Case Mod - In Progress The Theory of Everything. Dec. 21st. End of the world? Have some final pics. :-)

This is absolutely Amazing!! being that im so new to Modding, I have never seen anyone make their own water blocks before, and im blown away! the level of talent im seeing here makes me just want to give up on modding, i get excited when i add an led fan to one of my cases! lol
I cant wait to see this finished. Ive lots to learn, and I think ive come to the right place for that.

 

Omg thats cheap !

 

Thanks man. No unfortunately I don't have the money to stock up on fittings, but I bought 12 of each so that should get me through this one at least!

I must agree! I stumbled on it by luck, so I'm not complaining!

No doubt there are more fancy and good looking fittings out there, but the price of those could pay for a Sandy Bridge CPU, and the choice would be a no brainer for me!

Thanks a lot man!

Don't let all the skill on the forum put you down! For most of the people in here it's been a long period of learning. You learn by doing and watching what others do, so keep it up!

Yup! Can't argue with you on that!

 

I'm back!

Went to the workshop to find out my access card does not work on holidays!

Luckily it's brand new as the old one broke, and I therefore had a guest pass that I have not yet returned.

First look of the controller for the dvd-drive:



Can't wait to see this in action with components on, and software written for it!

Finally I got the I/O plate done!



Usb/Gfx/Lan mounted - The holes for the audio were a bit too small so I'll get those done tomorrow or saturday:





Put in the case. This is just for testing, I'll set it with rivets when I know it's ready!





That's it for now. I hope to have more for you tomorrow!

 

Case pron - as always.

john

 

Wow that really is a great price, where did you get them?

 

Thank you very much sir!

I bought them @ aquatuning. Don't know if they still have them at that price though...

Edit: They are still on sale. And there are lots of them!

http://www.aquatuning.de/product_in...aubt-lle-G1-8---ger-ndelt---black-nickel.html

 

This is great. GJ,really GJ.

 

Thanks a lot man!

Btw. I got the very first sleeving done. I actually didn't know that an SATA drive for a laptop was not a standard... I found that out! Adaptor sleeved:

 

That's some sweet idea for the connectors.

 

That`s interesting! Did you manage to do the PCB by yourself? If yes, what method did you use? I`m using photoresist positive for transfering the PCB-design on the cooper of plate

Can`t wait for another update - give us MOOOREEE

 

@Shurika - I think it involved giving large amounts of alcohol to electrical engineers.

Back plate looks sweet. I do wonder why you labeled the connector type instead of "LAN" or "NET".

 

Thanks man!

I didn't do the PCB myself. And although Cheaps may talk of alcohol, it's taking back a favor from some ph.d. students at work.

Although I mill out a lot of boards, I actually don't know the method of it! I'll try to find out!

Since you wonder I decided to play it safe by doing that. No-one knows if a user might be tempted to go out and by an RG58 cable if it only says "Lan"

It was just what I had in my mind at the time. But "Lan" might have been a better, yet not as nerdy, idea.

 

Actually the labels translate universally. They are standards. I approve.

john

 

Johns approval is standard. And i approve too.

It would be interesting to see if i could vector cut paths on a PCB...would open up a new world for me since the whole etching process is more of a bother to me. That and its messy.

 

Hi!
I/O plate and VGA "pocket thing" are sweet! The wonderful plate has made come to my sick mind the urge to tatoo myself a i/o plate in a convenient spot...
Go Angel! Let the updates flow freely and abundant!

 

The IO extensions panel is badass, sweet work Angel. reppy rep.

Nice

 

My college class made a TON of circuit boards. Single layer in 1980. I made LFO, VCO, ADSR, envelope generator, pitchblend, and many more.

Old skill. glad to see it still in use.

john

 

Really good so far! Excited to see where it goes.

 

When the GodFather approves, the discussion is ended! Thank you sir!

A couple of years ago we had a discussion at work about buying a mill designed for making PCB's. Nothing came of it, but I think it could have been cool!

Thanks a lot man! If you want a CAD-Drawing of it, let me know!

I respect every persons choice to do with their body as they see fit. But I must admit that my tattoos are made with the intent of never regretting them, and an I/O plate might not seem that interesting to me in 20 years!

Thanks Waynio! You know I do my best to please you guys!

Sometimes the basic idea is by far the easiest and smartest.

Thanks man! So am I... Oh yes, so am I!