My "murder" project.

[charles_h]

Thanks for the comments guys.

Charles awesome pics.

What camera/lenses are you using and what settings?

cheers mate

I'm using a Nikon D70 with a Nikkor 20-35mm f2.8 zoom lens I just got a couple weeks ago off Craigslist for $450. It's a nice lens but it's no 28mm f1.4 like the one I borrowed from Sinison to do the original murderbox pics. That thing is amazing! He offered to lend it to me again but I'll manage with the 20-35mm. Besides, the 28mm f1.4 is pretty much irreplaceable. If something happened to it I'd owe him my soul.

For the settings I shoot from wide open - f2.8 to f8 - depending. Speed is always above 60th to help with sharpness - since I shoot hand held. I use natural light from the windows and white reflector cards to bounce light. Pretty simple setup really.

by the way Charles, what color led lights you using?

For the fanta murderbox I'm using UV cold cathodes - 2x 12" and 1x 4"

Nice build!

I love the colour choose!

which is the brand of black matte paint?

Regards!

It's "solar black" powder coat.

the orange loop color looks sickly ... could you get other colors?

The orange is great in some light - not so great in others. Like I said before; the orange against white looks wicked.

Other colors I use are red, green, blue and now black/dark purple.

@charles

I really like how you used the 3rd fitting on the ek block as a fillport..
never thought of that, i'm stealing it!

and what size heat shrink did you use on the center of the 24pin cable?

steal away.

As I recall, that's a 1" glue lined heatshrink - 3:1

Charles, your sleeving job is absolutely perfect. Would you mind sharing some of your secrets? I have just a few detailed questions.

What brand of sleeving do you use? Any model numbers would be appreciated.

What size do you use for the power supply cables? What size of heat shrink tubing do you use for that size of wire?

You wouldn't happen want to share your part numbers with us here of where you get your accessories would you? ;-)

How do you sleeve the cable so perfect that you cannot see any color behind the wrapping? With all of the colors of wiring I always see just a tad here and there, but yours are perfect.

Any tips and details would be much appreciated I'm sure. I love the Fanta-box.

As GameGuru states, I think I already answered a bunch of these.

I use Techflex sleeving - PET to be exact. Mostly 1/4".

For heat shrink I use mostly 1/2" - glue lined - 3:1. For the ATX cables I believe it's about 3/8".

I get my parts from all over - I always look for the best quality/price. I'm also big on vendor loyalty. When I find places with good ppl I stick with them.

My secret for eliminating wires showing through the sleeving is one I'm going to hang onto for the time being. I will say that it involves a goat, a chicken, and lots of bacon fat. There... I've pretty much given it away!

what drill bit did you use on the fillporT?

I used a step drill bit to make a 1" hole. I loves my step drill bit. It cuts sooo clean. No deburring needed.


Project Update: I'm afraid no build pics today so here are a couple snaps of my fish "Wimpy".









He's a 10" South American Severum and like the fanta murderbox, he too is orange and water cooled. He likes crickets, shrimp, krill, worms, lettuce, zucchini, peas, and assorted pellets. Wimpy is just over 3 years old and will hopefully live another 10 years. Wimpy enjoys reading and chillin' to the classics.

and no, he's not an "eating" fish.



The Acrylic top grill is coming along nicely - pics very soon.

[Helfarch]

no, he's not an "eating" fish.

There are only two types of fish. Eating fish and ate fish.

[Steffen]

Sometimes i wish i had an fish. My two budgies are loud, messy but so lovely
Looking forward to a update soon

[disruptfam]

could you link me to this bit?

[charles_h]

There are only two types of fish. Eating fish and ate fish.

Sometimes i wish i had an fish. My two budgies are loud, messy but so lovely
Looking forward to a update soon

I don't think my nerves could handle birds. I need quiet pets.

could you link me to this bit?

http://www.lenoxtools.com/enUS/Produ...RILL_BITS.html

I have the VB2 model. 1/2" to 1" in 9 steps.

[Goreg]

lol does he like eating you neon tetras? and how big does your tank need to be for him O_O??

