[Project] :::Flow::: (SNiiPE's V2110) - Resurrected

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Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG

Hey pics are coming after I get things where I want - like for example right now the motherboard, waterblocks, and nickle plating are done - But I am painting something that cannot be left out, therefore i cannot take pics until I get it together ;) :up:

likewise the PSU modding is set to begin and I just need to sit down and do it which should only take me one night :yepp: I promise pictures will start flooding in soon


I do agree that you need a good camera, but once you get that good camera and a decent lens lighting is a piece of cake, either use morning/evening light and a fluorescent bulb like Charles has done with his most recent photo shoot.

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I understand your predicament with the pics and don't blame you. Its just that a thread without pics is naked.

Can you elaborate a bit on what you mean by the morning/evening light and florescent bulb? I'm an amateur photographer here at best.

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Originally Posted by voigts

I understand your predicament with the pics and don't blame you. Its just that a thread without pics is naked.

Can you elaborate a bit on what you mean by the morning/evening light and florescent bulb? I'm an amateur photographer here at best.

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I wont put words into sniipes mouth but I think he was referring to the use of natural light from the morning and the evening and then using a secondary fluorescent light to help fill in

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Originally Posted by Darth_Penguin

I wont put words into sniipes mouth but I think he was referring to the use of natural light from the morning and the evening and then using a secondary fluorescent light to help fill in

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:up: yes, its a very powerful technique it just has the drawback of being time constrained.



In other news the folks over at Lamptron approached me to provide sponsorship :yepp: I have engaged in designing certain items to be provided by them but more on that when we finish finalizing the design :D

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Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG

In other news the folks over at Lamptron approached me to provide sponsorship :yepp: I have engaged in designing certain items to be provided by them but more on that when we finish finalizing the design :D

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:eh:

Might I suggest a VFD that only provides a full 12v and monitors temps? I've since discovered my "method" (;)) has some possible drawbacks. :(

Well currently my designs only go as far as a custom FC3 fan controller, right now its looking very swanky though... I want to show pics but the time isnt right yet ;)

I will talk with them about future ideas once this current endeavor is finished :)

Hey we want pictures of the stuff that came out less then perfect to ;) we want those pictures more then the good ones.
Or to put it in an other way, it's nice with pictures of work in progress makes so you can snag ideas from the making of.

From time to time I have been known to post teaser pictures ;) it will all become apparent in due time

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/7955/cut6322.jpg

(what you see here is a panel still in process of removing the stock sound proofing material, apparently a more difficult task than anticipated)

seeing those pics, I think snipe's gunna be spending some quality time with files/sandpaper deburring

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Originally Posted by DragoonXX

seeing those pics, I think snipe's gunna be spending some quality time with files/sandpaper deburring

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see edit, there is no deburring, just annoying soundproofing material that came on the side panel ;)

Panels sneak peak is gorgeous man!

:up: * ∞

... the above won't make since unless your browser displays unicode properly methinks.

ahh, soundproofing material to remove...ok, so time with acetone/ goof off/material of choice then, lol

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Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG

see edit, there is no deburring, just annoying soundproofing material that came on the side panel ;)

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The front pieces look very nice.

I had to take the soundproofing material from a Cosmos 1000, it is very hard work and will probably be made harder as the cuts have already been made.

Good progress can't wait to see more :)

Belt Sander to the Rescue!!

Love the design, cant wait to see it all together

For removing sound absorbing foam, try a hair dryer or heat gun. I've done this a few times and while it's not perfect, it is a bit quicker than trying to pull the crap off with a bottle of goo gone.

Very hot water (near boiling) may also work but I'd really only recommend that on aluminum parts. Never tried this but don't see why it wouldn't work.

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Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG

BTW xaxis, R0bert, and Ikiller here is some reading material for you guys my dad found for you: http://www.on-sight.com/2009/05/29/5...photography-2/

He reads the thread and all of this photography stuff so he is following along with your questions :)

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Missed this post somehow, thank you very much. Seems I have to buy a Canon for night shooting.

These panels look awesome, though on the second picture something is wrong, maybe it's just me, it didn't loaded properly or smth, but it looks like out of focus or something.

