Project: OSIDIAS (SFF taken to the extreme)

[craigbru]

Amazing dude....totally love it

Thanks mate!



Okay guys, I had to make a little time for something unrelated to carbon fiber. It also has nothing to do with actual modding. What follows is just an example of why I've said that the planning for the case is only about 95% finished. Little things like this are always changing and being added. I live for the little details that some take for granted.

So, what we have here is an integrated heatsink for the water pump. It also doubles as a vibration proof mount for the pump via grommets. Once in place, air from the radiator fans will help with the cooling.













This heatsink will make it's way to my CNC machine in the future. You can also see that I've changed the interior parts over to carbon fiber. Creative mold making will be coming!

[craigbru]

For anyone that has been following the project details closely, you'll have noticed I've got quite a few holes that need to be cut in the exterior of the case. Since I tend to try for perfect execution, I needed a very reliable and accurate method of marking those holes out on the case. I used the following method on the Rogue with great success, and will continue it here.

This is a transparent adhesive sheet used for printing labels. It's simply a matter of printing out the guidelines, which is made even easier since the entire project was designed in CAD. If you look closely, you can see an additional guideline extending to the left and right on the lower part of the design. This will help in placement.



Next was the matter of proper alignment on the case. While it's pretty easy to place the sheet, I triple checked the measurements since they had to be perfect.



With the adhesive label in place, it was time to add my masking tape guide lines.



Time to break out the Dremel! I had to take it slow and steady here. You can't exactly fix any miscuts or slips... Even so, I managed to make quick work of the carbon fiber, and was soon left with a rough cut.



After some filing, and sanding, I was left with the finished hole! My patience paid off, and I was left with a hole that was visually perfect to me. Now I've only got about 6 more to go.

[aeidau]

Ahahah good luck Craig with the other 6

[craigbru]

Thanks mate! I'll see if I can get a few more done tonight.

[Soul_train]

Look's amazing bro i'm looking forward to see more from this project's

[Johnny87au]

wow mate, like where this is heading.. U have some serious skills!

[craigbru]

Look's amazing bro i'm looking forward to see more from this project's

Thanks as always man!

wow mate, like where this is heading.. U have some serious skills!

Thanks Johnny, I appreciate the compliment!

[craigbru]

I did stream live last night guys. How's that for brave? If I screwed up, I couldn't hide it. The 3 newest video's were recorded July 14th and 15th. You can see me cutting the holes out in the carbon fiber. There were only a couple times I had any real binding with the Dremel disk, but a firm grip helps keep things under control.

http://www.livestream.com/losiastechnologies

I've only got a few pics here, as the process for each hole doesn't change. Mark, cut, sand. It's progress though!

In this pic I had already cut the second hole in the case. You can see video of that on the livestream link above. I've also got the hole marked out for the Aquaero.



After cutting, I was left with another pair of holes. Now only 4 more to go!

[josk1]

and i thought my desk'built was a pain in the a$$...

[craigbru]

and i thought my desk'built was a pain in the a$$...

Haha, this isn't bad so far. Honestly, the worst part will be the wiring. I'll be using touch contacts, and the entire interior of the case will slide out the back.

I just had a look at your desk build. That's pretty impressive!

[SnW]

Love the way you build it up man
good luck with the build....

[craigbru]

Love the way you build it up man
good luck with the build....

Thanks, I appreciate it SnW!



Well guys, I made a few more holes tonight. I was also streaming live again, so be sure to check out the Livestream for the newest videos. (Be sure your volume is turned down a little, as the mic seems to be working a little too well...)

So, let's get this started! Here you can see the freshly cut hole for trio of 60mm fans that will sit over the video cards. This makes for 4 holes done, only 3 to go!





At this point I decided to clear up a question or two regarding this case's strength. I was trying to think of a good way to convey how strong the carbon fiber really is. You can see with the holes cut out, there really isn't a large amount of supporting material left in the lower part of the case. Well, I'm telling you that it doesn't matter in the least. Here you can see my daughters full 103 pounds being supported by the case. There's nary a flex! I can guarantee that aluminum would not have fared so well...



With the case still in one piece, it was time to get back to cutting. For those that were following the planning thread, you'll remember that the windows on the side panels will actually be transparent LCD's. In order to get them to fit correctly, I've got to get a hole put in each side of the case for the circuit board. Here I've got the hole all marked out.



The rough cut done!



I'll have more in the coming days, so until then!

[Johnny87au]

nice work dude, keep em coming!!

[craigbru]

nice work dude, keep em coming!!

Thanks bro. I'll have another update Monday night or so.

[ScottALot]

Carbon fiber aside... "WHO DAT?!"

[craigbru]

Carbon fiber aside... "WHO DAT?!"

Lol, that's my daughter dude. She's only 14, so don't get any bright ideas.

[Alexandr0s]

Lol, that's my daughter dude. She's only 14, so don't get any bright ideas.

Ideas like that aren't usually that bright .

But that's one seriously strong case Craig

[Johnny87au]

Ideas like that aren't usually that bright .

But that's one seriously strong case Craig

Agree dude, Carbon fibre is generally strong, Can hold its own weight x10

[craigbru]

Ideas like that aren't usually that bright .

But that's one seriously strong case Craig

Lol, that's so true.

But yeah, it's beyond strong.

Agree dude, Carbon fibre is generally strong, Can hold its own weight x10

I didn't have a scale, but I found the only thing comparable in weight. It weighs as much as a banana... An large banana weighs about 7 ounces. So, it's holding roughly 235 times it's own weight. Isn't math fun?

[craigbru]

Okay guys, I'm looking to live stream some work tonight. It will most likely be between 8~11pm central standard time. You can catch the stream at either of the following two links. One is on my site, the other is on the Livestream site. Either will be the same, and commenting during the stream is easy, although I won't likely respond to much until I'm done working.

http://losias.net/losias-live/

http://www.livestream.com/losiastechnologies

Since I do things on the fly, I usually record in segments. It keeps the filler and wasted screen time to a minimum. Also, no one really wants to sit down and watch a 2 hour video. I try to keep most under 30 minutes.

So, you can feel free to check either link at your convenience. Also, one of the easiest ways to see when I'm streaming is to follow my twitter feed. It's @craigbru'. I usually send a message when I'm about to go live.

Tonight I plan on finishing up the rest of my case holes!

[jordan-com]

Okay guys, I'm looking to live stream some work tonight. It will most likely be between 8~11pm central standard time...

I've never seen anyone do this before (correct me if i'm wrong, i might just be slow ), awesome idea

[craigbru]

I've never seen anyone do this before (correct me if i'm wrong, i might just be slow ), awesome idea

I know there are others that record video and later edit it, but I don't know of anyone streaming live. If there are, I haven't come across it yet. I stream for a couple of different reasons. People get to see actual work being done that can't be explained in simple pictures. In pics you get points A, B, and C, but you don't get to see how I got to each of those points. Also, as much as I do love a good video worklog, I simply don't have the time to edit and post a lot of videos. I'd rather spend that time modding.

[charles_h]

Sounds great Craig!

I'll be tuning in.

[Cookiesowns]

Carbon fiber aside... "WHO DAT?!"

This made my day.

[Cookiesowns]

Incredible Thread! Looking forward to the final build.


Also you mind providing us with a overview of how the wireless control system would work?