Nice render WytRaven! I might give the indigorenderer a try, as it's compatible with SketchUp. I've had Kerkythea crash a couple times, so maybe indigo will be a little more stable?
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Nice render WytRaven! I might give the indigorenderer a try, as it's compatible with SketchUp. I've had Kerkythea crash a couple times, so maybe indigo will be a little more stable?
indigo is a great render, but a bit more complicated i would say i know the last time i used it (a few years ago) it was not very easy to use
hopefully now its simplified, which would be awesome since its a free renderer
Thanks for the crit's evil. I know what you mean about the ground material, a bit too reflective! I've had another go at this scene with a different material. Still can't quite get the realism I'm after, but better IMO. It's not easy getting the materials and lighting just right. Especially when it takes so long to see the results of any changes...Quote:
Originally Posted by evil-98
Here is the latest render of 'Infinity' dismantled...
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...V-Split-04.jpg
A design I've been working on in SolidWorks for the past few days:
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/2028/Xtre...on_preview.png
Solidworks FTW!!
Until you see the price.Quote:
Originally Posted by nlancaster
and learn how to use it
Infinity.... Re-assembled... :cool:
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...nfinity-06.jpg
Didn't think much of indigo BTW. I agree with evil, a little too complicated! :down:
Ok....Sorry for all the questions. So evil, as far as a learning curve, which of these three (Inventor, Rhino, Solidworks) is the easiest to learn? I have some experience, but most people would call me a beginner. Like I said before, I hate sketchup, so I'm looking at these three. Thanks :up:
In school I used Inventor. Since school I have picked up Solidworks on my own and they are very similar. Solidworks has a slightly "friendlier" UI but I wouldn't say either or is easier to learn. I am, however, partial to solidworks for part modeling.Quote:
Originally Posted by FrostyPanda
I am a mechanical engineering major. I have tried nearly every large commercial CAD/CAM program. I have used AutoCAD 2007, 2008, and 2009, SolidWorks '08 and '09, and Inventor 2009. I have taken whole classes on these programs. In my opinion the hardest to learn is AutoCAD and the one that I prefer most is SolidWorks 2009.
Great sketches guys, what are most of you using for your renderings. I prefer Maxwell.
@bentleya, I knew it would be you to start something like this...well done my friend.
Looks like I have to learn some new rendering programs. I am so impressed with all your pieces... truly works of art.
I hope to learn a lot from you all.
Scooby;)
wow its kinda hard to believe these are images created with the pc some of them look real! good work fo sho
anyone have a vid or something on how you go about rendering a image i just want to see how it starts you know what i mean
All these designs look great. the triple compression fitting design looks very interesting.
What are those compression fittings modeled after, are they real fittings? If so where could I get them?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick64
I,m afraid those are not real compression fittings, although they are loosely based on Koolance fittings.....:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by nlancaster
Scooby, i got most of my first sketchup stuff drawn, after editing some of your own work, learned loads from your models :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Scooby
so big thank to you bro :up: respect at it's highest :wave::worship::worship:
and it means loads coming from you :) and i mean it :p
now help me win that compo on bit-tech :) really need some more modding gear :)
some new side panels for the big TFC monsta rad :)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...Monsta0011.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...Monsta0012.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...Monsta0021.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...Monsta0022.jpg
I'm calling this render 'Blingfinity' :D This is what it might look like with some 45 degree fittings....:cool:
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...WBMKIV-124.jpg
wow that looks awesome!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick64
nice work mick :D you know what i'm going to ask about them 45 degree fittings :p: can i have it please
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...estOnecopy.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...estTwocopy.jpg
hows everyone else getting on?
Not waterblocks, I know! Just thought you might like to see these renders...:D
Chrome
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...64/BP45-03.jpg
Dark
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...64/BP45-04.jpg
Gold
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...64/BP45-05.jpg
sweet :) how did you get the BP logo on there?
That's a good question! It wasn't easy! Here's how I did it:-
1. Import jpeg of logo into SketchUp
2. Trace the logo using SketchUp drawing tools
3. Create a 3D object from the traced logo using the push-pull tool
4. Intersect the 3D logo with the fitting
5. Delete the unwanted parts of the 3D logo to leave an impression of the logo on the surface of the fitting
6. Ensure that the logo has a different material to the fitting before exporting to Kerkythea...
7. Lots of patience! ;)
Sounds a bit hard :(
As I said, it wasn't easy, but I like a challenge! :D
Where's the obligatory n00b post "OMG where can I buy that block"?
