Actually, it was done about two weeks ago, I just hadn’t taken the time to give you the update.
It is now working fine, but I might replace the PSU with a full-sized ATX one due to unacceptable noise levels in the current FSP AC-DC 200W SFX12V PSU. Hiper HPU-4S425 looks promising. The problem is that a full sized ATX won’t fit in the case if located where the current PSU is. I am thinking about placing it above the drive cage which would also giving it better airflow and hopefully lower RPM. The problem is that I would have to build a second floor in the cage, and I’m uncertain how it would affect airflow and temperatures for the drives and motherboard (already actively cooled).
We’ll see.
Wanna see? Have a look:
I temporary placed everything in the first wooden case while waiting for the bakelite version to arrive.
The radio as it were before stripping it.
I started by removing the back.
With the help of my friends Mr. Screwdriver and Mr. Wire Cutter, the innards were soon cleaned out.
The actual radio receiver taken out.
Removing the cover plate. I used a towel underneeth as to not scratch the front.
Due to an extremely tight fit of the motherboard, I had to cut the lower part of the cover.
Some hot glue allowed me to use an original switch as a power button.
Screwing the power switch in place.
Testing that everything really fits. It’s tight, but it works.
From the front with the lower part of the cover gone.
Using a plastic clad wire as the station needle.
Some soldering were required for the LEDs lightening the glass.
Lightening in place. Green cardboard are now in place as glass cover.
Lights can be turned on with a simple switch and is powered by a regular 12V molex connector.
I used an oak board as base for the components. Plexiglass was used as a motherboard base plate.
Attaching the oak board from the bottom.
Plexiglass is also used to attach the PSU, along with double-coated adhesive tape to also prevent vibrations.
Everything in place, including a HDD LED placed right behing the Philips logo.
The wires fit tightly. Unfortunately, there was not enough molex connectors to power the lights as well. Will buy a cable splitter or new PSU.
To the left of the PSU is a dual USB outlet (gray cables) used to power the external DVD drive.
Computer in place and running. Using a flash and from a low angle you can clearly see the DVD drive on top…
But under normal circumstances you don’t notice the DVD drive.
Awsome!!
Can you now please build me one of these?
http://brassgoggles.co.uk/blog/200905/the-telecalculograph-mark-2 ;D
Coolt! 😀
Ang. projektorduken så kan ni kanske ta med den när ni åker till Charlottendal? Om det inte går så köper jag en ny såklart.
Ha en bra dag!
*kram*
Hi, interest post. I’ll write you later about few questions!