project: Shuttle Cool Down

[SarverSystems]

I wont bore you with all the words, unless there is something especially interesting to mention, so consider this a pictorial how-to. Ask as many questions as you want.

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[SarverSystems]

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More to be posted on the weekend if weather permits.

[Xilikon]

Lemme guess : The project goal is to improve the cooling in the SFF case ? Any fancy mods as well ?

[SarverSystems]

Absolutely. Lots of parts are on the way. This is just the beginning.

[cornelious0_0]

Absolutely. Lots of parts are on the way. This is just the beginning.

I'll be sure to stick with this one and see how it progresses. I've seen quite a few shuttle mods in my day, and have some of my own planned if I ever have the cash to setup another system...so lets see what you can do. ;)

I'd asume this's gonna involve more than just an extra fan or two. :p

[skudmunky]

Just in case you don't know, that silver fan is wicked loud. I have it turned down to 60% in my rig using speedfan, and that puts it just below the noise threshold of the rest of my system.

[cornelious0_0]

Just in case you don't know, that silver fan is wicked loud. I have it turned down to 60% in my rig using speedfan, and that puts it just below the noise threshold of the rest of my system.

Most of Evercools aluminum fans are to that nature from what I've seen. I used to run a 120x25mm version of the same fan in one of my Lian-Li's...and I got used to it, but it wasn't the quietest fan to say the least. :p

[SarverSystems]

I don't remember where I bought it from, but it showed a 28dBA rating on it. I hope it isn't too loud, because there will be 2 of them in there.

[cornelious0_0]

I don't remember where I bought it from, but it showed a 28dBA rating on it. I hope it isn't too loud, because there will be 2 of them in there.

Don't expect it to be quiet at all...it won't be blaringly loud...but my 120mm Evercool was rated at something around 32dBA...and like I said, it wasn't quite...but it should be bearable.

[GoFastNova]

looking good, i love my G5 shuttle :-D im looking for ideas

ive been planning to trim the back, but not add the exterior fan.

[cornelious0_0]

looking good, i love my G5 shuttle :-D im looking for ideas

ive been planning to trim the back, but not add the exterior fan.

Exactly what I would do...cutting out that back grill has dropped temps pretty nicely for many people, but I'm really against the look of that external fan, I prefer to try and maintain the sleek/classy look of the XPC. Personal preference though, keep goin' with this mod.

[SarverSystems]

That's why I went with an aluminum fan. I wanted it to appear stock.

I've got some plans for the fan and chassis anyways.

[cornelious0_0]

That's why I went with an aluminum fan. I wanted it to appear stock.

I've got some plans for the fan and chassis anyways.

Fair enough. The aluminum fan does fit in with the look of the case fairly well, but I (personally) still think that the exterior fan looks a bit awkward.

What other plans do you have for the chassis itself? I'm starting up a business in my hometown building PC's and dealing exclusively/only with Shuttle XPC's. I've spent quite a bit of time studying different models and have become very knowledgable about most of Shuttle's barebone models. Let me know if you've got any questions about them at all, I might be able to help.

Good luck with this mod, hope it turns out well for you.

[SarverSystems]

You might want to extend that product line to include the X-Qpack as well. Still a Shuttle-esqu design, but with far more options. Dual drives, normal motherboard, normal power supply, etc....

I've got quite a few plans, involving paint, chrome, hexagoon mesh, LEDs, handles, feet, and other items.

[cornelious0_0]

You might want to extend that product line to include the X-Qpack as well. Still a Shuttle-esqu design, but with far more options. Dual drives, normal motherboard, normal power supply, etc....

I've got quite a few plans, involving paint, chrome, hexagoon mesh, LEDs, handles, feet, and other items.

Yeah, I was looking at the Qpack, and I might yet do that...we'll see. Thx for the suggestion, and I look forward to the following progress with your SFF.

[themark]

I like the external fan, the extruded aluminum housing covers up the remnants of the old grille, and makes it look almost stock. It's not like the back is going to be that clean once all the cables are plugged in anyways. You've actually used the "dead space" in the back to boost your cooling. Better than a huge crossflow hole cut in the side any day. I'm interested in how you're going to open up the front of the case to let in more air...

How's your forearm feeling after all that "nibbling" :D

[SarverSystems]

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[snefan]

Ah Yes! Icp!! :d :d :d :d :d

[cornelious0_0]

Guess I missed it being posted (or it wasn't)...didn't realise that this wasn't a G5 chassis you were working with...oh well.

Nice addition, didn't look like it was OVERLY difficult, and it's something unique to say the least. :)

[SarverSystems]

I got some more parts in today. I forgot that I ordered 2 new fans and a fan controller for the floppy bay. Now I gotta rethink the ICP logo.

[cornelious0_0]

I got some more parts in today. I forgot that I ordered 2 new fans and a fan controller for the floppy bay. Now I gotta rethink the ICP logo.

Well just be sure to keep us updated, I'm curious to see how this turns out.

[SarverSystems]

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[SarverSystems]

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[themark]

Did you nibble out that cut!? :eek: Forearms like Popeye yet?

I like the look though... shaping up (down?) nicely.

[SarverSystems]

Yup. Nibbled the whole thing. 1mm at a time. You can see a few of the (literally) thousands of metal shards laying there on the table. You can see the nibblers there too.

I have 3 dremel tools, but to be honest, they don't give nearly as clean a cut as the nibblers do. I can make a near-prefect straight line with them.

I have a FS/FT thread open looking for the dremel tool drill press. Hopefully with that, I can make straighter cuts!

