Can't wait to see what it will be, show us some more:p:
Can't wait to see what it will be, show us some more:p:
I will, my friend, I will, soon:)Quote:
Originally Posted by aka_GK
This weekend I need to prepare myself and my Cube for Campus Party Event. I need to send my Cube next week, to make sure it gets there on time.
but of course I will do something with my Tower too. I will try to align all my panels and drill holes, even maybe tap them and screw panels to the frame! :)
We'll see...
wow.... that's crazy man!! cant wait to see the final result!!!
yeah nice build mate
The design just blows my mind Mike. :cool:
Thanks Bill:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Owen
I left it behind a bit, just because I'm preparing my Cube for Campus Party Event.
Guys, I promise I get back on this one as soon as I get back.
OK.. Campus Party is over, I came back home so it's time to slowly get back to work on my Tower:) If we will have Campus Party next year, I will take NanoTower with me.. that is a promise! :)
OK. Now, before I'm going to drill panels and rivet them, wanted to ask for your opinion guys - are these rivet positions ok? or would you change them? You can notice that there are no rivets on outside edges - that where the frame goes behind so I will use screws over there.
Are these ok?
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...pictureid=9764 http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...pictureid=9765
Yo p0Pe !Quote:
Originally Posted by p0Pe
which one exactly mate? the one on left cover panel that comes on small "hex piece" that stand out to the window?
5770 - Yeah, as long as I get it here:0 still waiting for the package:)
You're right Pope, would you add some more rivets around the window ?Quote:
Originally Posted by p0Pe
Thanks guys!
UPDATE TIME!!!
Yep, after having lots of fun on Campus Party I got back to my current build.
I faced the worst part of my mod - tapping holes - and I have to say, I defeated my weakness! ;) Yep, I am ok, I drilled and tapped 6 holes for rear panel - all turned great, no issues, I used all your tips you gave me before and I'm happy to say that it all turned good. There are still a lot of holes to tap in front of me, front and side panels (18 holes to go:)), but it looks like if I'm going to go with this technic I used today, all will be fine.
No more words, please take a look on photos I made today (all with my new Panasonic GF-1 and 20mm 1/7 lens..sweeeet camera:D)
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...pictureid=9803
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...pictureid=9802
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...pictureid=9801
I'm pretty sure I haven't showed you guys this part - nicely cut PSU hole! :)
So here it is...
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...pictureid=9804
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...pictureid=9805
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...pictureid=9806
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...pictureid=9807
Next will be drilling and tapping rest of the holes for panels:)
Stay tuned !!!
Guys, I would like to introduce another great person who was so kind to ponsor my project:
http://www.swiftnets.com/assets/imag...power-logo.jpg
Vincent from Bitspower will sponsor all amazing Bitspower goodies!
UPDATE TIME!!!!
Guess what? I spent 3 hours today on tapping holes:) 3hours, 20 holes!!!:jawdrop:
I cannot feel my hands, but it was worth it of course:)
I tapped all holes for panels, job done! Now, I made few photos to show you how the Tower looks closed, only thing is I don't have anough screws right now - decided to make more holes, after I felt confortable to do all the tapping:) So rear and side panels have 6 holes each, front one has 8. I thought that as long as know now how to tap, I can add more holes to make the panels structure more secure. So photos show panels with 2 screws each..for now;) Also some of the edges may not stick to the frame, cause of those missing screws... Anyway, I still wanted to show you how this Tower is going to look like. I hope you gonna enjoy those photos:D
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10026
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10027
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10032
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10031
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10028
Here's how the dvd hole looks like with front panel attached... I tried to fit in the drive and it fix perfectly!
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10029
Some of the holes need small corrections, but most of the edges align nicely...
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10030
Some sweat, blood and tears have been sacrificed during today's hard work on those holes.. here you can see one of them.. nicely tapped:D
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10035
This is the panel I haven't showed before - it is front wall of power chamber - with prepared holes for two SSD drives - mounting and cable holes on the left. Top rectangular hole is for dvd cable that will go to the top...
