Project: Beast III

[Shinhed]

Plexi is for fish tanks. This is a real man's rig!

Wow!

 

[Stevennoland]

Just beautiful

Its funny to think that you are putting handles on it since it will weigh so much, but I bet those right there weigh a ton in of themselves

Still planing on red CCFLs... that would look good but maybe just plain white light with the handles themselves being red?

Thanks! I actually haven't weighed the handle assembly yet. There is still a lot of material to be removed. I'm guessing 10-15 pounds.

Yea, I'm still planning on red CCFL's. I still haven't decided on what color to have the handles anodized. Rad handles with red CCFL's might be too much red. I might end up going with the white.

Steven

 

[Stevennoland]

still over the top... i dont even wanna know how much that case is gonna be worth.

Worth is a subjective term. Custom made items tend to be worth more than mass made items. Thanks though. May be I'll do a mock ebay auction to see how much someone might think it is worth.

Steven

 

[Stevennoland]

Plexi is for fish tanks. This is a real man's rig!

Wow!

Thanks! That made me LOL. I needed that.

Steven

 

[haadij404]

hey, great work man.

did you have any idea when 'beast' will be up and running? 2 weeks, 2 months? i just cant wait to see it running.

again, great work man. i love it.

 

[Stevennoland]

hey, great work man.

did you have any idea when 'beast' will be up and running? 2 weeks, 2 months? i just cant wait to see it running.

again, great work man. i love it.

Thanks. My completion date for Beast 3 is hopefully by Christmas. I hope you can wait till then. Remember, art doesn't just happen.

Steven

 

[haadij404]

o yeah no doubt about that. but man thats a while from now, but i can wait...its gonna be a work of art by the time your finished (it already is), so yeah, it doesnt matter how long. this thread has been subscribed.

 

[thomas_markle]

Man this looks awesome . keep up the good work and lookin forward to the next one.

 

[cyks]

High dollar is right! I work in a machine shop, and the cost per hour is roughly $70.00 . A safe bet on the number of hours I have into this project would be more than 50. That would be an easy $3500.00 . And I'm nowhere near done. Only the super rich ( meaning less than 1% of the population) would be willing to afford this kind of meticulous craftmanship.

Steven

Well, not exactly super rich, but I could afford that estimate. Wouldn't anyway; my grandpa is a machinist and a craftsman too, and he would work for hugs...

 

[Jason711]

Worth is a subjective term. Custom made items tend to be worth more than mass made items. Thanks though. May be I'll do a mock ebay auction to see how much someone might think it is worth.

Steven

ok ok, i dont even wanna know how much someone would pay for that.

 

[drizzt81]

we need "current state" pics, i.e. how would it look if you put it together now. We need that for... um... 'visualization' purposes

*fap fap*

 

[daphatgrant]

!

 

[Stevennoland]

we need "current state" pics, i.e. how would it look if you put it together now. We need that for... um... 'visualization' purposes

*fap fap*

Here to fulfill your 'NEEDS' are the handles so far. I was going to put the lights in and power them up, but then I realized I haven't deburred all the tubes I.D.'s (I didn't want to scratch the plexi). On with the update....

In order to fit the CCFL's inside the plexi tubes, I had to machine a little off each edge of the square

Here is the CCFL inside the plexi

Full view

The lot

I added the end holes for the screws to cinch the tubes to the risers to keep them from rotating

I had to take this section of the riser out in order to actually remove the side panels on the case, D'OH!

A shot of the thread hole in the handle aligned with the riser

Screwed

Here is a shot of the CCFL in the plexi installed in the handle

Here you can see the wire and the channel it goes into. This will be fed down in through a hole into the case to connect to the inverter.

Here is a shot of the tapped hole and the screw hole. This is how the two middle risers are connected (using seven screws)

Enchalda assembled

Here is a shot of how it will look (Imagine the risers in black and the handles in either red or black. Still undecided)

I weighed the handle assembly and it is just under eight pounds.

I'm working on getting the mounting brackets for the handles done tomorrow. I'm hoping to deburr the handles so I can install the lights and give her a test run. Look for a post this weekend.

Steven

 

[Atherton213]

wow... this is some awsome work... if you dont mind... how much would this kinda machining cost the average person....

 

[ikellensbro]

If you have to ask...

Really, this is a true piece of machining art, and Steven, you could easily make a living in PC modding from your work. Of course, I'd hope that you get paid pretty nicely from the work you currently do right now, this is truly awesome.

