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I've been wanting to mod my 360 forever by using the swirl painting technique but that's almost impossible to do where I am. SO I figured I would cover it with Carbon Fiber, add some windows and lights to it.
Here are the parts I have done so far.
I like the look so far.
I've ordered more carbon fiber and the supplies for the windows so that should all be here next week. I'll have another update tomorrow.
Cheers till then.
which laminate is that?
looks really nice.
Its the 3M Di-NOC Carbon Fiber from MNPCTECH.com
I did the window work today.
But first here is the batter holder for the controller.
Here is the plan for the DVD ROM window.
After cutting and filing for about 2hrs.
Almost done. Just need to file for another 30 minutes or so.
The plan for the 2 windows in the side of the case. I wanted to do 2 windows so I could still have the XBOX 360 in the middle of the door.
After cutting.
After about an hour of filing and sanding.
Almost perfect but it doesn't need to be. I'll be using some u-channeling from MNPCTECH to go around the edge so it will look even when I'm done.
Cheers till next time.
Looking good!
very nice! :)
Hopefully I will get my MNPCTECH order today so I can finish up the carbon fiber. I also ordered 2 sheets of 1/16" thick and 1/8" thick clear plexi. IDK what size to use so I bought some of each.
I am thinking of cutting out the "XBOX 360" logo on the side so you can see through it but IDK how it will work out. I guess I would have to use my dremel and a routing bit. I have to think about it a bit more.
I decided to cover the DVD ROM with carbon fiber too since you can see it through the window.
Came out well. Now all I need for it is the pexi.
Now when I put the carbon fiber on the top half of the case, I covered all of the vent holes. Well that just isn't going to fly if unless I want to burn it up. So I got my small round file and a fine X-acto knife and started to cut out each individual hole. As you can see I got a few done but there are tons more to do.
That's it for now. I'll be working on the vents for a few hours. I'll post pics when its finished.
Cheers till next time.
Looking good. :up: Yup the holes are a pain but it'll look killer when it's done.
Thats a.....hole... lotta work
*rimshot*
The hurricane messed up my mail here :( We only get mail 3 days a week so missing one or 2 days is brutal. I received more supplies today. The only things left to get is the plexi and LEDs.
Before any of that. I finished poking all of the holes on the topside of the case. Took FOREVER. After doing about 10-15 my hand starts to cramp up so I have to take a break. But it does look pretty good.
Here is the the fan. It has Green LEDs.
"Xbox 360" U-Channel from MNPCTECH. I accidently got the smaller stuff for a PC case last time.
3m Clear tape from MNPCTECH. This was missing from my last order so Bill resent it.
Lets put the fan in.
Lots of extra cables... Guess I'll have to sleeve them :D but that will be next week when I get sleeving in for a comparison I'm doing.
I put the U-Channel on.
And finally, I put some of the 3m tape on the back.
Cheers till next time.
Got my plexi today!! I ordered 2 sheets of 1/16" and 1/8" because I didn't know what I would need.
After doing some test fits it was clear I needed to use the 1/16" think pelxi.
And the cutting began! I cut the large window first.
Installed... you can't really see it.
Now for the DVD window.
Cut and filed. I had to redo this window because I got glue on the first one.
Done!
When I made the second it was sitting too low so the disc couldn't spin. A bit of filing and I fixed it good.
Test run!
Off
On!
So far I think it looks good. If I get the LEDs this week then I can finish this up and get the final pics done.
Cheers till next time.
I finally got the LEDs in last week but I was having trouble installing them. I had to find the right combo of wires to get them to work.
Here are the LEDs. 19" strip of Green SMD LEDs
Installed on the bottom and top of the case.
The wires were a mess so I sleeved them.
Then tucked them away.
And they work!
Next 2 updates will be the final pictures. First the day pictures then the night pictures.
Cheers till then.
Here are the daylight pictures.
You can view all of these pictures at full res on my blog here.
The next and final update will be the night pictures.
Cheers till then.
Here are the final pictures at night.
You can view the full res images on my blog here.
Since I don't have a yard and its kinda illegal here to take pictures outside... I'm going to go on my roof and take some in the next few days.
Cheers till then.
where are you at that it's illegal to take pictures outside?
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
ah i see. the other side of the planet.
Looks... So... Cool!
Thanks!
Why is it illegal to take pictures outside?
You might steal someones soul. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by SgtM
Basically they think that I am taking pictures to plot the next attack against their country. But in most places you ca give them a few bucks and they will go away lol. I also fear all the questions that will come up and my french is really bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by SgtM
Just put a sign up... "stay away!!"Quote:
Originally Posted by Fuganater
Well, I am good at that. :devcool:Quote:
Originally Posted by OvRiDe
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fuganater
Take it they haven't heard of Google Maps or Earth?
They have never been on the internet AmEv
Makes sense.
(man, guess I take the Internet for advantage, especially when I can just go to our local library to use it for free.)
How did you power the LED's? Solder it to the mobo?
No, I bought a 3 pin fan Y cable and connected it to the motherboard to give me another header to plug the LEDs into.
Nicely done.
Thanks man! Hopefully in the next year I'm going to WC it :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Buhba
