Ok so i just cant stand it and so im gonna mod this case for my new pc *seein as i got some time before i get all the internal parts* .Here's the pic of what im startin with and the smaller shell is gonna be a doner for the back cuz as you can see the tall case dont have any places for the PSU or I/O conn. on the motherboard. My idea is either gonna do the whole thing in camo clad with the inside black *gloss* and gull wing both sides. I was also thinkin of makin the motherboard tray drop out flat whit a hinge and latch system.
As this is my VERY FIRST attemp at this kind of thing *only ever painted a case* any and all idea's would be REALLY welcome .

P.S. being a NOOB ta PR .........if im not suposed to be postin here then sorry

Good luck with your project, you've posted in the right section on the right forum. Just remember, a pic is worth a hundred posts.

Im thinking dual 80mm ish (more if you have the space) blowholes where the red area is, then bondo the grooves whre the blue is too make it all nice and smooth for a beginning.

It's gonna be a pain converting that AT case to ATX and making it look good in the process.

I agree with the dual blowholes in the front though.

Took your advice and blew 2 holes in the front and did the bondo, gotta go buy some small rivits today as the old case is spot welded together and i need to install a motherboard tray and new back plate ................ oh and does anyone know a cheap place to get real light wieght actuators *only need to lift about 2 to 3 pounds* only places i know have ones too big for my idea.

Well, scratch that case for modding, i screwed it up big time trying to fit the ATX panel into that old cage sooooooooooooooooooo i got a different idea for the same MOD/Project and i dont think i can *wanna bet* mess this case up , gonna do the same camo idea and some other mods , or and idea someone comes up with that sounds good. but here's the case im gonna cammo out. Oh and yeah it's actually a rack mount case but im gonna make it stand on it's side like a tower.







so anyhow guess i'll start hackin on this and hope im a little lighter with the cuttin tools this go round

Good luck. Git r done!

Yeeeeeeeehaw! Boy, dat's gunna look saweeeeet next time you go out deer huntin', all that cammy and stuff... Don't ferget to cut a hole in that there computin' machine case, so's you can have a cup/bottle holder fer yer beer! Remember not to drink and drive, you might hit a bump and spill yer beer... Are ya gunna make it so it fits in your pickup's gun rack, too?

Just kidding... I've heard horror stories about AT->ATX conversions (as well as some success stories, but those are fewer and farther between), so I wouldn't feel too bad about the first case.

As for the server case, just off the pics, you think you'll have enough room for PCI cards in that sucker?

Last thing, MORE PICS, MORE PICS, MORE PICS!!!

Ok here's the PSU mounted in place for a fitting test now i just need to pin all wiring down and clean up the rear switch,then on to cutting 2 holes in the side panel for a couple monster fans and some plexi

Quote: Originally Posted by GrandpaNoob72 Yeeeeeeeehaw! Boy, dat's gunna look saweeeeet next time you go out deer huntin', all that cammy and stuff... Don't ferget to cut a hole in that there computin' machine case, so's you can have a cup/bottle holder fer yer beer! Remember not to drink and drive, you might hit a bump and spill yer beer... Are ya gunna make it so it fits in your pickup's gun rack, too? Just kidding... I've heard horror stories about AT->ATX conversions (as well as some success stories, but those are fewer and farther between), so I wouldn't feel too bad about the first case. As for the server case, just off the pics, you think you'll have enough room for PCI cards in that sucker? Last thing, MORE PICS, MORE PICS, MORE PICS!!!

LOL Granpa , whatcha think, 3 sound cards, 3 vid cards , 2 scuzzy , 2 network , they just might fit hehe, would that be OVERKILL ??????????????lmao

No such thing, if you have the space inside the case, a PSU to handle the power requirements, the patience to get them all set up, stealth the cables (though that might be a mod project in and of itself), and so on...

Granted, the biggest case I've worked with is the PC75 I have my main machine in currently, the mobo tray is not removable, but that's not a problem, since the dang thing is so big that if I ever lose the double-wide(<-- redneck humor), I can just move into the computer case...

What kind of stroke distance do you need on the actuators? What exactly are they doing? I've built a few from scratch using allthread rod, square tubing, a big nut, and some tack welds. robostore.com used to have these neat little pistons, don't remember how much they could lift though.

I'm pretty certain Grainger sell pneumatic and hydraulic pistons of various bores/stokes. But their inventory of electrical motors Is what they are known for. Anyway, maybe get an air horn mounted on top and use the 12v pump to power the pistons! Might need a hefty PSU for all of that stuff, but the pump can have a switch right on front of the case.

You might be able to use standard RC servos. They are easy to mod for continuous rotation if you need it and can be controlled from a serial or USB port with minimal hardware and expense.

www.parker.com
They make all sorts of control devices including pnumatic and motor controlled that link is their main site

(I used to work for their 'parker-hannifen' outfit in longwood fl and we did AC parts, they make a little of everything...

hope this will lead ya to what ya need.

Thx for all the help and links guys , i'll let ya know which way i go , and where i got the parts, AIR HORN !!!!! YEEEEEHAAAAAAA

Quote: Originally Posted by HigHTecHReDNecK Thx for all the help and links guys , i'll let ya know which way i go , and where i got the parts, AIR HORN !!!!! YEEEEEHAAAAAAA

LMAO...........Have that air-horn setup on a keyless remote and let someone sit at your rig............then hit it.....

OK FOLKS.............. ITS BLING TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

here's the setup for redneck rig when she's ready for parts
2x WD 160GB SATA HDD
Fatal1TY
2xGeForce 6600GT OC *second one is on the way tonight*
AMD Athlon64 3200+
Antec TrueControl 2.0 550w
:EDIT: i forgot 2GB 4x512 OCZ DDR 400Mhz

Well, your performance will be better than my current rig that is for sure.
I am sure you will be happy with your choices.