Faceplate Modding

GoldenMouse · 20-December-02, 05:34 PM

I got a CC, which means that I need to place the switch somewhere. I figure the best and easiest place to put it is on a faceplate, though having only one mod on this just seems a little...sparse. What else can I do to it?

zerodude01 · 20-December-02, 05:47 PM

you cant really do alot more then that....what i did was i took out one of the floppy drive bay covers, replaced it with a peice of lexan, and cut 3 holes in the front and mounted 3 eluminated rocker switches in it, and hooked my lights tio the switches, since the switches have lights in them themselves, they illuminate the whole peice of lexan....

i have seen people use old doorbell ringers, and other types of old school on/off, rocker switches and they look really cool.....i saw one guy use a actual light switch panel, like the kinds they have in large business's for multiple lights in one room, he mounted it to the bottom side panel....looked kinda hillbilly rigged, but it had its original look to it to

FunkyFresh · 20-December-02, 06:00 PM

Hmm... Here are some ideas I've seen around:

Put in a MatrixOrbital or CrystalFontz LCD, though it might be a tight fit to put in a switch, too.

Or on a budget, put in a Compunurse Temp Sensor (about $12 shipped).

Cut out a design, back it with frosted plastic (like from a milk carton) and backlight it with some LED's or a 4" cathode. You could even just cut out a rectangle from the faceplate, attach the frosted plastic to the back of that, and then put something inside just behind the plastic that'll cast a cool shadow (so you can only see the design when the light's on). Better yet, use some one-way mirror instead of frosted plastic.

Re-route your network card's LED's from the back of your computer (mod guide here)

Get an audio VU-meter like this one from CanaKit. They also have temp sensors, FM transmitters, and a bunch of other stuff.

Hope these get your creative juices flowing!

mnpctech · 20-December-02, 06:18 PM

The Vantec Nexus 5.25 bay function controllers are pretty hot

Vantec

Fan controller Fan Controller then you have an excuse to add more fans

plus, theyre a pimprig sponser so what better reason?

GoldenMouse · 20-December-02, 06:19 PM

I like the idea of putting in a design and backlighting it with a 4" CCFL. Only, how would I be able to get such a clean cut? Just making a hole for the switch in it was moderately terrible. I'm very much thankful that they included a washer to cover up my mistakes.

mnpctech · 20-December-02, 06:27 PM

Whats the case? it will help everyone offer suggestions. Theres only a few thousand different styles out there

You can use a small file to clean up the jagged edges you create.

FunkyFresh · 20-December-02, 06:47 PM

For around $20 total at Radio Shack, you can get a Needle File set and a Nibbler; they're great for detail work.

vladimir · 20-December-02, 08:56 PM

yo funk..is that ur actual licence plate?

FunkyFresh · 21-December-02, 12:30 AM

I didn't think of it last time I had to renew the registration on my Honda, but I'm in the market for a new (sports) car, so that'd be the perfect time. Better to put a pimpin' plate on a pimpin' car, anyway.

In Maine they let you check vanity plate availability online (here), so you can tell what's taken or even allowed (they won't allow "BYTE ME" for some reason).

DuckWarrior · 21-December-02, 12:55 AM

FF, I keep seeing GoldenMouse's avatar and laughing. I keep thinking its you.

vladimir · 21-December-02, 01:08 AM

erm they look nutting like each other duck LOL

that licence plate thing is kewl

putwig · 21-December-02, 01:56 AM

Long time members will recall FF sporting Hobbes' head and a blue and white flag (Israel if I recall correctly).

Good memory Duck!

Drake · 21-December-02, 01:58 AM

I like this one mahself

Coelacanth · 21-December-02, 06:42 AM

ROFLMAO here's a few that are available, get 'em while they're hot!

Coelacanth · 21-December-02, 06:43 AM

P.S. the "O" is a zero, not the letter "O".

Coelacanth · 21-December-02, 06:45 AM

Or how about this one... (Damn, I'm on a roll here!)