 

[Geo Fry]

8 lbs eh? Thats not too bad (but it is badass )

Man this thing is getting so huge!! It will look awesome all lit up. Although, and don't take take offence, I was kinda hoping you used white CCFLs and had the handles black (or even red). White light shining out of those holes would look so clean... Like a beacon... or a star... guiding the way to the heaviest home computer ever... OK im done

Keep it up!!

 

[98EXL]

amazing, still.....a CNC machine is another one of those toys I wish I had

 

[uzor]

So, with 4 prepped CCFL's and only 2 handles, where are the other 2 going?

 

[CanonicalAbstract]

Oh my

That is one nice looking machine... almost tear-jerking

 

[Noni]

Looks very very very impressive.

BUT I have some questions-

1- How do you know those handles can support the weight and wont tear out of the top panel? If I recall its just aluminium there, if your going to hold up all that weight on those handles they need to be somewhere secure.

2- How do you open the sidepanels? Would the pipes connecting to the tubes not bend and be stressed on everytime you open the sidepanel?

3- The weight- An immense amount of weight is going to be on that case, are you sure the wheels and more importantly the things holding the wheels will be able to support it?

4- Functunatility- How functunial is it? If a cold cathode dies in the handle how would you replace it?

Sorry, about the questions. But I have been itching to ask!

 

[Majin]

Looks very very very impressive.

1- How do you know those handles can support the weight and wont tear out of the top panel? If I recall its just aluminium there, if your going to hold up all that weight on those handles they need to be somewhere secure.

Don't forget most car engines are made of aluminium, it's only weak in thin amounts, that Think ass set up could take a beating!

3- The weight- An immense amount of weight is going to be on that case, are you sure the wheels and more importantly the things holding the wheels will be able to support it?

That case when loaded should just about be as heavy as a CM Stacker, He'll be fine for sure.

 

[Stevennoland]

So, with 4 prepped CCFL's and only 2 handles, where are the other 2 going?

I stated eirlier in my thread that the handles as is were 25 inches long. Each CCFL is 12 inches long. Each side takes two CCFL's. D'oh! LOL. Thanks for asking!

Steven

 

[Stevennoland]

Looks very very very impressive.

BUT I have some questions-

1- How do you know those handles can support the weight and wont tear out of the top panel? If I recall its just aluminium there, if your going to hold up all that weight on those handles they need to be somewhere secure.

2- How do you open the sidepanels? Would the pipes connecting to the tubes not bend and be stressed on everytime you open the sidepanel?

3- The weight- An immense amount of weight is going to be on that case, are you sure the wheels and more importantly the things holding the wheels will be able to support it?

4- Functunatility- How functunial is it? If a cold cathode dies in the handle how would you replace it?

Sorry, about the questions. But I have been itching to ask!

Majin pretty much takes care of questions one and three.

Concerning the side panels, do you know how the side panels come off? If you did, you wouldn't have asked this question. The side panels basically lift out. There is a sliding latch mechanism inside the case that secures the panels.

Concerning the CCFL's and their death; if one of the lights dies, I'll just disassemble the handles and insert a new one (after a little machining of course).

Thanks for the questions. Please feel free to ask anything (regarding this project that is).

Steven

 

[uzor]

I stated eirlier in my thread that the handles as is were 25 inches long. Each CCFL is 12 inches long. Each side takes two CCFL's. D'oh! LOL. Thanks for asking!

Steven

Ahh...Must've missed that the first time.

 

[Stevennoland]

I broke down and ordered some pumps for the Konvect-O-Matic radiators. These are the 12 volt DDC from DangerDen (you'll notice the model numbers are different)

Inside

Here is the 71710

And here is the 70760

The 70760 also has this tag on it (confirming it's the updated 18 watt version)

I also ordered the plexi tops from Voyermods made by Alpha Cool (sweet eh?)

Here are the inlet and outlet

Underside

Along with the pumps I ordered some 3/8 inch G 1/4 fittings

Installed

Here is a shot of the rotor assembly

Close-up of the inlet

Here is the underside of the stock top

And of the Alpha Cool plexi top

Assembled

The pair

I have been working some on the handles. I should have an update by the weekend!

Stay tuned

Steven

 

[thewhiteguy]

Wouldn't a 1/2" setup be more in line with the project's title?

 

[freddiepm61]

well bugger me sideways with a red hot poker thats cool

 

[98EXL]

neat

 

[Stevennoland]

Here is the back riser for the handles. I knew I wanted to do a number three (since this is my third build), so I came up with this

Close-ups

I wanted to cut some weight on this thing so I added these slots to the front riser

Here is the bracket that will go inside the computer and bolt the front riser on

This one is for the back riser

And this one is for the middle riser (the slots are for the wires from the CCFL's)

Close-up

More to come. Enjoy!

