Hello guys,
This is a compilation of posts from my bit-tech planning log. I am starting to build parts in the next couple days,
so I figured I might as well jump into a worklog here at XS since there is no "planning" section here.
I Have been sitting idle for a long time since I completed Flow, and I've had a lot of ideas.
First, I started off planning a massive showpiece build - something that was exciting and
really cool in my mind but in the design phase I decided to push the idea, save it for another time.
I then proceeded to take a hiatus in which I didnt even think about computer modding, building or anything.
Then the other day I started thinking again, thinking about BF3, thinking about the ideal system that
I have had in my mind for the past 2 years, and mostly realizing that I have a six month period coming up
in my life where I will finally have the time to get back to it.
Introduction:
So Mil-Spec is the name,
The objectives are this: Sturdy, modular, functional, elegant, and beautiful. I have a few pet peeves about
computer design and functionality that I intend to correct in this one, and as usual I have a couple major
innovations that I'm going to premier in this.
Keep in mind that as I post in this thread, that nearly everything you see is subject to change the next time I post.
Nothing is set in stone with this one.
The Known Variables:
As far as parts goes, I have a couple things hard and fast.
The entire system is based around an EK 140.3 radiator which I have already, it determined the form factor of
the internal structure I've made so far.
Also I will be using a single DDC-1t+ pump and there will be one video card, and a standard ATX motherboard.
Pictures:
Here are the solidworks screen caps of what I have so far, I'll let you guys infer the details for now but I will say that
this is only the internal structure of the computer, all of the external is yet to be designed.
Update 2:
The modularity will become more apparent as I machine/produce the individual parts.
Here is the new res design to be milled from white Delrin/Acetal and Acrylic or maybe polycarbonate top.
I know it is pretty bland looking as of now so I dont expect much. The artistic parts are forthcoming. I'm really just concerned at the moment with making the internal parts and structure while I still have a free machine shop and other fantastic tools at my disposal.
The reservoir delrin piece is bought and in transit, the metal is being purchased tomorrow. $185 worth of raw 5052 H32 woohoo!! I will still be leaving the thread in planning for a bit until I have a bit more design work done.
here is a shot of the main shell in a (close to) manufactured state. That is to say this is what the formed part will somewhat look like in the next two weeks.
Update 3:
Today I am ramping up toward pre-production, just bought the aluminum for the pieces shown so far.
Aluminum Order, all 1/8" thick 5052 H32 alloy:
1 x 36"x36"
2 x 24"x24"
1 x 12"x36"
1 x 12"x24"
1 x 12"x12"
And here's my Mcmaster order which I placed today.
1 x Versi-Cut Rectangular Hand File 10" Length, 31/32" Wide, 1/4" Thickness
1 x Hand File for Aluminum Flat, 8" Length, 3/4" Width, 3/16" Thickness
1 x Round Hand File 10" Long, 3/8" Diameter, Medium, Single Cut
1 x Round Hand File 10" Long, 3/8" Diameter, Fine, Single Cut
1 x Square Hand File 8" Long, 5/16" Wide, Medium
1 x Pro-Value Master Precision Square 2" Blade Length, 1-1/2" L Beam, .0006" Accuracy
1 x Polycarbonate Sheet 1/8" Thick, 12" X 12", Clear
1 x B-10 Standard Duty Blade for Steel & Aluminum
1 x Coping Saw 12" O'all, 5" Blade Length, 11-1/2" Throat Depth
1 x 20 Tpi Replacement Blade for Coping Saw, Packs of 12
1 x 28 Tpi Replacement Blade for Coping Saw, Packs of 12
1 x Multipurpose Aluminum (Alloy 6061) 1" Square, 1' Length
1 x Black-Oxide Hand File Mill, Medium, 8" Long, 25/32" Wide
You can look forward to a lot more hand work in this build, although inevitably there will be some CNC later on in production.
Until next time, cheers!
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