pattern on the side of the bottom frame.
Then I taped the two sides together
I have to go get my scroll saw from my Dads workshop to cut them out.
Later.
Re: Project: Water Cooling Turbine
maybe you guys can help me decide on what shape hole to cut into the tube. here are some options I came up with:
Option 1: Just a large rectangular hole.
Option 2: One small hole:
Option 3: Two larger holes:
Option 4: Irregular, geometric shape cut into tube:
FYI the bottom panels will not have the holes on them as shown in the pictures. -This one actually matches the design of the bottom and panels that will be applied to the tube. so it fits the best with the overall design. but does it look good? this is what the bottom panels look like
Please any comments are welcome!
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Here is an updated 3d model.
Re: Project: Water Cooling Turbine
I made it out to my dad's tonight.
here is a shot of how much sawdust was on my scroll saw. I haven't used it in a long time!
First i drilled the 1/2" hole for the tubing. and small holes for the blade to go through.
Then cut out around the 1/2" hole
Then proceded to cut out the rest:
Here is the finished cuts:
obviously I have some filing and sanding to do, but it turned out pretty good.
Re: Project: Water Cooling Turbine
Tonight I sat down and filed the plastic cutouts.
Now I have 2 identical, mirror image pieces. Isn't that lovely?