Project: Dumb Terminal

Nice!
Where are you going to mount it? Is there room in the screen area for a possible HDD cage or something?

 

I was thinking under the keyboard

Also, I got a new Heatsink!

http://www.sharkacomputers.com/evsikncocpuw.html

 

lol @ TGS. EBay spree?

 

Wouldn't under the motherboard be a better place for the hard disk?
Seems like there'll be room enough for two disks maybe.

Also wondering about your plans for the rest of the monitor space.

Honestly I don't know what to think about that HS.
Even if it isn't as naff as I think it will be, it's the sort of thing you'd want to show off, not hide in a stealth mod like this.
Just my 2p of course.

 

I was thinking because of limited cooling and a cramped space the heatsink's special abilities would be most useful even if not seen.

 

I'm sorry for the delay. I'm anxiously waiting for all the parts to arrive.

 

hey its all good. Can't wait to see more from this

I started a mod back in Decemember and I only have 4 cuts and some sanding done, I am way behind

 

I put the heatsink and memory on the board



And added a mobo tray. I'll clean it up...



I got a cheap optical mouse from Office Depot!



I'll have to color match it later.



On to the keyboard



Here's how it will go.



There will be gaps to fill.





But it's too thick...



So I removed the bottom... I'll finish that later



Now for the new ports and power button



I made a new backing



And added the USB/Firewire



Then I wired the power button (From MNPCTech)



And that's done



Mounting the PSU and keyboard are next

 

now I know I am a little late, but I have an awesome idea for this.

Ever thought about getting on of the laserball mouse, taking it apart, and putting it onto the case on the right of the keyboard. it wouldn't be that hard to rig up the 2 buttons either, just need 2 momentary switches, and you could also mount the scrool wheel on there with a little work. i think that would be pretty killer.

also looking awesome. love how you got a keyboard to fit

 

Proposed mouse
Lol I think it might fit this mod.

 

I added the keyboard.



But in the process broke the framing....:hurt: I'm gonna have to glue it or something.



Here's the bottom of the keyboard with a protective layer.



Lastly I added the standoffs and the PSU.



Next up is the HD mounting.

 

Looks nice

 

how big is that HSF

 

I think 92mm

 

I found an old cage to hold my HD...



But had to cut it to fit in the case



Here it is so far. I just bought the monitor and it will be here soon.



I put the HD on this side because the bottom is too narrow and the other side will be eaten up by the heatsink.



Here's the PSU. It was really annoying trying mount it on an angle like this.

 

The LCD will be here soon...

 

U are doing a great work with this old terminal and im looking forward to see it with the lcd mounted .That HSF looks so freaking big on that small mobo

 

love this nice retro project ...

 

I got the LCD in the mail recently and have finally gotten the time to add it to the Mod. Here's where I removed the shell.



Here's it out.




Then I had to make notches so it could be fitted in the case.



And it does....



Here's the overhead.



And fortunately, I won't have to cut the original screen opening

 

Sweeeeeet! I just love this It's a really funny project, with a nice finish. You make modding look very easy with this mod