[themark]

I'm impressed! I was always helpless with the damned things. Although... mine were pretty cheap. :p

Drill press? How about this instead:
http://www3.sympatico.ca/rockcliff/rockcliffmachineinc/cncplan.htm

[cornelious0_0]

Yup. Nibbled the whole thing. 1mm at a time. You can see a few of the (literally) thousands of metal shards laying there on the table. You can see the nibblers there too.

I have 3 dremel tools, but to be honest, they don't give nearly as clean a cut as the nibblers do. I can make a near-prefect straight line with them.

I have a FS/FT thread open looking for the dremel tool drill press. Hopefully with that, I can make straighter cuts!

Good stuff man, I've had some very good experiences with nibblers...did a whole case window in my Lian-Li PC-60 with an air nibbler before.

Nice job on that cut for sure...what kind of mesh are you using to fill it? I think I saw you mention mesh side panels at one point.

[SarverSystems]

Pics to follow.

[cornelious0_0]

Pics to follow.

Good stuff, can't wait. :cool:

[papito_85]

nice work. keep it up.

[chronic9]

IMO id get rid of that "shuttle X" decal or paint on from the front of the case, its RIGHT in the middle of the picture.

[SarverSystems]

There is no way to get rid of it. It's actually burnished into the outside of the acrylic.

[GoFastNova]

wow, im impressed with the nibbling work... making me want to start dremeling the side of my shuttle... maybe i should grab an extra cover for $25...
keep it up!

[cornelious0_0]

There is no way to get rid of it. It's actually burnished into the outside of the acrylic.

That's the one main part of that G series that I have issues with...that horizontal bar looks so effing dumb. :p

Ah well...it's still lookin' good.

[SarverSystems]

That's the one main part of that G series that I have issues with...that horizontal bar looks so effing dumb. :p

Ah well...it's still lookin' good.

Totally agreed.

There's evena spot behind that fugly bar to put some lights, but I can't cause the fugly bar is in the way!!!

[cornelious0_0]

Totally agreed.

There's evena spot behind that fugly bar to put some lights, but I can't cause the fugly bar is in the way!!!

That bites the big one man...ah well.

I'm personally in the process of starting up a home business building PC's for people and dealing exclusively with Shuttle XPC's. I'm going to be offering case mods and custom paint jobs as an option, and it's always nice to see what other ppl can do with their SFF boxes.

Can't wait for more pics, should be nice. :)

[SarverSystems]

Here's a small update.

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I still have some filing to do to get some of those edges a little straighter.

[cornelious0_0]

Very nice man, I really like those cuts...more original then a typical side window or two. Hmm....this forces me to come up with something more original, 'cus I'm thinking of even just moving the rig in my sig into an XPC, and there could be some modding in store for that chassis. ;)

[uzor]

Seeing the top cut like that reminded me all of a sudden of the old Pontiac Firebird T-tops (http://www.stratford.net/images/webcar/Webcar.html) or maybe a Mercedes Gullwing (http://www.caamdp.com.ar/images/Fangio03/Mercedes%20GullWing%20300SL.jpg).

How cool would it be to make both of those liftable hatches so that you can get into the comp and work on it without having to take the case off (for some things anyways?

http://www.hardfolding.com/ftag1.php/mem/1771.png (http://www.hardfolding.com?go=38&id=1771)

[cornelious0_0]

How cool would it be to make both of those liftable hatches so that you can get into the comp and work on it without having to take the case off (for some things anyways?

http://www.hardfolding.com/ftag1.php/mem/1771.png (http://www.hardfolding.com?go=38&id=1771)

I was actually thinking of something very similar...but quite a bit fancier than that...made me smile reading that. :)

[uzor]

SarverSystems: You planning on putting a "seamless window" (http://www.chiefsymbols.com/freebies.shtml) type thing in those spaces, or is something else going in there that I missed. It's too bad about the support posts being there.

http://www.hardfolding.com/ftag1.php/mem/1771.png (http://www.hardfolding.com?go=38&id=1771)

[cornelious0_0]

SarverSystems: You planning on putting a "seamless window" (http://www.chiefsymbols.com/freebies.shtml) type thing in those spaces, or is something else going in there that I missed. It's too bad about the support posts being there.

http://www.hardfolding.com/ftag1.php/mem/1771.png (http://www.hardfolding.com?go=38&id=1771)

My first thought was the seamless window...but who knows. :p

[SarverSystems]

Windows? Modder's mesh baby!

[cornelious0_0]

Windows? Modder's mesh baby!

Good call m8...are you going with the honeycomb pattern or the more restrictive circle pattern? I was seriously considering the honeycomb myself...just haven't decided exactly what I'd want done to my box to make use of it...so indecisive. :p

[Joni Nitro]

I hope that the panel has enough strength left to support that handle. I would be afraid of it bending eventually, if not the first time you pick up that system.

I like the seamless curved widows they always look pretty classy, but that may not be the look you want.

[SarverSystems]

I have 3 or 4 different kinds of mesh here. I'll just have to see what looks the best.

I was unsure of the handle at first, but I loaded the case and picked it up. The handle comes with a reinforcing bracket that mounts on the underside of the lid. It makes it A LOT more rigid. In fact, it barely bends at all. No more than if the case were still 1 piece I'd say.

[cornelious0_0]

I have 3 or 4 different kinds of mesh here. I'll just have to see what looks the best.

I was unsure of the handle at first, but I loaded the case and picked it up. The handle comes with a reinforcing bracket that mounts on the underside of the lid. It makes it A LOT more rigid. In fact, it barely bends at all. No more than if the case were still 1 piece I'd say.

Good to hear, as I'm still playing with different idea's for panel mods to the shuttle I wanna end up with, and I was a little worried about the structural integrity of the cover.

