Piotrek_PL
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- Jun 17, 2013
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Hi
I finally started new project, I hope you'll like it
This time I think I'm going to write a little more, since I have quite a lot of thoughts about this build.
I'm going to do something I have never seen in any worklog - I'm gonna post animated gifs
Introduction
My previous build ReactorMod was cool, but what looks nice isn't always practical and it doesn't really suit my desk. This time I wanted to make a case that would be neat so I could put it on my desk.
Structure
I wanted this case to be as small as possible, but it has to fit ATX motherboards. It's not a big deal to build a tiny case for a tiny motherboard. After many excogitations and considering avaible for me tools and materials I've decided that the best dimensions would be 360 x 270 x 190 mm.
I divided the case into two 'floors'. The upper one will be basically only for motherboard, lower floor would hold PSU, pump, 240mmm radiator, reservoir and hdds.
Materials
Since I want the case to be neat I decided that aluminium and wood would do the job. So the front and rear of the case will be made out of plywood. Sides and the top of the case will be bent from one piece of 2mm thick aluminium sheet.
Decided to make the cover first, so I coud adjust front and rear panels to fit it perfectly.
I needed to nicely cut 910mm of aluminium and I only own a 20cm long guillotine. So I headed over to a workshop of a friend of mine.
That's my 2 mm thick aluminium sheet.
That's what I call awesome machine! It was made in 1957 and still runs perfect. And I bet it will run smoothly for next 60 years.
Once I got the sheet cut it was time to fold it. 160 tons pressure, made in 1971.
On the left side of the pic you can see the folded cover. Now I cut sheet for the bottom of the case, which doesn't need folding.
Back at home. That's how the cover went out.
Having the cover made I could got down to the front and rear of the case. I ordered plywood cut in correct dimensions. It's 9mm thick
Wanted the case and plywood to fit nicely so I had to mill it a little. My milling machine doesn't have so big range of motion so I had to improvise. That's mine WS15 bench drill.
Filled out the edges.
I think it went out pretty well.
That's how it looks like temporarily assembled with a beer can to see the dimensions.
That's all for now, hope you like it and sorry for any mistakes
Sponsors
I'd like to thank the following companies:
for providing DEUS M1 550W power supply unit
for providing SSD Premier Pro SP900 128GB
and XPG 2x4Gb PC3-12800
I finally started new project, I hope you'll like it
This time I think I'm going to write a little more, since I have quite a lot of thoughts about this build.
I'm going to do something I have never seen in any worklog - I'm gonna post animated gifs
Introduction
My previous build ReactorMod was cool, but what looks nice isn't always practical and it doesn't really suit my desk. This time I wanted to make a case that would be neat so I could put it on my desk.
Structure
I wanted this case to be as small as possible, but it has to fit ATX motherboards. It's not a big deal to build a tiny case for a tiny motherboard. After many excogitations and considering avaible for me tools and materials I've decided that the best dimensions would be 360 x 270 x 190 mm.
I divided the case into two 'floors'. The upper one will be basically only for motherboard, lower floor would hold PSU, pump, 240mmm radiator, reservoir and hdds.
Materials
Since I want the case to be neat I decided that aluminium and wood would do the job. So the front and rear of the case will be made out of plywood. Sides and the top of the case will be bent from one piece of 2mm thick aluminium sheet.
Decided to make the cover first, so I coud adjust front and rear panels to fit it perfectly.
I needed to nicely cut 910mm of aluminium and I only own a 20cm long guillotine. So I headed over to a workshop of a friend of mine.
That's my 2 mm thick aluminium sheet.
That's what I call awesome machine! It was made in 1957 and still runs perfect. And I bet it will run smoothly for next 60 years.
Once I got the sheet cut it was time to fold it. 160 tons pressure, made in 1971.
On the left side of the pic you can see the folded cover. Now I cut sheet for the bottom of the case, which doesn't need folding.
Back at home. That's how the cover went out.
Having the cover made I could got down to the front and rear of the case. I ordered plywood cut in correct dimensions. It's 9mm thick
Wanted the case and plywood to fit nicely so I had to mill it a little. My milling machine doesn't have so big range of motion so I had to improvise. That's mine WS15 bench drill.
Filled out the edges.
I think it went out pretty well.
That's how it looks like temporarily assembled with a beer can to see the dimensions.
That's all for now, hope you like it and sorry for any mistakes
Sponsors
I'd like to thank the following companies:
for providing DEUS M1 550W power supply unit
for providing SSD Premier Pro SP900 128GB
and XPG 2x4Gb PC3-12800
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