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Project: Mini-mal-TX :: Smallest PC || **UPDATE - small lazers (post#61)

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by Avner, 25 May 2005.

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PSU:

Poll closed 30 May 2005.

  1. Using modded generic ATX PSU

    14 vote(s)
    50.0%

  2. Buying Barebone PSU

    14 vote(s)
    50.0%
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  1. Who_me_33

    Who_me_33 What's a Dremel?

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    With the atx connector, wouldnt you be smart to bridge the correct pins at the atx plug, so the currnet is still distributed evenly over the motherboard.
     
    Who_me_33, 29 Jun 2005
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  2. Avner

    Avner What's a Dremel?

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    that's funny because such a wire can hold up to ~20A
    and the power consumption on 3.3v and 5v is ~2A on each,
    it is really really low power, and the bridges are on the mobo's PCB - 1cm away from the plug....

    Avner
     
    Avner, 29 Jun 2005
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  3. gometro33

    gometro33 What's a Dremel?

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    You might not have measured when you had it, but how tall is the highest point on the mobo? I'm planning a mod using one of these boards (m10000) and can't find any dimensions beyond the 17cmx17cm. Thanks. Can't wait to see what you're gonna do with this mod.
     
    gometro33, 30 Jun 2005
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  4. Avner

    Avner What's a Dremel?

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    Hi !

    I think it is the CPU's fan (or the RAM) at ~4.5 or 5 Cm

    Av
     
    Avner, 30 Jun 2005
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  5. Avner

    Avner What's a Dremel?

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    :rock: :rock: :rock: UPDATE TIME !!!!!! :rock: :rock: :rock:


    OK,
    I give up for the VIA mobo, and changed it for a COMMELL LV-667 which is same basis, but much better features !!!! and much more modern !!

    the chassis construction will begin soon, when I have more time, and cooler weather :wallbash:

    the pictures:


    general view

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    as told, a mini itx !! :rock: :naughty:

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    specific view

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    BACK PANEL !
    that is one of the best rear panels i have seen !!!

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    one small minus (or maybe not) - it has some chips on the back of the PCB.

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    power and DIMM....

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    TWO IDE connectors !! amazing: one for 3.5" and one for 2.5" HDD !
    and two SATAs that i wont be using...

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    one CF card slot I probably wont using as well....
    for what do you want me to use it ?? :confused:
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    Thats all pics for now.....!

    update soon, for chassis, HD, and some kind of PSU :worried:
    :D

    please reply,
    Avner Richard



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    Avner, 14 Aug 2005
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  6. Upriverpaddler

    Upriverpaddler What's a Dremel?

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    Beautiful mobo. You could boot a linux distro off of the cf card.
     
    Upriverpaddler, 14 Aug 2005
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  7. gometro33

    gometro33 What's a Dremel?

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    Yeah, and then just use a network drive on another computer.
     
    gometro33, 15 Aug 2005
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  8. TTmodder

    TTmodder Hammertime

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    i'll bet the cpu cooler is noisy
     
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  9. Avner

    Avner What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks for replies !... :rock:

    I have just tried it now, and it is amazing silent !! :jawdrop:
    the airflow isn't massive, but it's fine....

    I am adding this:

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    Avner
     
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  10. Avner

    Avner What's a Dremel?

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    A lil' question:

    I'm planning one plate to be under the mobo, and another that will be on it.

    what you think will be better:
    plexi plates ? thin copper plates ?
    one plexi & one copper ?

    Av.
     
    Avner, 16 Aug 2005
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  11. Jipa

    Jipa Avoiding the "I guess.." since 2004

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    Copper! Polished copper always looks good! :)
     
    Jipa, 16 Aug 2005
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  12. ouija

    ouija Trust me, I am doctor!

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    ouija, 17 Aug 2005
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  13. ModMonkey

    ModMonkey Size 11 Carbon footprint

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  14. Avner

    Avner What's a Dremel?

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    nah,
    that's small enough :lol:

    Av
     
    Avner, 17 Aug 2005
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  15. TTmodder

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    TTmodder, 17 Aug 2005
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  16. Avner

    Avner What's a Dremel?

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    HI !

    I have kinda completed the case, just need some more parts....

    pics:



    one of 4 small spacers for mobo

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    preparing for drilling

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    the screws for attaching the plexi

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    assembled

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    the PSU is mounted on the top plexi:

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    Passive PSU heatsink - cooling all mosfets. :dremel:

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    the famous mini-mal-tx connector (me patenting :D), and also sleeved :thumb:

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    back IO panel....

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    the future emplacment of the tiny HDD - near the PSU on top plexi

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    That's all !
    tomorrow i will probably continue...


    please reply !



    Avner
     
    Avner, 17 Aug 2005
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  17. ouija

    ouija Trust me, I am doctor!

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    Very nice so far :) I like it
     
    ouija, 17 Aug 2005
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  18. samlehman

    samlehman What's a Dremel?

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    man, that is a small mobo, how big is the curency in the pic above compaired to the us dollar?
     
    samlehman, 18 Aug 2005
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  19. Avner

    Avner What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks.

    this bill is 50 EURO, and its size is 140 x 77 mm.....

    now going to solder the PSU
     
    Avner, 18 Aug 2005
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  20. onarahosting

    onarahosting What's a Dremel?

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    Just out of interest; where'd you get your commel board? I have been searching and the best I could find was $350! or more USD. I might use one rather than the via board because I like the size, but not at that price!
     
    onarahosting, 19 Aug 2005
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