PROJECT: MM Pinnacle 300 (previously Ugly Duckling)

[MomijiTMO]

It says Saaya because an ex-admin changed it to Saaya which you'll get as soon as you see a Saaya thead. The guy can have up to 20 posts per reply.

[Kibbler]

Here's a rundown of the last to-dos:
-Finish the EPS8pin cable. Done
-Paint a few 3/4" p-clips black (could only find white ones locally). No need, bought some black ones elsewhere. I'm pretty happy with the back of the mobo tray.
-Prep + paint the optical drive. I'm debating whether to DIY or take it to a powerdercoater. But since it's only a DVD-RW waiting a the Blu-ray upgrade I'll probably sand, prime, spray, and clearcoat myself (or bianco could volunteer to do it for me...?) In progress
-Flush and fill, run through Pentek filter and leak test. In progress

I should have used teflon tape on the Pentek filter nylon barbs. Every so often a drop leaks out and a bubble forms inside. Oh well, at least this isn't a formal bleeding. Good news is the EK X-Res bled out all the large bubbles in just a minute or two.

Oh and the drain valve works just beautifully.

My apologies for the poor angle and shallow DOF. It was a hasty shot and I am not ready to reveal the rest of the build yet. All in good time.

[Kibbler]

as for the black 3/4" p clips, check sg.farnell. they should have it.
btw, i am quite amazed on how uniform your heatshrinks are! it looks like you have found the best length for the shrinks! how long is each shrink? thanks bro.

I ordered some from Chilledpc-UK, I wasn't about to buy a bag of 100, about 20 is more than enough.

As for the heatshrinks, I cut and filled a ziploc bag of about 100 pieces, each exactly 3/4". The trick is to find out, for the thickness of the heatshrink you're using, where to end it and still be able to tuck it into the crimp housing.

For me, this works best (quick 'n dirty PnS photo):



Do it the same way 22 more times and you get a sexy uniformly sleeved ATX cable.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

I like the crimping around the heatshrink Kibbler, great idea....

[Kibbler]

Nono, it just happened to be a black wire i was sleeving. The heatshrink ends where the crimp "fins" begin.

Though I suspect that might work, too....

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

huh, it looks like you crimped right over it haha either way, clean wires FTW

[Kibbler]

Thanks!

[bianco]

I ordered some from Chilledpc-UK, I wasn't about to buy a bag of 100, about 20 is more than enough.

As for the heatshrinks, I cut and filled a ziploc bag of about 100 pieces, each exactly 3/4". The trick is to find out, for the thickness of the heatshrink you're using, where to end it and still be able to tuck it into the crimp housing.

For me, this works best (quick 'n dirty PnS photo):

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2158/...4a2d0fb0_b.jpg

Do it the same way 22 more times and you get a sexy uniformly sleeved ATX cable.

thanks bro. i'll keep that in mind and follow your guide.
as for the pclips, you could've told me, i got the pack from them.

[Maxspam]

Is there any reason you filter your water?
Whats the benefit?

[Kibbler]

Is there any reason you filter your water?
Whats the benefit?

Just in case there's any particulate matter left in or gotten into the loop since I started.

After disconnecting the filter I opened it up and found 1 black speck and 1 dead ant.

[Kibbler]

thanks bro. i'll keep that in mind and follow your guide.
as for the pclips, you could've told me, i got the pack from them.

Alamak, thanks for the offer I could have bought a few from you at a buck apiece and still saved some money. Oh well.

[bianco]

Alamak, thanks for the offer I could have bought a few from you at a buck apiece and still saved some money. Oh well.

haha. yeah, anyways, if you do run short and need some, let me know. i've also ordered the smaller clips - 1/2" version, in case you need those.

[Kibbler]

haha. yeah, anyways, if you do run short and need some, let me know. i've also ordered the smaller clips - 1/2" version, in case you need those.

And vice versa my friend. I still have about a hundred of 1/2 and 1/4. The additional ones I ordered are 3/16, 3/8, and 3/4. Let me know if you happen to need any of those, I should have extras.

