"Project Jaded" - Completed..finally!

Lokie · 16-June-07, 03:09 PM

Here we are again with another project. While this one is in progress I finally have the time to give it a proper introduction. Many of my friends have liked what they have seen and wanted to follow with a work log. Please forgive me but my life has been a time consuming project itself. So far Ã‚â€œProject JadedÃ‚â€ is about 2 months into and with progress it will get done. Thank you and I hope you enjoy.

Project Jaded

The base of this case is the well known case Antec 900. The case has excellent angles and good airflow. The case will stay air cooled with low dbl fans but a lot of them. The color scheme is black and green with subtle color accents..not sure about that yet. A 17Ã‚â€ LCD with a custom smoked acrylic housing will be custom mounted on the mobo side for extra viewing. I sat down and did a sketch of the general design.

I didn't take any pics when I took the case apart, but you all know how that is done. Preping and layout were my first steps. The front bezel is going to be tough to cut and get a dual sided dragonmeter in. I plan on frosted acrylic inserts up both pilars and Twizted to wire up a DM with 20 green LEDs.

While I was preping the pilars, Twizted got bizy on the 200mm fan...22 green leds to light up the fan.....can we say overkill? Nahhhhh!

Stay tuned more coming...

MRMOBEUS · 16-June-07, 05:15 PM

HELL YEAH! that fan looks awesome lokie! and a good start on the pillars!
the latice effect the led's project are really cool

, was the effect intended to be like that?
i'm subscribed dude!!

BeetleMan · 16-June-07, 05:17 PM

Sounds good, looks good...how about orange as a third accent color? Just a thin outline or stripe...
I think that would kick major donkey!

BigAkita · 16-June-07, 05:52 PM

Holy Freakin' Sheep Sh*t! I love that fan!

Nice to see ya cuttin' again.

Lokie · 16-June-07, 10:11 PM

MM: We just wanted the fan to have the green glow to it after the top was finished, more on that one later.

Thanks BM, we will test out some colors. Like I said just not sure yet.

Yeah BA....I have the dremel shakes after the PSU for the tribute case.

Twizted etched a circuit to have a rotating light under the case. Of course with green LEDs in a chaser circuit. I will have to do a video of that one to really enjoy it.

For those that really get into this kinda thing, here is Twizted creating the chaser light for under the case.

I really like watching the layout process of a circuit, it's an art form all its own.

Cleaning the board

Dang thats alot of LEDs!

Like I said...I need to upload a video to really enjoy the light show. For now a still image will give you an idea.

Till next time fellow modders!!!!

BigAkita · 16-June-07, 10:37 PM

Why does twizted wear condoms on his hands?

Twizted · 16-June-07, 10:49 PM

ROFL!!!!

I wear "gloves" because finger prints will tarnish a copper clad board in no time flat... I generally keep them on through most of the process for things like this so I will no mark it up with prints...

I like to coat them with clear enamel to preserve the copper after I am done although this one was not painted...

I will probably be doing another board for this project as a part of the bottom rotating light fixture... That will likely be painted and I am sure Phil will be taking pics lol..

Baka Sempai · 17-June-07, 01:05 AM

Oh wow, that's some mighty impressive LED work. Kind of amusing that I can see how the board is laid out. Can't wait to see the Dremel in action Lokie, subscribed.

THRASHER2 · 17-June-07, 06:04 AM

Me sits back with the pop-Corn waiting for more updates

ranger1033 · 17-June-07, 12:45 PM

Twizted just told me about this project and i am liking this project can not wait too see how it turns out, i just recently got the Antec nine hundred case myself for my DFI landparty mobo and been looking at ideas on what little modifications i can do to it, such as the led's Twizted did on the 200mm fan would be nice.

Lokie · 17-June-07, 03:07 PM

Not to be rude but Twizted wasn't the only one bizy...The top mesh for the fan is..ehm was.... that hex mesh. I pulled that out and am going to make acrylic fins for the top. To do this I had to fill in the tray and remove the i/o plate. The power and reset switches will be replaced with vandal switches.

