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yeh i was supposed to mention that but dforgot, the magnet is quite strong aswell.... i only tried that because my 2 HD's were in another pc at the time and thats the only thing im too bothered about!

I was thinking about replacing the whole side with plexi, but by doing that (or my other idea of having a plexi "ring" around the sub. see fig. 1) would i not lose sound quality with it being plexi...

Ive got 2 ideas here.... nothing brilliant but its a start, i think i prefer the 2nd one....

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a316/madmikejt12/other1/idea1.jpg
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I was thinking of a paint job but paint isnt really my thing!! I dont have the ideas and it never turns out how i would like it! If i had some kind of idea of WHAT to change the paint job to, i could...

I have a logitech sub and am considering spicing it up a bit....

This is the sub:
http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/im.php/width/640/im/1677_7_logitech_x-230.jpg

i have some 5mm thick perspex...

yes, that is the correct type, momentary just means it doesnt latch (it is only on when you press it) a bit like a keyboard key..... anyway, my computer will soon use the key switch again which is...

just cut out 2 sides and the top for the main part and gave them all 1 coat of spray paint (and the main panel a 2nd coat) sorry i dont have any pics, i will get some asap.

Mike

a few sites that may have them;

www.maplin.co.uk
www.rapidonline.com
www.fleetwoodcomputers.co.uk
www.mutr.co.uk

here is a simmilar un-illuminated one...

thanks, i will take a look :)

i just wanted to get everything in one order so i only have to pay 1 postage price, i may opt for a better mouse at some point though

im thinking about using this for a fan protector: https://www.mutr.co.uk/prodDetail.aspx?prodID=556

with this fan: https://www.mutr.co.uk/prodDetail.aspx?prodID=1174

and might get a new optical...

if you make a new front panel out of metal, plastic or wood but leave your existing one intact, you cant end up with nothing because you still have your old front.

hi, i will post pics soon.... i managed to snap a corner off the top when i was drilling to cut the hole for the drives... the battery in my drill was running out so i pushed harder (very stupid!!!)...

i have a modded PC (side window and lights and a key switch to turn the pc on)

i decided to do something else.... a new front panel

i cut the main part out, cut out space for the drives, the...

haha, it was only because it came in a dell case :rolleyes: lol

its not a cathode...... its just a blue light, it gives like a plasma effect but in a tube rather than a ball..... bit like a osciliscope wave patern....... it just finishes it off i think :)

Mike

Sorry i havnt posted for a while..... here are some pics of the case finished:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a316/madmikejt12/dal/IMAG0259.jpg
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I had a problem, the side panel would not go on!! its been dodgey for a while
I found the solution: remove the clips at the back :) so its secured at the front, top and bottom (some/all of those...

ok, thanks alot :)

Mike

cool, any good?
also, do you leave it on (i.e- in, turn right, leave it) or it it a momentary one? (i.e- in, turn right, turn left, out)

thats what i did :) luckily i didnt mess up too much ;)
i was just thinking, 'if i mess up, i can get a new dell case for £15.... not too bad' lol

has anyone ever used a key switch to turn on...

thanks :)

i think i will be using the key switch: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=2445&criteria=key%20switch&doy=21m5

it fits, but i might need to do a bit of arkward cutting.... i...

lol, mine isnt perfect :redface: i had to knock a few dints out with a hammer, i didnt know what was causing it up until when i had nearly finished when i realised it was the G-clamp it has a little...

Yeh, i was looking at that just then, when the paint is dry, i will probably tidy that up a bit, i need to drill the holes for the bolts anyway.
I will probably need to respray it again, ohwell lol...

I am also thinking about one of these: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx...rce=14&doy=19m5
for the power switch

i'll need to measure the switch when i get home to see how easy it will be.

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