You guys are awesome. I can't even design kitchen cabinets in sketchup :)
Just playing with this render. Tried some different colours and angles, made some minor improvements. Created my own texture for the knurled effect on the last one. I think it looks better than the one I found on the web...:D
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...64/BP45-06.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...64/BP45-07.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...64/BP45-10.jpg
would be nice to have it not so close :) it's a bit in your face
OK, I've reduced the size of the pic for now. I'll do another render with some distance when I get time....;)Quote:
Originally Posted by bentleya
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k.../BP45-10-1.jpg
cool :up:
nice renders Micks! :up:
As promised, not so 'in your face' :cool:
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k.../BP45-11-1.jpg
now that looks awsome :)
Really nice Mick! I've gotta try Kerkythea.
That's one of my favorite BP fittings. I love the sweeping smooth surface and the performance loss is negligible.
Case Design...:cool: WIP
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...64/Case001.jpg
Great case idea. It's like a TJ07 but with a top radiator section.
Very nice fittings rendering too.
Thanks BA! Appreciate it....:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by BlueAqua
That is like the perfect case, build me one ill buy it ;)
Just a practice block (been a while)
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/2028/Xtre...tems/Block.png
What happened to the SolidWorks design Metric?Quote:
Originally Posted by Metric
Depending on how wide it is you could probably make both rads 480s, in my Lian Li PC-V2010 I have a TFC 480 with 25mm fans in the bottom compartment and it fits nicely, however I do have it on exhaust, people freaked about blowing air from the rad to the PSU but tbh by ZM-1000HP doesn't run hot at all, PSU is cold to tepid to the touch and the air it expulses is barely warm too, probably to do with the fact I'm not stressing it much though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick64
When designing this case, I had it mind that the rads would be cooled with 38mm fans in push-pull, with 38mm shrouds between the fans and the rad. This combination would take up the full width of the case. That's why there is only a 360 rad in the bottom...:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Bobly
Got caught up in school work and still need to find a good way to export the model into something I can render it easily in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick64
Acrylic shrouds anyone?
https://dl.getdropbox.com/u/2028/Xtr...lexiShroud.jpg
30mm optimal rite? Do you render first by making a wireframe model and exporting it to a renderer? What do you do after that? select settings?
Case Design - Update 01 :cool:
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...2_1024x786.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...3_1024x768.jpg
Case Design - Update 02 :cool:
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...4_1024x768.jpg
nice!
I first designed the shroud in Adobe Illustrator and exported the paths as a DXF and imported it into Google Sketchup. After extruding the path, I exported the model into Kerkythea (using the SU2KT plugin) and applied materials (available on the Kerkythea website), an HDR lighting environment, and rendered with the Metropolis Light Transport setting.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boogerlad
Someone really needs to make that case asap!
Case Design - Update 03 :cool:
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...5_1024x768.jpg
@Mick64, Love the rendering of the case.
Those Bitspower fittings we're created with SU and rendered in Kerkythea?
If they are I would love to get your settings....lighting, environment props settings. I have been admiring your renders and would like to get to that level with your help.
Here are a few rendering I have but I'm still not happy with it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I know it is not a waterblocks so I hope it's OK since it's a question about rendering.
This is my V-Raptor harddrive.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...torSU6copy.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...ndered1000.jpg
All done in SU and rendered in K.
Scooby;)
If the front fan isn't curved in, it would be perfect!:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick64
PS that's a huge ass case btw, send it to MM and get it into mass production!:up:
:shocked: thats.... rendered?!?! :slobber:Quote:
Originally Posted by Metric
haaawt :fact:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick64
:eek: is that hard to do? how long to learn? wish I had that skill :(Quote:
Originally Posted by RLM
please tell me thats a real product - I've been wanting something like that for yonksQuote:
Originally Posted by evil-98
'The Dark Knight'? :D :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick64
another great single slot GPU-only WB!! :shocked: :bows:Quote:
Originally Posted by bentleya
this thread: :hump: :hump: :hump: :hump: :hump:
sooo.. u render it in those progs u mentioned, hook it up to a CNC & hey presto? :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by jc99
me? n00b? yes! :p: :D :up:
I vote that this thread be stickied! :yepp:
So I know this render sucks, and I need to work on lighting and background and pretty much everything, but it's my first attempt at rendering anything in my life, so go easy :p: I threw this together in about an hour including rendering time (Sketchup + Kerkythea) I plan on working on it for a loooooong time tomorrow to make it look decent. I've been admiring all of you guys from afar and decided to see what I could add (kind of takes away from the thread if you ask me, but hey, gotta start somewhere :p:)
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/210...editingig1.jpg
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/bas...pg/1/w1024.png
p.s. - I know it won't actually work, I'll be getting to that part tomorrow. I just wanted to make something up real quick that I could try to render
Edit: and I used glass instead of some kind of acrylic for the top, I was kind of in a rush :p:
Welcome to the club Deluge, hope to see some great renders soon :)
X58 Northbridge. Acrylic top for LED and to show off the X58 logo and a Delrin cover to finish it off.
