Cygnus X1. - Page 40

oldnewby · 9th December 2009, 3:58 PM

Thanks Mitsi, but my photos have been lifted by lots of people and put on
about 20 sites that I know of. The point is on some of these sites the pics
look terrific, so probably don't need any more.

http://www.itrends.dk/6067/
http://www.casemodblog.com/?p=2495

Thank you to everyone thats replied and commented.

Way too many to
reply to individually.

Some questions answered:
How much does it weigh? Well I had to measure the case in three parts because it wouldn't
fit on the scales.

And it came to.......22.3Kgs. :jawdrop: But in normal day to day use it's not a problem at all.
The feet have felt pads on them and the case slides around easily on my desk if the need
arises to get to the back panel.

No more parts will be anodised. The case is finished, but to be honest I could easily work on
it for many more months. I'm not completely happy with the front panel lifting mechanism, it
is not sturdy enough and I don't particularly like the action, but I've drawn a line in the sand
and no more work will be done.

How much did it cost? No idea. But probably a lot.

Some people requested wallpaper, here are two I really like (The top third of the case is my
favorite). These are suitably abstract enough to make a good background and quality is good
also. They are 1920x1200 made for my 24inch monitors.

When first starting up CX1 the lighting on top was not working.

So a bit of investigating was required to find the problem.

It turned out to be the alignment of the lower rail magnets. Just undid the two fixing screws
and re-aligned them, now all is good.

Some photos of CX1 in use.

Oh, and it's really quiet.

I should be starting something new in the new year, see you then. :dremel:

Lil Flipp · 9th December 2009, 4:15 PM

awesome job!!!! Id hate to see that thing get dirty! Say hello to the dust bunnies!

nipper575 · 9th December 2009, 4:56 PM

Has to be my favourite worklog ever...

What a fantastic result.

WD

NavidsonRecord · 9th December 2009, 8:55 PM

yep totally nominated to MDPC for the best mod I have see in 10 years!

Chop92per · 9th December 2009, 8:58 PM

that is the best thing i have seen like how work work went into it and like how it turned out is amazing, you should be very happy and in fact proud of your self you did a fucking awesome job

BloodDonor · 10th December 2009, 6:40 AM

stunning, sheer stunning workmanship oldnewby

kudos

dualbrain · 10th December 2009, 10:16 AM

Fantastic that OCAU is back. Contact already positive. Now waiting for new photos aaaaaaaaaand: Immortal Aussie

... hopefully

dingdong555 · 10th December 2009, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dualbrain

Fantastic that OCAU is back. Contact already positive. Now waiting for new photos aaaaaaaaaand: Immortal Aussie

... hopefully

Yeah Nils....freaking awesome, finally an Aussie on MDPC

tired · 10th December 2009, 11:54 AM

Put a video of it on Youtube

It could be a simple video done with a digital camera even.

Given you'd have to be proud of it, it would be cool to show it off at a site that gets the number of hits Youtube gets and extend its fame and following.

slobber · 10th December 2009, 1:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tired

Put a video of it on Youtube

Yes...............it could make you rich and famous

CHemical. · 10th December 2009, 2:01 PM

Dude. all i can say is AMAZING.

that is one of the BEST cases i have ever seen. You should forward it to a manafacturer. i'm sure there will be huge demand for it. but then it won't be one of a kind

Lil Flipp · 10th December 2009, 2:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tired

It could be a simple video done with a digital camera even.

Im sure someone around the area would lend him a proper video camera for a bit of footage.

dualbrain · 11th December 2009, 6:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dingdong555

Yeah Nils....freaking awesome, finally an Aussie on MDPC

I hope nothing stands in the way. Before end of the year, that would be a fantastic final

Nitephyre · 11th December 2009, 6:48 AM

Wow.

Wow.

markc3012 · 12th December 2009, 6:24 AM

I have been following this build for a long time and I can say it is an engineering feat. Well Done!! Cant wait for NUmber three to be made

9th December 2009, 4:15 PM	#587
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10th December 2009, 10:16 AM	#592
dualbrain Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 22	Fantastic that OCAU is back. Contact already positive. Now waiting for new photos aaaaaaaaaand: Immortal Aussie ... hopefully __________________ MDPC - Million-Dollar-PC

10th December 2009, 11:54 AM	#594
tired Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 5,619	Put a video of it on Youtube It could be a simple video done with a digital camera even. Given you'd have to be proud of it, it would be cool to show it off at a site that gets the number of hits Youtube gets and extend its fame and following. __________________ OCAU Guitar Players Club

9th December 2009, 3:58 PM	#586
oldnewby Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 426	Thanks Mitsi, but my photos have been lifted by lots of people and put on about 20 sites that I know of. The point is on some of these sites the pics look terrific, so probably don't need any more. http://www.itrends.dk/6067/ http://www.casemodblog.com/?p=2495 Thank you to everyone thats replied and commented. Way too many to reply to individually. Some questions answered: How much does it weigh? Well I had to measure the case in three parts because it wouldn't fit on the scales. And it came to.......22.3Kgs. :jawdrop: But in normal day to day use it's not a problem at all. The feet have felt pads on them and the case slides around easily on my desk if the need arises to get to the back panel. No more parts will be anodised. The case is finished, but to be honest I could easily work on it for many more months. I'm not completely happy with the front panel lifting mechanism, it is not sturdy enough and I don't particularly like the action, but I've drawn a line in the sand and no more work will be done. How much did it cost? No idea. But probably a lot. Some people requested wallpaper, here are two I really like (The top third of the case is my favorite). These are suitably abstract enough to make a good background and quality is good also. They are 1920x1200 made for my 24inch monitors. When first starting up CX1 the lighting on top was not working. So a bit of investigating was required to find the problem. It turned out to be the alignment of the lower rail magnets. Just undid the two fixing screws and re-aligned them, now all is good. Some photos of CX1 in use. Oh, and it's really quiet. I should be starting something new in the new year, see you then. :dremel:

9th December 2009, 4:56 PM	#588
nipper575 Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 965	Has to be my favourite worklog ever... What a fantastic result. WD

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Chop92per (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CraneBrook NSW (2749) Posts: 1,296	that is the best thing i have seen like how work work went into it and like how it turned out is amazing, you should be very happy and in fact proud of your self you did a fucking awesome job

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CHemical. Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In a mushroom patch Posts: 660	Dude. all i can say is AMAZING. that is one of the BEST cases i have ever seen. You should forward it to a manafacturer. i'm sure there will be huge demand for it. but then it won't be one of a kind

12th December 2009, 6:24 AM	#600
markc3012 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 15	I have been following this build for a long time and I can say it is an engineering feat. Well Done!! Cant wait for NUmber three to be made