That front panel looks amazing! I'm eagerly awaiting more pictures! Less typing, more pictures!!!!! (kidding)

Really am liking the front panel Ian :), Should look Nice with res added and this to case.

Industrial carpet adhesive solvent is my friend :yepp: but when I touch it it burns me :soap:

sound proofing material is coming off, hopefully shots of the side panels tonight!

:._HyPn0tIziNg_.: Grill SniiPe well done :clap:

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Originally Posted by xaxis

Panels sneak peak is gorgeous man!

:up: * ∞

... the above won't make since unless your browser displays unicode properly methinks.

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Thanks Wil! makes lots of sense :D

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Originally Posted by Maxw

The front pieces look very nice.

I had to take the soundproofing material from a Cosmos 1000, it is very hard work and will probably be made harder as the cuts have already been made.

Good progress can't wait to see more :)

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yeah its was killer removing but this industrial carpet adhesive remover I got made the stuff melt off (with the aid of a paint spatula)

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Originally Posted by Darth_Penguin

Love the design, cant wait to see it all together

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Thanks DP! :)

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Originally Posted by Waterlogged

For removing sound absorbing foam, try a hair dryer or heat gun. I've done this a few times and while it's not perfect, it is a bit quicker than trying to pull the crap off with a bottle of goo gone.

Very hot water (near boiling) may also work but I'd really only recommend that on aluminum parts. Never tried this but don't see why it wouldn't work.

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I started out with heat and goo gone but it wasnt doint it for me, the problem is that this stuff is glued on not a tape like adhesive so its very robust and difficult to remove.

I also tried burning it off..... LOL that stopped when I almost passed out from the fumes of burning rubber :rofl:

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Originally Posted by R0bert

Missed this post somehow, thank you very much. Seems I have to buy a Canon for night shooting.

These panels look awesome, though on the second picture something is wrong, maybe it's just me, it didn't loaded properly or smth, but it looks like out of focus or something.

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Thanks Rob! :toast:

yeah that teaser was supposed to be very out of focus, the soundproofing made the panel look very messy :)

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Originally Posted by genERIC

That front panel looks amazing! I'm eagerly awaiting more pictures! Less typing, more pictures!!!!! (kidding)

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As you ask, you shall receive, thanks for the kind words :)

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Originally Posted by bentleya

Really am liking the front panel Ian :), Should look Nice with res added and this to case.

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Thanks Bentley, I cant wait to get everything installed but the top half of the cases two part shell is still at the laser shop getting the flow logo cut in ;)

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Originally Posted by Jor3lBR

:._HyPn0tIziNg_.: Grill SniiPe well done :clap:

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Thank you kindly elano, I am so happy that this design came to fruition as personally it is one of my favorite ever.


UPDATE!

Enjoy!

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Wonderful shots Ian :clap: (*Needs to save up for the 5D MkII*)
Really liking the industrial feel of the hex cap screws on the EK Supreme :up:

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Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG

Industrial carpet adhesive solvent is my friend :yepp: but when I touch it it burns me :soap:

sound proofing material is coming off, hopefully shots of the side panels tonight!

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Whoa... dang man, that would be some serious stuff. I take it you tried lesser skin damaging chemicals like acetone to no avail? I spent some of last night covering my hands with acetone in order to remove the wax from some hardened steel rods (CNC stuff)... and like, my hands developed these red dots everywhere for a few hours. I would wear latex gloves but I seem to remember something bad happening with latex and acetone when combined... Could just be me making up memories, don't know for sure. Anyway be careful.

Though the panel is looking so good I can see getting some chemical burns as all part of the worthwhile process in order to achieve the end result. ;)

So, any news or elaboration on the seemingly brilliant craftsman behind your brilliant design? :)

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Originally Posted by xaxis

So, any news or elaboration on the seemingly brilliant craftsman behind your brilliant design? :)

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Posted a thread about A1 CNC in the LC index :) you guys should all check Eric out for your CNC needs -

thread here: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=229320

Those panel look so good *-*

What screw size did you use to mount the EK Supreme ?