Total time (design + render): ~1 hour
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/2028/Xtre...hipset_Web.jpg
I second that motion! Someone needs to PM Movieman....Quote:
Originally Posted by tiro_uspsss
I want one ~!!!!!! Any one of em!!!
Metric, why are the barbs hitting the baseplate? Water can't flow then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Metric
Trying out some lighting effects....:D WIP
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...7_1024x768.jpg
The base is recessed a couple of mm, so there's some space between.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boogerlad
Back to some SolidWorks, just a Northbridge + Southbridge concept preview. If I could only get these CNC'd :(
https://dl.getdropbox.com/u/2028/Xtr...mboPreview.png
Scooby, sorry I haven't got back to you, but I don't get a lot of time. Yes I do use SketchUp & Kerkythea, but I'm no expert. I am still finding my way around both these programs. Your renders look pretty good, to improve them, it's just a case of experimenting with different materials and maybe make some adjustments to them using the material editor. Inserting lights in different positions, and try using globals, I am mainly using the HDRProbe. I then render using 'Metropolis Light Transport (BPT)' normally between 50 and 100 passes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scooby
Hope we will see some more of your work in the future....:up:
Another case update with interior illumination....:D
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...8_1024x768.jpg
Wow... :D That looks nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick64
The internal devices like mobo/waterblocks/RAM, did you make them by yourself? Or used those from that site with all the sketchup'd parts (cant remember the url)
And how long does it take to render that?
Most of the internals have been downloaded from the SketchUp warehouse, with some modifications of my own. It's the case design thats all my own work, just using the internals to show what the case would look like with the components installed. It takes about 3 hours to do 50 passes, which is normally enough for a crisp render, but I only ever use 3 cores of my Q6600 so I still have some processing power for other tasks...:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by mozis
heres a spin off of the new ek block, mostly material tests.
detailed machining marks on both the delrin and the acrylic
Beautifully done evil, as always…..
Little progress on the combo block (still need to add O-Ring, M4 screws and fittings)...
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/2028/Xtre...ngleNBSB_1.jpg
Evil, any tips on how you did your o-rings in Inventor? Still trying to find a somewhat simple way to do them in Solidworks.
Added some tubing.....:D
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...0-1024x768.jpg
Sort of a mix of a D-Tek Fuzion and Koolance 350:
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/2028/Xtre...render_web.jpg
Northbridge of Asus RoG series. Nickel platted copper base, red acrylic for led and delrin top to show off lit RoG logo:
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/2028/Xtre...orthbridge.jpg
All in one cooling solution for the Asus P6T motherboard.....:D
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...1-1024x768.jpg
Wow, nice design, never seen anything like it. :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick64
yea, after i draw in the channel as a new component i project the channel as a sketch and extrude it to fill the channel.Quote:
Originally Posted by Metric
from a profile the oring is more of a filleted rectangle, i add the oring just for visual appeal.
hope that helps, thats probably the easiest way to do it in inventor. i havent used solidworks for anything serious for a good while so i couldnt tell you how to do it there.
:up:
Thanks for the reply, was thinking of basically the same concept, I'll try it out later tonight.Quote:
Originally Posted by evil-98
Mick: That's awesome :up:, but oh boy, the pressure drop and restriction resulting from the mosfets :explode2:
Also discovered this a few days ago about the machining building here on campus.
:woot:
Been on hoilday last 2 weeks, so much great work, will go though later and read propley. and hopeful will get some designs rolling soon :)
Another look at my P6T waterblock......:D
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...2-1024x768.jpg
An attempt at a 'universal' chipset block
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/2028/Xtre...hipset_web.jpg
Mick, there's something about that lighting you're using...it seems really artificial or off somehow :shrug:...
Nice!!! :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick64
Wow, the renders here are just awesome!
