Still working on it. Got the materials. Just finalizing designs. I'll start a build log once I finish everything.
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So it's been a while since I showed what I've changed but it's quite a bit more refined.
For overall changes:
I have changed from a contact touch based terminal to a PCI-e slot for the extra wires. What I would do is to take an IDE based ribbon cable and cut it in half. Now I have a male and female end with wires already wired up so all I have to do is solder the wires to where they need to go next.
This is currently in debate as we consider DB cables as a possibility. (If anyone has a cable to test the impedance of a joint that'd be great!)
I am currently debating if I want to bother with a DAC or something internally for sound. I recently purchased a Fiio E10 DAC/AMP and I love the way it sounds. If I can run the DAC off of USB, I can find a spot inside for better sound. I am still contemplating whether this is a worthwhile endeavor. I might use a GrubDAC.
First up is the Mobile Module.
I had to change around the front panel and was able to incorporate two 80mm fans.
There were no buttons that fit small enough so I am planning on using two buttons similar to that of a laptop mousepad using micro-switches. This will be smoked acrylic with an LED below it. I will try to find a way to diffuse the light evenly over the button. These buttons are the red and yellow rectangles below.
Next up is the Desktop Module.
This one is a bit more complicated.
I added two top down 80mm fans to cool the Mobo Module. I also added four 40mm fans to cool the Mobo Module as well (These are dependent on how quiet they are). Lastly, I added two 40mm fans in the front for HDD cooling. I might just upgrade those two to a slim 80mm even if it means that most of it is blocked by the HDDs.
I might do custom buttons like on the Mobile Module but for simplicity, I am leaving it at a couple of bulgin switches.
I'd like opinions on the fan holes too. I kind of like the chopped circle look but what is your opinion on it?
Alternate fan layout:
Individual fan duct holes or just one long hole?
The biggest thing that I need to think about is overall external design. I am good when it comes to internal layouts, I am just not the artistic type.
Ideas?
