Window mod (completed, with pics)

[Makkarah]

Finally finished my window mod.

Here's what I started with.
http://sivut.koti.soon.fi/hedgehog/compmod001.jpg

So, add a cold cathode in. And cut a window... Piece of cake.

My best friend here.
http://sivut.koti.soon.fi/hedgehog/compmod006.jpg

Window shape is this:
http://sivut.koti.soon.fi/hedgehog/compmod009.jpg
http://sivut.koti.soon.fi/hedgehog/compmod013.jpg

Already finished cut in that pic, also painted it a bit, I wanted it to look like burned out. :)

[Makkarah]

Of course a switch for the light was a must.
http://sivut.koti.soon.fi/hedgehog/compmod011.jpg

Here's the case couple days ago. Not finished...
http://sivut.koti.soon.fi/hedgehog/randomstuff%20002.jpg

The window outline was covered with a electric wire rubber, I gutted an old wire and glued it to the side.
http://sivut.koti.soon.fi/hedgehog/window%20001.jpg


And then the last 2 pics, taken about 10 minutes ago.
http://sivut.koti.soon.fi/hedgehog/finished%20001.jpg
http://sivut.koti.soon.fi/hedgehog/finished%20002.jpg

[Cown]

It looks awsome, great job cutting that window out :cool:
Love the light switch ;)

[PhoenixMDM]

Nice looking!!! I like that idea of the "burned out" effect around the window, really original!

[ThePunkGeek]

very nice! i like the color's :]

[Makkarah]

Thank thee for the kind words. I'm still thinking about etching some image on the window and then adding 2 blue LED's on the top so the etched picture would glow.

[SniperXX]

Looks nice. Like the idea of the burnt effect. Its soo hard to come up with original mods now.

[Zerileous]

yes, the burnt effect is great, i might also suggest that the top is a bit dim, if you put LEDs to light an etching it would be plenty of light, the CC just cant quite reach the top.

[SniperXX]

You could do a dual color zone. Red @ the bootom and another color like blue at the top. I have done it and it looks pretty cool

[Yodums]

w00r, nice SETI Cruncher =] We have the same case just that yours has the panel in front. Anyways, the holes are a pain to work with.

[Makkarah]

Update to casemod.

Added 2 superbright blue LED's to illuminate the window, it's not finished yet, still going to etch something on the window. 3 pics following:

Cathode on, LED's on, flash on.
http://sivut.koti.soon.fi/hedgehog/blue-effect%20001.jpg

Cathode on, LED's on, flash off.
http://sivut.koti.soon.fi/hedgehog/blue-effect%20002.jpg

Cathode off, LED's on, flash off.
http://sivut.koti.soon.fi/hedgehog/blue-effect%20003.jpg

EDIT: I need some ideas for the etching. I was thinking of making a logo of Turrican to it. But I'm not really sure yet.
Turrican logo here...
http://sivut.koti.soon.fi/hedgehog/turricanlogo.jpg

[notasparagus]

Off-topic question, but did you paint your case? I love that color!

Anyway, I think that logo would look really good. Except I wouldn't try to etch all the flames in the background, just the text. I think it would look much cleaner that way.

[Makkarah]

No I didn't really paint the case, it was blue when I bought it, only painted the burn around the window and some of the front.

[TheFrag]

how much did that case cost and what is the exact name of it, i.e.- not just antec

[jreinsma]

newegg.com has a bunch of these cases in various colors

[Makkarah]

http://www.chieftec.com/products/Workcolor/ColorMA.htm
Golden Blue DA-01BLD

That's my case. Price was around 200 Euro's, which is around the same in US$.

[Makkarah]

Finished.

http://sivut.koti.soon.fi/hedgehog/turricanetch%20001.jpg
http://sivut.koti.soon.fi/hedgehog/turricanetch%20002.jpg

[kooshball]

wow!
nice
how did u do the etch?
just carve it on to the plexi?

koosh

[Makkarah]

Yeah I used Dremel for it, used the needle-like tool, it made it nicely.

[64Thunderbolt]

Nice job... etching looks great...

cheers:beer:
Charlie

[amccrory]

i'm not talented enough to do any work like (no art skills) but i cant believe how good that looks! I want one =) btw what is that thing mounted on your wall to the right of your computer?

Alex

[Makkarah]

Ah that ugly box, it's my DSL modem. (256k)

[Penguin4x4]

Did you use tracing/wax paper over the Window, then etch it, or did you just etch it on there freehand

[Makkarah]

I printed a black&white pic, taped it to the backside, and then etched it as good as I was able to, it wasn't that hard.

[mdcomp]

Nice job!!! Thats a great looking case.

[GoldenTiger]

What case is that?