Project : Black and Gold

[SHaCK]

Hi guys, this is going to be my first "serious" mod and i tought a little worklog on OCIA would be cool :mrgreen:

A bit of text first

i started working at my uncle's as a Dev like 2month ago. On my first day i noticed they were thrashing old random stuff. i quickly looked outside and noticed this .... on the side of the street :
http://distro.wegetpwned.com/shack/Pics/Front%20cropped.JPG
Needless to say that after a quick glance at it we both knew it was too late! I went out, picked it up, went back in, sat back on my chair, another look by the window..OH SNAP! the thrashes were gone! Now that we all know what destiny really is, let's move on.

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/1902/07030013kk1.th.jpg (http://img158.imageshack.us/my.php?image=07030013kk1.jpg) http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/6245/07030012zt9.th.jpg (http://img158.imageshack.us/my.php?image=07030012zt9.jpg) http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/4327/07030009ba8.th.jpg (http://img158.imageshack.us/my.php?image=07030009ba8.jpg) http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/4210/01040038ww3.th.jpg (http://img57.imageshack.us/my.php?image=01040038ww3.jpg)

No power button, no 3.25" bays, 1 big ass "U" shaped cover ( taller than a 20" TV ) in other words.. plenty of fun to come!

I don't exactly know how this is going to turn out yet, i sure have a lot of ideas, i just need to wisely pick the right ones. Won't say much right now :P The case is actually totally disassembled, i'll post more pics later.

[privatedonut21]

Cool! I'm interested to see what you do with it! As always, keep us posted!

[SHaCK]

Hi guys,

Sorry for not posting pictures , there's not much to show yet only but, at least you'll learn more about the project! ( not because i want to tell you more, but because i have no other choices..whores!)

Since i'm going to paint the whole case i must obviously do all the cutting first.

I want to install a small LCD on the front of the tower. My problem is that i'm not an expert in the graphic/display department at all. And i need your inputs on the matter!

Off course small screens have different resolutions/specs then a normal 17"/19" monitor and they aren't originally made to receive a signal from a PC. What are the specs i should be looking for to make sure i'll get the best of the screen?



http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/4128/frontbezelmu8.jpg

I want to install either a In-Dash Motorized LCD in the 6" x 2" rectangle ( might be forced to drop this idea, most of them are more then 7" large )
The case is 7" large giving me about 6.5" of maximum width.

or a regular small LCD in the the 6" x 6" square or simply in the lower 2 5.25" bays.

Some interesting ones, i don't want to invest too much money.. though i don't want something cheap. ( i know, the following looks cheap as hell lol )

http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-5-6-Color-LCD-Car-Monitor-w-Built-In-Speaker_W0QQitemZ230014644312QQihZ013QQcategoryZ32 826QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.ca/LEGACY-UNIVERSAL-5-6-LCD-CAR-MONITOR-VIDEO-TV-SCREEN_W0QQitemZ270013924922QQihZ017QQcategoryZ328 26QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

bah i'm off to bed, will post more link tomorrow.

Sorry for multiple questions and the lenghty post , but the information on the subject is limited and i rather get personnal opinions. thanks for your time!

[jester]

Nice. That would be perfect for water cooling w/ all the room up top.

[SHaCK]

Which one would you go for and why ? It's frustrating how the information as specs and dimensions are very limited on most products.

http://store.earthlcd.com/s.nl/it.A/id.4148/.f?sc=7&category=476

http://www.mp3playerstore.com/stuff_you_need/special/th-5688.htm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140016830714

#1 choice

http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-Emerson-MT-1563-LCD-5-6-Headrest-Monitor-NIB_W0QQitemZ9740936968QQihZ008QQcategoryZ94848QQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[jester]

I dont know much about those. I liked the one from the 1st link. The widescreen & looks like could be mounted anywhere.

Just curious, are you gona be putting somtin like that in the tower?

[SHaCK]

I dont know much about those. I liked the one from the 1st link. The widescreen & looks like could be mounted anywhere.

Just curious, are you gona be putting somtin like that in the tower?

