electro_neanderthal
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Thanks for the advice. Your build is awesome and highlights more than even I am thinking to do right now, it's also an inspiration for future projects. One question on the LED strips, though: Why 2 wires per contact? It looks like each wire should be able to carry the necessary current (or maybe I'm not seeing the gauge correctly).
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That photo with the 2 wires is what I have to do to split the led strip into 2 sections. So theres 2 grounds,2 power, 2 data lines. 1 set of each goes a different way. The photo directly above it shows the led strip splitting off from it. I should have worded it/arranged the photos better, my fault.
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Ah, I see; thanks for letting me know. Your wording and picture arranging was fine, I just forgot to use my brain. 😛
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Just a small update of all the lights running
heres a link if gif embed doesnt work: https://imgur.com/VMuIZOR
Still working on trying to program the coding so they run seprately atm
heres a link if gif embed doesnt work: https://imgur.com/VMuIZOR
Still working on trying to program the coding so they run seprately atm
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That is really cool. Looks great, I'm sure you'll be able to get those lights doing what you want in no time.
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Turns out programming isn't as easy as I had hoped. I have a friend or two giving me a hand. In the meanwhile, I picked up 2 more sponsors! This is greatly appreciated and welcomed.
First off is GEIL with supplied 2x8gb SUPER LUCE 2400 DDR4 RGB Ram
Next is ThermalTake who graciously supplied RGB fans, PSU, and a sweet CPU cooler
Engine 27 CPU cooler (first time for me seeing an all metal fan, looks awesome!)
Thermaltake Toughpower Series PSU SFW 600W
Thermaltake Riing Plus 12 RGB Fans + TT Sync Controller
First off is GEIL with supplied 2x8gb SUPER LUCE 2400 DDR4 RGB Ram
Next is ThermalTake who graciously supplied RGB fans, PSU, and a sweet CPU cooler
Engine 27 CPU cooler (first time for me seeing an all metal fan, looks awesome!)
Thermaltake Toughpower Series PSU SFW 600W
Thermaltake Riing Plus 12 RGB Fans + TT Sync Controller
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@wildcard I thought it looked intense too! I unfortunately let that blind me to that fact it didn't fit my cpu setup 🙁. I ended up going with a bigger cpu fan (seen later in this post).
Back again! I've been doing small things that didnt warrant many photos (trying to learn to program, ended up having my 2 buddies help me), and rearranging computer components.
I'm nearing completion though! I will probably have 1 more update after this then it will be final photos and a time lapse video of the build/3D print process. My buddy is working on the music for that video atm. Anyway, on to the smaller update here:
This is the rear of the case. Its fitting the Thermaltake Riing RGB fan. I wanted to keep the fan removable because I need to get my hand in the computer case to plug the fans in once I put the top on. I ended up using magnets to hold the fan in place (located at each corner).
This is the top of the case with another Thermaltake Fan. This is permenantly installed in the case no need for removal here.
This is experimental. I'm using translucent red plastic to use as pseudo cable sleeves for psu/power button/Asus 1080 card. I think it looks good, but what do you think?
Also you can see I went with Thermaltakes Riing Cpu cooler. I was afraid it would be too tall but it is about an inch short of hitting the top of the case so no worries.
Back again! I've been doing small things that didnt warrant many photos (trying to learn to program, ended up having my 2 buddies help me), and rearranging computer components.
I'm nearing completion though! I will probably have 1 more update after this then it will be final photos and a time lapse video of the build/3D print process. My buddy is working on the music for that video atm. Anyway, on to the smaller update here:
This is the rear of the case. Its fitting the Thermaltake Riing RGB fan. I wanted to keep the fan removable because I need to get my hand in the computer case to plug the fans in once I put the top on. I ended up using magnets to hold the fan in place (located at each corner).
This is the top of the case with another Thermaltake Fan. This is permenantly installed in the case no need for removal here.
This is experimental. I'm using translucent red plastic to use as pseudo cable sleeves for psu/power button/Asus 1080 card. I think it looks good, but what do you think?
Also you can see I went with Thermaltakes Riing Cpu cooler. I was afraid it would be too tall but it is about an inch short of hitting the top of the case so no worries.
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Oh, I feel so silly for not mentioning this earlier: If you're interested, there's an app called solo learn, which has a mini-lesson style of teaching and practice to help anyone learn programming (various languages available) from the ground up. It may take longer than this project warrants for you to make use of it now, but I figured I'd let you know in case you ever want the knowledge.
It's awesome that you have 2 people to help you with the lights, good luck!
It's awesome that you have 2 people to help you with the lights, good luck!
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No worries electro. I was doing a few lessons on learning it but this wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. My 2 buddies who are in college for programming were struggling for a little bit so I wasn't going to be able to get it right in a reasonable time. I'll check it out though for future projects, always willing to learn 😀.
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Probably last update until the final photos and video! I'll have it at PAX East 2018 if anyone is going to be there by chance.
Got the lighting done! I have it wired into the PSU so it doesn't need additional outlets to be plugged in.
This is the window side. Just printed some flat sides to cover up gaps the acrylic window leaves.
These are little "feet" that help guide the top frame onto the body. They are angled so the top section slides on them.
Next is I decided to self-promote on the SSD since it was looking bland anyway 😀
My finalized wiring job
Be back in a week or two with the final photos! (probably post video a little after that).
Got the lighting done! I have it wired into the PSU so it doesn't need additional outlets to be plugged in.
This is the window side. Just printed some flat sides to cover up gaps the acrylic window leaves.
These are little "feet" that help guide the top frame onto the body. They are angled so the top section slides on them.
Next is I decided to self-promote on the SSD since it was looking bland anyway 😀
My finalized wiring job
Be back in a week or two with the final photos! (probably post video a little after that).
electro_neanderthal
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It's really come together, nice work! Also, the "feet" are a nice touch, hopefully they're strong enough for PAX. The advertising is pretty cool, as well. Makes me excited to finish my own build... now if only it would warm up so I can paint it.
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Very nice, I'll have to check it out in person as I may be at Pax East on Thursday if I'm off from work.
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I finished! Heres a video of the build with the lighting taking effect!
https://youtu.be/S6MWTAKUKUk
https://youtu.be/S6MWTAKUKUk
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