[SarverSystems]

This pic shows my first attempt at creating a new way to mount the faceplate to the front of the chassis. I used masking tape to locate the fasteners. The glue I used to permanently mount the fasteners was well over a year old, but I tried it anyways. It didn't work. The glue hardened, but it just pulled right back off the plastic.
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Here you can see the 2nd (and final) try. I simply drilled through the front and used flat head screws that I had from a fan kit or something. Double-nutting them prevents them from turning once they are mounted. You can also see the LEDs mounted rom behind with plastic washers. I couldn't find any nuts to fit the goofy thread diameter.
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Here you can see the final product. I had to redo the graphic on the front because I forgot I had ordered a fan controller for the 3.5" bay. His name is Potcock and he is part of Urban Quaker LAN (www.uqlan.com) in case you couldn't tell.
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[fenton06]

oooo...spiffy! :D :cool:

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[cornelious0_0]

Holy freakin' crap...I've never seen that honeycomb modders mesh looking so good. You did an excellent job with those edges man, the windows look great. :cool:

[themark]

Nice clean job installing that mesh. I think it's now safe to assume that cooling is no longer an issue

Now you can work on fan noise :D

[SarverSystems]

Fan noise? Shouldn't be a problem. There's only 2 fans in the whole thing, and both will be mounted tot he heatsink.

[Stevennoland]

Quality work! You can always spot a really good craftsman! Keep it up.

Steven

[GoFastNova]

this looks really good so far! the cuts and filing are gorgeous and the mesh is cut and fitted very very well.

[SarverSystems]

Those cuts arent even finished yet. They turned out awesome, and I am amazed myself at how well they turned out.

In person you can see some problem areas that need worked on.

[cornelious0_0]

Those cuts arent even finished yet. They turned out awesome, and I am amazed myself at how well they turned out.

In person you can see some problem areas that need worked on.

That's always the case though.

Regardless, very nice job with this mod so far Sarver...it's really lookin' good. :cool:

[cv643d]

I have the same case. Cut out the alu behind the fan and temps dropped 3-4 celsius.

I am running a 120 mm alu fan at the back at 2% with speedfan. When I play games it goes to maximum 10%. It is super-silent at 2%. Then I am running an external M-ATX PSU that can not be heard. The loudest part of my system is the Baracuda drive.

It is not exactly the most modern case/mobo but its a classic! Mine will still go strong at least until 2007 I think :)

[cornelious0_0]

I have the same case. Cut out the alu behind the fan and temps dropped 3-4 celsius.

I am running a 120 mm alu fan at the back at 2% with speedfan. When I play games it goes to maximum 10%. It is super-silent at 2%. Then I am running an external M-ATX PSU that can not be heard. The loudest part of my system is the Baracuda drive.

It is not exactly the most modern case/mobo but its a classic! Mine will still go strong at least until 2007 I think :)

Nice to hear...and I'd also recommend cutting out the back mesh grill for the I.C.E. fan...it does help temps a fair bit for being something so simple...but I could have sworn he alreaady did that early on.

[SarverSystems]

We finally had a nice day out, and it wasn't raining for a change. I took the opportunity to get some painting done.

I'll let the pics speak for themselves.

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I nicked the paint in 2 spots before it dried. I'll have to snad it down and start over.
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I decided to use the chrome molding around the edges of my cut. I think it's going to give more of a contrast between the blue and silver, and there are other chrome parts going on yet, so it should tie it all together.

[rayman2k2]

I cannot wait to see how this comes out!

[smartdude24]

You and me both! Great work so far, I am really excited about this build and can't wait to see how it turns out :D

[NeO473]

Nice work I really like what you have done so far....keep it up.

[cornelious0_0]

Nice stuff so far Sarver...although I think that the loom on the PSU leads could make things tough to work with later on. Personally I would have taken the time to sleeve everything blue as opposed to using the loom, but that's me.

I really like how that mesh looks, can't wait to see this get closer to completion.

[freddiepm61]

you are going to have to use the quiestes fans possible with all that mesh, as there is now zero buffer between you and the case fans.
also, check out what chipset fan you have, and then replace it with a zalman silent tower one (Zalman ZM-NB47J Northbridge Cooler big lump of BLUE aluminium http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/NB47J.jpg), as the chipset fans are often the noisiest.
Also, if you can, try and get rubber condoms for the fans (where they touch the case), vantec sell them, and rubber grommets for the fans. you will be surprised at the difference it makes.

good luck, and looking great

f

[Qtip42]

I like where this is going. Stick!

[SarverSystems]

(Zalman ZM-NB47J Northbridge Cooler big lump of BLUE aluminium http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/NB47J.jpg)

Thanks for the heads up! Currently there is no fan on the NB, just smallish black aluminum heatsink. I don't think I'm going to replace it, since this is an older Athlon XP system, and there will be 0 chance of overclocking it.

I like where this is going. Stick!

Thanks for the sticky.

[ElektronikSeraph]

If my SN45Gv2 was still my main rig, I'd be copying you right now.

Very nice work, can't wait to see it finished.

[SarverSystems]

Took a vacation day today to get some painting done in the beautiful weather we're having.

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[uzor]

What kind of edging are you using around your windows there?

http://www.hardfolding.com/ftag1.php/mem/1771.png (http://www.hardfolding.com?go=38&id=1771)

[SarverSystems]

Chrome door edge molding. I bought a whole roll of 12' for like $6.00.

[unhappy_mage]

Do you have a plan to keep the blue paint from getting scratched? It looks sweet now, but I'd worry about the paint scratching and the mesh getting bent out of shape over time.

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[aznpxdd]

I love your mod so far, I've got a question though, how are you going to secure the mesh?

[SarverSystems]

Do you have a plan to keep the blue paint from getting scratched? It looks sweet now, but I'd worry about the paint scratching and the mesh getting bent out of shape over time.

