Project Capella (Lian Li PC-P50R)

[Kibbler]

Hay kibbler is that Koolance sensor one of the sensors that came with the TMS-200?

Also is there any chance you could just drill out the AC sensor a tad to be the same as the BP fitting?
As there both G1/4 and have the same OD, there should be enough wall thickness left once drilled out.
Just a thought.

My TMS200 came with several regular flat dry flexible sensors. The liquid temp sensors were bought separately. I suppose I could drill out the AC sensor, there is enough material there to still be mechanically sound. But it would be too much trouble for dubious gain. I pretty much bought it out of novelty, I'm not sure if it will be used.

Looks pretty sweet, I'm thinking of a build along the same lines here.

Where are you going to put the big rad, is it up front? Doesn't that kinda block all of the drive bays?

I've seen a similar build with the rad on top, but it didn't fit the stock case so the guy had to modify it to make it taller - really not where I want to go

Rad will be in the drive bays. I won't have an optical drive...for now. I think the last time I actually handled a CD or DVD was installing Vista. Or ripping a CD or something.

Looking forward to this... Subscribed.

Really fancied that case when it came out... but couldn't justify the price... Price has dropped recently so it'll be interesting to see what you do with it m8.

Still 1 of my fav cases out there that I want to get my hands on

Mezmerizing photos, Kibbs!
Always a pleasure to view every post you make.

Thanks Saltire and Capt, you are too kind.

Hay Kibbler is there any chance you could measure the length of that AquaComputer inline temp sensor, when it is installed.

Thank you, I would much appreciate it if you could.

Sorry for the late reply. The male-female is 12mm. In case you're curious the female-female fitting is 18mm (yeah I got that one too, same reason as above).

Oh Kibbler, your so dirty! *hihihi*

Hell yeah!

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Work has been killer for the last few weeks, but now that the contract I was working on is more or less wrapped up (just in time for Christmas, whew), I should have the time to come back to this worklog. At the same time I have received some more of the parts and fittings I was waiting on, with some more still enroute. What's coming up? Some light painting, some uh...mounting (), some drilling into things that shouldn't be drilled...No photos in today's update unfortunately but I do hope you stay tuned.

Thanks.

[aka_GK]

looking forward to next update Kibbs!

[CptDreadFlint]

looking forward to next update Kibbs!

+1

[Kibbler]

Not much of an update but I did spend all afternoon reading up on soldering/brazing. I also bought a new brass body butane pen-torch.

And I found this really sweet video.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/198397...ar_radiators/#

And I don't know how to embed videos.

Might give you an idea of what's in store.

[kgtiger]

Thanks Kibbler for taking the time to measure those AC temp sensor, really do appreciate that.

Also like that excellent video on how they make the rads, that was sweet how it all comes together, I take it that you intend to play a little with one hay?

[aka_GK]

like this series on Discovery, "How It Works" too

[Kibbler]

Primer'd! small update

Koolance res brackets, sanded + 1 primer coat so far. Just so happens the primer I'm using is red but that won't be the final shade. Close though.


Not much actual progress due to work , which is thankfully slowing down before the holidays, and waiting for more parts to arrive.

In the meantime I've been playing with...


Oh, your goggles they do nuthinck. Sorry let me get the lights.

fire

Also like that excellent video on how they make the rads, that was sweet how it all comes together, I take it that you intend to play a little with one hay?

That's the plan. Although I still have several [ed: many] trial-and-error steps to work out the kinks in the soldering/brazing process before putting a $130 limited-stock rad under the proverbial knife. It's a small mod but nonetheless one that could be RAD-ically fatal.

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Alright now, I hope I'm not setting myself up for embarrassment but here's a sketch of my front panel idea (done in MSWord2007 ffs). It's clearly not up to the bar set by others here with their fancy renders and .CAD and sketchups...grumble grumble...

Idea is to have 2 layers: Solid white layer in front and painted red mesh layer behind. I'd say I'm 90% set on the overall design, although the individual cuts and proportions may be tweaked later to suit my whack sense of aesthetics. Red circles are LEDs.


As always, ideas/criticism/suggestions are welcome with thanks.

[Elpy]

I think it looks awesome. What kind of mesh are you gonna use for that?

[aka_GK]

what the hell are you doing with this flamethrower?

I like the idea of the frontpanel but be carefull not to make it too much hmm.. don't know how exactly to say this but I think it should be kept laconic and elegant. That "capella" word and red dots don't look like solid image right now imho
May be it is just the matter of this particular image

[Antioch]

Mind if I borrow a few of your design stylings for faceplate I'm cooking up?

[Kibbler]

I think it looks awesome. What kind of mesh are you gonna use for that?

Thanks Elpy, it will be plain-jane round-hole "modders" mesh.

what the hell are you doing with this flamethrower?

I like the idea of the frontpanel but be carefull not to make it too much hmm.. don't know how exactly to say this but I think it should be kept laconic and elegant. That "capella" word and red dots don't look like solid image right now imho
May be it is just the matter of this particular image

Thanks for the input man. I *kinda* see what you mean...but not well enough to improve the design. If it's not too much to ask can you elaborate a bit more? Do you mean it should be simplified a bit more? Any suggestions how I can do that, or which design elements I should reconsider?