Now why I was looking for a better filler to the top seams I went ahead and mounted the side LCD.
First we had to center the lcd in the panel.

With the center marked, I fliped the moniter over to find the center on the mounting holes.

Now to pull it back off and trim the excess material off the edges....

A little at a time folks....still have more to go before I am up to date with the images and progress of this mod.

ranger1033 · 17-June-07, 03:32 PM

Nope i understand i should have said your doing a great job also Lokie my bad sorry, i like the way it is going so far, have you decided on a color you be going with for the theme of the case, also with the mounting of the LCD mounted on mobo side would that effect the heat of the case being i know a LCD give of alot of heat them self, i know you had mentioned that the case will have lots of fans and i was just curios with all the fans if it would be enough to keep it cool.

Again i am sorry did not mean to leave you out, your doing a superb job of this new project you started.

BeetleMan · 17-June-07, 04:14 PM

I'm liking it!

Lokie · 17-June-07, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranger1033


	Nope i understand i should have said your doing a great job also Lokie my bad sorry, i like the way it is going so far, have you decided on a color you be going with for the theme of the case, also with the mounting of the LCD mounted on mobo side would that effect the heat of the case being i know a LCD give of alot of heat them self, i know you had mentioned that the case will have lots of fans and i was just curios with all the fans if it would be enough to keep it cool. Again i am sorry did not mean to leave you out, your doing a superb job of this new project you started.

Yeah right, I know you were just kiss'n butt to Twizted because you wanted one done in Bloo.

ranger1033 · 17-June-07, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lokie


	Yeah right, I know you were just kiss'n butt to Twizted because you wanted one done in Bloo.

LOL, now come on i could not help myself it looks to good to not get one in blue,

yours made me jealous and just had to get one done for my case..

Sn0wMan · 18-June-07, 07:45 AM

Nice work guys

You are truly inspiring!

16-June-07, 03:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lokie Custom What? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Eau Claire,WI Posts: 6,821	"Project Jaded" - Completed..finally! Here we are again with another project. While this one is in progress I finally have the time to give it a proper introduction. Many of my friends have liked what they have seen and wanted to follow with a work log. Please forgive me but my life has been a time consuming project itself. So far Ã‚â€œProject JadedÃ‚â€ is about 2 months into and with progress it will get done. Thank you and I hope you enjoy. Project Jaded The base of this case is the well known case Antec 900. The case has excellent angles and good airflow. The case will stay air cooled with low dbl fans but a lot of them. The color scheme is black and green with subtle color accents..not sure about that yet. A 17Ã‚â€ LCD with a custom smoked acrylic housing will be custom mounted on the mobo side for extra viewing. I sat down and did a sketch of the general design. I didn't take any pics when I took the case apart, but you all know how that is done. Preping and layout were my first steps. The front bezel is going to be tough to cut and get a dual sided dragonmeter in. I plan on frosted acrylic inserts up both pilars and Twizted to wire up a DM with 20 green LEDs. While I was preping the pilars, Twizted got bizy on the 200mm fan...22 green leds to light up the fan.....can we say overkill? Nahhhhh! Stay tuned more coming...

16-June-07, 05:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
MRMOBEUS Voided Rev-Hoe-lutionary Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Plymouth, U.K. Pondering on the many mysteries of life and the universe. Revolting against the N.w.o. from my living room;) Posts: 1,627	re: "Project Jaded" - Completed..finally! HELL YEAH! that fan looks awesome lokie! and a good start on the pillars! the latice effect the led's project are really cool, was the effect intended to be like that? i'm subscribed dude!! __________________

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BeetleMan PCApex Corr-Hoe-spondent Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jax-Hoe-ville Florida Posts: 1,968	re: "Project Jaded" - Completed..finally! Sounds good, looks good...how about orange as a third accent color? Just a thin outline or stripe... I think that would kick major donkey! __________________

16-June-07, 05:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Nirvana Posts: 14,317	re: "Project Jaded" - Completed..finally! Holy Freakin' Sheep Sht! I love that fan! Nice to see ya cuttin' again. __________________ "I'll stop being an A-Hole if you will stop being an Idiot."*

