r_target Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 Lmao. Looks good, keep going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverfox Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 lol Actually, I do have lots of Uni work I should probably be doing, and revision! I have 3 bits of coursework to finish off because of the early easter break, then 2 weeks after we're back it's straight in to exams The briefcase only cost me like Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caffeinejunkie Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 You should find an x-connect on ebay or something and get some cold cathods in there lol. Pretty awesome man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemrboo Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 Yeah! There was another one similar, like a cm bigger all around, that was like Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMD_Wannabe Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 I had an idea of doing something like this, and im glad to see someone went about doing it my idea was to some how get like 3 foot cables though to reposition the ports and have them stick out the back but not with a backplate, if anyone has any clue what i mean by that let me know lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemrboo Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 I had an idea of doing something like this, and im glad to see someone went about doing it my idea was to some how get like 3 foot cables though to reposition the ports and have them stick out the back but not with a backplate, if anyone has any clue what i mean by that let me know lol 454527[/snapback] It's kinda hard work so far lol. My hands are all screwed up from doing it, hurt like buggery they do.. but it's worth it. I just finished enlarging my backplate part. Take a look now I'm kinda impressed, whatcha think?? I did slip a bit but still... Next up... PSU plug/fan holes *CRIES* MILESTONE! : Woohoo! I cut out a big hole for the PSU fan/power plug. It's still roughed up because I was desperate to power it up But.. its nice and quiet with the briefcase closed (no hard drives yes though. So, here's a couple more pics!!! The BIOS screen (no hard disk so it searched the network...) The (rather rough) PSU fan/power ... hole Now, I do realise there's many unused screwholes there, I originally drilled the holes with the PSU the normal way around but discovered the 20 pin connector wouldn't reach, so I had to redo it screwed in upside down I am gonna try and get some nice black tape to tape over all the hole edges, so you can't see the wood. Next things to do are slightly easier Gotta cut the case fan hole in the top (chipboard), remove the LCD from the server and cut a hole for that, cut some LED holes and finally.... make a grounding wire from the motherboard to the PSU Oh, and drill a couple of holes for the hard disks.. or come up with some other ingenius way of mounting them! Ok, before I go cutting... does this look alright? The blue thing would be the LCD (I think it'll fit there), orange LEDs are the network lights and the big red circle is the multicoloured 80mm fan. Comments??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPETEZx Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 hmm, looks ok Just one question, why did you cut a big hole in the Case to allow for the top of the NETwork Cards to stick out? When it would have been one hell of alot easier to either cut done the back plates, or if you dont want to cut thet plates, to take them off altogther. LCD placemnt looks kool But I would put the LEDs closer 2gether personaly, but thats more a personal thing So have you got a Power button yet? (+ Power LeDs etC) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreurmimker Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 I want one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerm Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 Looking good markie! I have seen it done before with a briefcase and I just think these mod's are fascinating so keep us informed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemrboo Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 hmm, looks ok Just one question, why did you cut a big hole in the Case to allow for the top of the NETwork Cards to stick out? When it would have been one hell of alot easier to either cut done the back plates, or if you dont want to cut thet plates, to take them off altogther. LCD placemnt looks kool But I would put the LEDs closer 2gether personaly, but thats more a personal thing So have you got a Power button yet? (+ Power LeDs etC) 454675[/snapback] I cut the hole for the network cards in the top because... the lid won't close otherwise Also, it helps keep them fairly stable (they actually don't wobble about much at all!) since I have no place to screw them down. I can't have the LEDs closer than what I drew in the picture, simply because the LCD's PCB is pretty big lol no power button yet. I need to dig it out from underneath the bed. I want one! 454681[/snapback] haha! My mum said that.. I had two words for her Looking good markie! I have seen it done before with a briefcase and I just think these mod's are fascinating so keep us informed 454684[/snapback] Thanks! I will cut out the fan/LCD stuff tomorrow if you think it's alright looking. I should be able to get a small webcam video clip of the network lights/pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchalogamer Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 humm i still havent progressed in the last month with my project, one rocky boot box + 650mhz duron = one really odd PC lol. oh well idk yet but ill prob never get around to doing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronamd Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 looking forward to that webcam pic and I am definatly liking the lcd placement! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now