Modding Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:36:52 +0000 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:36:52 +0000 bit-tech.net Forums https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?forums/modding.2/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:28:52 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/the-3d-printing-thread.286499/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/the-3d-printing-thread.286499/ invalid@example.com (SkiDave) SkiDave The 3D Printing Thread

With a couple of project logs using 3D printed parts, and the increasing ubiquity of 3D printers I thought I'd start a thread on them.

Types

• FFF/FDM (Fused Filament Fabrication/Fused Deposition Modelling*)
  *FDM is trademarked by Stratasys and so FFF is used by the open source community
  
  FFF uses thermoplastic filament that is heated and extruded on to the print surface. Components are...

The 3D Printing Thread]]> 1571 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:04:09 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/working-with-wood-copper-who-else-is-using-alternative-materials.388482/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/working-with-wood-copper-who-else-is-using-alternative-materials.388482/ invalid@example.com (FORGEDAWG) FORGEDAWG I am curious to see how many of you are stepping outside the standard steel and aluminum box. I have been spending a lot of time working on custom wall-mounted frames, specifically mixing laser-engraved wood panels with raw copper tubing. Getting the laser settings perfectly dialed in for the timber art panels is incredibly rewarding, but mixing these materials definitely presents unique fabrication challenges.
I would love to see what the rest of the community is fabricating with...

Working with Wood & Copper: Who else is using alternative materials?]]> 2 Sun, 17 May 2026 13:33:20 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/engineering-a-vertical-wall-mount-grounding-and-structural-weight-on-wood-substrate.388402/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/engineering-a-vertical-wall-mount-grounding-and-structural-weight-on-wood-substrate.388402/ invalid@example.com (FORGEDAWG) FORGEDAWG
Following up on my intro thread in General. I’m starting the prototyping phase for a custom, vertical wall-mounted build. I’ve decided on a solid wood backboard (likely oak or a high-density birch ply) instead of a traditional chassis, but I have a few technical 'red flags' I’m trying to solve before I start the drilling.

1. The Grounding Loop:

Since wood is non-conductive, I’m concerned about losing the 'chassis ground' provided by a metal case. I know the PSU is grounded...

Engineering a Vertical Wall-Mount: Grounding and Structural Weight on Wood Substrate]]> 7 Sat, 16 May 2026 09:06:06 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/fixing-light-connections-pcb-solder-alternative.388397/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/fixing-light-connections-pcb-solder-alternative.388397/ invalid@example.com (pete*) pete* Worked fine, but the wires were a bit loose in the switch box, which I fixed as it had some simple
screw down terminals I just redid the wire and stuck them back in. Sorted. Nice and sturdy.
However this little PCB was also on it, and the wires just fell off after a bit.
Soldered on.
I was going to have a go soldering them back on - but I feel it isn't very...

Fixing light connections - pcb solder/alternative?]]> 9 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:30:05 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/looking-for-ax850-connectors.388107/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/looking-for-ax850-connectors.388107/ invalid@example.com (jamsand) jamsand 1 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:28:30 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/desktop-cnc-mills-and-the-nestworks-c500.388090/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/desktop-cnc-mills-and-the-nestworks-c500.388090/ invalid@example.com (alpha112) alpha112 https://www.nestworks.ai/

And does anyone with more CNC experience than me have any thoughts on it please? At first look it seems like a great deal (if the Kickstarter completes), but I'm pretty naïve when it comes to CNC mills. I've put a pledge in to secure the good price, but I'll probably back out as it would cost more than my car did...

If you use one already, would you recommend it over this?

(Btw if anyone decides to back it too, there's a referral...

Desktop CNC mills and the Nestworks C500]]> 3 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:02:59 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/star-citizen-rsi-polaris-project.387240/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/star-citizen-rsi-polaris-project.387240/ invalid@example.com (kmp.cooling) kmp.cooling View attachment 87163

https://imgur.com/AuvOXyq

Click here to view in full size.​]]> 49 Thu, 22 May 2025 16:37:55 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/remote-power-on-not-wake-on-lan-automation.387725/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/remote-power-on-not-wake-on-lan-automation.387725/ invalid@example.com (BazzUK) BazzUK I use one of these to power up my PC when I get in from work via Home Assistant and an automation
(also use a seperate zigbee switch for when I haven't left)

These things are brilliant, get a USB Micro to USB header, and it is all stuck inside out of the way
Downside is that your motherboard will need to have...

