Scratch Build K2 - Video added

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FINAL SHOTS - STAGE ONE

So it's been a while since K2 was finished but I recently picked up a new camera so have finally been able to make a video!












PROJECT LOG

Hey there everyone, I have been wanting to get another computer built for a while now but have never been able to find the time!

A couple of days ago I was invited to head over to Berlin for the campus party, as soon as I found out I knew that I needed a new case to take with me!

Obviously this log may not be as in depth or action packed in the beginning as I have around 5 days to finish this or at least get a working prototype up!

Plus there is always the possibility of everything going wrong and having to hold it together with duct tape for a week until I can get back from Berlin and work things out. What ever happens I'm hoping it's awesome


So without further ado, I present the K2 concept:



Simple in essence, cooled by a single radiator drawing air through the open finned design.

I had originally designed this to make use of an AIO cooler but unfortunately that wont be ready in the next week so I'll be installing a standard loop in until then.



Again; sorry for the poor pictures I'm just taking them on the phone as I go.

First up.. Safety! and a new hat that I can't wear till winter





Ok so now a random mixture of images from the last 2 days!

Set some tool paths for the CNC



And off she goes



I'm just using what ever scraps I have left over in the shop for this as its a prototype and I also don't have time to wait on a delivery.



Some 10mm stock goes under the mill for some framework.



All the fins get a coat of Graphite sparkle spray and then it's a lovely sit down in the garden to assemble.



The bottom fin set.



The radiator also got a quick coat to help it blend in.



Time for a test fit (using my wife as a wonderful assistant)

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Originally Posted by Burnout21

Oh very nice, really like the Design

Thanks dude

Originally Posted by p0Pe

Hahaha You are mad if you pull this off. And you better pull it off!

Looking forward to meeting you in Berlin

lol should be a fun few days trying!

Going to be needing some seriously strong coffee while I'm there at this rate! was thinking of bringing a filter coffee machine but the wife's already wondering where every things going to go lol

Originally Posted by hoochy

Really like the case design, those 2 big fans at the bottom pulling air in look very nice indeed. But...5 days to complete this! woosh, i wish you the best of luck - I cant wait to see the final case, held up with duct tape or not

Thanks hoochy, well it's now self supporting which is always a bonus so the use of duct tape is looking less likely

Originally Posted by Mankz

om nom nom nom acrylic.

That's the sound that the CNC was making on the last photo!

Originally Posted by Skill3d

Nice and nifty design. I like it a lot! I'm looking forward to this build.

Thanks Skill


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So day two!

First I set up the CNC to mill out the plexi part of the motherboard tray.



Bit of a jump now... but here's the assembled motherboard / mid section



Next victim is the panel that holds the radiators and also connects the mid section to the base.

Hot off the CNC


Bit of de-burring and its a quick test fit




All together now that 5 day deadline is looking achievable




So I'll leave this update with my favourite shot of the day. Sadly you will all have to wait to find out what this block is being turned into






PS: I'm always updating the E22 Facebook page as I go throughout the day, so if your interested in watching the project come together in real time as well as keeping up to date on how I fair in Berlin head over and join the fun

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Originally Posted by SilveR_172

Coming along double quick, you got hardware to go into it or you just building the case ?

I'll just be moving across my current rig into this for the time being. Hopefully I'll find some sexy new stuff to fill it with while I'm over there

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So day 3!

Started off by cutting the back panel out of some 5mm black plexi





Next it was time to return to that mysterious block of clear plexi from yesterday.

Checking to make sure to audio i/o fits



back panel screwed on.



finally all together contemplating using this piece of smoked plexi for the left top as the PSU should look fairly nice once its all done



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On to the door

I made this little fellow out of some white POM and then squeezed a spacer into it to create a bracket for the door to hang on and swivel in.



The basic action is shown here in video form, this still needs a bit of work and mainly tightening up but I am waiting for the last delivery of small components

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Originally Posted by p0Pe

BRILLIANT! Now I also know what face to troll when arriving at berlin

Lol I was going to wear my bright blue hat (from the safety picture) but my wife just told me she was looking forward to sun bathing in the 30deg heat!!

