opening mechanism: only for the real pimps

davidkruta · 02-April-04, 09:48 PM

ok i have an idea for making a really cool cover, except i dont know where to begin. i want to do this with the full tower i just got, and im really excited over the idea. the plans are for 2 panels, but it could work with one. let me know what the most feasable way of doing this would be. thanks

AntiM · 02-April-04, 10:04 PM

First double the number of the hinges you have so the doors lift out parallel to the case. You could use a small 12 volt linear actuator to open the cover.

jinxÂ© · 02-April-04, 10:04 PM

Looks like a cool idea so far.

You might want to use 4 arms on each panel to keep things moving parallel with the case front though.
From there I'm thinkin some type of motor to rotate the bezel end of 1-2 arms of each panel maybe.

[Edit] Bah...Mr. Quickdraw up there...lol

Gamma_Goblin · 02-April-04, 10:18 PM

Well... you could do something similar to this... Aero
Where you have a force going perpendicular to the direction you want the doors to slide. Using a slightly bent/curved piece of material it would force the doors to open....

Possibly try something using springs. That might work well...

Brandon Cisneros

that thread I linked to is amazing. I think the guy must be a jeweler (the braid on his cables is a braid used for silver chain)

davidkruta · 02-April-04, 10:19 PM

someone explain to me how linear actuators work. i cant seem to get it lol

edit: if youve got links to good ones id appreciate it

davidkruta · 02-April-04, 11:04 PM

ok i came up with another diagram of how it could be done, any ideas on this one?

gorked · 03-April-04, 12:13 AM

Your latest one would work, but it would not be very practical. The cover would be quite flimsy and there would have to be plenty of space above your rig.

davidkruta · 03-April-04, 02:50 AM

ok i got one more, this might be more feasable then the others, depending on if the parts are available. its basically the same concept as an automatic minivan door.

M.D.K. · 03-April-04, 02:57 AM

high speed pneumatics. It's the only answer. This way, you could set it up so that if somone tries to steal your **** it'll take of fingers/apendages. THAT WILL TEACH THEM TO STEAL YOUR 9800

Psylariser · 03-April-04, 10:54 AM

I've seen that same mechanism stock on some cases. Maybe you could find out how they did it somehow??

microsoftman · 03-April-04, 06:15 PM

Yeah, I thought about doing that as well, the last design is the only way that would be cool or make sense. But even then, a company just came out with it and there's is pretty awesome. Just a plexiglass door that retracts into the front of the case on a motor and uncovers the drive bays. Can't remember who it is.... i'll take a look around and see if I can remember the name of the company.

very impractical thing to do though by yourself - esepecially since actually stealthing the drives would look much much better. (and I don't mean the ****ty stealthing taht most people do)

microsoftman · 03-April-04, 06:21 PM

here is one of them:

http://www.overclockercafe.com/Revie...kyhawk_Matrix/

pretty cool - however, when the door is open the unused bays look like ****.

Cheshiredemon · 03-April-04, 06:40 PM

A linear actuator is like a solenoid, it moves in and out, instead of rotating.

I'd say your last design would probably work best, just as long as there's nothing sticking out on the lower part of the bezel.

davidkruta · 03-April-04, 06:49 PM

ok well any tips on where to get the parts and what parts to use? it seems that it can be done relatively easily but i have no clue where to get the parts.

godfoot · 03-April-04, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gamma_Goblin


	Well... you could do something similar to this... Aero that thread I linked to is amazing. I think the guy must be a jeweler (the braid on his cables is a braid used for silver chain)

Not to highjack this thread or anything but Gamma is correct. There are some amazing ideas and mods in that link.

fezz · 05-April-04, 08:46 PM

ok i know bolax about computers but i know my diy. have the screen on draw runner (yes i know u thought of that ) but hears the stupidly theriretical (blaa) ti. at the back of the case attack to of those big springy thing for wind up clocks get the tention tight so it can not be taken any tighter and attach some wire from them to the hatch (or wat eva) that way it should do one of 2 things 1 rest its self in to place when shut or one when catch is released . i dunno if any one got that or just to busy rolling of the floor laughting at me but here are some scribbles

fezz · 05-April-04, 08:49 PM

sorry about that , english education system nuf said

davidkruta · 05-April-04, 08:52 PM

hmmm i actually find that idea quite interesting. but instead of a single solid panel, what if it were maybe 20 smaller ones, and they would roll over that one gear and retract into the case? kind of like a garage door. it might also be easier to implement than my ideas.

