Hey guys i'm back with another mod.
This one is for the thermaltake invitational 2017 season 1!
Make sure to go check it out and win prizes for voting etc..
Anyways lets get to the good stuff.
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Hey guys i'm back with another mod.
This one is for the thermaltake invitational 2017 season 1!
Make sure to go check it out and win prizes for voting etc..
Anyways lets get to the good stuff.
Youtube channel has some preliminary updates and theme hints.
https://youtu.be/p1YKfFEFyK4
So after some hype on social media, I decided to release my initial idea for this project. I am calling it "the Arcade" !!!
First I cut some wood, and will have a video on youtube showing that process that I will share here soon.
Next step was to begin dry fit assembly so I can take some more measurements.
First we create the base, that has 4 casters, two are locking to hold the unit in place. This is very sturdy, each caster can hold 250lbs. I even tested the unit by standing on it like a skateboard.
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp.../2017/04/7.jpg
So I started with my wood dowel bit and dowels that will eventually hold everything together.
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...2017/04/12.jpg
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...2017/04/11.jpg
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp.../2017/04/9.jpg
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp.../2017/04/8.jpg
Next I used this countersink bit to hide the screw heads
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp.../2017/04/6.jpg
And we have the bottom cabinet
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp.../2017/04/3.jpg
Then I freehand drew the top cutout. After I was happy with the shape I took careful measurements, and made the lines straight. Then I cut one side, and laid it upside down to trace to cut the other side so they were exact.
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp.../2017/04/4.jpg
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp.../2017/04/5.jpg
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp.../2017/04/2.jpg
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp.../2017/04/1.jpg
That is all for now, will have more soon!
Some more updates for you guys!
First I have created the top portion of the cabinet, had to match the angles appropriately.
[img] http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...4/IMG_6793.jpg [/img]
I used my clamps to hold everything together while I drilled holes for screws and countersunk them into the cabinet to hide everything.
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...4/IMG_6794.jpg
Next I marked and drilled holes for the speakers to show through.
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...4/IMG_6796.jpg
Here you can see some of the edges of the wood rounded, and also the speakers, and tower 900.
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...4/IMG_6797.jpg
Here we see the mini NES Classic that will be integrated.
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...4/IMG_6798.jpg
And finally we have the monitor mounted inside the cabinet.
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...4/IMG_6800.jpg
Will have more updates soon!
This looks like it will be very cool!
Thanks man!Quote:
Originally Posted by screwtech02
Next video log, forgive me for being exhausted.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDoDB-fynDU
I agree very cool, thanks for sharing with us.
:up:
Quote:
Originally Posted by FUGGER
Thanks man!
So in trying something new, I come up with this:
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...5/IMG_6997.jpg
Couple different colors of paint, painted on wood, and the result was exactly what I was looking for.
So I prep the tower 900 cabinet:
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...5/IMG_6996.jpg
This is the paint I am using, covered great:
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...5/IMG_6995.jpg
All taped up so I don't get paint where it isn't wanted:
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...5/IMG_6993.jpg
The result is a nice sky blue side wall:
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...5/IMG_6991.jpg
Before I reveal what I am doing here, anyone have any guesses? :D
Donkey Kong Theme
Cool build, enjoying two hobbies @ once, wood and 'pooters
Close!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hell Hound
Yeah for sure!Quote:
Originally Posted by alpha0ne
Next Update:
So here is the floor, recognize it?
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...5/IMG_7149.jpg
Then I modded the W4 cpu block:
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...5/IMG_7019.jpg
Of course we have to integrate these cool fans whereever we can!
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...5/IMG_7150.jpg
Did you really think i could leave the tower 900 go without cutting it up?
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...5/IMG_7151.jpg
Wait til you see whats next!
a preview:
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...5/IMG_7148.jpg
So after chopping the bottom few inches of the Tower 900 off we come up with this.
Serves two purposes, slightly shortens the unit, and allows me to use the cabinet lower structure as part of the actual case itself.
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...5/IMG_7147.jpg
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...5/IMG_7144.jpg
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...5/IMG_7146.jpg
Still not finished with the inside of the cabinet a few more things yet to reveal.
Next update I have decided to replace the tower 900 floor with acrylic, as I need space to have a drain system. So I am here now, need some harware, and I also added a video on the products that will be used at the link below.
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...5/IMG_7199.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN6J3WD3G0E
So last I left you I had just cut the acrylic floor for the Tower 900.
Lets take a look at the hardware that has been sponsored!
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...5/IMG_7256.jpg
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...5/IMG_7277.jpg
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/IMG_7820.jpg
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/IMG_7902.jpg
Now we can see why I wanted an acrylic floor!
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/IMG_7827.jpg
Here we see the cabinet has been stained and urethane applied.
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/IMG_7807.jpg
And my work on the Tower 900 has begun (other than me already making it two inches or so shorter..
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/IMG_7984.jpg
More coming very soon!
And let's take it to the next level...
Fans in place
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/IMG_7880.jpg
Rads in place, 10 fans for two 360 rads.
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/IMG_7986.jpg
We customize everything around here..
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/IMG_8003.jpg
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/IMG_8002.jpg
Cabinet upgrade
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/IMG_8011.jpg
Controllers mapped out.
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/IMG_7982.jpg
Started on tubing.
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/IMG_8007.jpg
Until next time.
Ok on to the next update!
Work has almost completed on the tower 900.
I had a plaque made by the infamous "Darth Beavis" Richard Surroz.
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/IMG_8045.jpg
Motherboard mounted, testing some lighting
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/IMG_8048.jpg
Thermaltake ASUS Strix waterblock installed
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/IMG_8060.jpg
Time to get the tubing bent
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/IMG_8091.jpg
Regardless of how many wires I have, I always try to keep everything clean, even in the back where you won't see it, still needs work here
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/IMG_8104.jpg
Final teaser for now!
FYI I have multiple lighting modes ;)
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/IMG_8123.jpg
MODON!
This gets better everytime I see it. Great work man!
Thanks man! :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by screwtech02
Ok guys final photos and video time!
Voting starts tomorrow, I will try and update you with a vote link.
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/1small-3.jpg
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/2small-1.jpg
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/3small-1.jpg
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/5small-2.jpg
http://www.precisioncomputing.net/wp...7/4small-1.jpg
Youtube link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DGIS5GmrJ8
NICE!!! Outstanding work man!!
Thanks man!Quote:
Originally Posted by screwtech02
Voting link:
http://community.thermaltake.com/ind...4330-vote-now/