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Scratch Build – In Progress Tiny HTPC (semi) passive, Full HD, 1080p bluray(really finished+lil report 28/6)

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by ichessblumen, 8 Apr 2008.

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  1. ichessblumen

    ichessblumen What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks yemerich...:blush: although your hephaestus is great too!

    Frankly, I was abit lazy with modding coz it's high season for beach-volleyball and I prefer being outdoors this times than to fiddle with the htpc.

    With Q'n cool it works good but I still haven't found a simple program triggering the fan when it's too hot. The one from gigabyte doesn't work at all.

    Well, maybe on Sunday I'll have some time for testing & reporting.

    It has still some minor bugs in Mediaportal which have to be solved but TV works great when I look European Soccer Championship. No Temp probs at all.

    thank you man.

    thank you...:D
    yes, that is the right translation... :D it's a song from a German punkrockband "Die Ärzte" ( The Docters)

    thank you...:rock:
     
    ichessblumen, 18 Jun 2008
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  2. hotdog

    hotdog What's a Dremel?

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    Great idea with the HD
     
    hotdog, 20 Jun 2008
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  3. E.E.L. Ambiense

    E.E.L. Ambiense Acrylic Heretic

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    Congrats on the MotM win! You deserve it, bro.
     
    E.E.L. Ambiense, 21 Jun 2008
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  4. Scirocco

    Scirocco Boobs, I have them, you lose.

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    Congratulations. ;)
     
    Scirocco, 21 Jun 2008
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  5. jhanlon303

    jhanlon303 The Keeper of History

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    From me too! A lot of effort has paid off!
    John
     
    jhanlon303, 21 Jun 2008
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  6. tmaxxking1

    tmaxxking1 I

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    Awesome rig you've got some skills
     
    tmaxxking1, 21 Jun 2008
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  7. The boy 4rm oz

    The boy 4rm oz Project: Elegant-Li

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    Congratz on the win buddy, u deserve it.
     
    The boy 4rm oz, 21 Jun 2008
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  8. Veles

    Veles DUR HUR

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    Congratulations on winning MotM, it looks fantastic
     
    Veles, 21 Jun 2008
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  9. steveo_mcg

    steveo_mcg What's a Dremel?

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    Excellent idea and very well executed. Quick question you mention cooling spray could you send me a link to where you got it from so i can try to located something similar. I quite fancy making a heat sink like this but i don't have the equipment to make it in two halves as you suggested. How tight are the tolerances on this, actually for me being rubbish at even drilling a straight hole, whats the margin for error?

    edit: Actually could you substitute the spray for a box of ice and leaving the heat pipe in that for 30 mins to contract?
     
    steveo_mcg, 22 Jun 2008
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  10. Timmy_the_tortoise

    Timmy_the_tortoise International Man of Awesome

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    One question... Where's the PSU?
     
    Timmy_the_tortoise, 23 Jun 2008
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  11. konvoj

    konvoj What's a Dremel?

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    I've voted for this mod, because i like that idea of this mod,it's so different from others! So, congratulations on winning MotM:clap:
     
    konvoj, 23 Jun 2008
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  12. skpstr

    skpstr What's a Dremel?

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    Is this the sort of thing your after?
    http://www.screwfix.com/prods/13369/Plumbing/Pipe-Freezing-Kits/Pipe-Freezing-Kit-220ml



    Excellent mod, well worth its MotM :thumb:
     
    skpstr, 23 Jun 2008
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  13. ichessblumen

    ichessblumen What's a Dremel?

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    hey buddies. thanx for voting and all the nice words. just laying in bed with a summer flu not able to do anything.

    @timmy_the_ tortoise: the psu? have a look at this. in front you see a pcb which is the dc/dc converter. the dc voltage comes from a psu similar to a notebooks one.

    unfortunately, this one is a 90W and the rig (especially the blu ray) has a high power consumption during start. that has a negative side effect of voltage dropping during the start period, so that sometimes the computer wont start. that's not good. so i decided to order a bigger one with 150Watts from morex, which will arrive this weekend as well as a power meter.

    I hope that I'm fit at least at the weekend to make the change and an extensive test report.

    so long.
    ichessblumen
     
    ichessblumen, 25 Jun 2008
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  14. konvoj

    konvoj What's a Dremel?

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    you're able to watch movies using your hyper-super HTPC:idea: :D
     
    konvoj, 25 Jun 2008
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  15. ichessblumen

    ichessblumen What's a Dremel?

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    While laying in bed and degusting flowers ;) I thought,that's gonna be time to finish this project.
    Today I was fully fit again and so I built in two usb-jacks on the left side oft the pc. I hotglued them in.

    [​IMG]


    Then, this evening was time for a small test and review.

    Here , have a look at speedfans temps and cpu-load during Mediaportal is playing TV.

    [​IMG]

    Another screen, taken by camera, coz a screeny isn't possible during blu-ray playback. (AC/DC Live at Donington :rock: )
    As you see...cpu-load is around 30-40%. I think ppl who have been there were more "loaded"...;)

    Temps are controlled by speedfan now. I decided to let the fan spin around abit. I think it's better for the lifetime of the CPU.
    The noise is absolutely not recognizable. So, I'll leave it that way.
    [​IMG]

    Her are two other pic showing the power consumption during TV respectively Bluray playback.
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    [​IMG]

    Well, mates, I'd say:"Finished".

    I hope you all enjoyed my little worklog. I thank you all for reading, comments and good hints and of course voting for the MotM May 2008.
     
    ichessblumen, 28 Jun 2008
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  16. Oreon_237

    Oreon_237 CHEA BRO!

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    Nice man! Your HTPC looks so clean and professional!
     
    Oreon_237, 28 Jun 2008
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  17. tominated

    tominated What's a Dremel?

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    very nice job there!
     
    tominated, 29 Jun 2008
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  18. The boy 4rm oz

    The boy 4rm oz Project: Elegant-Li

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    Fantastic. I am glad it's all working well.
     
    The boy 4rm oz, 29 Jun 2008
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  19. Timmy_the_tortoise

    Timmy_the_tortoise International Man of Awesome

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    I love this Mod.. It's inspired.

    I just wish I had the time/money/tools+materials to try a mod of my own.
     
    Timmy_the_tortoise, 30 Jun 2008
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