Originally Posted by Evenge

Great work! And good luck with your tight schedule.

Thanks Evenge

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Just a quick Day 4 log update as day 5 looks to be just as hectic!

Made some support blocks to hold the smoked plexi top in place.



Fitted it in and then sanded it flush



Trying something a bit different out for the storage mounting



Needed to generate some clearance between the radiator and the panel to allow for the 180deg fitting combo I have. Grabbed a scrap piece of 10mm plexi and started hacking it up. just needs a bit more sanding and were done



After all that I finally managed to start the painting! unfortunately seeing as I have less than 48 hours to finish and box it all up I will only be able to get in 2 coats and minimal sanding between. Still it should look ok

Gloss white base



BMW graphite sparkle back



Mid section

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Originally Posted by Steve_of_Death

This is looking amazing, you definitely have some real skill with plexi

Thanks man


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Well it's been a long week but here is a taste of whats to come when I can find the time to right the log

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Originally Posted by xSoMBrAx

Looks great... don't know what else to say

Thanks dude

Originally Posted by monkeyfun

More pictures and updates please!

I will hopefully have time to update it later today

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Originally Posted by l3p

I'm actually checking facebook all week for updates Love what you're doing and with that speed .....

Thanks Peter not sure I'll be much good for anything for a few days now though.. was a bit to hectic

Originally Posted by Ruairi

Droool, I need more foters

one more coming up and then I'm turning her off for final touches :P

Originally Posted by hoochy

I cannot wait to see this complete. I still cannot believe you manage this in 5 days! Good job

Thanks hoochy other than a side panel the actual case is now 100% finished just all the insides that will have to wait until I return


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bit more of a full shot from last night

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Originally Posted by Waynio

CNC, maybe someday, it's ridiculously faster with precision than manual, but requires all the attention to detail on every tiny bit of design so it all works right, love the flip up side top panel, very nice indeed, looks super smooth in operation.

This is great Nate & glad to see a new project from you, could be in danger of it shooting through the logs section too fast without some noticing though but hopefully not.

Oh yeah, stars & rep

Thanks dude, this will most likely just fall through the cracks of bit-tech logs for a while until I find the time to finish it off with new hardware Meanwhile working on the revised version of course!


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Just a couple of pictures to show you all before I pack all this away and get ready for a week long GEEKFEST!!

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Originally Posted by l3p

I know exactly what you're talking about, spend my complete 3 weeks vacation on 2 builds with their buildlogs

Stars and Rep for you man!

Thanks man it's really tough doing something you love doing sometimes. I don't think I have actually really seen the wife for the past few days lol.

Originally Posted by GeorgeStorm

Awesome looking build! Personally prefer the shots without the leds

Thanks George, I'm not keen on the blue lighting to be honest but my new fans and power switch which were white leds were held back (for no reason!) so in the end I just had to use what I had available. I'll get it all changed once I get back and the new parts arrive

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Originally Posted by Vetalar

such great build for just 5 dayz??? imposible!!!
*looks sceptic at monitor*
now i know what to tell those builders...
great job!

Lol go get em! Damn. Builders always lookin for excuses!!

Originally Posted by GuilleAcoustic

That's awesoooome dude !!!!!

Cheers Guille

Originally Posted by quizz_kid

A CNC machine would be nice, lots of YEAS! And that´s a very nice case. Usually I don´t like acrylic builds, but that design is very clever... and yeah, you´re fast!

Thanks quizz kid, I was really trying to get away from the acrylic feel so I'm glad I did

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Originally Posted by Meelobee

clean and superfast build +1

Thanks, Meelobee

Originally Posted by Waynio

Is this like the most awesome case ever done in such a short time, not sure but think it might be.

No messing about.

Lol cheers wayne! hopefully it will be worth it and not get trashed in the first two days!

Originally Posted by thechoozen

can´t wait to see it live tomorrow!!!

