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Originally Posted by Nevakonaza
That case is going to be awesome,Be sure to post pics!
Where you putting the power switches/Leds?
What software you use to do those drawing? Looks cool.
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Thanks, I'll try to get loads of pictures. Good thing my brother is home, I should be able to use his digital camera to get some decent pictures.
The power switches are going just under the front panel fans. I was thinking of making a custom reset switch out of a momentary push switch, a spring and an acrylic cylinder that has the hard drive activity LED just on the side of it. The reset switch should therefore light up and blink properly. I'll have some designs of the reset switch up soon.
I'm not sure what I should do about the power LED.
This'll probably be the power switch, a Bulgin MP0027, though if I can I'll get the
Bulgin MPI002 with the
blue led. I'll probably put a quick connector on middle of the cables between the switches and LEDs and their respective headers. That way I can leave everything installed on the motherboard and not have to fumble around with 'em trying to figure what goes where or whip out the manual every time.
I use Google SketchUp just because it's free and simple to use.
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Originally Posted by bomberboysk
For the bottom hdd's and fans like that, did you get your inspiration from the Tj07? What kinda finish are you thinking about doing on it, brushed aluminum or possibly black powdercoat? Be sure to post pics though, should be epic.
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Can't say I'm familiar with the Tj07, I'll have to check it out. I've been thinking about going with brushed aluminum. I think brushed aluminum provides a simple yet elegant look.
Also, has anyone sleeved the cables of a power supply? I'd like to get an estimate on how long it takes to do so.
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Latest one, just about to put in a motherboard and the motherboard tray to see how it looks. Then I'll start working on the backplate. I've also added a backplate for the power supply to help keep it in place. And a hole in the bottom of the case, just under the power supply so that it can take in air.
Also, a prototype (I made in about 5 minutes) of the reset switch.
Basically it is a momentary push switch mounted in a small box. In front of that is an acrylic cylinder that gets thinner and a spring to hold the cylinder in place. On the side is a LED next to the acrylic cylinder, which should light up. Hopefully the design is feasible.