Looks like you got a nice little project there - I really should do one got an antec case that needs something done but what is the question
GJUK
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Looks like you got a nice little project there - I really should do one got an antec case that needs something done but what is the question
GJUK
looking schmick! i do like those smaller coolermaster cases - but for midtowers - its hard to beat a lian li pc60
Another update for u all.
I've done a few bits and bobs the main thing is making the cathodes look much nicer by removing a load of cabling and braiding the special cathode wire. For the power cable I used the silver cable I used on the psu.
Onto the pictures:
Heres the cathode beforehand its a dual 12in uv cathode:
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...dium.thumb.jpg
The first cathode gets its braiding:
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...dium.thumb.jpg
The power cable , invertor and both finished cathodes:
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...dium.thumb.jpg
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...dium.thumb.jpg
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I had 30mins spare yesterday so I set to work on the led and switch cables. I changed them from nasty green/orange/blue and white cables to the silver cable I've used elsewhere.
Here is the cables beforehand:
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...dium.thumb.jpg
The completed cables in place, unfortunately the shots I took of the cables on my desk didnt come out so you will have to check out the ones with them in the case.
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...dium.thumb.jpg
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...dium.thumb.jpg
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Two updates in one day for you lucky lot hehe :D , I've been working on the psu some more. I wasnt happy with the sanded finish so I attacked it again , this time with my new automatic sander which made short work of the job and is certainly less tiring on the old arms. I gave it a quick coat of clear coat to try to protect the finish.
A picture of it done,
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...dium.thumb.jpg
After that I attack the mess of wiring, I've made all the wiring looms and connected them up. I also created a connector to supply power to the psu (More on that soon ;) )
This is the psu with the cables attached
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...dium.thumb.jpg
The psu in its little polished casing
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...dium.thumb.jpg
Another shot showing the connector for psu power in place
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...dium.thumb.jpg
And finally the psu cleaned up and with all the wires tidied with zip ties, as you can see I havent done the mobo connector yet, I'm not sure how I'm going to sort that out yet it depends on whether I can get a atx pin removal tool sorted :)
Click on the pictures for full sized shots
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I'm going to be even nicer and give you all a third update :D
I've been wiring a sata cable and this is the result:
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...dium.thumb.jpg
I've also hooked up the psu power connector this is the other half of the cable. It will connect the psu to the kettle lead. I will show you why I've done it this way sometime soon. ;)
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...dium.thumb.jpg
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Another day another update :)
I've finished more of the psu wiring , I remembered I needed a y adapter for my dvd writer as its going to be sata connected not ide. So I made one up this morning:
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...dium.thumb.jpg
And here is a quick shot to show how the psu will look with all the wires connected and the psu power connector in place.
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...dium.thumb.jpg
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I may stop updating this thread as it doesnt seem to be getting much interest anymore here :(
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...dium.thumb.jpg
M8 - Does it feel like a laptop keyboard? If so ... Where did you get that and how much?
Its a normal key press keyboard :) Scan :)
Second update for the day , I've tested out the psu and it is working :)
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...dium.thumb.jpg
I was worried something would have gone wrong with it after all the stuff I've done to it :) Luckily it works a treat :)
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Over monday and today i've been working on the side window for the case. I've been thinking about a multitude of designs but finally settled on this. It still needs a bit of tidying up but you get the idea.
The first three pictures show the window being made, I used my new jigsaw for the main section and my trusty dremmel for the top and bottom strips.
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...1426.thumb.jpg
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...1427.thumb.jpg
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...1429.thumb.jpg
Heres a couple of shots of the side panel on the case to give you an idea of the final look:
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...1430.thumb.jpg
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...1432.thumb.jpg
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...1434.thumb.jpg
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Another day another update .
I've been working on two things , first off I cut a small section of perspex for the window. I've not had a chance to secure it in place yet though
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...1436.thumb.jpg
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...1437.thumb.jpg
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...1438.thumb.jpg
After this I got bored which in my house is dangerous it usually ends in tears or blood or modding hehe. Luckily it was modding, I decided to mod my new mini keyboard. I've never liked green or orange leds so they had to go. I replaced them with 3 3mm blue leds, however the orginal leds were much smaller so I had to file down the blue leds to get them to fit.
The keyboard beforehand:
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...dium.thumb.jpg
The keyboard front taken off
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...1439.thumb.jpg
I did the first led to test out how it was going to work
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...1442.thumb.jpg
You can see the height difference between the old leds and the new blue one. Above you can see a filed and a non-filed led to see how much I took off
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...1445.thumb.jpg
And the last two pictures are of the finished keyboard with its new lights
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...1447.thumb.jpg
http://www.gordonhandley.co.uk/php-c...1448.thumb.jpg
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Looking very professional Gordy. Like it a lot man.
Very nice mate, wish i could do something like that, well done.
Don't stop updating here, makes for good reading; Much rather read this than some girls weblog.
Absolutely stunning...
I wish i had half the patients or even half the knowledge required to do something like this...
thanks all :)