Coelacanth · 21-December-02, 06:53 AM

self-explanatory...excuse my bad taste, but it's a Friday night after a damn long week, and I've had a beer or 3 too many.

dazza · 21-December-02, 06:55 AM

i may have a suggestion for u,
i only have 1 cold cathode in my lian li case and i didnt want to just have one switch at the front because it would look stupid with stealthed drives and the lot and u got 1 silly switch hanging out. So i got an expansion slot cover drilled a hole in it and had the switch at the back of my pc in an expansion slot, only thing is u need to reach behind the pc to turn it on and off, but hey, ur not using the switch every 5 mins are u?? hehehe

scapegoat · 21-December-02, 07:04 AM

Quote:


	Originally posted by putwig Long time members will recall FF sporting Hobbes' head and a blue and white flag (Israel if I recall correctly). Good memory Duck!

You are correct Putwig!

Coel: hehe, you are haveing a bit too much fun with Maines Licences plates

Coelacanth · 21-December-02, 07:05 AM

Anybody want this one? Just make sure you give me credit somewhere... haha!

20-December-02, 05:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
GoldenMouse Apex Techie I Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 63	Faceplate Modding I got a CC, which means that I need to place the switch somewhere. I figure the best and easiest place to put it is on a faceplate, though having only one mod on this just seems a little...sparse. What else can I do to it?

20-December-02, 05:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
zerodude01 "Helluva Hoe" Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: stockton. ca Posts: 392	you cant really do alot more then that....what i did was i took out one of the floppy drive bay covers, replaced it with a peice of lexan, and cut 3 holes in the front and mounted 3 eluminated rocker switches in it, and hooked my lights tio the switches, since the switches have lights in them themselves, they illuminate the whole peice of lexan.... i have seen people use old doorbell ringers, and other types of old school on/off, rocker switches and they look really cool.....i saw one guy use a actual light switch panel, like the kinds they have in large business's for multiple lights in one room, he mounted it to the bottom side panel....looked kinda hillbilly rigged, but it had its original look to it to __________________ Modestolan.com....for all those who love lan gaming in the california central valley.......zerocool, organizer

21-December-02, 12:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
FunkyFresh 'Da Doctor of Funk Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maine Posts: 3,021	I didn't think of it last time I had to renew the registration on my Honda, but I'm in the market for a new (sports) car, so that'd be the perfect time. Better to put a pimpin' plate on a pimpin' car, anyway. In Maine they let you check vanity plate availability online (here), so you can tell what's taken or even allowed (they won't allow "BYTE ME" for some reason). Last edited by FunkyFresh; 21-December-02 at 12:35 AM.

21-December-02, 12:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
DuckWarrior Retired Admin In Charge of Death and Destruction to All those Who Oppose My World known as PimpRig Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Behind the Lens & in front of Models...it's home Posts: 4,157	FF, I keep seeing GoldenMouse's avatar and laughing. I keep thinking its you. __________________

21-December-02, 01:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
vladimir Pimp PHP Pro Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,329	erm they look nutting like each other duck LOL that licence plate thing is kewl Attached Thumbnails

20-December-02, 06:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
FunkyFresh 'Da Doctor of Funk Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maine Posts: 3,021	Hmm... Here are some ideas I've seen around: Put in a MatrixOrbital or CrystalFontz LCD, though it might be a tight fit to put in a switch, too. Or on a budget, put in a Compunurse Temp Sensor (about $12 shipped). Cut out a design, back it with frosted plastic (like from a milk carton) and backlight it with some LED's or a 4" cathode. You could even just cut out a rectangle from the faceplate, attach the frosted plastic to the back of that, and then put something inside just behind the plastic that'll cast a cool shadow (so you can only see the design when the light's on). Better yet, use some one-way mirror instead of frosted plastic. Re-route your network card's LED's from the back of your computer (mod guide here) Get an audio VU-meter like this one from CanaKit. They also have temp sensors, FM transmitters, and a bunch of other stuff. Hope these get your creative juices flowing!

20-December-02, 06:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
mnpctech Case Modding Guru Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mnpctech.com Posts: 1,959	The Vantec Nexus 5.25 bay function controllers are pretty hot Vantec Fan controller Fan Controller then you have an excuse to add more fans plus, theyre a pimprig sponser so what better reason?

