Scratch Build – In Progress Project: FrozenCPU: Billet Pron Bench; Sponsored by CORSAIR

@Maki roll, Thats great idea!

@Cheaps, I could use some short term...lol

@Austin, hmmmm, I re-watched Firefly Serenity movie while sanding them

@maestro, just add a little "mad munkybutt" to your ingredients, Ala Cheaps Casserole

I finally got the actuator installed. The cover weighs 8.5 pounds and opened with Firgelli L16-P actuator arm. It's powered by electric motor with gear drive inside that extends single arm back and forth. The L-16 actuator max force rating is 200N, which translates to 45 pounds. Data sheet PDF http://www.firgelli.com/pdf/L16_datasheet.pdf

Firgelli L16-P Linear Actuator, 100mm Stroke, 150:1 gear ratio, 12 volts @ $100
LAC (Linear Actuator Control Board) @ $0
Subtotal: $100.00
UPS Ground Shipping: $15.58
Grand Total: $115.58

I also purchased the LAC controller for the Actuator.

 

Well if nothing else it's a good movie. For all your effort you shall be rewarded with a great looking case. Keep it up! Can't wait to see more.

 

Well it's about damn time. Post office limbo sucks. We just need someone named Damocles to install a board now.

Wait, that's the old mobo tray. Still waiting on the milling? -or is it that short-term memory thing?

 

Wow right now it looks like something that will chew your arm off.

But it is very nicely done for sure. Very clean.

 

Great update! Keep up the good work!

 

ohh that arm is so damn cool !

 

Bill, you need to make more of these scratchbuilds!

 

Uber awesome. When can we see video of mechanism?

 

Tech bench stadium.

Looks really good.

 

@Hukkel - Now that you mention it, the risers and bottom faceplate are kinda toothy looking there...

 

Just too epic. I can't think of much more to say

Good GOD! I loved firefly! Too bad the funding just *up* and vanished

 

Thank you!!!! for watching and commenting gang

It's been a crazy week, I'm trying to get another machine shop to help progress on Andrew's build, (just ask Cheaps how often I've phoned or email him) and We're preparing for another project, but no where near as involving as these two, so Yay!!!

We're looking into adding a gas charged spring to the other side of the Tech Station, just as added precautionary measure, in case the actuator ever failed. Several people expressed interest in making ATX version of the CNC Machined Aluminum Motherboard Tray. I'm looking into contracting another shop to make these, so I don't have a cost confirmed yet, but here is what the proposed kit would look like and include,

One Mainboard Tray with four large opening for PSU cables and connections.
One Rear I/O Shield Plate with & PCI slots.
Two triangular Motherboard brackets that connect Mainboard Tray to I/O Shield.
Two reinforcement brackest for triangular motherboard brackets.
Nine Motherboard Stand-off risers.
Finish is brushed bare Aluminum.
Includes 6/32 tapered flat head stainless machine screws.

 

Can you do a mini ITX one ? it'd come in real handy for the project I've just started

 

That's just awesome Bill

 

Good idea. I can see anyone working on this when the actuator failed being called "Lefty" from then on!

 

@Asouter, tentative plan is release ATX version, then ITX & EATX, but I'm stil still negotiating with another shop... we are overwhelmed with other retail commitments

@Mankz, Great to hear, I respect your standards for details, Mankz.

@IanW, indeed, I have enuf things to worry about already...lol

 

The tray looks great. Would love to use it in a build down the road at some point. It's good to hear that business is busy. Some problems are all right to have. Keep up the great work.

 

It's good to hear you're busy, I s'pose peeps asking for stuff you don't do yet and wanting it 5 minutes ago doesn't help

 

@avolla, I showed it to Mosquito yesterday, he was at the shop and really liked it. I told Chris I would love to see him craft a case around it

@Asouter, haha, It's cool. Having immediate feedback from the community is invaluable. btw, checked out yr D33P Thought project, and recall it fondly, Excellent Job!! I just finished re-watching Hitchhikers!

 

Me likes that motherboard tray