If it gets scratched, it gets scratched. if it gets bent, it gets bent.

It's not my computer, so whatever he does to it, is his problem.

The mesh is pretty bendy, but if you don't push on it REAL hard, it bounces right back into shape.

As far as scracthes go, he'll just have to be careful.

I love your mod so far, I've got a question though, how are you going to secure the mesh?

I'm not 100% sure yet. Before I put the chrome molding on, the mesh held itself in. Now that the molding is there, the mesh doesn't fit the same, so I don't know for sure how I'm going to do it.

[cornelious0_0]

Nice to see the sticky on your thread Sarver...and I like how this is progressing.

In terms of securing the mesh...I'd look into options like some kind of metal epoxy (sorry I can't be more helpful recommending something) or something. Not sure how it'd work out with the thickness of the XPC's side panels, but it might also be possible to do something along the lines of welding the mesh to the inside of the side panel...although something like that should have been/should be done before the paint job.

[uzor]

Well, you could always rough up a few spots on the interior where you won't see it from the outside and "spot-weld" it with some JB weld going through the mesh onto the case as I've seen some others here do. Considering how this is going so far and the fact that this is for a client, not something personal, you might want to try for a more elegant solution, though. Good luck in any event, and, as others have said, this is looking really nice.

http://www.hardfolding.com/ftag1.php/mem/1771.png (http://www.hardfolding.com?go=38&id=1771)

[cornelious0_0]

Well, you could always rough up a few spots on the interior where you won't see it from the outside and "spot-weld" it with some JB weld going through the mesh onto the case as I've seen some others here do. Considering how this is going so far and the fact that this is for a client, not something personal, you might want to try for a more elegant solution, though. Good luck in any event, and, as others have said, this is looking really nice.

http://www.hardfolding.com/ftag1.php/mem/1771.png (http://www.hardfolding.com?go=38&id=1771)

Agreed...the welding isn't the pretiest, but it's something that came to mind.

Good luck with this Sarver, she's lookin' good. :)

[GoFastNova]

i used JB Weld when i mesh windowed my psu, scuff it and it paints ok enough. looking great keep up the work. making me want to dremel mine and put a mes window in it, then have the chassis powder coated and the cover and front ainted by a body shop...

[cornelious0_0]

i used JB Weld when i mesh windowed my psu, scuff it and it paints ok enough. looking great keep up the work. making me want to dremel mine and put a mes window in it, then have the chassis powder coated and the cover and front ainted by a body shop...

I'd rather just get the entire thing done at an autobody shop to achieve the same finish throughout...I'm just not a huge fan of powdercoating after a couple bad experiences. Ah well, personal preference I guess.

[SarverSystems]

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060421/PICT0549.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060421/PICT0550.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060421/PICT0551.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060421/PICT0552.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060421/PICT0553.JPG

As you can see, the mesh doesn't fit very well now that the chrome molding is attached. I have a very simple fix for that. More pics later.

[Qtip42]

grind down the edge of the molding that the mesh is sitting on? Difficult, yes, tedious, yes.... :D

So I'm curious about the handle on top. Is it going to deform the aluminum since it's such a narrow strip at the top? Any reinforcement ideas?

[redhalo]

That looks hot.

[cornelious0_0]

grind down the edge of the molding that the mesh is sitting on? Difficult, yes, tedious, yes.... :D

So I'm curious about the handle on top. Is it going to deform the aluminum since it's such a narrow strip at the top? Any reinforcement ideas?

I started thinking about that recently also...Shuttles aren't alwasy as light as everyone thinks...

[SarverSystems]

I already tested it with the Shuttle fully loaded, and it was fine.

If you go back and look at the pics of the handle (in the package) you'll see they come with reinforcing plates.

[cornelious0_0]

I already tested it with the Shuttle fully loaded, and it was fine.

If you go back and look at the pics of the handle (in the package) you'll see they come with reinforcing plates.

Good stuff, nice to hear things are working out for you.

Got any pics coming up for us in the next little while?

[aznpxdd]

Yes, yes more pics please! :)

Looking very good so far, can't wait to see how this turn out.

[SarverSystems]

I worked on it a bit today, but nothing pic-worthy.

[aznpxdd]

Just out of curiosity, how much is your cilent paying you for this mod?

[SarverSystems]

The Shuttle was alrwady his. He's a friend of mine, a LAN buddy. So far, his bill is $150 including the parts.

[zoidberg3001]

Those Grills look mint

great job :)

[cornelious0_0]

The Shuttle was alrwady his. He's a friend of mine, a LAN buddy. So far, his bill is $150 including the parts.

Nice stuff, what were the "not pic worthy" things that were done?

[aznpxdd]

Awww...no update for 3 days already!

[cornelious0_0]

Awww...no update for 3 days already!

I know...the suspense is ridiculous. :p

[SarverSystems]

Sorry for the lack of updates. I've had this headache for 4 days now. On and off. When it's on, it's ON.

Anyways, here are the updates, so the supense can stop killing you now. ;)

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060425/PICT0555.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060425/PICT0556.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060425/PICT0557.JPG

[GoFastNova]

soo how did you get the mesh to fit right o great modder?

[SarverSystems]

The next time I pop the lid, I'll show ya.

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the "mass" of wires hanging out the front of it yet.

[cornelious0_0]

The next time I pop the lid, I'll show ya.

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the "mass" of wires hanging out the front of it yet.

What's with the mass of wires hanging out the front of it? :p

[themark]

Headaches are your body's way of telling you..."you should be modding right now"

Seriously, you should see somebody about that.

I'm not to keen on the blue, but to each his own. I love the mesh though. This thing has almost as much ventilation as a bare motherboard. :eek: I hope you're overclocking it!