Wish I could buy the stuff you guys create.
ditto.Quote:
Originally Posted by HESmelaugh
especially those gpu-only slim waterblocks!
evil and mick, you guys both have beautiful designs.... sry to not mention the others... as everyone has some great stuff... but you two make it POP! haha :)
ever think about getting the stuff to mill them? cause you should ;)
awesome work everyone... keep it up :D
Thanks eKirts, if I had the time & money I sure would like to have some of my stuff made...Quote:
Originally Posted by eKirts
Thanks Andy, the O rings one thing, but what about the slab of copper you would need. LOL :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by mcoffey
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Originally Posted by HESmelaugh
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Originally Posted by bianco
Thanks guys, appreciate it...:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by dsecrieru
I know what you mean Metric. I was messing with different materials, lighting and camera positions to see what effects they had, but couldn't get the effect I was after. Gave up in the end and just posted the best of a bad bunch...:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Metric
Mick64, very nice block you got there. :up:
Maybe I can help you with this problem. It'll take a slight alteration of the design but it should work just as well. Instead of a solid copper base, make it Delrin and just use the copper where it's needed (like Bei's and NeaKuh's 2-in-1 MOSFET).Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick64
Also, are those screw holes counterbored? If so, the sharp corners made by the tools will be the first place cracks occur in the tops. The longevity of the tops would be greatly improved if the screws were flat heads (82° chamfer) or low profile/button heads left above the surface.
my design is getting made :) i'm working with fits, just in ealy stages will let you guys know more later on :)Quote:
Originally Posted by bianco
i was gonna have bei make me something simular.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcoffey
problem is the cost of materials, also the sourcing of oring.
In short, bei said BWAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAAHAHA... good luck.
Also the SB wont clear the 2 caps. :rofl:
everyone forgets about those 2 caps because bei hide them very well.
Thanks for the suggestions Waterlogged! I agree that it would be possible to modify this design to reduce the amount of copper required, but it would be nice if it was all copper. Yes? I also agree that if the top was acrylic, it would probably be a good idea not to counterbore the screws. This wouldn't be such a problem if the top was made from Delrin though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Waterlogged
Always negative, as usual Naekuh. LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by NaeKuh
The O ring is not that much of a problem. It is possible to get O ring kits that allow you to make an O ring of any size that you require. I have also taken the capacitors into account with my design by cutting two recesses into the copper....
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...P6T-mkII-s.jpg
nah mick.
originally 1 single block, = definition of FB block.
The bridge was too costly in materials, and also the time required.
i would love to see a block like that tho. Dont get me wrong.
But a master builder like bei laughing, was definitely not a good sign.
also you need a higher jump from mosfet to other mosfet. Theres a load of caps from one mosfet to another.
Definitely not saying your design is horrible, as i said i would love to see a working final product, but it was just too difficult to make.
Totally agree NaeKuh. This block, or something similar, would be fantastic if time and expense wasn't an issue. It is good fun, however, to be able to ' visually' create your ideas and dreams with rendering software, rather than just imagining them. I hope it also gives pleasure to others to be able to see these ideas....:DQuote:
Originally Posted by NaeKuh
mick heres one for you to try.
cut your blocks up in sections.
Then you know how bitspower fittings we can hard pipe now?
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...a/IMG_0155.jpg
Well possition the threads so the rotary hard pipes would allign and so you can drop on add a hard pipe. Does this make sense? I would love to see a render of how one would look with bitspower hard piping.
basically the blocks would need to be setup first.
then you would need to messure the length of the hard pipe with rotary.
Tap holes on the top of the blocks where the rotary would screw onto.
You got hard piping via rotary now :up:
@ NaeKuh
Cool Idea :) is that ure system? must have been an expensive 4" lol :p:
... well after seeing everyones stuff i thought i would give it a shot...
used sketchup and indigo... first time doing any modeling, so plz bare with me :) haha... i used the G1/4 fitting model some one posted... cant remember whom
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/4029/wbtest1yb3.jpg
its just a start... hopefully i will get better in the future :P
Nice idea NaeKuh. I'll certainly give it some thought. :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by NaeKuh
:welcome: to the world of rendering. Not a bad start eKirts, looks beter than my first attempt! :D You might want to try Kerkythea for the rendering. It's very simple to use and its free!Quote:
Originally Posted by eKirts
Here's one more render of my P6T WB. Think I've got the lighting much better on this one....:cool:
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...4/P6T-003s.jpg
Man, that's amazing. I really wanna see something like that made. You need to strike up an OEM deal with Asus and they can bundle it with the MB.....just like DD does with graphics cards...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick64
I've actually had quite a few requests to do a single slot GPU-only block but the profit/work ratio is screwed on that one. I'm not all about profit but I am not interested in working for minimum wage either.Quote:
Originally Posted by bentleya
The other major problem is cooling the two ram chips hidden under the block... there's a couple solutions but none are what I would call elelgant.
The ram chips, we are working on :up:, and ian everything is not just about the money ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by iandh