E22 - K2 - Final shots before I pack her away :)

[editor22]

FINAL SHOTS - STAGE ONE






















Hey there everyone I'm pretty new to this forum but have been lurking for a fair while

I have been wanting to get another computer built for a while now but have never been able to find the time!

A couple of days ago I was invited to head over to Berlin for the campus party, as soon as I found out I knew that I needed a new case to take with me!

Obviously this log may not be as in depth or action packed in the beginning as I have around 5 days to finish this :eeek: or at least get a working prototype up!

Plus there is always the possibility of everything going wrong and having to hold it together with duct tape for a week until I can get back from Berlin and work things out. What ever happens I'm hoping it's awesome

So without further ado, I present the K2 concept:



Simple in essence, cooled by a single radiator drawing air through the open finned design.

I had originally designed this to make use of an AIO cooler but unfortunately that wont be ready in the next week so I'll be installing a standard loop in until then.



Again; sorry for the poor pictures I'm just taking them on the phone as I go.

First up.. Safety! and a new hat that I can't wear till winter





Ok so now a random mixture of images from the last 2 days!

Set some tool paths for the CNC



And off she goes



I'm just using what ever scraps I have left over in the shop for this as its a prototype and I also don't have time to wait on a delivery.



Some 10mm stock goes under the mill for some framework.



All the fins get a coat of Graphite sparkle spray and then it's a lovely sit down in the garden to assemble.



The bottom fin set.



The radiator also got a quick coat to help it blend in.



Time for a test fit (using my wife as a wonderful assistant)

[dietje1908]

Nice looking forward to the ducttape

[editor22]

Nice looking forward to the ducttape

lol Thanks Dietje :P I may still throw some on even if it's finished... I don't trust those bus drivers!


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So day two!

First I set up the CNC to mill out the plexi part of the motherboard tray.



Bit of a jump now... but here's the assembled motherboard / mid section



Next victim is the panel that holds the radiators and also connects the mid section to the base.

Hot off the CNC


Bit of de-burring and its a quick test fit




All together now that 5 day deadline is looking achievable




So I'll leave this update with my favourite shot of the day. Sadly you will all have to wait to find out what this block is being turned into






PS: I'm always updating the E22 Facebook page as I go throughout the day, so if your interested in watching the project come together in real time as well as keeping up to date on how I fair in Berlin head over and join the fun

[editor22]

So day 3!

Started off by cutting the back panel out of some 5mm black plexi





Next it was time to return to that mysterious block of clear plexi from yesterday.

Checking to make sure to audio i/o fits



back panel screwed on.



finally all together contemplating using this piece of smoked plexi for the left top as the PSU should look fairly nice once its all done



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On to the door

I made this little fellow out of some white POM and then squeezed a spacer into it to create a bracket for the door to hang on and swivel in.



The basic action is shown here in video form, this still needs a bit of work and mainly tightening up but I am waiting for the last delivery of small components

[LeoAndrade]

very nice!

[SoMBrA]

Keep it up!
We are following in the shadows..

[dietje1908]

Looking awesome, I am always amazed what people can do with a cnc machine. Keep it up :-)

Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9100 met Tapatalk

[editor22]

very nice!

Thanks LeoAndrade

Keep it up!
We are following in the shadows..

Thank you dude you deserve some time relaxing in the shadows now your all done

Looking awesome, I am always amazed what people can do with a cnc machine. Keep it up :-)

Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9100 met Tapatalk

Thank you dietje

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Just a quick Day 4 log update as day 5 looks to be just as hectic!

Made some support blocks to hold the smoked plexi top in place.



Fitted it in and then sanded it flush



Trying something a bit different out for the storage mounting



Needed to generate some clearance between the radiator and the panel to allow for the 180deg fitting combo I have. Grabbed a scrap piece of 10mm plexi and started hacking it up. just needs a bit more sanding and were done



After all that I finally managed to start the painting! unfortunately seeing as I have less than 48 hours to finish and box it all up I will only be able to get in 2 coats and minimal sanding between. Still it should look ok

Gloss white base



BMW graphite sparkle back



Mid section

[editor22]

Been one hell of a week! at least now I have something to show for it and also something to show on my desk in Berlin


Here is a sneek peek, Will get some more shots doen when I have time to do the worklog

[El Mano]

It's cool, veru nice indeed.
It's a pity you don't have a proper website.

[editor22]

It's cool, veru nice indeed.
It's a pity you don't have a proper website.

Thanks El Maño

I have a site that I just need to fill with content and then launch but time is always an enemy

[editor22]

Just a couple of pictures to show you all before I pack all this away and get ready for a week long GEEKFEST!!

[StinkEye]

Impressive!

[El Mano]

Beautiful. Very good job

[dietje1908]

Very Very impressive ! I wonder what you could make if you really took your time
Congratulations and have fun ay geekfest

[Piggin]

Very nice build.
Love how the different layers work together.

[editor22]

Impressive!

Thanks StinkEye

Beautiful. Very good job

Thank you El Maño

Very Very impressive ! I wonder what you could make if you really took your time
Congratulations and have fun ay geekfest

Maybe.... an IRONMAN suit!! ........... One day.... one day!

Very nice build.
Love how the different layers work together.

Glad you like it Piggin

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Thought you guys might fancy seeing where K2 is currently holding up

[editor22]

Just made a "short" little video to give a bit more detail of K2 and what direction it's heading

ps; I am no video editor! something I'm working on but still a looong way off

[tool_462]

You sir, have significantly more skill than I.

[gatecrasherlok]

WOW (nothing else to say, just speechless at the epicness)

[editor22]

You sir, have significantly more skill than I.

Thanks tool! it's just practice and a lack of sleep though

WOW (nothing else to say, just speechless at the epicness)

Thank you

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Just messing about in photoshop :P anyone have a preference?

[ScottALot]

I vote green.

[Buckeye]

Yeah Green looks good in this to me.

It's very beautiful. Very sweet job

[editor22]

I vote green.

Yeah Green looks good in this to me.

It's very beautiful. Very sweet job

Thanks Buckeye


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I took all of the votes and turned them into a nice graph. There has been a few more votes since I finished it but it's doesn't really change anything it's just more greens and blues



Seems blue will never die as the publics favourite! Although I am surprised how highly green scored!

[Vellama]

Having watched this throughout the build week, and having just watched the video, I'm both blown away by both the quality you've achieved and design layout. Really excited by the potential this has as a powerful HTPC showoff/part time cruncher for the lounge.
If you still want a UK beta tester, I'm happy to cut my arm off and mail it to you as and when