20-December-02, 06:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
GoldenMouse Apex Techie I Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 63	I like the idea of putting in a design and backlighting it with a 4" CCFL. Only, how would I be able to get such a clean cut? Just making a hole for the switch in it was moderately terrible. I'm very much thankful that they included a washer to cover up my mistakes.

20-December-02, 06:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
mnpctech Case Modding Guru Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mnpctech.com Posts: 1,959	Whats the case? it will help everyone offer suggestions. Theres only a few thousand different styles out there You can use a small file to clean up the jagged edges you create.

20-December-02, 06:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
FunkyFresh 'Da Doctor of Funk Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maine Posts: 3,021	For around $20 total at Radio Shack, you can get a Needle File set and a Nibbler; they're great for detail work.

20-December-02, 08:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
vladimir Pimp PHP Pro Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,329	yo funk..is that ur actual licence plate?

21-December-02, 01:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
putwig Dr. Hydro Pimp Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,198	Long time members will recall FF sporting Hobbes' head and a blue and white flag (Israel if I recall correctly). Good memory Duck! __________________

21-December-02, 01:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
Drake Apex Techie Lite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: wherever computers fold Posts: 27	I like this one mahself Attached Thumbnails

21-December-02, 06:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
Coelacanth Apex Tech God Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 5,993	ROFLMAO here's a few that are available, get 'em while they're hot! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Flipping the bird at 400 million years of evolution "If assholes could fly, the skies would be black!" "The human brain can be amazingly resistant to accepting an inconvenient truth" ~Moi Completed Projects & Worklogs: Charger Gothic Gargoyle Pisces Micro-Blaze Modding On The Cheap View My Gallery

21-December-02, 06:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
Coelacanth Apex Tech God Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 5,993	P.S. the "O" is a zero, not the letter "O". __________________ Flipping the bird at 400 million years of evolution "If assholes could fly, the skies would be black!" "The human brain can be amazingly resistant to accepting an inconvenient truth" ~Moi Completed Projects & Worklogs: Charger Gothic Gargoyle Pisces Micro-Blaze Modding On The Cheap View My Gallery

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21-December-02, 06:45 AM	#16 (permalink)
Coelacanth Apex Tech God Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 5,993	Or how about this one... (Damn, I'm on a roll here!) Attached Thumbnails __________________ Flipping the bird at 400 million years of evolution "If assholes could fly, the skies would be black!" "The human brain can be amazingly resistant to accepting an inconvenient truth" ~Moi Completed Projects & Worklogs: Charger Gothic Gargoyle Pisces Micro-Blaze Modding On The Cheap View My Gallery

21-December-02, 06:53 AM	#17 (permalink)
Coelacanth Apex Tech God Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 5,993	And one for the hoes out there... self-explanatory...excuse my bad taste, but it's a Friday night after a damn long week, and I've had a beer or 3 too many. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Flipping the bird at 400 million years of evolution "If assholes could fly, the skies would be black!" "The human brain can be amazingly resistant to accepting an inconvenient truth" ~Moi Completed Projects & Worklogs: Charger Gothic Gargoyle Pisces Micro-Blaze Modding On The Cheap View My Gallery

21-December-02, 06:55 AM	#18 (permalink)
dazza Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 15	i may have a suggestion for u, i only have 1 cold cathode in my lian li case and i didnt want to just have one switch at the front because it would look stupid with stealthed drives and the lot and u got 1 silly switch hanging out. So i got an expansion slot cover drilled a hole in it and had the switch at the back of my pc in an expansion slot, only thing is u need to reach behind the pc to turn it on and off, but hey, ur not using the switch every 5 mins are u?? hehehe

21-December-02, 07:05 AM	#20 (permalink)
Coelacanth Apex Tech God Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 5,993	Anybody want this one? Just make sure you give me credit somewhere... haha! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Flipping the bird at 400 million years of evolution "If assholes could fly, the skies would be black!" "The human brain can be amazingly resistant to accepting an inconvenient truth" ~Moi Completed Projects & Worklogs: Charger Gothic Gargoyle Pisces Micro-Blaze Modding On The Cheap View My Gallery