[aznpxdd]

Why did you change the blue mesh grill back to the traditional fan grill? Are you going to paint the new one light blue too?

[SarverSystems]

I didn't like the look of it 100%, so I switched it back to a plain wire grill.

I might possibly paintit blue to match, but I haven't decided yet.

The mass of wires?

Well, did you see all of the lighted stuff that is going in here? 4 lighted feet (4 LEDs), 4 lighted fan screws (4 LEDs), 1 case handle (2 LEDs). That's a total of 10 LEDs I need to wire up. If you look very closely in one of the pics, you'll see a sneak preview of how I am gonna accomplish this.

Each LED will be on one of 4 channels. Each channel has it's own flash pattern, that can be adjusted with a combination of 2 switches.

It'll all become clear when you see the next series of pics.

[ValeX]

That thing is gonna get sooo dusty! lol. Hopefully its slick looks will repel those evil dust bunnies from un-attractive hell! :cool:

ValeX

[cornelious0_0]

That thing is gonna get sooo dusty! lol. Hopefully its slick looks will repel those evil dust bunnies from un-attractive hell! :cool:

ValeX

It won't be anything that some attention on a weekly basis won't be able to take care of. My room where my comp is is ridiculously dusty...and even without mesh panels and whatnot things get fairly gunked up. Just take a little extra time with/for your PC and it won't look that bad.

[aznpxdd]

Can Air, the solution to every dust problem.

[cornelious0_0]

Can Air, the solution to every dust problem.

QFT...canned air is your friend. :)

[SarverSystems]

You guys are forgetting something important here.

There is essentially only 1 fan in this entire system (plus the teeny tiny 40mm PSU fan). The dust build up will be minimal. It's not like I am creating a wind tunnel in the case or anything.

My P180 has about 9 fans in it, all 120mm, and the dust build up is minimal. I need to clean it about every other month (the day before our LANs).

[cornelious0_0]

You guys are forgetting something important here.

There is essentially only 1 fan in this entire system (plus the teeny tiny 40mm PSU fan). The dust build up will be minimal. It's not like I am creating a wind tunnel in the case or anything.

My P180 has about 9 fans in it, all 120mm, and the dust build up is minimal. I need to clean it about every other month (the day before our LANs).

All depends on the house/room where the computer is though. I've had shuttles before and had serious dust issues...just cus my parents house was a fricken dust magnet. :p

Sounds good though man, the case is lookin' nice.

[aznpxdd]

Yeah, dust CAN be a problem with Shuttles. I currently have a Shuttle (I also modded it so it has mesh on one side) in my dorm, and damn...it gets really dusty in matter of weeks. I did change the fan in my Shuttle to a Panflo, but I don't think that makes too much of a difference.

Anyways, can't wait to see more updates. BTW...where did you get that mesh from?

[cornelious0_0]

Yeah, dust CAN be a problem with Shuttles. I currently have a Shuttle (I also modded it so it has mesh on one side) in my dorm, and damn...it gets really dusty in matter of weeks. I did change the fan in my Shuttle to a Panflo, but I don't think that makes too much of a difference.

Anyways, can't wait to see more updates. BTW...where did you get that mesh from?

www.mnpctech.com

"Modders Mesh"

[SarverSystems]

MNPCTech is hella-expensive for this stuff.

I got it from where THEY get it from. McMaster-Carr.

$35 for a 4'X6' sheet.

[cornelious0_0]

MNPCTech is hella-expensive for this stuff.

I got it from where THEY get it from. McMaster-Carr.

$35 for a 4'X6' sheet.

Holy crap man that's awsome...thx...I was looking for someone cheaper.

[CopyCat]

Cool MOD. I miss MODing...=(

[cornelious0_0]

Cool MOD. I miss MODing...=(

You and me both brother...I've been away for so long now...it'll be nice to have a new case eventually.

[malingjc]

You'll have to let me know when he goes to the next LAN party, I'm only in Monroeville (for those not in Pittsburgh area, it's 20 miles at the most) and I'd love to see it in person.

[Qtip42]

Sarver, I totally have to paint your case if you don't ........:D. No sense in leaving it plain old silver.

[SarverSystems]

The case IS painted. Look at the before and after pics again.

BEFORE:
http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060329/PICT0452.JPG

AFTER:
http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060416/PICT0532_resize.JPG

I even painted the inside to match.

BEFORE:
http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060329/PICT0468.JPG

AFTER:
http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060416/PICT0535_resize.JPG

[SarverSystems]

You'll have to let me know when he goes to the next LAN party, I'm only in Monroeville (for those not in Pittsburgh area, it's 20 miles at the most) and I'd love to see it in person.

www.uqlan.com for info. I run the LAN, Potcock (owner of the Shuttle) is Assitant Server admin.

[cornelious0_0]

Congrats on the front page mention on [H]ard|OCP Sarver...hadn't checked it out in awhile and it was nice to see your baby featured. :)

[SarverSystems]

I was very surprised to see myself on the frontpage. I'm still kinda stumped as to why I would be there. This mod is nothing innovative, extraordinary, or extremely complex. Oh well. I am very happy and proud of my none the less.

Anywho, here is a small update.

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060427/PICT0558.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060427/PICT0560.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060427/PICT0559.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060427/PICT0561.JPG

I still have to clean up the edges of the cut, and put the chrome molding on.

[WarlordOne]

Nice window. I was trying to figure out how I'd make a nice looking window with the big spindle.