02-April-04, 09:48 PM		#1 (permalink)
davidkruta Apex Master Tech	opening mechanism: only for the real pimps ok i have an idea for making a really cool cover, except i dont know where to begin. i want to do this with the full tower i just got, and im really excited over the idea. the plans are for 2 panels, but it could work with one. let me know what the most feasable way of doing this would be. thanks Attached Thumbnails

02-April-04, 10:18 PM		#4 (permalink)
Gamma_Goblin Senor Cisner-Hoes	Well... you could do something similar to this... Aero Where you have a force going perpendicular to the direction you want the doors to slide. Using a slightly bent/curved piece of material it would force the doors to open.... Possibly try something using springs. That might work well... Brandon Cisneros that thread I linked to is amazing. I think the guy must be a jeweler (the braid on his cables is a braid used for silver chain) Last edited by Gamma_Goblin; 02-April-04 at 10:19 PM.. Reason: bad url tag

02-April-04, 11:04 PM		#6 (permalink)
davidkruta Apex Master Tech	ok i came up with another diagram of how it could be done, any ideas on this one? Attached Thumbnails

03-April-04, 02:50 AM		#8 (permalink)
davidkruta Apex Master Tech	ok i got one more, this might be more feasable then the others, depending on if the parts are available. its basically the same concept as an automatic minivan door. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by davidkruta; 03-April-04 at 02:59 AM..

05-April-04, 08:46 PM		#16 (permalink)
fezz Apex Techie Wannabe	clock bitz ok i know bolax about computers but i know my diy. have the screen on draw runner (yes i know u thought of that ) but hears the stupidly theriretical (blaa) ti. at the back of the case attack to of those big springy thing for wind up clocks get the tention tight so it can not be taken any tighter and attach some wire from them to the hatch (or wat eva) that way it should do one of 2 things 1 rest its self in to place when shut or one when catch is released . i dunno if any one got that or just to busy rolling of the floor laughting at me but here are some scribbles Attached Thumbnails

02-April-04, 10:04 PM		#2 (permalink)
AntiM Aqua Pimp	First double the number of the hinges you have so the doors lift out parallel to the case. You could use a small 12 volt linear actuator to open the cover.

02-April-04, 10:04 PM		#3 (permalink)
jinxÂ© Still Duck's Hoe Though	Looks like a cool idea so far. You might want to use 4 arms on each panel to keep things moving parallel with the case front though. From there I'm thinkin some type of motor to rotate the bezel end of 1-2 arms of each panel maybe. [Edit] Bah...Mr. Quickdraw up there...lol

02-April-04, 10:19 PM		#5 (permalink)
davidkruta Apex Master Tech	someone explain to me how linear actuators work. i cant seem to get it lol edit: if youve got links to good ones id appreciate it

03-April-04, 12:13 AM		#7 (permalink)
gorked Apex Tech Demi-God	Your latest one would work, but it would not be very practical. The cover would be quite flimsy and there would have to be plenty of space above your rig.

03-April-04, 02:57 AM		#9 (permalink)
M.D.K. Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	high speed pneumatics. It's the only answer. This way, you could set it up so that if somone tries to steal your **** it'll take of fingers/apendages. THAT WILL TEACH THEM TO STEAL YOUR 9800

03-April-04, 10:54 AM		#10 (permalink)
Psylariser Apex Tech Fanatic	I've seen that same mechanism stock on some cases. Maybe you could find out how they did it somehow??

03-April-04, 06:15 PM		#11 (permalink)
microsoftman Apex Master Tech	Yeah, I thought about doing that as well, the last design is the only way that would be cool or make sense. But even then, a company just came out with it and there's is pretty awesome. Just a plexiglass door that retracts into the front of the case on a motor and uncovers the drive bays. Can't remember who it is.... i'll take a look around and see if I can remember the name of the company. very impractical thing to do though by yourself - esepecially since actually stealthing the drives would look much much better. (and I don't mean the ****ty stealthing taht most people do)

03-April-04, 06:21 PM		#12 (permalink)
microsoftman Apex Master Tech	here is one of them: http://www.overclockercafe.com/Revie...kyhawk_Matrix/ pretty cool - however, when the door is open the unused bays look like ****.

03-April-04, 06:40 PM		#13 (permalink)
Cheshiredemon Smiling-Hoe	A linear actuator is like a solenoid, it moves in and out, instead of rotating. I'd say your last design would probably work best, just as long as there's nothing sticking out on the lower part of the bezel.

03-April-04, 06:49 PM		#14 (permalink)
davidkruta Apex Master Tech	ok well any tips on where to get the parts and what parts to use? it seems that it can be done relatively easily but i have no clue where to get the parts.

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05-April-04, 08:49 PM		#17 (permalink)
fezz Apex Techie Wannabe	sorry about that , english education system nuf said

05-April-04, 08:52 PM		#18 (permalink)
davidkruta Apex Master Tech	hmmm i actually find that idea quite interesting. but instead of a single solid panel, what if it were maybe 20 smaller ones, and they would roll over that one gear and retract into the case? kind of like a garage door. it might also be easier to implement than my ideas.

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