[bianco]

And vice versa my friend. I still have about a hundred of 1/2 and 1/4. The additional ones I ordered are 3/16, 3/8, and 3/4. Let me know if you happen to need any of those, I should have extras.

cool. thanks bro, i'll keep that in mind.

[Kozato]

@Kibbler and Bianco

Mind sharing some of those P-clamps with me?

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

I was just looking back at the beginning - I miss the old case I really liked what you were doing with that one

[Blizzy]

Looking great... hope it gets done soon

off: got a MM case for me, its at the customs right now, they asking me to pay $430 to get it u.u
The case will cost me $1130

[Kibbler]

@Kibbler and Bianco

Mind sharing some of those P-clamps with me?

Sure, I should have a few extras. How many you need gunslinger?

I was just looking back at the beginning - I miss the old case I really liked what you were doing with that one

Yeah looking back I did a lot of work on that case. My worst mistake was taking too long to get all the pieces to the powdercoater, and that was holding EVERYTHING up. In the end I lost the "gumption" to work on that case any further, and the project took a very different turn.

It was also a case where I wanted a single CPU/GPU loop, 1 PA120.2. And then that wasn't enough I wanted a triple rad. And then THAT wasn't enough I wanted 2 loops, etc etc...

Looking great... hope it gets done soon

off: got a MM case for me, its at the customs right now, they asking me to pay $430 to get it u.u
The case will cost me $1130

Ouch,...that's quite pricey

OTOH will we see a worklog from you, too?

[Blizzy]

Ouch,...that's quite pricey

OTOH will we see a worklog from you, too?

Yeah, very pricey

I'll make a worklog too, but it won't come out as good as yours

[Kibbler]

-Both loops passed leak testing, hooray.

-X-Res is a bit of a b-itch to fully bleed, even with the anti-cyclone plate installed (the one with a hole in the middle). Millions of tiny bubbles stick around the inlet and anti-cyclone area as well as the inside of the acrylic tube. Hopefully it's just a matter of time before they're released.

-I'm currently working on a 1/8" aluminum plate for the front drive bay area. It should be a nice way to stealth drives on MM drive bays. Some more grinding, sanding, and soldering to go...

-Some new case feet too for you anti-wheel guys...

-Looking for plus-size stockings (for an intake filter) is an awkward task...

[Kozato]

[QUOTE=Kibbler;3924595]Sure, I should have a few extras. How many you need gunslinger?

Maybe just a handful, like 5 or 6.

[bianco]

@Kibbler and Bianco
Mind sharing some of those P-clamps with me?

a bit late noticing this post of yours bro.
let me know if you need 3/4" or 1/2" clamps. you can msn me anyways.

[Kibbler]

Maybe just a handful, like 5 or 6.

Ok let's work something out. I have more than enough of 1/2" and 1/4".

A short disappointing update

I sent in an RMA request to Koolance.

While TMS-200 (rev 2.0 PCB) is connected, upon bootup there is no pump and fan activity. After following installation instructions and connecting the USB cable, there is still no pump nor fan activity. TMS software (2.1.18) scans for about 2 minutes followed by no connection. Also, rear LED is not lit.

Tried externally with a spare PSU. After several tries managed to get 12V out of pump1 and pump2 (on TMS200EB) connectors, however still no power from fan channels. Rear LED still not lit.

I don't know what is causing these problems but I'm not happy with booting up with still pumps and fans. Please look into it, thanks.

Now the RMA is approved, but it sucks that the whole process will take a few more weeks from the time I mail it out to when I get the fixed one. Sigh...that will hold things up significantly.

Now I have a hastily soldered a 6 way splitter for rad fans and a 2 way splitter for pumps. The whole thing runs just beautifully but it's frustrating having to wait even longer to put on the finishing touches.

The thing was ordered in April. The lesson here is test your components as soon as they arrive. It may save you some headaches and delays later on.

[kinghong1970]

heya Kibbler!

that run of tubing from the filter to your loop... how did you get it to stay in shape like that... it seems "planned" shape, not jsut a length of tube... right?

[ward0]

Nice work!! keep showing and pics and good luck with catching the mouses