[Qtip42]

Well I guess I'm going blind and it is painted. I can't tell but still let me paint it anyway :D

[cornelious0_0]

Nice optical window there sarver...I was hoping to see something along those lines added into this project. :)

[SarverSystems]

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060430/PICT0562.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060430/PICT0563.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060430/PICT0564.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060430/PICT0565.JPG

I really shouldn't post this pic since the front won't look anything like this when it is done, but oh well, here it is anyways.
http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060430/PICT0566.JPG

[SarverSystems]

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060430/PICT0567.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060430/PICT0568.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060430/PICT0569.JPG

[Egg]

The project seems to be pretty cool. I like the way you used the mesh.
How long is that handle gonna stick, or are you not going to use it much anyway..

[cornelious0_0]

Nice, it's too bad that the window molding doesn't fit together smoothly on the optical drive though.

All in all this is lookin' really nice...I was thinkin' it was gonna be hot glue. ;)

[brasherman]

The project seems to be pretty cool. I like the way you used the mesh.
How long is that handle gonna stick, or are you not going to use it much anyway..

Umm, reading the thread may help.... Just a recommendation though...... :rolleyes:

Loving it, man. Simple and clean, not too much extra crap. Nice. :D

[cornelious0_0]

Umm, reading the thread may help.... Just a recommendation though...... :rolleyes:

Haha...good call man, not to harsh and gets the point across. ;) :p

[Egg]

yeah, u guys are really cool. Couldn't really compete with that...
can I touch you?

[cornelious0_0]

yeah, u guys are really cool. Couldn't really compete with that...
can I touch you?

I don't wanna say "that's nothing" because I do like what Sarver has done with this mod...but you don't WANNA know what I'd be able to do with a new shuttle and all the tools/cash I needed. ;) :p

[SarverSystems]

The Shuttle is fully loaded now, and I tested the handle a few more times just to be sure it wouldn't stress the lid too much. It works flalessly. It bends the lid maybe 1/2 mm total, which is probably the same as if the lid were still 1 piece.

[SarverSystems]

Also, I agree about the molding on the drive. I knew it was going to be impossible to get it to line up perfectly at the joint because it is on a curve.

That;s why I lined up the joint on the center of the outside curve. The outside curve helps keep the ends pressed together (since the loding wants to straighten itself out), and it is now hidden by the lid.

[cornelious0_0]

Also, I agree about the molding on the drive. I knew it was going to be impossible to get it to line up perfectly at the joint because it is on a curve.

That;s why I lined up the joint on the center of the outside curve. The outside curve helps keep the ends pressed together (since the loding wants to straighten itself out), and it is now hidden by the lid.

Good point, I suppose you can't really see the line in the molding that easily with the case cut the way it is...and that's FAR from the first thing you'd be looking at with this particular mod. ;)

[SarverSystems]

Sorry for the lack of updates in the last few days.

I got the new Shuttle faceplate in, damn Ebay seller took a week just to ship it!
Right now I am in the process of wiring up all the LEDs. Man, what a bear! I hope I never have to take this thing apart again!

I'd post pics, but there isn't really anything to take pcis of yet.

Once I get the thing put back together, you'll see some pics. Hopefully they will the "FINISHED" pics.

[brasherman]

yeah, u guys are really cool. Couldn't really compete with that...
can I touch you?

Sure, as long as you are gentle! :D

I am just trying to point out that the question has been answered three times (I think?) by Sarver and it's getting repetitious, all because you don't want to have to read. Sometimes the best parts of a worklog are the words that tell you what they are doing or trying to accomplish and why. I just didn't want to be a total ass about it. ;)

[cornelious0_0]

Sorry for the lack of updates in the last few days.

I got the new Shuttle faceplate in, damn Ebay seller took a week just to ship it!
Right now I am in the process of wiring up all the LEDs. Man, what a bear! I hope I never have to take this thing apart again!

I'd post pics, but there isn't really anything to take pcis of yet.

Once I get the thing put back together, you'll see some pics. Hopefully they will the "FINISHED" pics.

Good stuff man...I can't wait. :)

[WarlordOne]

Window mod turned out nice but without plexi it's gonna be loud as hell... looks good though.

[cornelious0_0]

Window mod turned out nice but without plexi it's gonna be loud as hell... looks good though.

It's not going to be "loud as hell" just because it's completley open...if there's only 1 or 2 fans in the entire setup and the fans are all/both fairly quiet, then nothing changes...it's not like the mesh amplifies the noise or anything, it's just not AS quiet as it would be with a close case.

[aznpxdd]

Can't wait to see the finished pics.

[cornelious0_0]

Can't wait to see the finished pics.

You and me both...should be quite nice once it's all said and done.

[WarlordOne]

It's not going to be "loud as hell" just because it's completley open...if there's only 1 or 2 fans in the entire setup and the fans are all/both fairly quiet, then nothing changes...it's not like the mesh amplifies the noise or anything, it's just not AS quiet as it would be with a close case.

Who's talking about the fans? I've window modded a optical drive and in an open case, it's loud as hell. Piece of plexi over it and it's much quieter. Good thing is it won't be loud when you're not using the drive...

...and the case won't be loud due to the fans....

[cornelious0_0]

Who's talking about the fans? I've window modded a optical drive and in an open case, it's loud as hell. Piece of plexi over it and it's much quieter. Good thing is it won't be loud when you're not using the drive...

...and the case won't be loud due to the fans....

I agree the setup won't be too loud due to the fans...but in terms of the optical drive, it may or may not start to cause noise issues. I've had some optical drives that were quiet enough that I honestly could not/barely hear them spinning...and even with the window mod, I doubt that it'd be TOO bad...unless it's an old drive. For me it wouldn't matter though, as I barely use my optical drive...but for some this may differ.

