Project: PrometheusCu

I will be watching this for sure. You must have a centurion card eh?

@Geo Fry - Thanks a lot man... I felt just like you described when I started, but reseasrch (a lot of research) has helped me through.

@Uberbob102000 - Many thanks! Luckily time is something I have right now... but due to the complexity of this project money will be the issue holding me back from taking it even fruther.

@WildWilly - Thanks mate. I actually dont even have a credit card, I saved my pennies for over a year to start this build. And since then I've had to do a few extra contract design projects on the side just to keep the funds rolling. My my math, With the most recent purchases and orders I've made for this project, the epic figure of $9000 was broken only 2-days ago.

In case anyone is still a bit confused as to my plans for the Pico I'll outline it below:The 40.2mm radiator will be cooled by 2 of the cool air intake 40mm fans mounted in the front panel/drivebay.The stock Pico-ITX heatsink has had a flat spot milled into it to allow me to afix the CoolerMaster Aquagate pump/block to it.I asked xtreme0915 to send me some pics of the aquagates pump/waterblock, hopefully this will fill in the blanks:

Very nice so far, still bookmarked. GL

@preyed - Thanks man.

Another parts update:

My parcel from SparkFun arrived this morning. As did my box from AquaComputer, only I won't be able to pick it up from the post office until later this evening.

So-far we have:
The BlinkM RGB LEDs


The Arduino control board




The Female serial plug that will allow me to convert the USB>Serial adapter from Male to Female.


I'll have my AquaComputer stuff tonight, so tune in then.

Thanks for reading.

Love the boot on the back of the pcb.

@fluke420 - I thought the exact same thing when I noticed it.


Again many many thanks to my sponsor AquaComputer for generously providing the following:

For those of you who aren't aware of the power of the AquaComputer components. here is a small demonstration video showing the power of the AquaComputer system (aquaero display, aquastream pump, multiswitch, tubemeter water level sensor, aquasuite software).

Here you will find AquaCopmuter's explanation of the AquaComputer automated "monitoring" hardware.

Aquaero 4.00:




AquaComputer 90degree swivel elbows:


AquaComputer Flow Sensor:



Multiswitch 1.41:



And the center pieces of the system... PrometheusCU Edition G200 waterblocks. Aquacomputer was generous enough to build two of these fore this project. (Note that the Prometheus text appears 'burnt' in the images but this doesn't show up to the naked eye)







More assembly to come soon.

Thanks for reading!

Aquacomputer stuff is so aesthetically pleasing.

@[H]utch - Thanks man, my thoughts exactly... the look and performance of their products was the key reason in my sponsorship inquiry.

Very sexy full coverage block Langer...can't wait to see this project continue to progress.

god, that full cover gpu wb is damn sexy.

Will be following this.

@cornelious0_0 - Thanks very much, you and me both.

@fluke420 - I must agree, AquaComputer did a wonderful job. The pictures don't do it justice either, it's a beautiful piece.

@lowteckh - Thanks for reading, there's much to come still.

UPDATE:
The CoolerMaster Aquagate Duo generously donated by xtreme0915 of the SliZone forums has arrived today!

I will be using the Aquagate's clever little waterblock/pump assembly to cool the pico board.



Here is how the waterblock will be mounted to the Pico-ITX board. Note that I've yet to construct a proper bracket for mounting.



Here is a pic of the board next to the rad that will be cooling it.


Here's a quick glimpse of my desk right now, it's been sitting like this for about a month... I really need to pick up the pace.

Small news update:

I've been honored with the privilege of having PrometheusCU showcased on the front page of TheBestCaseScenario!

Link

Originally Posted by TBSC

Only when athletes break records people see that it is humanly possible to reach those limits. They then start to believe and prove themselves that they can do it but it takes that 1 person to go above and beyond....

Langer, one of our newer members, showed us that you can not only make a killer rig with a stellar watercooling layout...but make even the smallest of electronics watercooled! Langer showed us what it takes to water cool a PICO-ITX board and do it with style. He deserves rep for this one folks. This is watercooled engineering at it's finest.

Go check it out and have your jawdrop. It's worth the looksie.

-Ichbin

congrats.. this build is gonna be mad sic.. =D

innovative ideas with that itx board, and aquacomputer is indeed prime cooling gear, goodluck for the boot

That's just AMAZING! I have never seen such a beautiful build before. You are now officially my role model. (You're the first)

@itsukisama - Thanks man, I really hope so.

@shawnol - Thanks for the kind words, aquacomputer's stuff is straight class.

@Runedrune - Thank you very much, I'm honored to have inspired you so. Thanks for the props as well.

Should I expect to see a PrometheusAg or PrometheusAu soon? Lol

what's the deal with component and retailers sponsoring worklogs?

I saw a petra's sponsored worklog the other day too... just curious....

looks nice (and loud)