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post #201 of 587
6/1/12 at 6:23am
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oh wait im missed some applause sign biggrin.gif and when i need to jump onto stage? biggrin.gif:cigar: naaah it was jsut a sketch, if you need some more i can do some more sketches, maybe something with ome real edges biggrin.gif

Sorry, you missed it, everyone's gone home already biggrin.gif

Thanks for the offer, I'll surely ask for more sketches smile.gif

I did cut out a piece of acrylic just now to see if it would fit on the GPU, looks ok, but I some small pieces on the sides will help cover up the pcb better:

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I still need to figure out both how to securely mount it and how I'm going to get the design on there.
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post #202 of 587
6/1/12 at 6:43am
Once again... thumb.gif
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post #203 of 587
6/1/12 at 7:26am
Where would I need to begin to learn about things like bread boards/etc? I have little/no electronics experience, but would be interested in getting into this stuff!
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post #204 of 587
6/1/12 at 7:04pm
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Where would I need to begin to learn about things like bread boards/etc? I have little/no electronics experience, but would be interested in getting into this stuff!

I've had a few questions on this, one OCN member found a learning kit that looks interesting: http://www.makershed.com/product_p/9780596153748.htm

Or maybe have a look here: http://www.instructables.com/community/Best-Electronics-Kits-For-Adults/

I can say up front, electronics is not something to be mastered over night, but if you find that you enjoy it, then it's a lot of fun, especially when you get to a level where you can start designing your own constructions.

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post #205 of 587
6/2/12 at 10:00am
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Was getting ready to engrave the back lid GPU cover today, but had a minor CNC breakdown, so I didn't get very far. Anyway, CNC fixed, just a small problem where the z-axis connection between stepper and leadscrew got disconnected. I'm just using a piece of rubber tube with a couple of clamps, it works very well, as long as it stays tightened.

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I did manage to get a piece of scrap wood planed, just taking the top 0.2 mm off to make sure it's reasonably plane, I'll stick the acrylic on there with double sided tape:

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The thing does require a bit of maintenance once in a while, but not too bad really considering it's 100% DIY and most parts made of wood, biggest problem is usually screws loosening because of vibrations.
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post #206 of 587
6/2/12 at 10:05am
im starting to be impatient biggrin.gif
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post #207 of 587
6/2/12 at 10:08am
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I did get the GPU acrylic plate painted though, no so easy to make out in the pictures, but it's painted white first, then black. I want the white on the inside to reflect as much light in the acrylic as possible to hopefully give better spread and more uniform back light.

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Black: (it's a flat black, but still wet)

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After that it will go in the CNC and I'll attempt to engrave the design.
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post #208 of 587
6/2/12 at 10:11am
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im starting to be impatient biggrin.gif

Easy now .. it could turn out a disaster, you'll know that's what happened if I stop talking about it and move onto something else biggrin.gif
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post #209 of 587
6/2/12 at 10:15am
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Here is a simulation of what it should look like after CNC'ing:

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post #210 of 587
6/2/12 at 10:15am
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Easy now .. it could turn out a disaster, you'll know that's what happened if I stop talking about it and move onto something else biggrin.gif

oh comeo n post that thing if even it comes as a failure biggrin.gif
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