[SarverSystems]

Here's a very small update:

I disassembled the fan controller, hoping to be able to mod the faceplate to match the faceplate of the Shuttle. That was the whole reason I bought it in the first place. Anyways, when I took it apart, I found the silver part to be painted directly onto the acrylic face. Bastards!!!
http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060508/PICT0599.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060508/PICT0600.JPG

I might paint the CD tray silver to match the rest of the case. I might also mod 2 more blue LEDs into the drive to illuminate the insides.
http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060508/PICT0601.JPG

This shot shows how the faceplate assembly is attached. Good ole velcro!!!! I had to add that small block of plastic to activate the eject button. It is JUST the right thickness that just a slight touch of the lower right corner causes the button to depress, opening the tray. Now, who knows how to remotely locate the activity LED?
http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060508/PICT0602.JPG

After reading some of the comments about the drive being hella-noisy once modded, I decided to fire it up and make sure. To my amazement, it wasn't any noisier than it was originally. So THERE!
http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060508/PICT0603.JPG

[cornelious0_0]

You go Sarver...that faceplate is lookin' really nice...and it's good to hear about the drive.

All in all you've got a very nice mod going here, and it'll be nice to see it reach completion.

[brasherman]

AFAIK, if you want to remotely locate the LED, just unsolder the LED, solder in some wire and run it out the back to a fan connector or something for ease of removal. It would be even cooler if you were to have the blue LED's light up with CDROM activity! Just reroute the internal power to the other LEDs you want to install. :cool:

[cornelious0_0]

AFAIK, if you want to remotely locate the LED, just unsolder the LED, solder in some wire and run it out the back to a fan connector or something for ease of removal. It would be even cooler if you were to have the blue LED's light up with CDROM activity! Just reroute the internal power to the other LEDs you want to install. :cool:

Nice idea man...very good call on that cdrom activity LED.

[GoFastNova]

the fan controlled doesnt look that bad at all to be honest... i still dont care for the colors used in this mod, but to each his or her own.. craftmanship is great though!

[cornelious0_0]

the fan controlled doesnt look that bad at all to be honest... i still dont care for the colors used in this mod, but to each his or her own.. craftmanship is great though!

Agreed, I'd never go with the silver/blue theme myself, but modding is about personal preference and taste, the main thing is that the mods themselves are turning out very nice...good work Sarver.

[SarverSystems]

The blue/silver theme was decided upon before I had even seen the Shuttle.

[cornelious0_0]

The blue/silver theme was decided upon before I had even seen the Shuttle.

Right...it's not your system...forgot about that one. ;) :p

[SarverSystems]

Personally, I would've done all dark metallic purple (search for Purple Monster) on the outside, with a gold metallic on the inside.

[cornelious0_0]

Personally, I would've done all dark metallic purple (search for Purple Monster) on the outside, with a gold metallic on the inside.

Still not my top choice...but IMO that would have been a lot nicer. :)

[WarlordOne]

After reading some of the comments about the drive being hella-noisy once modded, I decided to fire it up and make sure. To my amazement, it wasn't any noisier than it was originally. So THERE!

That's just BS. I've done it and know it's louder.

It doesn't hurt my feelings that you say a windowed drive isn't any louder. Really, who gives a crap if your system is any louder; that's your problem. The real issue is that you're trying to decieve people into thinking this won't make thier system louder. Eventually, someone's going to believe you and when they do the mod and thier rig is louder it's YOUR fault.

You're not the first person to cut a window into an optical drive so do the decent thing and tell the truth...

[SarverSystems]

First of all, why are you arguing with me? Are you hear and listening to the drive?
Second of all, why would I lie about it? If the drive was noisier, I would say it was. I have no reason to lie.

I take offense to the fact that you are calling me a liar.

[cornelious0_0]

WarlordOne - You have no right to be calling him on this. Not all optical drives are the same, and it is very well possible that his drive did not become any "louder" after doing the mod...there's no reason why he'd lie about it...and even though you've done the mod, it's possible that it wasn't with the exact same drive and the outcome could verywell have been different

SarverSystems - You have every right to be offeneded, I would be too...but try not to get too hostile, it's not worth getting worked up about.

[WarlordOne]

First of all, why are you arguing with me?...I take offense to the fact that you are calling me a liar.
I'm not arguing and I am sorry since I've offended you.

Second of all, why would I lie about it? If the drive was noisier, I would say it was. I have no reason to lie.
It's not like you did a dB check before and after; you're stating that you've percieved no change. There is no accuracy in that.

Anyway, I've stated my objection. There's no need to add more clutter to your worklog with more of the same...

[SarverSystems]

I am saying the drive sounds no louder now than it did before. Simply put, the dirve is not louder with the hole in it.

Back on topic though, I have some time this weekend to work on it some more, hopefully finishing it up.

All that is left to do is the finish wiring. Wire up the LEDs, the drives, and the power connectors. None of whish will take much time at all to complete.

[cornelious0_0]

Back on topic though, I have some time this weekend to work on it some more, hopefully finishing it up.

All that is left to do is the finish wiring. Wire up the LEDs, the drives, and the power connectors. None of whish will take much time at all to complete.

Very good news...when do you think we get to see a final product? :)

[aznpxdd]

Looking forward to the finished product.

[SarverSystems]

It woulda been done by now, but this mod takes a abckseat to my regular computer repair business. Potcock knows that, and told me "as long as it is done before the next LAN". Well, a LAN hasn't been scheduled yet, so we're good to go! Ha ha ha.

[nelliott]

still lookin good man, potcock is settled into waiting now, its like quitting smoking, after the first 3 days your fine, that and he doesnt have the internet anyway.

[cornelious0_0]

It woulda been done by now, but this mod takes a abckseat to my regular computer repair business. Potcock knows that, and told me "as long as it is done before the next LAN". Well, a LAN hasn't been scheduled yet, so we're good to go! Ha ha ha.

haha...good stuff, hopefully a LAN is scheduled though if it means getting this thing done so we can see how she looks. :)

[n1ce_hat]

amazing :)

[SarverSystems]

Got it all finished up. I just gotta clean off my table so I can take some pics.