Another idea: How about no lettering at all (though I'd like to keep them)?

Mind if I borrow a few of your design stylings for faceplate I'm cooking up?

Be my guest, but please don't leave us hanging we want to see what you come up with!

[aka_GK]

Thanks for the input man. I *kinda* see what you mean...but not well enough to improve the design. If it's not too much to ask can you elaborate a bit more? Do you mean it should be simplified a bit more? Any suggestions how I can do that, or which design elements I should reconsider?

Another idea: How about no lettering at all (though I'd like to keep them)?

no problems mate

yeah, I mean a bit simplier, but it can appear to look different when produced as a real part

I am not sure I understand details of your conception right,
how do you plan to put the letters on? spraypaint with the pattern, some kind of printing?
Letters are fine, may it will be better if they are not so eyecatching (for example engrave them and then just paint over with white)

Anyway that's how I imagine it:
Two on the left show panel without red dots, letters painted glossy black or in some other way you intended to use.
One on the right hand side is same to your but letters painted black. To my mind LEDs are too much there, simple glossy red squares instead would be great.


And some more... Did you planned any gap between solid white and red mesh? If not, I would like to suggest you the following (not sure it is possible to produce in metal though )
It is sideview of the case, red mesh is placed where usually Lian-Li mesh bay covers are. White line is solid part with letters, dots etc. It is kinda like arc above the mesh

[kgtiger]

Nice Christmas decorations there Kibbler, you should hang then from your tree



As for the front panal, I like it.
The red mesh reminds me of the inside of reflectors.
As for the name, I would like to see "Capella" cut out, with back lit led lighting.

Keep us posted to any changes.

[Antioch]

Be my guest, but please don't leave us hanging we want to see what you come up with!

Hehe, I'll start a build-log soon - but what I'm going to make will be nowhere near as nice as yours is!

And some more... Did you planned any gap between solid white and red mesh? If not, I would like to suggest you the following (not sure it is possible to produce in metal though )
It is sideview of the case, red mesh is placed where usually Lian-Li mesh bay covers are. White line is solid part with letters, dots etc. It is kinda like arc above the mesh

Why do you like adding the gap between the mesh and the faceplate? Why not put them smack-against each other?

[aka_GK]

Why do you like adding the gap between the mesh and the faceplate? Why not put them smack-against each other?

Gap is not so big, 5mm or so. For some reason I imagine it like this that's just my suggestion

[CptDreadFlint]

I like all renditions so far!

If I may be bold enough to add mine?











Hope you don't mind, Kibbs. Just having a little tickle.

[Kibbler]

much better.

[charles_h]

Kibbs, I just love where this project is going.

You have such a keen eye for balance and details and we know the devil's in the details...

The good devil that is.

Keep up the great work my friend - looking forward to your next update!

[Kibbler]

Kibbs, I just love where this project is going.

You have such a keen eye for balance and details and we know the devil's in the details...

The good devil that is.

Keep up the great work my friend - looking forward to your next update!

Thanks Charles, and as always your input in any aspect would be welcome and appreciated.

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A small update to wrap up 2009...

These fittings are almost never seen: G1/8 to G1/4 adapters...there are no mainstream G1/8 products that I know of so God bless BP for making them and Sidewinder for stocking them. I bought 3 total in case of screwups. The one in the back, I filed away the "lip" of the o-ring recess, a couple mm off the threaded portion, and filed away the threads themselves. More on this later, stay tuned.


Finished painting the res bracket.


SLI fittings that I will use in the pump setup.


The camera is as much a part of this worklog as anything else, so why not include a photo of it!


Wishing all of you a Happy New Year!

[theToX]

simply awesome Kibbs.

[shazza]

Nice, Kibbler. Scratching my head wondering what's happening with those fittings, but know it will be something fascinating.

[kgtiger]

Maybe an in/out port for the rad that will/maybe modder?
Humm, does the SLI fittings have somthing to do with it as well?

[bentleya]

You mean something like these kgtiger http://www.feser-one.com/site/produc...roducts_id=327

[CptDreadFlint]

Pirate senses tingling.

I sense a MacGyvering situation forthcoming...

[kgtiger]

Pirate senses tingling.

I sense a MacGyvering situation forthcoming...

Tell me Captain, Do you and spiderman hang out at all?

Humm, your Pirate senses might be watching the wrong TV show there Captain.
I think it's more of an "A Team maneuver", they always seem to have a Oxy/Acetylene touch handy and kibbler or is it really face, does have a blow touch in the work log.

Yeah Bentleya, the photo that Kibbler has given us as a teaser is just like the ones in your link, however I think Kibbler's in down on the left hand side a bit.

I just see the whole blow touch thing, soldering that modded fitting to the side of a rad and then using that sli fitting to conect the pump.
Like Kibbler has Quoted "SLI fittings that I will use in the pump setup.

Blow touch turns up, video on building rads, choped down fitting, all we need now is flux and solder.

Yeah, I might be totally way off, wouldn't be the first time.

I must admit I have thought about it to, if the rad want play nicely together in my design they might end up getting the chop as well.