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Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by oliverw92, 8 Mar 2010.

  1. The boy 4rm oz

    The boy 4rm oz Project: Elegant-Li

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    I really like those Enermax fans, Cooler Master do a similar design now as well, they don't look as good though. Personally I have never really liked Enermax PSUs, I find their choice of cable sleeving really off putting, I mean out of all available sleeving they go for that black and yellow. Congratz on the PSU though.
     
  2. oliverw92

    oliverw92 What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks :)

    Yeah i hate the sleeving lol, it isn't even good quality sleeving really. I am going to resleeve it though, don't worry :)
     
  3. oliverw92

    oliverw92 What's a Dremel?

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    Update #6 - 29/03/2010

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    A few people wanted pics of the motherboard blocks. These were custom made for the previous owner by Duniek. The copper has tarnished since then and the acrylic is a bit scratched and dirty.

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    They really don't suite the look of the build as is, so I am going to have some white tops made and get the copper cleaned up and nickel plated.

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    Copper could do with a polish!

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    This MOSFET block is genius engineering - Duniek is an absolute god at making waterblocks!

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    The block has to clear some chokes, which is why the acrylic is so complex in design.

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    YOu can see the cut out for the chokes.

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    This is the big SB block.

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    Again, could do with some cleaning.

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    And the NB block - I think Duniek has a generic design for this, since the copper part is identical to the copper part on my Zotac 9300-itx block, also by him.
     
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  4. The boy 4rm oz

    The boy 4rm oz Project: Elegant-Li

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    Those blocks look great, I especially like that Mosfet block. You should polish that copper up and seal it, it will look amazing.
     
  5. eddieno1else

    eddieno1else What's a Dremel?

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    SiQ Mod, Loving the colours too! Subbed!
     
  6. oliverw92

    oliverw92 What's a Dremel?

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    Nah copper really doesn't suite the build. It will be polished and nickel plated :)

    Thanks!
     
  7. mnpctech

    mnpctech bit-tech sponsor

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  8. The boy 4rm oz

    The boy 4rm oz Project: Elegant-Li

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    I was hoping you would say that :D.
     
  9. oliverw92

    oliverw92 What's a Dremel?

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    Awesome thanks Bill :D

    The boy 4rm oz, i just need to earn some money and get them done now :p
     
  10. oliverw92

    oliverw92 What's a Dremel?

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    Update #7 - 2/04/2010

    Happy easter guys! This is the last update for just over a week, i am going away for a bit.

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    CNC laminate cutter. This thing can cut anything from card to vinyl to thin wood laminate. It can make boxes too :p

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    Here it is loaded with white a3 gloss adhesive vinyl.

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    This is the cutter. It is a tiny blade embedded in that black casing. You can turn the top to extend or retract the blade. For this vinyl i had it out 0.3mm.

    YouTube- CNC Laminate Cutter

    Here is a youtube video of the cutting process. After drawing the design in 2D Design, you then output it to the cutter and it does its stuff!

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    You then end up with this. Here i removed the excess vinyl from around my shape so all that is left is the cut-out on its backing paper.

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    This is a roll of low-tack transfer vinyl. You stick this ontop of the white vinyl and rub it on. You can then peel off the backing paper...

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    ... leaving you with this.

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    Here is a sheet of 5mm clear acrylic that i laser cut to the same size as the sticker i just made.

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    Then carefully place the vinyl + low tack transfer vinyl onto the acrylic and rub it on with something hard.

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    After that, peel off the transfer vinyl and you are left with this!

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    Any guess as to what it is?
     
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  11. stonedsurd

    stonedsurd Is a cackling Yuletide Belgian

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    Lighting panel?
    A la Murderbox?
     
  12. AJB2K3

    AJB2K3 What's a Dremel?

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    Erm dude you do know those electronics on the wall
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    are too big for modding pc's don't you?
     
  13. Cheapskate

    Cheapskate Insane? or just stupid?

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    Edited for your amusement.:D
    @AJB2K3 - Godzilla Electronics Corp?

    Interesting that you should have access to one of those. I was just wondering if they could be used to cut gaskets the other day...
     
  14. oliverw92

    oliverw92 What's a Dremel?

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    Yup you got it!

    Haha, my school uses them for teaching little kids electronics :p

    Oh Cheapskate :p I can't wait to here you on themodbrothers podcast btw. I was due to be on it with you, but i will be travelling at that time :( So excited to be on it with you and IandH though, I'm well annoyed!

    I don't think it could do the thickness you need for a gasket. The cutter is tiny, so I doubt it could go through it. I think the resistance would be too much as well.
     
  15. TotalGaos

    TotalGaos Stainless steel.. hmm..

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    Hi oliverw92, nice work so far! I really digg the 3D models you made, i can see how these help eliminating mistakes..
    I really loved your last project so I thought I could subscribe to this one, too.
    Looking forward to your next update!
     
  16. oliverw92

    oliverw92 What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks TotalGaos, yeah they are really useful!

    Hope this one is just as good as the last project :D


    Some of you may be interested in a recent interview i did for thebestcasescenario:

    http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/frontpage/?q=node/481

    I talk alot about the planning stages of POLARity and it also says a bit about who i am :)
     
  17. TotalGaos

    TotalGaos Stainless steel.. hmm..

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    Nice interview!
    Personally I would use SolidWorks if I would ever design a case of my own, but that is probably because I learned that program in my school. Just never could understand a thing in SketchUp, lol!
    Interesting how much you've learned in, like, a little over a year. Great accomplishment!
     
  18. oliverw92

    oliverw92 What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks :)
     
  19. Cheapskate

    Cheapskate Insane? or just stupid?

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    Your out for the podcast, eh? Bummer.
     
  20. oliverw92

    oliverw92 What's a Dremel?

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    Wait i thought it happened on the 4th?
     

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