Before...
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10025
..and after:)
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10033
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10034
At the end few photos of nice panel window holes:)
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10036
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10037
next move will be correcting all holes, screwing all the bolts to make sure all works fine with those panels. Then I need to work on pump stand... till next weekend!!! :thumb:
wow... SExAY!
Thank you:)Quote:
Originally Posted by sniperbob
That's awesome!!
love all this cool tiny pieces!
Quote:
Originally Posted by millsy_c
Thank you guys!Quote:
Originally Posted by aka_GK
Now next move will be some small things, but I will get back soon with new update. I need to measure and attach both acrylic panels, top and bottom.
Then draw all cuts I need to do in them, specially the bottom one.
Update time!
This weekend I planned how I'm going to mount the pump. It needed a proper stand, so went to B&Q to buy few ready metal items, brackets, but after I took them all in my hands and put together like they would, the whole thing was too heavy. So I dropped the idea of using ready elements and decided to make it all from scratch by myself (best way, like a good old modder:))
Main idea was to make simple, light frame/stand for the pump with reservoir. I went with my old design from the Cube - the one with single radiator+hdd frame/stand, that means circle rods and plates.
So I gathered few pieces...
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10506
Using circle aluminium rod I was going to make small "columns" for main aluminium plates, mounting them together with 40mm long screws.. SImple.. screw goes into the rod...
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10505
I measured dimentions and drew them on alu sheet..
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10507
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10511
Few minutes with a dremel in my hands and I got these..
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10508
I love the deep of field of those 20mm 1.7 lens:)
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10509
Rough cuts were going to be polished soon...
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10510
Quick mockup without screws and holes:)
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10512
..and ready product.. first piece of course...
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10513
Pump will be mounted on it with velcro pads to reduce vibrations
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10514
..and the stand in the Tower...
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10515
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10516
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10517
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10518
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10519
Now, let me explain the whole idea. This is just a first piece of the full stand. What will come next?
This is going to be interesting, I can tell:D
The WHOLE idea came out from the way I am going to build the water cooling loop for graphic card. How? Here you go: I need to make it easy to install / de-install, so I need easy access to the whole loop. It is "impossible" to fit hands in this small Tower case and disable the loop without making a mess and disaster, right? Right.. but not exactly:)
I am going to use quick release fittings sets in two places: before GPU block and right after GPU block. Both sets will be easily accesible in the left side of the case, right behind the left window. Why do I need them? Because I have such a small space to manouver with the loop, so I have to make it in one non-flexible loop. That means I won't be able to get to the every single compression fitting in the loop without draining it, BUT to resolve this issue I will be able to disconnect graphic card (block) from the rest of the loop: pump, reservoir and huge radiator! Isn't that great?:D
All those items - pump with reservoir and radiator will be built in one fixed piece. With three easy moves I will be able to take all loop out without making a mess - this design is very hard to achieve, believe me, I was planning it for a last 2 months...
So 3 simple moves will be taking the left panel away, disconnecting two sets of quick-release connectors and taking the rear panel away! Genius! :D
Now, last explanation - pump with the whole stand and a piece of the top power chamber panel will be mounted together to the bottom of the rear panel, right between the inlet and outlet!!! Yes, all in one piece!!!
THAT is genius!!! :D
Take a look on the sketchup with the pump stand and the piece that attach it to the rear panel.
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10487
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10488
http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.p...ictureid=10489
Now everything is clear, isn't it? I will of course make more sketches with the whole loop latet to show how it will be connected. Didn't have time today to play with sketchup technic of drawing tubes:)
I hope you guys like my idea of mounting the loop, I hope you enjoy these few photos and that small update. Till the next weekend !!!
nnnope :D but sounds flawless, I like it!Quote:
Originally Posted by phinix_mike
Mike, I am always enjoying all of you pictures and updates because every single tiny part in the masterpiece, keep it up and show us some more :up:
Thank you my friend! I'm glad you like it! Hopefully I will continue work this weekend. I think I will cut out and finish the hole for rear radiator.Quote:
Originally Posted by aka_GK
Hay Mike it's been a while since I have been around XS, however it is excellent to see that things are moving in a positive direction for you mate.
