The ATI/AMD 64-Bit Shuttle PC by ZapWizard

I think think he means the left of this pic, is it a wall or something that gives it the effect?

 

The "smoke" type effect in This pic. Look at the bottom of the picture, looks like smoke (sorta). And as for placement of the smoke generator, I was thinking under the table, not in the case (as theres no way you would be able to integrate one lol). Just make a small hole in the table under the computer, and have the smoke billow out through that under the computer. Will make it look like it's levitating.

 

That is just the edge of my photo-booth.
(A shelf lined with white-paper)

Since you mentioned a smoke maker, I have tried to think of a few ideas.
One is a small dry-ice and water add-on that would make mist flow out.
This is safe for electronics, but would require constant re-filling, and there would be no way to make it totaly come out evenly from under the PC.

Another idea, is a mist-maker, these use an ultra-sonic disk that generates mist from water. But it needs lots of water, and would be bad for electronics.

A normal chemical or heat smoke generator would fog up the windows, and dull the paint job, so that is not an option.

I may at least try dry-ice once though.

 

From my technical theatre experience (which I have a good bit of) I would suggest the dry ice route. But if you want a lot of smoke quickly chop up the ice into lots of little bits (almost a powder) but if you want a slow release (I am thinking this is what you want) Use big chunks in hot water. But you will need to be continually actively heating the water because if you don't ice will form around the CO2 not allowing it to evaporate.

Another fun thing at a LAN party to do with dry ice is to put it in an empty bottle and put the cap on. Shake it up until highly pressurized and take the cap off.... That will make a nice sound. BUT AIM AWAY FROM EVERYONE INCLUDING YOURSELF. (yeah i got myself in the stomach...I had a mark for a week to give you the idea of the force behind that.)

Sorry for the OT rambling! Great project cant wait to see more.

 

Dude DO NOT play with dry ice. My mate and I ended up in hospital after playing with bottles and pressure.

 

Wow, I never thought we'd be talking about dry-ice bombs in one of Zap's project logs.

Very nice work. Can't wait until you/ATi/AMD/Shuttle or whoever start touring with this PC. Zap, you're in somewhat of a high position, you should suggest bringing some events to Reno. Nothing cool ever comes to Reno (except Lynyrd Skynyrd).

 

Zap, the addition of LEDs to the 9800 looks great. How are they powered? Through a modification to the card, or...?

 

smokers rule

I am actually going to put a small mister in my "hell" mod. going to have smoke come out of my "demon"'s nose....just wait

 

If it's inside the case, make sure its sealed off. I don't think it would be too good for the CPU .

 

It will most undoubtably be bad for the CPU

 

The LEDs in the card as powered off the graphics card molex connector.
I hid the wire very well.

I will be re-doing it for a X800 card though.

 

From my experience dry ice machines are dangerous, unweildy and need refilling often. Regular smoke machines leave an oilly residue on anything near it, which is very annoying as it gets on your hand when you are rolling up cables and stuff (ex roadie in me talking now). Also they generate quite a bit of heat. I thought about using a mini mister, but obviously water + electronics == bad Cannot really think of a solution thats both practical and safe.

Now where was I..? Oh yeah. Looking good MORE PICTURES

 

Prolly a stupid question, but is the graphics card against the window actually plugged in to the motheboard, or is it just for show. It looks like its tight up against the glass, and i never saw a motherboard with the AGP that close to the edge.

 

That's how Shuttle AGP slots are bro.

 

the window is spaced out a ways outside the case

 

I seem to remember I dissed this case early on in its dev stages.

Well having seen it, I have to take it back. Looks great, very well executed. I'll have more faith next time.

 

wanna see some cool pics look at this http://forums.sudhian.com/messageview.cfm?catid=46&threadid=57976&STARTPAGE=5

 

Nice pics. I like this one

 

Ok it's been a while since the last update, but that is because the PC is nearly totaly done.

Here is a teaser though:



The top window has a Athlon 64 logo, and a real Athlon 64 CPU to show off.

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Here is the prototype day shot.

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And a night shot, this shot is very accurate as far as the LED colors.

The plexi on the prototype cracked as I painted it too fast.
There is also an etch error near the CPU.
The actual LEDs won't be visible.

The final parts for the security PCB are on the way, so not too long until this PC is done.

 

Wait, theres an Athlon 64 chip sitting there just for looks?!? What a waste! Looks good though.