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Project Hightower - Main rig & Media PC in one

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by bard, 10 May 2003.

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  1. bard

    bard Modding isn't what it used to be

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    VIDEO

    I shot a short video clip of the illuminated switch in action. (250kB)
    VIDEO

    And here's a pic of the three way switch which lets me switch the rear exhaust fan off, 12V or 7V. I haven't mounted it yet, but it is to be mounted right next to the fan.
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    And I bought the plexi for the window today. It's going to be a bit smaller than anticipated. Wait and see... :)
     
    bard, 23 May 2003
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  2. ouija

    ouija Trust me, I am doctor!

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    :eeek: That switch is awsome! I didn't realise it was for HDD activity :D

    :rock: :clap: :thumb: :dremel: :jawdrop: <-- nuff said
     
    ouija, 23 May 2003
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  3. Sc0rian

    Sc0rian Here comes the farmer

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    nice video;)
     
    Sc0rian, 23 May 2003
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  4. yodasarmpit

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    Pretty cool switch, really like the idea :dremel:
     
    yodasarmpit, 23 May 2003
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  5. the_secret

    the_secret What's a Dremel?

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    -> nice work bard :thumb:
    -> the switch looks excellent in action :D
    -> can't wait to see what else you have come up with.
     
    the_secret, 23 May 2003
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  6. bard

    bard Modding isn't what it used to be

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    I have jigsawed out the window. I went with a much smaller window than first planned, mainly because then I could buy the plexi at a local store who sells things like this cheap, but they didn't have any bigger plexi sheets than this. (30cm x 20cm)
    I made a nice curve by the door handle, and repeated the curve in the opposite corner.

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    The window might look a bit small, but it's actually the case which is a bit big... :rolleyes:
     
    bard, 25 May 2003
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  7. bard

    bard Modding isn't what it used to be

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    I sanded, brushed with steel wool and clear coated the sides today. I think I clear coated my eyes too. :eeek: It sure feels like it.
     
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    bard, 25 May 2003
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  8. ouija

    ouija Trust me, I am doctor!

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    Nice window design :thumb:
     
    ouija, 25 May 2003
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  9. Lithium

    Lithium super spunk

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    Yeah nice job on the window...suppose you always have the option of making it bigger at a l8r date.
     
    Lithium, 25 May 2003
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  10. CooLJoE

    CooLJoE Minimodder

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    Ok, must know how you did the HD/Power LED thing. I need that for a case mod!!!! :eeek: :eeek:

    MUST........HAVE.........PLEEZE!:) :)
     
    CooLJoE, 26 May 2003
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  11. bard

    bard Modding isn't what it used to be

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    CooLJoE: Just look at page 1 of this project log. The only thing you have to do, is put a diode between + on the power LED and - on the HDD LED. This only works on high voltage LEDs, I have found. When using regular green/red "computer" LEDs, they just dim a little.
     
    bard, 26 May 2003
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  12. Altron

    Altron Minimodder

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    I love you! I read that awhile ago and was looking how to do the diode thing! You're the best!
     
    Altron, 26 May 2003
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  13. CooLJoE

    CooLJoE Minimodder

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    Woohoo!

    Thanks...musta missed that.:thumb:
     
    CooLJoE, 26 May 2003
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  14. azpekt

    azpekt What's a Dremel?

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    Nice work on that powerbutton, bard. :)

    U really have to learn me some of your tricks one day...:p
     
    azpekt, 28 May 2003
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  15. bard

    bard Modding isn't what it used to be

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    Sure!
     
    bard, 28 May 2003
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  16. malcs

    malcs oops! i put a hole in the ***** :(

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    looking nice, very nice.
     
    malcs, 28 May 2003
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  17. psYCHopath

    psYCHopath What's a Dremel?

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    [​IMG]
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    hi brad your mod is cool.....espcially the button....

    erm what diod spec u use to connect the power led to the hdd led?
     
    psYCHopath, 2 Jun 2003
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  18. bard

    bard Modding isn't what it used to be

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    It's bard :eyebrow:
    And I just took a diode from my junk box. Don't know its specs.
     
    bard, 2 Jun 2003
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  19. psYCHopath

    psYCHopath What's a Dremel?

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    :eeek: ops sorry bard.....
    hmmm just any diode? meblin......
     
    psYCHopath, 2 Jun 2003
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  20. bard

    bard Modding isn't what it used to be

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    It worked, didn't it :p
    The principle is that the diode is an easier route for the current to go, so when the - is open on the HDD LED, it follows the diode instead of the power LED. ZapWizard taught me. He can correct me if I'm wrong here.
     
    bard, 2 Jun 2003
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