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Old 20-December-02, 05:34 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Talking 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?
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Old 20-December-02, 05:47 PM   #2 (permalink)
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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
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Old 20-December-02, 06:00 PM   #3 (permalink)
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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!
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Old 20-December-02, 06:18 PM   #4 (permalink)
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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?
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Old 20-December-02, 06:19 PM   #5 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 20-December-02, 06:27 PM   #6 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 20-December-02, 06:47 PM   #7 (permalink)
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For around $20 total at Radio Shack, you can get a Needle File set and a Nibbler; they're great for detail work.
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Old 20-December-02, 08:56 PM   #8 (permalink)
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yo funk..is that ur actual licence plate?
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Old 21-December-02, 12:30 AM   #9 (permalink)
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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).

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Old 21-December-02, 12:55 AM   #10 (permalink)
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FF, I keep seeing GoldenMouse's avatar and laughing. I keep thinking its you.
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Old 21-December-02, 01:08 AM   #11 (permalink)
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erm they look nutting like each other duck LOL

that licence plate thing is kewl
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Old 21-December-02, 01:56 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Long time members will recall FF sporting Hobbes' head and a blue and white flag (Israel if I recall correctly).

Good memory Duck!
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Old 21-December-02, 01:58 AM   #13 (permalink)
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I like this one mahself
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Old 21-December-02, 06:42 AM   #14 (permalink)
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ROFLMAO here's a few that are available, get 'em while they're hot!
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Old 21-December-02, 06:43 AM   #15 (permalink)
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P.S. the "O" is a zero, not the letter "O".
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Old 21-December-02, 06:45 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Or how about this one... (Damn, I'm on a roll here!)
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Old 21-December-02, 06:53 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Default 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.
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Old 21-December-02, 06:55 AM   #18 (permalink)
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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
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Old 21-December-02, 07:04 AM   #19 (permalink)
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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
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Old 21-December-02, 07:05 AM   #20 (permalink)
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Anybody want this one? Just make sure you give me credit somewhere... haha!
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