Steven

 

[Pkirk618]

uh, those are just ok...


NOT!!!!

those are VERY FREAKING NICE man!!!

I likey your worky alot...hehe!!

 

[Argus]

When I first looked at the back riser I immediately thought Jeep Liberty .

Keep up the awesome work man. It will surely be a Beast in the end.

 

[Deam]

Sorry if this was asked before, but how did you build the reservoir, and where did you get the cylindrical plastic?

Thanks, and fanastic work!

 

[Gh()st]

On Beast II, my piece of s*!t Hydor L30 pump wouldn't always start so I added a flow meter to the loop. The Hydors were scrapped for the 12 volt DC pump @ DD when it came out. I'm planning on using four of these pumps in Beast III. I'm still unsure of where I want to mount them.

Here are the fittings installed (sans sealant)

Super macro mode on my camera. Cool eh?

Stay tuned!

Steven

Who makes/where did you get the flow meter from?

BTW, Great looking project.

 

[Stevennoland]

I have altered the front and back risers for the handles. All that is left is the middle. I came up with this idea. I hope the site and its owners do not mind I borrowed their logo. I only did this to pay respects to the great site that it is. Kudos to it's editors and all of you.

I had to mill this in backwards mind you. (This was also painstakingly done on a manual mill)

Tada!

Close up. No random H sighting here!

I had some mirrors made to go behind. I may tint them. I'll have to get your opinion.

With flash (sorry I forgot to clean the plexi and mirror)

Well...... What do you all think? I hope the site and it's owners and moderators don't mind. Their logo is trademarked.

Stay tuned!

Steven

 

[Stevennoland]

Who makes/where did you get the flow meter from?

BTW, Great looking project.

Check McMaster's website under flowmeters. And thanks!

Steven

 

[Stevennoland]

Sorry if this was asked before, but how did you build the reservoir, and where did you get the cylindrical plastic?

Thanks, and fanastic work!

Thanks for the question Deam. I bought the plexiglass tube from McMaster, rough cut it to length. I used a lathe to turn and bore the ends. I then drilled and tapped the holes in the tube ends. I turned up the aluminum ends. Drilled the screw holes and tapped the holes for the pipe fittings. I picked up the silicone o-rings locally and put it alltogether. Easy eh?

Steven

pm me for more pics of the res

 

[Stevennoland]

Wouldn't a 1/2" setup be more in line with the project's title?

Most of the set-up will be 1/2". The inlets on the Konvect-o-matic radiators are only 5/16" in diameter. The DDC pumps are for these rads. The 3/8" barbs are more than enough. Thanks for asking.

Steven

 

[uzor]

I have altered the front and back risers for the handles. All that is left is the middle. I came up with this idea. I hope the site and its owners do not mind I borrowed their logo. I only did this to pay respects to the great site that it is. Kudos to it's editors and all of you.

I had to mill this in backwards mind you. (This was also painstakingly done on a manual mill)
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Tada!
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Close up. No random H sighting here!
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I had some mirrors made to go behind. I may tint them. I'll have to get your opinion.
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With flash (sorry I forgot to clean the plexi and mirror)
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[IMG]http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/stevennoland/ocpplexi008.jpg[/IG]

Well...... What do you all think? I hope the site and it's owners and moderators don't mind. Their logo is trademarked.

Stay tuned!

Steven[/QUOTE]

You should get permission from Kyle and start selling those to forum members to add to their mods.


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[Deam]

Thanks for the question Deam. I bought the plexiglass tube from McMaster, rough cut it to length. I used a lathe to turn and bore the ends. I then drilled and tapped the holes in the tube ends. I turned up the aluminum ends. Drilled the screw holes and tapped the holes for the pipe fittings. I picked up the silicone o-rings locally and put it alltogether. Easy eh?

Steven

pm me for more pics of the res

Thanks for the reply! PM sent.

 

[Stevennoland]

Here is the front middle riser (as apposed to the back middle riser) with the slot machined for the HardOCP logo plexi. Enjoy!

Close-up

Although it might not be evident in these pictures, the plexiglass is flush with the front of the riser

See my camera in the reflection?

I still haven't found anything to put in the other plexi. Ideas?

I'm currently working on a huge project for the front door of the case. I'll give you a hint, think custom made passive radiator.

Stay tuned!

Steven