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Scratch Build – In Progress Project: 4M (9/3 - F I N A L S ! ! !) > Completed

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by quizz_kid, 17 Jan 2012.

  1. quizz_kid

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    Thanks mate :lol:

    I think I´ll go with option nr 3, for now at least. I find the angle interesting. And with that stand I could build in a weight of some kind to keep it steady and avoid a possible fall on the nose. I´m also thinking about placing an accessible usb-port on the foot. Helps me keep the main build clean...


    Anyway, some todays work:


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    Front and back frames glued and sanded

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    Veneering time. But first, cover those holes

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    Little pieces of MDF did the trick

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    Veneer under pressure

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    Cut some support pieces for the roof veneer

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    Glue

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    Support

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    Squash it!


    Also got rid of the VGA port today. Tore it! Got kinda violent. Cutting the pins was not enough. I had to get the damn toolbox. Well well, it´s done. Don´t know if I´m gonna try heating the pins off. Maybe just put some protection on it.

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  2. Pranja

    Pranja Blackwolf

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    I still don't understand why did you remove VGA port.

    But,everything else i cool.
     
  3. quizz_kid

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    It was badly misplaced by the manufacturers :cooldude:
     
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  4. Waynio

    Waynio Relaxing

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    :hehe: Looking perfect :).
     
  5. ASPHIAX

    ASPHIAX Minimodder

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    lol, my kind of modding !
     
  6. quizz_kid

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    Got some work done today


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    Pieces

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    This is how I solved the usb issue, with a hidden canal

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    On the other side

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    Glue

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    The rest of that canal, hidden in the top piece

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    veneer

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    I decided to make a classic profile on the base. Looks good IMO

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    The two feet. They´re only 20x20mm thick so I hope they´ll carry. We´ll know soon...
    I also made a hole straight thought one of them for the usb wire.

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    This is how it´ll look

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    Made the bottom also

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    Here´s that well needed weight. 160x120x17mm, and quite heavy for its size...


    I aslo leave you with a question, this time regarding the DVD eject button.
    Going to make extension. I´m looking for soldering spots. The circled ones seemes right... or??

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  7. Furball Zen

    Furball Zen Shut up and Mod

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    Theres actually 3 on that switch. :)

    Im glad you went with the last design on the feet, makes it look a bit 'alive' cartoon wise, like something from Pixar :)
     
  8. quizz_kid

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    I don´t like Pixar, but it seemes like a compliment :D ... so thanks!
     
  9. quizz_kid

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    Arrrrgh! I think my mobo´s fu**ed... Did a testrun today and there´s this repeating on/off thing going on. I get the two beeps and fans running for 3 seconds, then dead, over and over again. I´m guessing it´s the mobo, but who can be sure :wallbash::wallbash::wallbash:
     
  10. Waynio

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    Oh I hate difficult to diagnose problems & not having enough spare parts to mix match to find the actual offending piece :grr:.

    Certainly had that problem you mention & like said can't really find the fault without spare parts :(.
     
  11. j0rd

    j0rd FLOSS folder

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    might be a stupid question but have you tested the individual components against known good hardware. other than the mobo the first thing i would look at is the PSU, the issue you describe sounds alot like one i had ages ago running a newer mobo on an older PSU. the ATX PSU spec has changed over the years and newer mobo's are not always compatible with PSU's bassed on older versions of the spec.
     
  12. Gtek

    Gtek Doesn't raise the bar; he IS the bar.

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    Nice job so far man! Walnut is beautiful :thumb:

    Like you, Wayne and j0rd, I'm sure I had this problem before, just can't remember what it was, apart from that mobo was actually ok.
     
  13. Waynio

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    What j0rd said sounds just like a prob I had a while ago & same symptoms as this, older but great PSU just not playing ball properly with the newer mobo, PITA without spare parts :(.
     
  14. quizz_kid

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    Yeah. this really sucks!

    I thought about it... The Shuttle 250W was kind of a try out. But since I tested with a corsair 430(same issues there), I don´t know. Should I go as far as try with an even newer power supply?

    Thanks Gtek.

    I´m looking for some luck out there :sigh:
     
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    Found some of that luck... It was one of the RAMs actually, missed double check there I guess.
    Feel kinda stupid... But thanks for helping me out there mates! :thumb:

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    After a rough weekend filled with computer issues I started this afternoon with some more woodwork.

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    I milled the DVD slot with high precision... Perfect! ... wait a minute ... its... its...

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    ... ON THE WRONG F*CKING SIDE! :wallbash::wallbash::wallbash: Reminder for future projects: THINK!

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    To hide the mistake I did some more milling :worried: Thinking of having some mesh in there.

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    I also made the front.

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    Joystick slot

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    The front will have some kind of stain later

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    Here´s the beautiful brass window. "Steampunkish" some might call it...

    Got my risers aswell.

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  17. penryn 2 hertz

    penryn 2 hertz I'm not a science fiction writer...

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    Grate job but next step is de solder the dvi/vga port all together so look's neat and tidy...
     
  18. j0rd

    j0rd FLOSS folder

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    good luck de-soldering anything on a ROHS compliant mobo
     
  19. CrowAT

    CrowAT What's a Dremel?

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    Lots of good stuff here. Nice progress.
     
  20. j0rd

    j0rd FLOSS folder

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    hmmm, a set of side cutters would prolly get the pins down to uber short though
     

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