Project: External Enclosure [Update! 06-10-07]

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It's 100% dude!! I'll try take a picture now. :-D

-Edit- We just have to make the holes better, we are a bit off... Not much, but a bit!

Ok, will take photos quickly! :-P
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Okay, new photos on DJV's request.

First photo is just of the perspex to show the shape.

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This pic, just to give you an angle on the perspex, maybe you can see how smooth it is! (IT'S REALLY SMOOTH!! I couldn't believe it... :-D )

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Another atempt at showing the smoothness, although, this one is a bit blurred...

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Then two pics of the fitting.

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I fitted it this afternoon, without any masking tape, and it looked AWESOME! DJV, I thought about your mesh idea, and I think it'll look stunning, but if we made it in black. So next month, I'll order some black mesh form PPC's.

Another thing I didn't do, was fit those screws, because I'm to afraid that it will crack or something.
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OMW... ALL MODDERS = EMO BANGLES!
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Post by DAE_JA_VOO »

Oh thank goodness :D

I thought i was gonna die if i didn't see that :P

Nice work dude, i can't wait to see it in real life :D
I34z1k wrote:OMW... ALL MODDERS = EMO BANGLES!
ORLY?

Some more for you mike :P (each word is a different image :P)

I love my bangles :P
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It looks awesome DJV... I couldn't believe that I could make it that good!! :-D
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DAE_JA_VOO wrote:
I34z1k wrote:OMW... ALL MODDERS = EMO BANGLES!
ORLY?

Some more for you mike :P (each word is a different image :P)

I love my bangles :P
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mike, I thought you were gonna comment on my mod and not on DJV's bangles... Suxor...
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Post by I34z1k »

Lolz sorry sorry :) You gotta remember, I try not to post here anymore ;)

Nice mod, but more progress dude ;) I wanna see more :D LOLZ

Good stuff tho, nice idea :)
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Post by haja »

Heya,

If you are going to make the holes bigger on the plexi, I suggest using a stepped drill. You can find then at most builders shops or hardware stores, for around R130 fr the small ones (4-12mm in 1mm increments).
They work amazing well, not only to enlarge holes, but they make a perfect circle in plexi and aluminium. They are made from HSS so they are relatively tough.

I have provided a link so you can see what they look like

BTW, you also get step drills that go all the way up to 30mm,but they are quite costly.

http://www.dxengineering.com/Parts.asp? ... E%2D900025
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I34z1k

You try not to post here anymore?? Why not? :?

haja

Thanks a lot haja... Will speak to DJV and find out if he has any experience with this kind of drill bit.
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None whatsoever, but i've been meaning to buy myself one for ages. Just haven't got around to it. What haja says is true though. Stepped drills are frikken awesome.
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:| I've seen drills like that.


Ppl being dkz and stuff hey. Other better forums ;)
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DAE_JA_VOO wrote:None whatsoever, but i've been meaning to buy myself one for ages. Just haven't got around to it. What haja says is true though. Stepped drills are frikken awesome.
You want one? Coz I can get you one... I mean I want to use one for my mod, but that's about the last time I'll use it. So it wont be worth it for me. But if you want one, I can go get you one today and bring it along whenever the next mod meeting is... :-D
I34z1k wrote::| I've seen drills like that.


Ppl being dkz and stuff hey. Other better forums :wink:
Aag mike, I wont be a dk! *pats I34z1k on the head* We can be best friends! :-P :lol:
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DarkRanger wrote:
DAE_JA_VOO wrote:None whatsoever, but i've been meaning to buy myself one for ages. Just haven't got around to it. What haja says is true though. Stepped drills are frikken awesome.
You want one? Coz I can get you one... I mean I want to use one for my mod, but that's about the last time I'll use it. So it wont be worth it for me. But if you want one, I can go get you one today and bring it along whenever the next mod meeting is... :-D
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Hey man nice mod! i want to do it to my mapower now aswell! btw watch out for the alan cap screws that come with the enclosure i broke one off in the enclosure from over tightening it.... sucks...

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RobThePyro wrote:Hey man nice mod! i want to do it to my mapower now aswell! btw watch out for the alan cap screws that come with the enclosure i broke one off in the enclosure from over tightening it.... sucks...

Rob~!
Thanks for the heads up.

DJV: Let me make you a deal. I'll buy it. Then use it once. And give it to you for 50% of what I paid. Does that sound good??
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DarkRanger wrote:DJV: Let me make you a deal. I'll buy it. Then use it once. And give it to you for 50% of what I paid. Does that sound good??
You have yourself a deal! :D
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DarkRanger wrote:
I34z1k wrote::| I've seen drills like that.


Ppl being dkz and stuff hey. Other better forums :wink:
Aag mike, I wont be a dk! *pats I34z1k on the head* We can be best friends! :-P :lol:
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DAE_JA_VOO wrote:
DarkRanger wrote:DJV: Let me make you a deal. I'll buy it. Then use it once. And give it to you for 50% of what I paid. Does that sound good??
You have yourself a deal! :D
Good, will go buy it tomorrow... Too lazy now... :lol:

When will you be able to enlarge these holes?
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DarkRanger wrote:
DAE_JA_VOO wrote:
DarkRanger wrote:DJV: Let me make you a deal. I'll buy it. Then use it once. And give it to you for 50% of what I paid. Does that sound good??
You have yourself a deal! :D
Good, will go buy it tomorrow... Too lazy now... :lol:

When will you be able to enlarge these holes?
Ag whenever hey :) Come tomorrow evening if you can. Got an exam sometime in the afternoon :?
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Okay. we can organize the next step tomorrow during the day.
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Who's mod is this exactly? Excuse my ignorance.
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Post by Off-The-Chart »

lol W... it is DK's but since DAE is the mod man, he is lending a helping hand...

so guys, you gonna show us some sketchups :P of what you have planning for the LED's? would like to see how that is gonna be added to this one...
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Post by haja »

its alot more satisfying doing it yourself. I for one would try and do it myself, and only ask for advice if it is absolutely necessary.

But hey, thats just me, and I am perfect after all, so I guess I am a high benchmark to use.
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Post by Samaya »

Hey looking good. Pity we cant see the final product yet...
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