Wooden Computer Case and HAL9000 Mod

[gulp35]

their project logs are beginning on my site, linked below, but right now are only picture galleries, feel free to look around, please don't knock on the pics, I can't hold a camera steady to save my life.

https://home.comcast.net/~gulp35/computer/

Please post comments and critiques about the mods and the site.

[sheldron]

you've got a good start on that wooden case. My next mod is going to be an HTPC for the livingroom, built to match our wooden entertainment center.

[threeme2189]

very cool.

[AlabamaCajun]

Bump! Having a deep appreciation for woodworking I want to help keep this thread active until it's complete. Besides, my first PC and Elf II is a woody, birch plywond, pine trim and a mahogany vaneer plywood cover. Knowing todays wattages and heat, I would either spray the interior with a flame retardant or line it with metal or other thermal barrier.

Nice work, get more pics when you take a break from building.

[SolidxSnake]

sick stuff there, gulp...

I'm lovin the foldin farm :D

[gulp35]

Updated the middle pics link in the folding farm section and added some pics of the new walls and some pics of the hardware in the Dualie section.

[AlabamaCajun]

Yea I saw the farm on another thread, I love it!
The case is looking awesome, nice work!

The pictures are great. Just a photographer note. Take the picture about 6-10 feet away zoom in with the flash on, even with the house lights. The distance will elimate distortion and flash will provide fill for the dark areas. If you shoot macro or closer than 5 feet the flash will bounce all over the place blooming the shot. I also use a tripod $8 to $15 at a local dept store for final shots, it really sharpens up the image since I don't have steady hands.

[pik4chu]

cool stuff, love the farm too :)

[gulp35]

Camera only has 2x Digital zoom, and the flash controller is crazy. I will have some more pics up tomorrow and maybe a short video for those who are interested. Actually, I probably won't host the video on my website but will email it to anyone that sends me an email with the subject "Case Video" --- send it to the.lipster {at) gmail [dot( com

[SolidxSnake]

I can host it for a bit, don't really wanna waste my webspace too much ^^

PM me for details

[gulp35]

Website Updated... Don't forget to email me if you want the movie *it has ghetto-rific lighting effects* 6.9Mb RAR file 7.8Uncompressed

[SolidxSnake]

I can host the video for people to see, i mean

[gulp35]

OK snake, I just sent you an email, I need you to email me back so I can send the video to you.

[Bestmaxx]

OMG the plexi farm is insane!

[gulp35]

Just finished up the Wooden Case Computer's Twin, The 4U Twin CPU Heavyweight. What I am really proud about though is the wiring job. My 8RDA+ in the PC-60 has all of its connectors down near the Hard-drives so that there is always a "rat's nest" down there. Gaze upon these...https://home.comcast.net/~gulp35/forum/4UWire_noPSU.jpg
https://home.comcast.net/~gulp35/forum/4UWire_PSU.jpg

This is also a good example of how crazy my camera's flash is. (I did use a "tripod" and used my digital 2x zoom on these, and they turned out alot better)

[AlabamaCajun]

Looks awsome and the wiring looks cool, it's ALL out of the mobo's airspace the way you want it. I've taken apart so many factory rigs and rerouted the wiring. I found molex plugs hitting fans, ribbon cables sittin on the ram, extra molexes blocking the PSU intake.

Thats a nice setup with dual Opts :drool:

[gulp35]

In-Progress: Have updated Dual Opteron page with "semi-worklog"/"project plan", however I am still in process of uploading pics.

[mort]

I love the white fans, gives it a very fresh look.

[gulp35]

Dual Opteron System has been edited and has a few more links to pictures....

In the picture gallery, 2 new pictures have been added that show the Fan Mounting...

Off to finish the Case :) !

[gulp35]

FINISHED!!!!!

I will upload the finished pics either tonight or tomorrow. I'll maybe make a worklog to post in the worklog section.

[SolidxSnake]

k, have the video hosted:

http://www.fritzilldo.com/~solidxsnake/OCForums%20Hosting/gulp35/WoodenDeskVid.mpg

[gulp35]

Thanks Solid....

Remember this hosted vid is a OC forums EXCLUSIVE!!!

PS If Anyone has knowledge how to wire EL Tape or How onw should cut and re wire EL stuff please PM or email me.

PSS.. I have the Metal Gear Solid Codec Ring as the Ringer for my cell phone

[SolidxSnake]

PSS.. I have the Metal Gear Solid Codec Ring as the Ringer for my cell phone


its PPS

and WHERE DID YOU GET THAT?? thats SICK

[Benvanz]

I would sell the farm to buy that farm! (well if I had a farm)....Cute Cat...

[gulp35]

OK I just finished Uploading and putting the Finished Pictures in the Wood Case Picture gallery (https://home.comcast.net/~gulp35/computer/dualopteronpics.htm). I should be linking to those pictures in the main worklog soon and then Will post that in the Worklog section.

MORE COMMENTS PLEASE!!!!!

[SolidxSnake]

MORE COMMENTS PLEASE!!!!!


Best woodworking i've seen to date?

[gulp35]

Why "?"

[Edo]

I like the overall look of this wooden case. Might even start planning to build one of my own. The woodwork looks excellent.

[damarble]

Very nice, good job.

[SolidxSnake]

Why "?"


To see if it was acceptable