Remote power on (not wake on LAN) - Automation]]> 4 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 13:33:50 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/measuring-a-hidden-closed-space.387677/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/measuring-a-hidden-closed-space.387677/ invalid@example.com (Mister_Tad) Mister_Tad
But, I want to build a sub enclosure for behind the rear backrests of my truck.

This is a somewhat narrow space, but from what I can tell of when the bench is folded down there should be just enough room for something viable. There are a couple of places that have examples of this location being used in their showcase/galleries as well - but I'd like to make my own box rather than pay someone else to.

I'm noodling...

Measuring a hidden/closed space?]]> 9 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:31:24 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/rip-john-hanlon.387499/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/rip-john-hanlon.387499/ invalid@example.com (elGafas) elGafas
I just wanted to pay my respects to one of the coolest people I've ever talked to.

His user name was JohnHanlon303

Gonna miss you buddy, I hope you took your Dremel with you...]]> 1 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:18:14 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/can-anyone-cut-me-some-lexan-polycarb-discs.387082/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/can-anyone-cut-me-some-lexan-polycarb-discs.387082/ invalid@example.com (M_D_K) M_D_K
wondering if anyone on here has a cnc router that could cut me some lexan/polycarb discs, with all the lasers I have non of them cut polycarb lol.]]> 7 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:18:13 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/ultimate-hardline-wooden-itx-case.386766/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/ultimate-hardline-wooden-itx-case.386766/ invalid@example.com (kim) kim
]]> 4 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:29:35 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/seeking-z790-motherboard-heatsink-removal-pictures-videos.386787/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/seeking-z790-motherboard-heatsink-removal-pictures-videos.386787/ invalid@example.com (ifohancroft) ifohancroft
I started looking for pictures or videos of people that have already done that, but I couldn't find any. The closest I got, is finding a video showing a z790 motherboard with the heatsinks removed, but that's not what I'm...

Seeking z790 Motherboard heatsink removal pictures/videos]]> 5 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:18:17 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/xcase.386722/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/xcase.386722/ invalid@example.com (5aboy) 5aboy
Wondered if anyone knew if xcase were still alive...I'm looking for a nice rack case and struggling to find one sensibly priced]]> 1 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:57:55 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/wood-cnc-routing-service.386437/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/wood-cnc-routing-service.386437/ invalid@example.com (Yaka) Yaka
this is what am trying to do a clone speaker


https://www.printables.com/model/628716-bneck-speaker]]> 28 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:24:56 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/corsair-500r-educed.386492/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/corsair-500r-educed.386492/ invalid@example.com (yuusou) yuusou One of them went to my brother-in-law with the innards for a haswell-based Dell desktop, the other I wasn't sure what to do with.


I've recently decided to set up a home server that'll house PFSense, pi-hole, Unifi Network Application, maybe some other stuff. I want this in the entrance cabinet where my router is, so I can replace the router. The cabinet has about a 37cm opening,...

Corsair 500R(educed)]]> 2 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 09:11:32 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/any-sketchup-experts.386562/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/any-sketchup-experts.386562/ invalid@example.com (Mojo) Mojo I am looking for a bit of help with a little project i am working on - I seem to have got myself into a pickle. I guess you could say it's my first real attempt at making anything like this.

Basically it houses a Blackmagic Ultra studio Capture device and a couple OREI UltraHD HDMI splitters. These then sit on a rackmount 1U shelf next to a Lenovo Think smart Tiny.

I wanted it to look somewhat professional but am struggling with getting the curve in the corner to work...

Any Sketchup experts?]]> 11 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:13:47 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/cooler-master-haf-932-front-panel-usb-3-0-mod.386506/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/cooler-master-haf-932-front-panel-usb-3-0-mod.386506/ invalid@example.com (tbone8) tbone8 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015HKX1ZI/?coliid=I28B05Z51XJFLO&colid=2ZGYBSX8MD3LD ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1....

Cooler Master HAF 932 Front panel USB 3.0 mod]]> 1 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:06:12 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/3d-print-touch-screen-vesa-mount.386504/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/3d-print-touch-screen-vesa-mount.386504/ invalid@example.com (Cookie Monster) Cookie Monster
Now I've bought a few Elgato products recently, and one of them came with the little wall...

3D Print / Touch screen vesa mount]]> 1 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:56:08 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/eris-evo.386436/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/eris-evo.386436/ invalid@example.com (chuggaboom) chuggaboom View attachment 86099
Thanks for looking.]]> 3