[twwen2]

Wow nice fish Charles! It's beautiful

Loving the project too, looking forward to the next update.

[lukashill]

Lovely project mate! And lovely fish, few of my angel fish are orange as well

[dualbrain]

About the 25mm holes ... Charles did indeed use the step-drill but now he will get this new tool from me that is still a prototype: click0r

[oerekum]

How the heck do you fill/bleed that? The fillport is nowhere near the inlet of the pump.

[ultimeus]

How the heck do you fill/bleed that? The fillport is nowhere near the inlet of the pump.

By magic, He call David blaine for that

[biftek.]

How the heck do you fill/bleed that? The fillport is nowhere near the inlet of the pump.

I'm gonna go with, lots of patience

[disruptfam]

About the 25mm holes ... Charles did indeed use the step-drill but now he will get this new tool from me that is still a prototype: click0r

loooooooooooool is that you?

[HaGGaRd]

Bloomin nice

[evil-98]

loooooooooooool is that you?

that better not be..

waiting for an update charles

[ownage]

I never understood the name "Murder Box". What does it stand for?
Imagine you are on a date with a woman and she asks "What do you do", and you answer "I make murder boxes". I bet she thinks she will end up in a coffin on the end of the date lol

[Markicks]

Committing a murder for this box! I think...

[Hor$eman]

Your wife will "murder" you if she found out how you spent on a computer!

[charles_h]

Thanks Guys.

lol does he like eating you neon tetras? and how big does your tank need to be for him O_O??

Once Wimpy discovered that the tetras were edible, the rest had to be evacuated to another tank. Not that Wimpy is much of a predator but the tetras were captive prey and over time, he would have eventually cornered and consumed another one.

His tank is 75 gallons - 4 feet.

About the 25mm holes ... Charles did indeed use the step-drill but now he will get this new tool from me that is still a prototype: click0r

How the heck do you fill/bleed that? The fillport is nowhere near the inlet of the pump.

It's actually easy. I tip the system on its face and attach a fitting with a long hose to the fillport. Then I tip the machine back and drain or fill.

I never understood the name "Murder Box". What does it stand for?
Imagine you are on a date with a woman and she asks "What do you do", and you answer "I make murder boxes". I bet she thinks she will end up in a coffin on the end of the date lol

I'm married so no worries there.

In a nutshell, the idea behind the name murderbox is twofold; one, it's a twist on the pop culture use of the word "killer". Two, I got the idea watching The Venture Brothers. There was a character named Dr Henry Killinger and he carried a "magic murder bag". The abstract yet powerful words "murder bag" really connected with me. The word murderbox felt like a natural fit for what I was doing. Plus the .com was available. My wife hated it at first but agreed to *allow* me to use it temporarily - till I thought of something else. She claims it eventually grew on her and said I didn't have to change it. My plan all along.

[evil-98]

i will agree that the name murderbox is very powerful.
i stuck with me ever since the first time i saw it. now
after i showed my girlfriend the murderbox, she refers
to all TJ07s as them... lol

[oerekum]

It's actually easy. I tip the system on its face and attach a fitting with a long hose to the fillport. Then I tip the machine back and drain or fill.

I'm still confused. I drew some stuff on your picture to further explain my confusion =D



So, you bleed it like this yes? Well then you're pouring liquid into the outlet of your pump. Can't see how this will fill properly without having the pump run dry for a small amount of time.

btw LOL @ David Blaine! Or well; the internet spoofs on him.. Hilarious!

About the 25mm holes ... Charles did indeed use the step-drill but now he will get this new tool from me that is still a prototype: click0r

Hahahah. Wow, it shot through a cardboard box! Woah, I am in awe! In AWE.

[Tile]

Now I understand how it's done. The gravity does most of the work when bleeding the loop and rapid on-off cycling of the pump forces the bubbles out of the radiator and waterblocks.

[xTKxhom3r]

damn bro you have a very VERY sexy computer!

[Friedchicken]

Water flows down both tubes off the waterblock and will fill the radiator, and up to the inlet.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

FYI your CPU block is upside down, and d-tek explicitly says in the instructions not to mount your block like that...