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Case Mod - In Progress Official Star Trek Case Mod: "TRICORDER CHIC" Listed on Ebay by Winner for $8,000...

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by mnpctech, 2 Jun 2011.

  1. mnpctech

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    Indeed, and so does your Phantom Noire project dude!

    The trim piece for the Bezel, Hot Swap & Top compartment doors are being laser cut from 1/8" thick Red Opaque Cast Acrylic. We're using a single 75 watt, 24" x 18" Platform "Universal Laser Systems" machine. We use this unit for making retail PC fan and radiator grills. This unit if new, would be priced between $19K - $25K. We don't offer laser cutting as a service, but these guys do! Laser Cutting Service, Inc. offers custom laser cutting to PC builders, modders! hobbyists.

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  2. Stem83

    Stem83 Addicted to modding.

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    Im glad u realized that was the old lanboy and not me douching on your mod... not that it would be possible cos this is so darn good.

    Blimey you are making some progress, just goes to show you guys do more than drinking coffee and scratching your butts all day.

    Really liking this.
     
  3. Nutman

    Nutman Never stuck with stock

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    Never a trekkie (and never will be), but this is stunning!
     
  4. BLUEHORSESTUDIOS

    BLUEHORSESTUDIOS I haven't lost a finger yet!

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    Absolutely perfect!! Loving this mod Bill.
     
  5. mnpctech

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    Thanks guys!


    They extended the deadline to July 1st, but we need to deliver both cases on that date instead of one...heh
     
  6. Guest-56605

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    :eyebrow: Camp bed at the office time bill??? :duh:

    I have to admit Babylon 5 was always more my thing growing up as a kid but as per your normal exacting standards this is just something else Bill :thumb: :dremel:
     
  7. Cheapskate

    Cheapskate Insane? or just stupid?

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    You are working on both at the same time. That makes more sense to me.
    That last pic.. It's good to see someone's getting rain.:lol:
     
  8. Nexxo

    Nexxo * Prefab Sprout – The King of Rock 'n' Roll

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    DUDE!!! :jawdrop:
     
  9. PyrO_PrOfessOr

    PyrO_PrOfessOr What's a Dremel?

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    This is looking totally epic. Can't wait to see how it turns out :D
     
  10. dbradford32

    dbradford32 What's a Dremel?

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    Killer! Not too much Bill, just getting back to the old Modding groove! Summer is coming, and hope to get something accomplished, for once! lol I have all those back projects sitting, and starting more... But seriously, this case is looking killer! I wish I had half the equipment you do! lol
     
  11. mnpctech

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    @23RO_UK, If given choice, I'd love to do a Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy (BBC series)

    @cheaps, I haven't seen the Mississippi this high in ages... the flooding is keeping our MM editor busy with his new job, working with manufacturer that makes LED beacon buoys

    @Nexxo, thanks for checking out the log & commenting :thumb:

    @Pyro, Thanks! they're keep us busy

    @d, good to hear, posted good contact for laser cutting in my last post :thumb:
     
  12. Guest-56605

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    Now your talking proper cult television :D :thumb:
     
  13. Satyric_saint

    Satyric_saint What's a Dremel?

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    :jawdrop: As a Trek connoisseur I would have to say this case is just awesome. I don't just want to see it finished I want to own it :D
     
  14. Richardbmx

    Richardbmx What's a Dremel?

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    good work friend bill. That is beautiful congratulations. will be watching to see the end of this modding. Greetings
     
  15. mnpctech

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    Thanks for tuning and commenting guys! Glad you like it so far!

    Next step is making the "H" frame piece for the lower portion of the bezel, from 1.5" thick aluminum. This will have an engraved "David Gerrold" signature plate (white square, 2nd pic). Each of the cases will have two ICY DOCK MB877SK-B Tray-less Aluminum Body 3.5" SATA I, II & III Mobile Rack Removable Hard Drive adapters, behind a hinged access door (red square, 2nd pic) on the front of the case.

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    By request from David, two ICY DOCK MB877SK-B Tray-less Removable Hard Drive adapters... to store his Scripts? hmmm

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  16. Razer2007

    Razer2007 Building Proxima

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  17. BLUEHORSESTUDIOS

    BLUEHORSESTUDIOS I haven't lost a finger yet!

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    I wish I could make it to the Con and see this lil masterpiece.
     
  18. Shael

    Shael What's a Dremel?

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    ive watched and read many mnpctech logs and videos over the years and i am a huge star trek fan (have the tat to prove it):geek: so in my geeky little mind this is one of the coolest:brrr: case mods ive seen for a while bill.

    I love when you post up the 3d pics of the designs, gives me a much better idea of what to to when designing in sketch up :thumb:

    And as always the quilty of the build is exceptional:clap: cant wait to see this finished
     
  19. Cheapskate

    Cheapskate Insane? or just stupid?

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    It's a pity the giveaway unit will likely have Warcraft installed on it...
    @EEL's last caption - Ow. To soon, dude.
     
  20. nhenhophach

    nhenhophach Bit-tech

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    I love laser cut.
     

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