I really like the cut out that you have done, they look fantastic and will look totaly sweet when you finish dressing them up.
Your pump stand is good too, it fits right into you design.
Well done Mick it's looking excellent champ! :up:
Thanks man! That means a lot to me!Quote:
Originally Posted by kgtiger
So, its time for a little update!
OK guys, before I show you finished rear panel radiator hole, I wanted to show you what recently came from Taiwan! I received nice big box full of goodies from Vincent from Bitspower! YAY! These bitspower fittings are soooo shiny, I just love to look at them!:)
http://www.phinix-net.com/NanoTower/Photos/P1020080.jpg
Of course I couldn't resist to unpack every one of them, so here it is...money shots:D
http://www.phinix-net.com/NanoTower/Photos/P1020082.jpg
http://www.phinix-net.com/NanoTower/Photos/P1020086.jpg
http://www.phinix-net.com/NanoTower/Photos/P1020090.jpg
http://www.phinix-net.com/NanoTower/Photos/P1020091.jpg
http://www.phinix-net.com/NanoTower/Photos/P1020095.jpg
http://www.phinix-net.com/NanoTower/Photos/P1020102.jpg
This one will go to pump outlet...
http://www.phinix-net.com/NanoTower/Photos/P1020108.jpg
..two of these will go to radiator
http://www.phinix-net.com/NanoTower/Photos/P1020109.jpg
These two will be mounted in top power chamber panel and will route the tubing to the graphic card block...
http://www.phinix-net.com/NanoTower/Photos/P1020110.jpg
These two will help redirect the tubing with quick-release fittings to go around the reservoir...
http://www.phinix-net.com/NanoTower/Photos/P1020111.jpg
This is beautiful water temp thermometer which will be installed in one of the reservoir holes, then to nice temperature gauge...
http://www.phinix-net.com/NanoTower/Photos/P1020112.jpg
...and this is the whole beauty in the pack:) GTX295 water block.
I was going to use EK block but the problem came out in the middle of planning the tube routes - problem is I cannot use block with the outlet going on the other side of the block (EK block has actually just one hole on both sides).
The only block design I can use is block that will let me route inlet and outlet tubing to the center of the case - simply because there isn't enough space on theoutside to install any fitting with tube, between right panel and graphic card.
Then I was looking for a quick solution and found that Bitspower makes these blocks for GTX295s!
Just take a look on this one...
http://www.phinix-net.com/NanoTower/Photos/P1020113.jpg
http://www.phinix-net.com/NanoTower/Photos/P1020114.jpg
http://www.phinix-net.com/NanoTower/Photos/P1020116.jpg
http://www.phinix-net.com/NanoTower/Photos/P1020118.jpg
http://www.phinix-net.com/NanoTower/Photos/P1020121.jpg
http://www.phinix-net.com/NanoTower/Photos/P1020123.jpg
As you can see this block has holes on its side and comes with 90 degree adapters which will let me run tubing to the inside of the case.
http://www.phinix-net.com/NanoTower/Photos/P1020124.jpg
http://www.phinix-net.com/NanoTower/Photos/P1020125.jpg
I hope you like the photos! I will buy some softbox later and organise some nice place to make beautiful photos. I will make photos of those fittings again before i build the loop, so hopefully they will look even better than these photos:)
This weekend will be longer cause I'm off work on Firday.. that means I will work on Tower in sweat and tears:D
Mmmmm
Man you could take a photo of that block, in the dark and it would still look sweet Mike. :up:
It's good to see you playing with shinny's but did I spy some Nice Black Shinny's too? :rolleyes:
Keep up the good work mate.:up: