Always a pleasur to see a new Murderbuild
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Always a pleasur to see a new Murderbuild
Cheers Guys. :)
Anubis: Yes.
Bentleya: 3ds Max.
Yilmaz: Cheers my friend - Greetings from Canada!
Project Update:
Today, we’ll mock-up and do some measuring - then we can design the PLED mount, generate some 3d cad drawings and have the part fabricated. We’ll actually have two parts made; one for the outer layer that will be seen, and one that will serve as the underlying structure, attached to the existing vertical drive structure and have the PLEDs mounted into. As mentioned, the design needs to permit access to the drive bays. While it may be easy to gain access while there’s nothing in there, it would be nice if Daniel could change drives without needing a cutting torch to get the PLED mount off. :yepp:
Ohtay, pics time.
http://murderbox.com/uploads/DS.mM.010.jpg
Hey, I know you…
Will you be a kind TJ07 or fight me every step of the way?
I need to take a moment and pay tribute to the Zen Frog – his blessing will provide the positive chi needed to perform a successful build. Bat$hit crazy? I’ll let you decide. ;)
http://murderbox.com/uploads/ DS.mM.017.jpg
The #6x32 screw is there for scale - in case you thought he was huge… but then I couldn’t carry him in my pocket… “Is that a porcelain frog in your pocket, or are you…” Ok, I stop now.
Now that I’ve brought my sanity into question it’s time to move on.
The next step is to carefully put the side panels into their protective sleeves. Why orange you ask? Well, when I bring them to have the windows cut, they stand a better chance of survival if they are easily seen. Things have a tendency to disappear in metal shops and the next thing you know you’re standing in front of a guy shrugging his shoulders; which is never good.
http://murderbox.com/uploads/ DS.mM.011.jpg
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Once the side panels are safe, I can relax a bit…
Ok, time for some destruction…
http://murderbox.com/uploads/ DS.mM.005.jpg
Doh… not yet…
Next, we’ll put the PLEDs in place and get a feel for things.
http://murderbox.com/uploads/ DS.mM.015.jpg
That’s working…
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Yikes, That's going to be a tight fit. Question: why does such a tiny little thing need so much, errr… butt? Are two PCBs really necessary? Well, it is what it is so we’ll have to press on.
http://murderbox.com/uploads/ DS.mM.016.jpg
Let’s see what the minimal clearance is from the bottom to the top…
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23.5mm – Ok…
Now let’s check the available space.
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We’ll measure from the closest potential point of contact. We also have to keep in mind that the side panels have grooves at the front edge that need to slide into place, just inside the unibody.
http://murderbox.com/uploads/ DS.mM.020.jpg
Gah… That’s not much room to work with. We’ve also got to consider the 3mm of clearance we’ll need for the side window. We could go with a thinner window but best not to; it would be more susceptible to cracking. No, we’ll have to figure this out factoring a 3mm window.
Ok, time for some 3d software seat time.
Everything is measured up and we’re ready to click the “make art” button and export some dwg files for laser cutting. We’ll go with 1.5mm (.060) Aluminum – it’ll do the job nicely.
http://murderbox.com/uploads/ DS.mM.022.jpg
A basic illustration of the part. We’ll have two made and use one for the outer aesthetic piece, and the other will serve as the structural mount.
http://murderbox.com/uploads/ DS.mM.023.jpg
After being laser cut, the piece will be bent to provide a clean front edge that will meet up with the outer edge of the existing vertical drive structure. Another reason we chose 1.5mm Al; once powder coated, the two should join together nicely to finish the look.
Thanks for checking in - Stay tuned. :)
you sure like that rotozip, cant wait to see what thats for :up:
the design is very complimenting, can the color of the display be changed?
haha, you lvoe that thing ;) Don't worry, the time WILL come.Quote:
Originally Posted by charles_h
Keep it up!:clap:
Man, some people are just so talented. Me, I'm proud of myself for just being able to work a zip-tie or two.
yay :D short word but it does cheers my day...Quote:
Originally Posted by charles_h
excatly when it will be available Charles ?
Thx...
Be careful to cool the sidepanel as you cut... I had one of those rotozips melt the sidepanel in one of my builds and it destroyed the bit
From the looks of it, it would appear that he knows what he's doing ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
haha yeah everyone knows everything :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by yenniedn
Dood, I don't know the guy but if you look at his schematics, attention to detail, tools, latex gloves, etc. it'd be safe to say that this is NOT the first time he's doing this. I'm fairly sure he's not going to be melting anything inadvertantly.Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
... lol I know charles is a skilled modder, so am I. I was just warning him that that rotozip can get extremely hot and melt the panelQuote:
Originally Posted by yenniedn
As far as I know, PLEDs only come in green.Quote:
Originally Posted by evil-98
Cheers James. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by dingdong555
I sure do loves mah RZoD!
It all starts somewhere. Inspiration is everywhere, I spend a good bit of time studying shapes and forms - and not just women. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by yenniedn
No solid release as of yet I'm afraid. They're in the works is the best I can say at this time. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by anubis_is_evil
Cheers SD.Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
All the side panels are cut on a water jet. :)
haha, yeah I figured you would be jetting the panel :DQuote:
Originally Posted by charles_h
what is the rotozip to be used for then? photo practce? ;)
I think he will use it if something does not work out as expected .... to cut the whole build into pieces :gamer:
Charles you are such a gentleman. I have this image of you modding in formal wear...
Sub'd
Charles,
you should write a book on modding at some point. All with nice color pics and everything. I'd buy it. All these skils must be preserved for posterity :D.
Daniel.
Edit: What an awesome workshop you've got there. Nice and tidy, I can tell no children are allowed in it :yepp:.
Great stuff Charles - looking forward to more pictures.
cant wiat for the next update, be interesting to see how easy/difficult it is to get them fitted :)
hehe, exactly! :bsod:Quote:
Originally Posted by dualbrain
Cheers CD. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by CyberDruid
You're spot on with the formal wear - although I've recently switched to a white lab coat that I can toss in the wash. The dry cleaning bills were killing me. ;)
Thank you for the kind words Daniel. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by dsecrieru
I'm just a noob with much to learn. I do feel blessed to have discovered something that I really enjoy doing. I'd like to thank you for your faith in me - especially trusting me with your prized PLEDs!
As for the workshop; it's quite small and therefore has to be kept very clean. As I said in a previous thread - I pretty much work with a tool in one hand and the shop vac hose in the other (there's a joke in there somewhere).
Cheers dreamten. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by dreamten
The next update will be a good one I think. It will feature the newly fabricated PLED mounts.
Cheers SGwillis. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by SGwillis
Indeed. I'm excited to try my new Zirconium Nitrate coated drill bits... I think they come from space. ;)
Very nice project again.
On first page i was thinking about how you're gonna make it look completely rounded with the side panel. Nice idea with the second "aesthetic" facing and crazy job with the hidden usb connectors. These are the little things I like most. Although u can't see them when it's done... this is what it makes it perfect. :up:
Cheers Mr Miyagi!
I hope to have an update tomorrow. :yepp:
BTW, Beautiful job on your recent creation featured on MDPC! I'm a huge fan of your work. :)
Hmmm...I like it! I am thinking about something similar with a single blue Aquero. That would also be nice.
nice :D
Cheers Guys. :)
Just a minor update today - flu has body slammed me.
Got the parts from laser cutting and bending. I'll use one as the structural mount and the other as the facade. The facade will only need slight modification while the structural piece will get heavily worked over by the RZoD. I probably could have had it made closer to its final form but needed a little quality time with my RotoZip - the kind that involves copious amounts of material destruction. :yepp:
http://www.murderbox.com/uploads/DS.mM.024.jpg
http://www.murderbox.com/uploads/DS.mM.025.jpg
Thanks for checking in. :)
ooo, i'm liking this :)