16-June-07, 10:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lokie Custom What? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Eau Claire,WI Posts: 6,821	re: "Project Jaded" - Completed..finally! MM: We just wanted the fan to have the green glow to it after the top was finished, more on that one later. Thanks BM, we will test out some colors. Like I said just not sure yet. Yeah BA....I have the dremel shakes after the PSU for the tribute case. Twizted etched a circuit to have a rotating light under the case. Of course with green LEDs in a chaser circuit. I will have to do a video of that one to really enjoy it. For those that really get into this kinda thing, here is Twizted creating the chaser light for under the case. I really like watching the layout process of a circuit, it's an art form all its own. Cleaning the board Dang thats alot of LEDs! Like I said...I need to upload a video to really enjoy the light show. For now a still image will give you an idea. Till next time fellow modders!!!!

16-June-07, 10:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Nirvana Posts: 14,317	re: "Project Jaded" - Completed..finally! Why does twizted wear condoms on his hands? __________________ "I'll stop being an A-Hole if you will stop being an Idiot."

16-June-07, 10:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Twizted Editor/Reviewer/LED Guru Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 3,345	re: "Project Jaded" - Completed..finally! ROFL!!!! I wear "gloves" because finger prints will tarnish a copper clad board in no time flat... I generally keep them on through most of the process for things like this so I will no mark it up with prints... I like to coat them with clear enamel to preserve the copper after I am done although this one was not painted... I will probably be doing another board for this project as a part of the bottom rotating light fixture... That will likely be painted and I am sure Phil will be taking pics lol.. __________________

17-June-07, 01:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
Baka Sempai Apex Master Tech Apprentice Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Somewhere between here and over there Posts: 295	re: "Project Jaded" - Completed..finally! Oh wow, that's some mighty impressive LED work. Kind of amusing that I can see how the board is laid out. Can't wait to see the Dremel in action Lokie, subscribed. __________________ Check out my Work Log: Kha0s Major Motoko Kusanagi: Look at the bright side, if this doesn't work, we can all go drown our sorrows at a nudie bar. "If you put tomfoolery into a computer, nothing comes out of it but tomfoolery. But this tomfoolery, having passed through a very expensive machine, is somehow ennobled and no-one dares criticize it." ~ Pierre Gallois

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ranger1033 Imperial News Bounty Hunter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In a Galaxy Far Far Away Rouses Point, NY Posts: 8,013	re: "Project Jaded" - Completed..finally! Twizted just told me about this project and i am liking this project can not wait too see how it turns out, i just recently got the Antec nine hundred case myself for my DFI landparty mobo and been looking at ideas on what little modifications i can do to it, such as the led's Twizted did on the 200mm fan would be nice. __________________

17-June-07, 03:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lokie Custom What? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Eau Claire,WI Posts: 6,821	re: "Project Jaded" - Completed..finally! Not to be rude but Twizted wasn't the only one bizy...The top mesh for the fan is..ehm was.... that hex mesh. I pulled that out and am going to make acrylic fins for the top. To do this I had to fill in the tray and remove the i/o plate. The power and reset switches will be replaced with vandal switches. Now why I was looking for a better filler to the top seams I went ahead and mounted the side LCD. First we had to center the lcd in the panel. With the center marked, I fliped the moniter over to find the center on the mounting holes. Now to pull it back off and trim the excess material off the edges.... A little at a time folks....still have more to go before I am up to date with the images and progress of this mod.

17-June-07, 03:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
ranger1033 Imperial News Bounty Hunter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In a Galaxy Far Far Away Rouses Point, NY Posts: 8,013	re: "Project Jaded" - Completed..finally! Nope i understand i should have said your doing a great job also Lokie my bad sorry, i like the way it is going so far, have you decided on a color you be going with for the theme of the case, also with the mounting of the LCD mounted on mobo side would that effect the heat of the case being i know a LCD give of alot of heat them self, i know you had mentioned that the case will have lots of fans and i was just curios with all the fans if it would be enough to keep it cool. Again i am sorry did not mean to leave you out, your doing a superb job of this new project you started. __________________

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