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  1. 07-03-2003, 03:31 AM #1
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    Operation: Integration Alumicoat Phase I ( 56k beware )

    Operation: Integration Alumicoat..phase I

    Finally.. plans for Integration Alumicoat have been aproved! (by me, web56n)
    In the proceeding weeks I will be performing this extreme mod,
    with step by step collaboration of details and pictures.
    consisting of a completely modded pc work station.

    Phase I - Design
    this operation will consist of having the entire work station integraded, which will include completely custom built desk that will become the pc's case.
    along with a semi-stealthed keyboard and mouse, a stealthed webcam that will be built into lcd monitor and will be remotely controlled from keyboard tray.

    Desk top
    desk top will be fabricated from 0.040" brushed aluminum, it will include a splat window for viewing purposes, directly in front of monitor.
    here is a drawing of top view of desk top


    also a pic of raw materials

    0.040" brushed aluminum.
    here is a drawing of top view of desk top showing pc and drives

    also a drawing of FRONT view showing where drives open and close and are mounted flush with edge of desk top

    Mods underway...
    keyboard tray
    I completely covered the aluminuim with masking tape to avoid any unwanted scraches,
    I then layed out where keys are, notice no number pad I choose not to include them.

    here are pics of keyboard frame
    the frame is made from 1"x1" acrylic, which sits along the outer edge of keyboards tray.
    here's pic of frame. the ends were glued together on a 45* angle.
    keyboard or whats left of it sits in cavity of frame and brushed aluminuim is on top acting as a lid.

    I've drilled holes at either end to install highpower blue leds which will light up the entire frame
    Last edited by web56n; 07-31-2003 at 04:45 PM.
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  2. 07-03-2003, 04:00 AM #2
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    Sweet! Can't wait for the final product! Take lots of pics!!
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  3. 07-03-2003, 06:35 AM #3
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    Keep us updated daily. This looks to be one extreme MOD. Document your steps and take plenty of PICS. Looks like a fun, long, project. Sweet..
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  4. 07-03-2003, 12:59 PM #4
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    mother of god...

    I can't wait to see the finished product!

    Oh yeah, what if you want to uprade your rig? I hope it's easily accessable, especially if something breaks
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  6. 07-03-2003, 01:51 PM #5
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    yes this project was months in the making just for the design, I've hopefuly thought of everything, right down to getting a few of the same keyboards just in case. but to answer your question yes it is easily dismantled if need be...
    here shows a pic of each hole in the keyboard tray bezal, filed and sanded.


    also keyboard tray bezal finished and ready for esembling.


    more pics of tray esembled.
    I've chosen to use satin finish aluminum for the edges it has a groove so the acrylic had to have a notch to match

    I put a slice along the edge of the 1" acrylic 7/16" deep to fit the aluminum edging. it slides on with little effort. (press fit)

    this is what it looks like, tray is emty and ready to be wired up with keys,
    leds,and sliders

    why no number pad? because all the time I've been using a comp I haven't yet used them. I guess I'm used to the one's above letters.
    also here's a quick pic of what bottom will look like

    Last edited by web56n; 07-31-2003 at 04:46 PM.
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  7. 07-03-2003, 01:55 PM #6
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    Wow! I can't wait to see this...

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  8. 07-03-2003, 02:17 PM #7
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    And I thought painting my chassis was a pain in the anus...
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  9. 07-03-2003, 02:57 PM #8
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    You must have more patience than i've got. If I were to take on a project that large, id get bored of it fast...

    Good luck, it looks really good so far
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  11. 07-03-2003, 03:33 PM #9
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    What's the ETA on completion?
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    Originally posted by DeadSanta
    And I thought painting my chassis was a pain in the anus...
    lol
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  13. 07-04-2003, 02:34 PM #11
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    here is pic of molded clear silicon, 1/8"x6"x13" this is how I made the keys to soft touch! yeah, just like elevator buttons
    this goes right on top of electronic keyboard pad, instead of any keys or all the little rubber caps, this not only made the keyboard soft touch but it also let me light up all the keys..by placing 4 blue led's around the outsides.

    here is keyboard tray with keys, all keys light up it's just the pics. sorry for the poor pics.

    and day time



    will post better pics.......
    Last edited by web56n; 07-31-2003 at 04:48 PM.
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  14. 07-04-2003, 02:39 PM #12
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    OH MAN! THAT'S SO COOL!
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  15. 07-05-2003, 06:16 PM #13
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    workin on Phase II,
    when power is off and when power is on..
    OK people need your input....
    I've made these power buttons what do you think?
    sure I'd like to hear from you,
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  16. 07-05-2003, 06:20 PM #14
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    I'm not gonna lie, that looks pretty sweet, but I think you can spice it up more Is their anyway you could encase it in aluminum? That way the LED would just shine out the front, I think that would look cool
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  17. 07-05-2003, 06:35 PM #15
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    me understands, I just did this to see what people thought.
    it will be incorperated into something...thanks
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