I agree with you and i couldn't find better brightness on any other screens.


And to your question, look above your first post 8)

[jester]

Heh, yea helps if I would read everything. lol

Thatll be a pretty sweet mod. Wish I knew more about the small lcd's. I think thatll look nice long as its a good lcd. Id google & see if theres any reviews of it.

[SHaCK]

Heh, yea helps if I would read everything. lol

Thatll be a pretty sweet mod. Wish I knew more about the small lcd's. I think thatll look nice long as its a good lcd. Id google & see if theres any reviews of it.

Well thank you for your help, but don't spend too much time finding info on those screens .. it's as rare as pope's poo.

Anyone heard negative feedback on PSone screens?

[Bio-Hazard]

Back in the day when LCD's were extremely popular, everyone was using the PS1 screens. I nerver heard anyone say that they had problems with them.

[Overclocked Dirtbike]

What exactly is going to be displayed on the screen?

[SHaCK]

Small update! August 17

The case is totally dissambled, after cutting and punching out dozens of rivets.

http://distro.wegetpwned.com/shack/Pics/MOD%20PROJECT/UP%201/r_dis%202.jpg

The U cover is no more!

http://distro.wegetpwned.com/shack/Pics/MOD%20PROJECT/UP%201/r_side%20panel.jpg

Front door for 5.25" bays cutted out of an old smaller U cover.

http://distro.wegetpwned.com/shack/Pics/MOD%20PROJECT/UP%201/r_door%20cutted.jpg
http://distro.wegetpwned.com/shack/Pics/MOD%20PROJECT/UP%201/r_close%20up%20cut%202.jpg
http://distro.wegetpwned.com/shack/Pics/MOD%20PROJECT/UP%201/r_close%20up%20cut.jpg

Test fitting... good!
http://distro.wegetpwned.com/shack/Pics/MOD%20PROJECT/UP%201/r_door%20in%203.jpg

You can't really see it on the pics but the door is not a 100% straight line,
i cutted it with my dremel, sanded it with the dremel round sanding bit
and then 220grit hand-sanded it. That's about the best i can do, the finish is very smooth but any tips
on how i could get a perfect straight line cut with my dremel?

I noticed i didn't give much info about the project. so here it is..

I'm going with black and gold theme, sober but "classy" 8)
- Gloss black paint inside/outside.
- All visible screws are going to be shinny gold
- Small LCD in the front ( Dropped the PSone idea, too small and .. too common )
- Gold mesh/fan grills
- Custom rotatable HDD cage
- Stealthing the M/B ( not sure yet, but very tempting )

Well that's what i can think of right now, more updates coming soon!

@ OC'd bike
About anything i want, from movies to playlists, system infos etc

[Avalanche]

Sound like a great project!!! Can't wait to see the finished product!!!

Avalanche

[SHaCK]

August 18

Cutted the second side panel out of the "U" cover, now have 2 side panels and a top part, just like any regular cases.. w00t !

http://distro.wegetpwned.com/shack/Pics/MOD%20PROJECT/UP%202/r_100_4568.jpg
http://distro.wegetpwned.com/shack/Pics/MOD%20PROJECT/UP%202/r_100_4570.jpg
http://distro.wegetpwned.com/shack/Pics/MOD%20PROJECT/UP%202/r_100_4574.jpg

They are pretty massive eh ? :D

I want the case to be very convenient/practical. Considering the size of the pannel ( the "main" one ) i thought of 2 solutions :

1 - 2 handles, 1 top, 1 bottom. Near the backside of the case.
2 - Make the whole pannel a door, hinges on the front side.

What do you guys think about it ?

[Avalanche]

With such long panels I like the door idea. Maybe have two section top half and buttom half depending on how the setup is going to be...

Avalanche

[SHaCK]

With such long panels I like the door idea. Maybe have two section top half and buttom half depending on how the setup is going to be...

Avalanche

Thanks for your input.

I thought about splitting the panel in 2 sections, but i'm afraid it won't look too good, especially with the plexi and all the mods the pannel will receive :P do-able but kind of complicated.