[aznpxdd]

Got it all finished up. I just gotta clean off my table so I can take some pics.

Nice! Hurry and get them finished pics on!

[cornelious0_0]

Nice! Hurry and get them finished pics on!

I second that...we need fricken pics!!! :D

[SarverSystems]

Well, here ya go then!

Here are the "Final" pics.

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060518/PICT0610.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060518/PICT0611.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060518/PICT0612.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060518/PICT0616.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060518/PICT0618.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060518/PICT0619.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060518/PICT0620.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060518/PICT0621.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060518/PICT0622.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060518/PICT0623.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060518/PICT0625.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060518/PICT0626.JPG

http://www.sarversystems.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060518/PICT0627.JPG

[SarverSystems]

The pic with my hand in the shot, is me holding the completed Shuttle by the handle. As you can see, no flex.

[cornelious0_0]

VERY nice Sarver...it was worth the wait. I really do like the intensity of the lighting and how well it was planned out/executed.

I'd give you a good ol' pat on the back...damn internet still has its limitations though. :p

Congrats. :cool:

[SarverSystems]

I forgot to mention...

If you look on the back by the video card, there are 2 switches. An on/off switch, and a pushbutton switch. The on/off switch turns ALL of the LEDs on or off (except the fan LEDs), and the pushbutton switch makes the LEDs do different patterns of lighting. Fade in, fade out, sequence, knight rider effect, police lights effect, among others. All of the LEDs are connected to that controller (except the fan LEDs), so even the handle gets a piece of the lighting action.

[cornelious0_0]

I forgot to mention...

If you look on the back by the video card, there are 2 switches. An on/off switch, and a pushbutton switch. The on/off switch turns ALL of the LEDs on or off (except the fan LEDs), and the pushbutton switch makes the LEDs do different patterns of lighting. Fade in, fade out, sequence, knight rider effect, police lights effect, among others. All of the LEDs are connected to that controller (except the fan LEDs), so even the handle gets a piece of the lighting action.

Nice man...very classy touch....congrats again on this project, very well done from start to finish. :)

[Qtip42]

The pic with my hand in the shot, is me holding the completed Shuttle by the handle. As you can see, no flex.

Ya but what if you swing it back and forth like you're skipping along? :D

Just kidding looks blingy and blinding.

[cornelious0_0]

Ya but what if you swing it back and forth like you're skipping along? :D

Haha...funny thing is I just pictured that. :p

[aznpxdd]

Wow, very nice job, I love the LED on feet. But it does look like your friend needs to upgrade his graphic card, it looks outdated :p .

[uzor]

Just kidding looks blingy and blinding.

Hey, whatever the customer wants, right?

http://www.hardfolding.com/ftag1.php/mem/1771.png (http://www.hardfolding.com?go=38&id=1771)

[Qtip42]

Hey, whatever the customer wants, right?

http://www.hardfolding.com/ftag1.php/mem/1771.png (http://www.hardfolding.com?go=38&id=1771)


Indeed.

[MasterOfTheHat]

Very nice, man. Awesome job!

[cornelious0_0]

Wow, very nice job, I love the LED on feet. But it does look like your friend needs to upgrade his graphic card, it looks outdated :p .

Personally...I'd rather have a videocard that's a generation old and a nicely modded/personalized case then a generic case and newer hardware.

[n1ce_hat]

now throw it on ebay and see what she sells for!
lmao..

[SarverSystems]

What would YOU pay for just the modded case? I'm talking about the paint, mesh, lights, and modded CD burner.

[GoFastNova]

mesh window the psu!!!!

i dunno what they look like inside... but it would be cool anyway :-D

ide pay more for the case if it was in a color combination i liked more, and with out the handle and so many leds, but thats just my style :-D

[SarverSystems]

Ya know, I had the PSU completely apart, looking at how I could window it. There's so much plastic inside that thing, to keep it from shorting on the inside of the metal enclosure that you wouldn't be able to see anything anyways.

[Detman101]

This is definitely the most beautiful shuttle I've ever seen.

Congrats on the great work. I hope to one day be 1/4th the modder you are.

*bow*

Thank you,
Dm101

[n1ce_hat]

What would YOU pay for just the modded case? I'm talking about the paint, mesh, lights, and modded CD burner.
this is worth a crazy amount of money to the person who can appreciate the very detail in every aspect. This is almost priceless, not by Mona Lisa's standards, but definitly more than the sum of it's pieces.

Kudos. :)

But it does look like your friend needs to upgrade his graphic card, it looks outdated :p .

Ah yes, but for a HTPC or so, it's plenty. If you were to take this to a LAN party.. Ouch.

Pick up a 7600gt for that bad boy, give it something.. ;)

[brasherman]

Very nice indeed! Looks great! :)

[cornelious0_0]

Very very nice work Sarver...I know I've said it before, but a project that's attracting this much attention this long after completetion deservers another round of applause. :cool:

[robphelan]

this is seriously badass. it's inspired me to order an air nibbler!

[cornelious0_0]

this is seriously badass. it's inspired me to order an air nibbler!

I've used air nibbleres myself...they do work great and give very clean cuts...but they are a bit of a pain...as long as you've got a fairly "capable" compressor you'll be fine.

Kinda sux to have to stop every 15 seconds to wait for more air. ;) :p

[Techx]

nice job and attention to detail, not really my style but I can still appreciate the work :D

[cornelious0_0]

nice job and attention to detail, not really my style but I can still appreciate the work :D

That's what's most important...being able to look at something and truely appreciate the amount of time and work that went into it...regardless of whether or not you'd have used a different color paint or brand of fan. :)