Thanks man, I'm just chilling out on the end of one of the desks

Originally Posted by bulldogjeff

I just missed the whole log some how..this is brilliant, the design just works so well..Top modding dude

Thank you jeff, easy to miss it though I think it started like 6 days ago and now it's just about ready to be unboxed in Berlin :P

Originally Posted by hoochy

Yep its official - this is one of my favourite mods I have seen on this site since I have been a member. I especially relate as I have expirience of having to deliver physical models on a short deadline and apprechiate the presure you must of been under to get a project like this done!

Hope you have a good time at LAN

Thanks a lot Hoochy! deadlines are fun but I have to admit I'm feeling a little dead now lol

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Thought you guys may want to see some shots from the first day at Campus party Berlin

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Originally Posted by KoSoVaR^

i wanna see more !

Originally Posted by l3p

Yeah man, I can see Project White there.
Moar!

Originally Posted by KoSoVaR^

Exactly why i wanna se more, maybe there are some other awsome thing over there

I'll do a full little tour maybe today or tomorrow we do have a nice little bunch here!

Myself with K2
Alain with white
Pope with M8 & Beto (a friend is using Beto)
Paslis with DeskArt

Originally Posted by Cheapskate

That was all too fast. My head is spinning. -Lots of wonderful ideas to steal. Like the push fit bushings and dovetail HD mounts, BTW.
Overall, you did an excellent job. For 5 days I'd say insanely excellent.
I adore the overall design and I can't wait to see it in more detail.

Thanks cheaps as always use what ever you want dude! think I'll take my time on the next stages lol

Originally Posted by kelmannen

wow! it's a really spectacular build! fantastic finish in ONLY 5 days!! incredible!

thanks Kelmannen

Originally Posted by Cigano

Loved this project, different and very original!
Congratulations, and good fun with new modding!

Sorry my bad English!

Hugs!!

Thanks Cigano

Originally Posted by Karrek

can you post a couple more pictures of your HDD mounts? i'm interested in what you did there.
Also, very well done - a very unique and clean look. i like it very much.

Thanks Karrek, I can get some better shots up once I get home and actually finish off the log!

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K2 and the some of the other awesome mods here get a little video action around 1:50 on the official campus party video.

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Well I arrived home yesterday and after an AWESOME sleep and shower it's time to get cracking on the final design and alterations for K2

Thanks to the guys at campus party for voting K2 as third in the Case construction category.




From left to right

Paslis - Me - pOPe - Kriss - Jani from Metku.net - alain-s

It was a fantastic experience and I met some great people!

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Originally Posted by Combatus

Awesome! Well done guys!

Originally Posted by SilveR_172

Brilliant ! well done !

Originally Posted by l3p

Congrats to all of you guys!

Thanks guys

Originally Posted by Paslis

Was nice to meet you and your wife and hopefully we there again next year.Cant wait to see K2 finisht.

you to mate, shame we have to wait a year to catch up again lol

Originally Posted by KoSoVaR^

Congratz

Thanks :P

Originally Posted by Waynio

Wish I came looks like you all had a gooden, if the opportunity comes along again I'll have a few beers instead of think about it, get my passport sorted & say hell yes, count me in.

Originally Posted by Angel OD

Count me in as well! I had a chat with pOPe yesterday, and I really regret not going! If nothing else, then just for 3-4 days instead of a full week!

you guys should definitely come along next time! there was a lot less of us "hardcore" modders than we expected so it was a pretty tight little group to mess around with


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Just made a "short" little video to give a bit more detail of K2 and what direction it's heading

ps; I am no video editor! something I'm working on but still a looong way off

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Originally Posted by p0Pe

Sounds good mate Now get onto it and work!

And thanks for the trip! It was great to meet you two!

waaapisssh....... I am working

Likewise, we both had an awesome time and figured if only we could stay up later we would have probably been Danes in a previous life lol.

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Originally Posted by Attila

Nice work and nice vid dude. Looking out for the refinements.

Thanks Atilla

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Just messing about in photoshop :P anyone have a preference?