Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 30

Thread: Pumpkin Carving Contest 2010

  1. #1
    If you can't hack it, you don't own it! Oneslowz28's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Aiken, Sc
    Posts
    5,084

    Default Pumpkin Carving Contest 2010

    It's almost that time again guys, and this year I am playing to win. So you better bring your A Game!

    October 1 - 31, 2010


    Rules
    1. Must carve a real live pumpkin. No plastic or otherwise fake pumpkins.
    2. Entry must be PG13. No profanity, or x rated images.
    3. Use any method that you would like to carve the pumpkin.
    4. One entry per contestant. (fell free to post pics of your other carvings though!)
    5. Must include a photo of pumpkin in light and glowing in the dark.
    6. Open to all registered members of TBCS (including staff), but you need to have at least 10 post.
    7. In addition to the top 2 photos, we are requiring that you take a photo with your TBCS screen name and a date from this year written on a piece of paper and the following words "TBCS ROCKS!".
      Prizes will be shipped by the person who donated it. Shipping is limited to the USA only, unless you are willing to cover the cost of shipping to your country.
    8. Winners will be chosen by a community poll and voting will last 3 days with the winner being announced between 31 October 2010 and 1 November 2010
    9. Contest Runs from 1 October 2010 to 31 October 2010. All entries must be submitted by Midnight CST 29 October 2010 to be entered into the community poll.
    10. TBCS is only responsible for shipping the Prolimatech Megahelms. All other prizes are member donated and thus are out of our control.


    Prizes
    This years prizes include a NIB Prolimatech Megahelms, a awesome fan controller, and 2 Nice late model Intel CPUS that would make great home server chips.
    1. Prolimatech Megahelms Intel 1156 ans 1366 CPU cooler. Donated by TBCS and Prolimatech
    2. Lampton FC-2 fan controller. Donated by SXRguyinMA
    3. Pentium D 820 (S775). Donated by SXRguyinMA
    4. Pentium d (S925). Donated by Technochicken
    5. Modding Supplies (electronics) Donated by Drum Thumper


    Good Luck and Have Fun!

    My entry from last year.

    TBCS can not be held responsible for any physical harm that may come from this contest. Carving pumpkins involves using sharp objects and the proper safety precautions should be taken.
    Last edited by Drum Thumper; 10-28-2010 at 11:52 AM. Reason: updated contest ending date.

  2. #2
    Like a Lightning Bolt in Your Cheerios! Drum Thumper's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Montana
    Posts
    4,522

    Default Re: Pumpkin Carving Contest 2010

    I'll gladly donate a grab bag of switches and other odds and ends that I originally got from Paul Capello. One for each winning entry. If I happen to win, I'll have Curtis do a drawing.

    Also, is this wide open or regular members only?
    Last edited by Drum Thumper; 09-23-2010 at 02:27 PM.
    Quote Originally Posted by artoodeeto View Post
    aw heck guys. We're modders. Let's just build our own, shall we?

    DrumThumper.net || The Brewing Art ||
    My Flickr Stream

  3. #3
    If you can't hack it, you don't own it! Oneslowz28's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Aiken, Sc
    Posts
    5,084

    Default Re: Pumpkin Carving Contest 2010

    Its open to all but I am restricting it to Registered members only and they need to have at least 10 post.

  4. #4
    Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus Technochicken's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Atlanta
    Posts
    386

    Default Re: Pumpkin Carving Contest 2010

    Correction- my donated cpu is socket 775- the model version is 925.

    Here's the info:
    http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=27517

  5. #5
    Like a Lightning Bolt in Your Cheerios! Drum Thumper's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Montana
    Posts
    4,522

    Default Re: Pumpkin Carving Contest 2010

    A night photo isn't going to do mine justice. I need to post a vid instead. Is that going to be acceptable?
    Quote Originally Posted by artoodeeto View Post
    aw heck guys. We're modders. Let's just build our own, shall we?

    DrumThumper.net || The Brewing Art ||
    My Flickr Stream

  6. #6
    If you can't hack it, you don't own it! Oneslowz28's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Aiken, Sc
    Posts
    5,084

    Default Re: Pumpkin Carving Contest 2010

    Yes videos are allowed. Did you steal my idea?

  7. #7
    Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus Technochicken's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Atlanta
    Posts
    386

    Default Re: Pumpkin Carving Contest 2010

    Here's my entry for this year. It is not even close to as creepy as last year's was, but the actual carving is much better.




















    Hope this isn't too many pictures. It is really hard to capture all the angles of this properly with just one or two.

  8. #8
    Like a Lightning Bolt in Your Cheerios! Drum Thumper's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Montana
    Posts
    4,522

    Default Re: Pumpkin Carving Contest 2010

    Quote Originally Posted by Oneslowz28 View Post
    Yes videos are allowed. Did you steal my idea?
    I have no idea. But I wouldn't be surprised if we're thinking along the same lines.
    Quote Originally Posted by artoodeeto View Post
    aw heck guys. We're modders. Let's just build our own, shall we?

    DrumThumper.net || The Brewing Art ||
    My Flickr Stream

  9. #9
    If you can't hack it, you don't own it! Oneslowz28's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Aiken, Sc
    Posts
    5,084

    Default Re: Pumpkin Carving Contest 2010

    Ok So I had planned on entering a Darth Vader Bust with the Death Star in the Background (all on one pumpkin) but ruined it on Vader's mask. After 2 hours invested in it, I did not feel like starting over. So I will simply enter my other carving.

    I give you Yoda!


    So if you are wondering how I gave him the green glow keep reading.

    Just proof that it is mine. Anyone who has seen my reviews or other pics will recognize my workbench.

    So I utilized the LED rainbow kit I received a few months back from PCboard.ca It is a LED driver board that is based off of a PIC microconroller and pre loaded with plenty of lighting effects. The LED strips are also from PCBoard.ca and each contain 2 RGB 1watt LEDS for a total of 6 Watts on the whole string.

    Here you can see how I have them in the pumpkin. Bent paper clips secure the LED Strips to the pumpkin.

    And finally a shot from the top with the LEDS lit up.


    I forgot to take a photo with my name on a piece of paper but I think my workbench in the background is enough to confirm its mine.

  10. #10
    If you can't hack it, you don't own it! Oneslowz28's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Aiken, Sc
    Posts
    5,084

    Default Re: Pumpkin Carving Contest 2010

    I have gotten a few request that we extend the contest by 1 day so please submit all entries by Midnight tomorrow CST.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •