Operation: Integration Alumicoat Phase I updated aug, 1st.

[web56n]

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
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=4c5972bf-29fe-372a-33f0-1a442cb13e6a&size=

also a pic of raw materials
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=71065c47-a883-5aed-40aa-434e15df4d6e&size=
0.040" brushed aluminum.
here is a drawing of top view of desk top showing pc and drives
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=6a961fa6-34a2-5e68-9b83-6db96a67269f&size=
also a drawing of FRONT view showing where drives open and close and are mounted flush with edge of desk top
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=308c35d6-2655-a369-74dc-e63366cd4045&size=
this will be updated as operation Integration Alumicoat transforms.

[n0strax]

I would be happy to take blubyu off your hands :)

p.s. I ended up getting those klipsch speakers you won from poc.net for my bday :)

[Venezuelan]

hey man, that sound as a realy cool proyect, good luk with it, and of cousre i have a few cuestions

1.- Where did you boy your materials?
2.- how much are you going to spend $$$ ?

Bye[/list]

[web56n]

right on, I think there just great :lol:
and as for blubyu......sure I'll pass it on to you :mrgreen: NOT

[web56n]

[quote]hey man, that sound as a realy cool proyect, good luk with it, and of cousre i have a few cuestions

1.- Where did you boy your materials?
2.- how much are you going to spend $$$ ?

Bye[list]

projected cost is about $4.00 more than my wife wants me to spend! :cry:
to tell you the truth, it's a running total and not sure as of yet.
I got materials from local metal shop, cost for that was $20.00
including all shearing.

[Ceezer]

If you look in the ideas & suggestions forum, I posted a project like this a couple weeks ago. Sounds like you have everything thought out, but you might pick up an idea. One thought would be to incorporate a NAT router inside the desk, to alleviate some of the desk clutter. Plus you could put some ports on the back of the desk to act as the hub.

Might want to build speakers into the desk, as well. The idea behind it (well, behind mine, anyway) was to clear up the clutter, so the more things that you're able to incorporate, the better (and cleaner).

I was going to do mine out of a hard wood, but I like the brushed aluminum. Are you going to use anything to frame it up first, or do you think the aluminum will be sturdy enough to support itself?

[UberDemon]

This is a very ambitious project, but if you ever do finish it, it will defeniently be kickass

[Droid]

[quote]hey man, that sound as a realy cool proyect, good luk with it, and of cousre i have a few cuestions

1.- Where did you boy your materials?
2.- how much are you going to spend $$$ ?

Bye[LIST]

projected cost is about $4.00 more than my wife wants me to spend! :cry:
to tell you the truth, it's a running total and not sure as of yet.
I got materials from local metal shop, cost for that was $20.00
including all shearing.

Don't tell me you ACTUALLY told your wife how much it'll be? I'm on the phone right now with the UHU (United Husbands Union) to report your infraction. I'm all for trust & tellin' the truth but, c'mon.

***The preceding was for those who don't understand...just humor :wink: ***

Can't wait to see some pix of this project as it progress'. What do you have in mind for the legs? If you don't have a set idea for them yet (which I doubt, you're very thorough) IKEA has some that would certainly suit the crisp, clean style you're after.

Be well!

Droid~

[web56n]

[quote]hey man, that sound as a realy cool proyect, good luk with it, and of cousre i have a few cuestions

1.- Where did you boy your materials?
2.- how much are you going to spend $$$ ?

Bye[list]

projected cost is about $4.00 more than my wife wants me to spend! :cry:
to tell you the truth, it's a running total and not sure as of yet.
I got materials from local metal shop, cost for that was $20.00
including all shearing.

Don't tell me you ACTUALLY told your wife how much it'll be? I'm on the phone right now with the UHU (United Husbands Union) to report your infraction. I'm all for trust & tellin' the truth but, c'mon.

***The preceding was for those who don't understand...just humor :wink: ***

Can't wait to see some pix of this project as it progress'. What do you have in mind for the legs? If you don't have a set idea for them yet (which I doubt, you're very thorough) IKEA has some that would certainly suit the crisp, clean style you're after.

Be well!

Droid~

The june issue of (UHU) newsletter, has the list of new rules that were passed this last meeting. (you must not have ettended)
one of which used to be
RULE NO. 344- MUST NOT LET WIFE KNOW REAL SPENDING AMOUNTS ON MODDING PROJECTS...
has been changed to,
RULE NO. 344B- DO TELL WIFE SPENDING AMOUNTS OF MODDING PROJECTS, PROVIDED THEY ARE NOT REAL!
Droid please tell me that your dues is up to date, because you should have gotten the newsletter by now!
if not my god there are alot of new rules!

[Droid]

The june issue of (UHU) newsletter, has the list of new rules that were passed this last meeting. (you must not have ettended)
one of which used to be
RULE NO. 344- MUST NOT LET WIFE KNOW REAL SPENDING AMOUNTS ON MODDING PROJECTS...
has been changed to,
RULE NO. 344B- DO TELL WIFE SPENDING AMOUNTS OF MODDING PROJECTS, PROVIDED THEY ARE NOT REAL!
Droid please tell me that your dues is up to date, because you should have gotten the newsletter by now!
if not my god there are alot of new rules!

I do not have too pay dues as I'm the Union Stewart for my local... I appolgise for thinking that you actually gave the correct amount spent.

See you in Vegas for the convention (date TBA)...

[Ceezer]

Heh, you guys are killin me. So what's your number? Like, when I give my wife a price, I usually quote her at about 66% of the actual ammount. What's your percentage?

[web56n]

Mods underway.... semi-stealthed keyboard.
first I'll explain the mod, it will be a complete keyboard tray that is fabricated from acrylic boxed so keyboard can fit into and sit flush.
the tray will be claded with brushed aluminum and also keys
when finish keyboard will be mounted and visible but will not be on top of tray but flush with tray.
here is a pic of doner keyboard
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=f25625db-56ad-2d69-1723-1529e06738f9&size=
keyboard is a cheap luxor cost $8.00 ( won't matter cause all you'll see are the three lights from the original keyboard)
most or all keyboards have a convex key and sit slightly higher on each layer of keys,(angled) in order to have keyboard mounted completely flush with tray the keys had to be sanded flat and true on the same plain like this
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=4cf44e17-11da-4a17-7b89-632ec3db5552&size=
and this
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=5db978b5-557e-1089-7ec6-7eb823a174c9&size=
the keys will have new tops mounted of brushed aluminum and will be ingraved with letters and numbers
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=25df64bc-749a-2b53-65c2-3f9919144830&size=

[Droid]

Heh, you guys are killin me.  So what's your number?  Like, when I give my wife a price, I usually quote her at about 66% of the actual ammount.  What's your percentage?

The manual says & I quote:
"The actual amount of anything you do (See footnote) or spend is for the most part a judgment call by yourself. However there are loose guidelines that as members of the UHU we would like you to follow. Below is an excerpt from the manual:
[list]1. $100.00 spent on something you enjoy is equal to $63.00 wife dollars
2. A 1/2 hour job is = 3-4 wife hours depending on your skill level
3. 12 of your closest friends = "a couple of buddies" over for the game
4. 18 beers = a "couple" wife beers
5. The phrase "I'll be right back" or "Do you need anything from the store" should NEVER be spoken by you, as it could make her suspicious & make her want go to (insert store name) with you. Unless you ARE going to the corner store & want to score some brownie points.
[list]
It should be noted that just because they (wives) are soft, smell good, are easy on the eyes (for the most part) does NOT by any stretch of the imagination mean they should be taken lightly. They have us out numbered with their union (The International Order of Wives - IOW) by 2-1. Which means that they can network to a larger amount of their membership through various albeit seemingly innocent endeavors. Some are:
[list]The phone
Tupperware, Candle-lite, lingerie, (insert any local phenom here) parties
Bake sales
And so on...
[list]
This is ONLY meant as a guide & if you are ever in doubt please seek out a senior member for guidance.

Yours truly,

Droid
Union Stuart Local 1977 UHU

(Footnote: this term does not apply if you are doing something for your Mother-in-law as she is a senior member of the IOW & has years of experience. There is a consolation to this however, since you are helping her out she will not tell her daughter the actual time, beer drank, or money spent on a project you do for her as it is in her best interest to keep you happy & wanting to help (escape from your house) her out in the future.

[car_dude]

Heh, you guys are killin me.  So what's your number?  Like, when I give my wife a price, I usually quote her at about 66% of the actual ammount.  What's your percentage?

The manual says & I quote:
"The actual amount of anything you do (See footnote) or spend is for the most part a judgment call by yourself. However there are loose guidelines that as members of the UHU we would like you to follow. Below is an excerpt from the manual:
[list]1. $100.00 spent on something you enjoy is equal to $63.00 wife dollars
2. A 1/2 hour job is = 3-4 wife hours depending on your skill level
3. 12 of your closest friends = "a couple of buddies" over for the game
4. 18 beers = a "couple" wife beers
5. The phrase "I'll be right back" or "Do you need anything from the store" should NEVER be spoken by you, as it could make her suspicious & make her want go to (insert store name) with you. Unless you ARE going to the corner store & want to score some brownie points.
[list]
It should be noted that just because they (wives) are soft, smell good, are easy on the eyes (for the most part) does NOT by any stretch of the imagination mean they should be taken lightly. They have us out numbered with their union (The International Order of Wives - IOW) by 2-1. Which means that they can network to a larger amount of their membership through various albeit seemingly innocent endeavors. Some are:
[list]The phone
Tupperware, Candle-lite, lingerie, (insert any local phenom here) parties
Bake sales
And so on...
[list]
This is ONLY meant as a guide & if you are ever in doubt please seek out a senior member for guidance.

Yours truly,

Droid
Union Stuart Local 1977 UHU

(Footnote: this term does not apply if you are doing something for your Mother-in-law as she is a senior member of the IOW & has years of experience. There is a consolation to this however, since you are helping her out she will not tell her daughter the actual time, beer drank, or money spent on a project you do for her as it is in her best interest to keep you happy & wanting to help (escape from your house) her out in the future.
you have too much free time :lol:

[Ceezer]

the keys will have new tops mounted of brushed aluminum and will be ingraved with letters and numbers
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=25df64bc-749a-2b53-65c2-3f9919144830&size=

How will these be mounted to the keys? I originally thought you'd be replacing the entire key(s), but it looks like you'll just be fastening these on top of the original keys (epoxy?).

And be careful. I imagine trying to smooth the edges of those aluminum keys will be quite tedious, and leave you prone to grip-related accidents.

[web56n]

the pic shows a rough key, yes your right about that but keys will have polished edges.
sound like alot of work and time......that's the cheap part of these mods......

[web56n]

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.
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=46127277-20da-1cf5-7d85-545e31e633b9&size=
I've drilled holes at either end to install highpower blue leds which will light up the entire frame
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=3a7d4982-2eae-7b01-5ebb-566834be5524&size=
more to come....

[web56n]

although not finished yet this will give you an idea of what the aluminum keyboard will look like
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=32547e0b-7af4-61e9-1dda-238568177538&size=

[car_dude]

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! :shock:

[web56n]

back at it again, here shows a pic of each hole in the keyboard tray bezal, filed and sanded.

http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=665e1eff-2ef3-3c12-3875-6a864a8e48a3&size=
also keyboard tray bezal finished and ready for esembling.

http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=34e056ff-3261-1b98-5c97-18db29184d8c&size=
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
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=65fd61d9-60d5-1d66-5b37-290e64d31770&size=
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)
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=66ab6655-717f-4aac-59ef-30cb6c556cc0&size=
this is what it looks like, tray is emty and ready to be wired up with keys,
leds,and sliders
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=5a1d17f2-48f4-3e36-6ae2-19dd815d64e2&size=
here's what bottom will look like with led's on
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=60b2f95e-6f03-4512-3e6a-306a405d3ba6&size

will post after essembled...

[Bigfat]

Can't wait to see it finished!

[n0strax]

dude that is soo sweet, i could never plan out something like that

[car_dude]

looking sweet

[Droid]

Man that's "Off the HOOK!" You do really nice work, what is it you do for a livin' again?

Waiting to see the next installment.

[Ceezer]

Lookin good, man. Keep up the great work, and the pictures!

[arcele]

this is coming along VERY nicely....you must have a lot of free time on your hands to get something this in depth done in such a relatively short ammount of time, where do you get the time from??? Do you not sleep?

[web56n]

what day is it? where am I, holy crap, sleep that's what I'm forgeting!
actually I do have a bit of free time on my hands, and I tend to use it wisely!
before I started posting this, I done alot of research and developing, so when I started it, I would have most of everything needed.

[web56n]

here is keyboard tray with keys, all keys light up it's just the pics. sorry for the poor pics.
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=2e962f93-3501-5347-41fe-50b779e13bd0&size=
and day time

http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=4a6d3c6c-6afb-1c59-51eb-67df2918405e&size=

will post better pics.......

[Alucard]

I cant tell you how great this is....no words are great enough and I think this thing should be shown on TechTV when its done

[web56n]

thanks everyone for the comments,
Phase II is underway
will post pics soon......

[web56n]

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?
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=83735114-471d-4803-26f6-466b27817270&size=

[Ceezer]

Uh... awesome?! What exactly is this, other than a power indicator? Is it part of something else? Embedded within something? Free standing?

[web56n]

Uh... awesome?!  What exactly is this, other than a power indicator?  Is it part of something else?  Embedded within something?  Free standing?

this is more what it will look like ... it part of Integration Alumicoat will be the power and reset buttons on the new project
will just press the center were it says power (these are just tests)
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=1b664f86-7460-3b0b-557a-d9e426391094&size=

[Freaky_tweak]

blue LEDs would be sweet with the aluminum finish that you have going there. keep up the good work!!

[n0strax]

it looks like it would be hard to type with that keyboard, is it?

[web56n]

very easy, I'm not much of a typer (very slow )
but this sped things up for me, anyway...I find it faster I wonder what a real typist would think?
my skill as a typer didn't change but it seems to be faster

[RedXray]

Great job :!: Do you have a metal fabracation background? Great Quality craftmanship and planing.Ever thought of a career in Nascar?The top teams based here in Charlotte are always looking for good fab techs.Heck with Nascar how bout Nasa! lol anyway cant wait to see your next update :mrgreen:

[web56n]

Great job  :!: Do you have a metal fabracation background? Great Quality  craftmanship and planing.Ever thought of a career in Nascar?The top teams based here in Charlotte are always looking for good fab techs.Heck with Nascar how bout Nasa! lol anyway cant wait to see your next update :mrgreen:
I retired early as a fabrication engineer, also went on to mechanical engineering for 8 years with design and developing. I'm only now 39 years old, don't tease me about nascar, I'm one of their biggest fans.....

[RedXray]

web56n I wouldn't tease you about nascar one of my best friends father was the crew chief for the KODAK # 4 Morgan Mclure team last year.They parted ways but he has a shop up the street and Im always at the shop shootn the bull with the mechanics.They are running a Busch series limited schedule this season for driver #56 Tim Sauder.It's pretty interesting watching them fab up the sheet metel skins for these cars.I can tell you would be a natural!

[web56n]

that's cool, if I could only walk into a place like that and sit around and b.s. with the mechanics, hmmm, maybe when this is finished I'll sell it on ebay to one of the crew!!!! then you can say you seen it in the begining stages.

[apeter]

those buttons look sweet! :)

[web56n]

thanks for the comments.
I've been workin on Phase II will post very soon....

[web56n]

Phase II mods underway!
here are pics of front edge of desktop were cd-rw and dvd drives will be located, this piece will sit right in front of keyboard.

here's pics of front bezel...
starting with layout,
holes were drilled and again dremel and files were needed.

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/front%20bezelwork.JPG

it looks like this, not quit finished but you get the picture!

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/front%20bezel.JPG

this will show you the overall look of front, with drives stealthed,
this also will have power and reboot buttons along with 4- on/off switches for fans. (they all glow in the dark)
the area that is not aluminum is mirrored acrylic and will be back lit with blue led's,
I will be installing them at a later time!
here is also close up of switches,


this piece is 80" long and will go along front edge of desk top (one piece)

I will be starting desktop layout and cutting out window next,
once all pieces are ready then I will be assembling it all together

[n0strax]

i think when you are all done with it you should take all the pictures and put them up on a site somewhere and comment under each one to show the whole process, kinda like a tutorial but not :D

yes i know that's pretty much what this is, but if you have other pictures you could show them and put more detail into what's going on.

[Ceezer]

Man, looks better with each update. I wish I had half the hands you do. If I tried to cut something like that out, it'd end up looking like a busted shopping cart...

[web56n]

i think when you are all done with it you should take all the pictures and put them up on a site somewhere and comment under each one to show the whole process, kinda like a tutorial but not  :D  

yes i know that's pretty much what this is, but if you have other pictures you could show them and put more detail into what's going on.
I'll be writing it up when I'm complete, this is just to get the jist of the operation.

[web56n]

OK started desk top window, this window is right in front of monitor and also just above keyboard tray,
through this window you'll see the interior of the rig, mobo,cpu,hsu,ram,
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/start%20cutout.JPG
will post finished window right shortly......damn camera!

[Randy*]

It looks awesome man. Keep it up.

[Venezuelan]

Cool!!! :D

[Ceezer]

What are you cutting with to get such smooth lines? A jigsaw?

[web56n]

What are you cutting with to get such smooth lines?  A jigsaw?

just a dremel with this
this I find the best to cut with
http://web56n.free-host.com/dremel.JPG
this is a tungsten tipped carbide bit. it may be a bit more money to buy ( $16.00) but the results are out standing. and I've had this one for years. I have yet used a cut off disc of any brand.
for the sake of this bit you'll wear out your dremel before you wear it out. and cutting is a breeze.
from all the cutting I have done it's cheaper in the end.

[Ceezer]

Really? I was asking the clerk at Lowes about the tungsten carbide cutting tools, and he said it might be good for about 14ft worth of cutting before it wore out. I should have checked for myself, but thought I'd take his word for it.

Have you noticed it dull out any? How much cutting would you estimate you've done with it?

[Ceezer]

On another note, has anyone tried using a band saw to cut their case? I think it would be good for a design with alot of curves and precision, but I don't know if they make a blade strong enough for it.

[web56n]

Really?  I was asking the clerk at Lowes about the tungsten carbide cutting tools, and he said it might be good for about 14ft worth of cutting before it wore out.  I should have checked for myself, but thought I'd take his word for it.

Have you noticed it dull out any?  How much cutting would you estimate you've done with it?

first off you NEVER take a salesman's advice when it comes to tools,
the people that know how good a tool is are people that use them not sale them...

if I had to guess on how many ft. this lttle guy has cut aluminum/ mildsteel, let's just say if it only lasts 14ft. then right there that tell's me they don't know even how to use it.

sure it might dull out fast if your trying to grind hardened steel.

to answer your question, hmm. I really couldn't tell you how many ft. I've had this for years 500.ft.+ now remember if you don't know how to use it properly it could last 5 inches...

[Ceezer]

Well, great, thanks a lot. I guess I should have just gotten it and tried it out for myself, but like I said, I didn't want to "waste" the money.

I'll be sure to get one for my next mod, though.

[web56n]

OK...here is finished cut out of splat, this is in the middle of gluing blue molding around the edges.
the window will be 60% (auto privacy) tinted this kinda gives an idea of what that will look like...

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/molding.JPG

will post more of splat when completely finished phase II

[Bigfat]

Ooo... that's a really nice splat. I'm assuming blue lights are going inside?

[Ceezer]

Is this the desktop? What will the cut-out be for, the internal mechanics?

[web56n]

Is this the desktop?  What will the cut-out be for, the internal mechanics?

ya it will act like a window in a side panel! to see everything on the inside.....

[web56n]

Thanks all!
the mods don't stop there.....
here are some pics of aluminum mouse pad, ya that's right aluminum!
it works great and it doesn't scratch...not after being clear coated...it also lights up.....
some of the pics are blurry, until I figure out how to take better night pics (sorry)
day
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/mouse.JPG
and
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/mouse%20pad.JPG
at night

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/mouse%20pad%20n.JPG

and this one I shut off keyboard lights, so you can see better...
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/mpn.JPG

on to monitor, and then full essembly

[denny]

that is seriously awesome, keep up the good work, i can't wait to see the completed project :shock:


Denny

P.S. I want one (haha)

[web56n]

ok... these are just construction pics
first off I wanted to lose the monitor base...so it can be placed somewhere else,
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=7ad33829-40a6-1291-660c-2911d8141c3e&size=
I extended the small power cord with a 6ft. extention cable.
this is what it looks like without base.

http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=d1d922d8-19f0-3f5a-77dd-26573acb1dd0&size=

I've chosen to use 2" aluminum pipe (which still needs to be polished) to house all wires and cables that come from monitor making sure that they all fit. I also just drilled two small holes to match the holes on back of monitor to fasten pipe giving me the same adjustment as before.
]http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=1db71b55-3741-577e-7067-40b2793135d7&size=

I then layed out and cut hole for pipe that will go through desk top, at ther ear of splat window.
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=39e272b5-4029-241b-664d-11273e1e10a1&size=
still lots of work to do on monitor and desk.
will post soon
this gives you an idea of what it will all look like.
nowhere near finished yet......
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=3fa55c7e-369f-6eb5-17ec-510875d655d9&size=

[Freaky_tweak]

omg.. thats just plain awesome. good luck with that

[Ceezer]

Will the monitor post be adjustable (up/down)? Tilt on the monitor?

Lookin good, my man.

[web56n]

Will the monitor post be adjustable (up/down)? Tilt on the monitor?

Lookin good, my man.
oh yes the post is adjustable in 1" increments from touching desktop right up to 7" off desk....
also the angle adjustment is also the same as before so it can be put in pretty much any position.

[johnnyxxl]

wish I knew enough about working metal that is so sweet
I thought I was big dog when I figured out how to put the window in my case on my own, and stealthed my drives

[Dev67]

love the klipsch man, I gotta get me some of those :(

[web56n]

ok lost a day some where?

here I'm cutting out desk for splat window
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=2f574e9d-5b2d-ca60-fce9-7ffb7f10680d&size=

old keyboard will be replaced next up date!.....

http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=5e292a38-14ef-2cfb-6cbb-266d41aa42ae&size=

here is pic of insides, the gray acrylic is just a GUIDE, it does not stay there it gets replaced with a tinted piece.....
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=2c277015-6c6d-4054-1077-1d6067fd7da7&size=

also here is what it looks like with window in place

http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=2d2f7cb1-4e04-711b-7b21-77e36a8e4085&size=

and a close up of window
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=632f2d1e-4db4-27a2-56ad-332e19de205d&size=

here it is at night
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=508e161b-6ae4-6b96-199b-78757cf07888&size=
and
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=5b91104a-229d-477a-2847-7ee4394c38e6&size=

will post more of rest shortly............
what do you think so far?

[Droid]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!

[Ceezer]

Show off... :wink:

[web56n]

ok here are some pics of what the whole thing will look like, I'm running behind by a day or so!
I still have a few more things to do
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=7cb426e6-6f59-b57c-66d1-b61514829146&size=

and at night

http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=78726e3b-4111-1b29-32fd-12d91f695d9b&size=
I will post more real soon.......

[commandwolf2]

unbelievable, what more would you have to do? It looks perfect right now as it is! Nice job, I want to see this thing in it's entirety.

[n0strax]

...amazing

that's all i can think

[Forezt]

What year is it? Have I stumbled into the future somehow?

It's so awesome I'm gonna throw up :oops:

[Ceezer]

Next you can patch that hole in the wall on the left side of the picture. :D

[web56n]

Next you can patch that hole in the wall on the left side of the picture. :D

I guess it looks like a hole on the wall beside the modem but it's just a piece of plastic that come away from the wall to hide some of the wires
need to put more glue on it to hold it in place......

[Freaky_tweak]

.....you're hired.

[web56n]

Ok I have been shut down by my provider..
they say over 10,000 hits an hour is toooo much, I've gotten over a million hits in the last 4 days.... wow!
that is why the pics aren't workin.. until I figure out some thing here is a link to see them
here (http://www.gruntville.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3176)

[VanZero]

Contact me via email, and I can work something out with my hosting for you for free. webmaster@animillion2002.com

[imported_Yoshi]

I can host the pics for you.

[web56n]

got pic problem solved ........
here is a pic of monitor bezel notice the hole in the top center
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/new%20bezel.JPG
I have cut a piece of acrylic and tinted it to match the front of monitor.
for a few reasons,
1-to cut down on reflection at night.
2-so when the monitor is shut off it appears to be silver.
3-and most important, to keep little fingers off the soft surface of monitor
(kids are always pointing at something on the monitor)
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/tinted%20acrylic.JPG

this what it looks like with tinted acrylic in place
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/monitor%20bezel.JPG
also here is a pic of where webcam is located
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/to%20uplaod/webcam1.JPG
from far back
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/to%20uplaod/webcam2.JPG
and close up
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/to%20uplaod/webcam3.JPG
and also here is a pic of center speaker for that 5.1 dolby ya baby!!!
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/to%20uplaod/centerspeaker.JPG
will post more real soon

[n0strax]

the klipsch's kick a$$ dont' they? i'm gonna order the wall brackets for mine soon, once we knock down one of my walls and make my room bigger :)

[web56n]

the klipsch's kick a$$ dont' they?  i'm gonna order the wall brackets for mine soon, once we knock down one of my walls and make my room bigger :)

just crank those puppies up they'll knock down the wall on their own.....

[DRock4WC]

That is disgusting. You have stolen from me any will to build my own machine. What's the point? I look at yours and mine would be Commodore in comparison...
Out of curiosity, where'd you get the Longhorn beta?

[n0strax]

just crank those puppies up they'll knock down the wall on their own.....

yeah if i crank them up to 50 with the master volume up all the way my center channel falls off, that's why i need them mounted lol

[web56n]

That is disgusting.  You have stolen from me any will to build my own machine.  What's the point?  I look at yours and mine would be Commodore in comparison...
Out of curiosity, where'd you get the Longhorn beta?

thanks and sorry...
but it's not a longhorn beta, it's just a desktop background......

[Droid]

Looks like there's a problem with your pics again?

Maybe (& I say this with great risk to myself & possibly this forum) the CIA is behind the strange disappearance of photograph evidence of your very "stealth" operation?

Either that or I have to stop getting up a 5:50am!!!

[car_dude]

another pic problem it seems, but looking sweet, when I get enough money, I'm gonna do something simliar

[web56n]

my god, you move a little folder with pics in it, and all hell brakes lose...
got pic problem solved again.
soon your not going to believe me.....

[web56n]

Operation: Integration Alumicoat, has to have a modded chair so here's a few pics
the chair from a 1990' pontiac, has arm rests on both sides.

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/the%20chair1.JPG
as you can see the right side arm rest has a stealthed fold out beverage holder along with a compartment for cd's.
both sides fold up out of the way for easy access, it also has been wired for 5.1 dolby digital! you can also see there is a lever to recline the chair if it's just relaxing time yeah it fully reclines too!

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/the%20chair.JPG

the speakers are mounted from under the head rest so if head rest goes up so do the speakers, they are also fully adjustable to any position.
here you can see a handy little compartment on the back for important what ever's.....

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/the%20chair%202.JPG

will be posting the finishing touches of Operation: Integration Alumicoat very soon........

[n0strax]

THAT'S MY IDEA! YOU COPIER!

oh well, i doubt i would have ever gotten it to work...

[Jeb]

THAT'S MY IDEA! YOU COPIER!

oh well, i doubt i would have ever gotten it to work...

LOL.

I had an idea like that to...

[car_dude]

can't wait to see finished project, lookin great

[Ceezer]

The pouch on the back of the chair could be used to store the current issues of PC Gamer, or something similar.

How does the chair (audio) plug into your system? How difficult was it to mount and balance a chair with that weight on casters? Did that particular chair come with both consoles, or did you have to mount the one on the right? That's very cool, and I think I want to steal your idea since I can't get comfortable in a regular desk chair.

[web56n]

The pouch on the back of the chair could be used to store the current issues of PC Gamer, or something similar.

How does the chair (audio) plug into your system?  How difficult was it to mount and balance a chair with that weight on casters?  Did that particular chair come with both consoles, or did you have to mount the one on the right?  That's very cool, and I think I want to steal your idea since I can't get comfortable in a regular desk chair.
the speaker wires are run through the chair and exit at the bottom, they then connect to the remote center for the speakers.
that is connected to pc via digital 5.1 optical cable ( one cable)
the weight of the chair is minimal,
old office wood and chrome chair weighed only 3 pounds less
the balance was very easy, base is fastened to center of bottom
and the arm rests were both mounted seperate.
1pc- 1/4"thick aluminum plate 8"x20" the old base of chair was fastened to that. (4 exsiting holes)
2pc's- 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" aluminum angle iron 24" long and 36" long. these pieces also get fastened to plate and are drilled out to match 4 holes on the bottom of chair
the longer one also mounts the brackets for the arm rests with 5/16" readyrod and is covered with 3/4" aluminum tubing

[sixshot666]

you need to submitt your pc to maximum pc for rig of the month.

[web56n]

you need to submitt your pc to maximum pc for rig of the month.
they told me that because I'm in canada they can't put it in the mag, otherwise they would
he even told me that they are looking into an all canadian issue just for that reason....so maybe!

[sixshot666]

you need to submitt your pc to maximum pc for rig of the month.
they told me that because I'm in canada they can't put it in the mag, otherwise they would
he even told me that they are looking into an all canadian issue just for that reason....so maybe!
thats messed up.its ok for someone in canada to win the partiotic mod
contest but you cant enter the rig of the month contest.
"WHATS UP WITH THAT!"-the hurricane.

[web56n]

yeah you'd think they would let anyone get rig of the month, they sell the mag to us canadian's?
why not let us go in the mag?

[Forezt]

I should have asked this ages ago, but where do you get that sheet aluminum? :?:

[sk8rboymc]

I....it.....it's.....it's so beautiful......

Did you say you retired early? and you're only 39?(I would go back and re-read but i'm too lazy =D )

-WOWOWOWOW

-Chunkers

[web56n]

I should have asked this ages ago, but where do you get that sheet aluminum? :?:

check your local sheet metal shops.....maybe they can help.

[web56n]

here are some more shot of Integration Alumicoat

first off the side vew
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/WHOLE%20SET.JPG

here is a front shot
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/FRONTAL%20C.JPG

and some of side

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/SIDE%20SHOT.JPG

and at night

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/WHOLE%20SET%20N.JPG

also with matching printer in pic....

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/WITH%20PRINTER.JPG

will finish up shortly..
thanks for all the comments,
I hope you's liked my work...........

[web56n]

I....it.....it's.....it's so beautiful......

Did you say you retired early? and you're only 39?(I would go back and re-read but i'm too lazy =D )

-WOWOWOWOW

-Chunkers

you read it right, I'm 39 yrs. old!

[SaPhZ_]

o..m..g.. That is the most beutiful thing I have ever seen. I seriously have tears in my eyes... you could charge admission to see that.. wow.. hey you know, if you ever get bored of it, I would take it off your hands you know.. JUST so that you could get on with bigger and better projects, I'd do that for you. =)

[RedXray]

Just a fantastic work of art web56n.I posted a couple of weeks ago that you would be a great fab man in the NASCAR ranks.After seeing this project from the ground up I think you may be over qualifide shapeing sheetmetal for Stockcar racing!Project Alumicoat looks like it should be should be on Air Force One!I can see ol George kicked back in that custom chair :wink: smile on his face, joy stick in hand doing what he dose best Takin out the bad Guys :wink:

[DRock4WC]

There will be someone with him to cover the basics (turning the computer on, how to hold the mouse, etc.), right?

[RedXray]

DRock4WC are you applying for that job :?: or are you over qualifide too :wink:

[DRock4WC]

I don't know. I'd have to work on my poker face first. "No, sir, you didn't actually kill Saddam, this is just a game." "Yes, sir, I voted for you." "Yes, sir, four more years."

Just as a disclaimer regarding statments made in this post: I am a Republican. I do think Bush is an idiot. I do get sick of people constantly bashing him (for the wrong reasons at least. there are plenty of legitimate beefs). I am actually very good at poker (no work needed). And finally, I wasn't old enough to vote in the 2000 election, so that statement is irrelevant.
Stata Buon

[RedXray]

I should have known not to post a political statement.I respect your views even though I think he's doin a great job.If you dont like things be sure to register to vote (if you havent allready) and vote for Hillery in 2008 :x

[DRock4WC]

Oh hell no, none of that now. I did say I'm Republican so of course I'm registered. I'm not big on circular arguements based loosely on politics that revolve more around "my team's better than your's (because I'm on it)" than actual facts. I think in many respects the Bush administration is great. He's assembled a great cast, but as member of said Party, I respectfully submit that he's the Jimmy Carter of my time. He's doing a terrible job, he just manages to cover it up with small victories that get massive press and the lack of a Democrat to show any balls up to this point allows this to continue. But hey, is a Canadian's sickeningly great mod thread the place for this? Of course not.
Le mie scuse.

[web56n]

thanks guy's maybe that can go in another thread......
thanks.

[RedXray]

Sorry wnb56n :oops: I do think Alumicoat would look right at home in a jet, a custom motor home ect.

[web56n]

Sorry wnb56n :oops: I do think Alumicoat would look right at home in a jet, a custom motor home ect.
have you showed the fellows down in the nascar garage, I'd be curious on what they thought being a huge nascar fan!

[RedXray]

I tell you they would love it and probley be a bit jelous of your talents!Ill pull up the photos the next time im at the shop.

[web56n]

I tell you they would love it and probley be a bit jelous of your talents!Ill pull up the photos the next time im at the shop.

please do then please tell me what they think.
tell them that maybe they could have a set up like that in their rigs for the road!!!!!

[DRock4WC]

In case you don't know any Italian "Le me scuse" means "my apologies"

[web56n]

In case you don't know any Italian "Le me scuse" means "my apologies" thanks for sharing that

[burchie2001]

All I can say is THAT IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Great job man

[FreezerBurn]

Damn man that is crazy and I wish i could pull projects like that. Keep posting the stuff you did or stuff you have already done.

[scholzie]

Look out guys... this man is official property of PimpedOutCases.net :P

In all seriousness, I've been on web56n to do a full write up on this for us for some time now. I think he finally got the point because he PM'd be about it a few days ago.

I was in awe when I first saw his thread go up on POC.net and now it's 12 pages long - it definately deserves it though.

Web, congrats, you got yourself a nice desk there and we always look forward to seeing more! ;)

:scholzie:

[sk8rboymc]

led's $25.00( pack of 100 various colors) only used a few

Where'd you get those/that?

-Danke

-Chunkers

[web56n]

led's $25.00( pack of 100 various colors) only used a few

Where'd you get those/that?

-Danke

-Chunkers

that I can not tell you sorry.....
my supplier

[sk8rboymc]

ok, then where did you get that blue lining you lined the window with?

I need some just like that, only black.

-Thanks

-Chunkers

[FreezerBurn]

Thats a good job you did there. Do you by anychance have a website where i can see more of your work?

[CrimsonSky]

Nicely executed work station, not a big fan of superfluous aluminum tho..and the cartoon 'splat' just...doesnt belong imho. well done!

[scholzie]

Nicely executed work station, not a big fan of superfluous aluminum tho..and the cartoon 'splat' just...doesnt belong imho. well done!
Hey man - I've been meaning to thank you for that link you put to POC on your site. It's actually turning some traffic :)

We appreciate it.

For the guy that asked about the blue c-strip molding, web used blue clothes line, cut it, and pulled the wire out - then just slipped it on. It was a pretty neat way to get blue molding when its probably not easy to get.

[web56n]

thanks scholzie, but I think I answered that in a pm.

[DRock4WC]

led's $25.00( pack of 100 various colors) only used a few

Where'd you get those/that?

-Danke

-Chunkers

In case you're interested, Radio Shack has 20 assorted LEDs for $2.49. This would actually be cheaper, too, because 100 of these would only cost $12.25.
http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?cata...5Fid=276%2D1622 (http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F011%5F006%5F002%5F000&product%5Fid=276%2D1622)

[web56n]

led's $25.00( pack of 100 various colors) only used a few

Where'd you get those/that?

-Danke

-Chunkers

In case you're interested, Radio Shack has 20 assorted LEDs for $2.49. This would actually be cheaper, too, because 100 of these would only cost $12.25.
http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?cata...5Fid=276%2D1622 (http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F011%5F006%5F002%5F000&product%5Fid=276%2D1622)

that's about right cause the price I said is my cost in canadian shipped to me and with tax.

[DRock4WC]

Ah, I see. $25 Canadian is a little less than $18 real money.

[FreezerBurn]

lol i like that real money

[web56n]

Ah, I see. $25 Canadian is a little less than $18 real money.
yeah, it's bad enough our money isn't worth crap.
tax tax tax.
I paid over $22K income tax last year and another 15% tax on anything you buy.
oh yeah they let me claim GST. goods and services tax return
I got a whopping $21.00 back for it.

[DRock4WC]

Nice. In Canada I've only purchased food, fishing gear, and cigars. My family has a cottage in Ontario and even the (friendly) Canadians think they're a joke.

[car_dude]

yeah, We pay so much tax and our money is worth nuttin

[NJPete]

Speechless..... Absolutely Beautiful. Awesome Job web56n. Literally the best I've ever seen...I bet that also goes for everyone else here.

Pete

[web56n]

thanks njpete,
I can't take all the credit, my two kids (9-10yrs.) helped alot with idea's,
so they are also excited that
it's been getting alot of attention, front page news on hundreds of websites world wide....
some of which are not even modding sites. here (http://www.fg-racing.net/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=11&mode=&order=0&thold=0)
the hits have gone through the roof
I didn't expect that!
it's even a hopeful for TSS

[Forezt]

That'd be awesome, I'd love to see you on TSS. :P

[NJPete]

it's even a hopeful for TSS

Yeah, it definitely would be cool to see there. Just curious, how portable/heavy is it?

Pete

[web56n]

it's even a hopeful for TSS

Yeah, it definitely would be cool to see there. Just curious, how portable/heavy is it?

Pete

not very heavy, however not very portable either.
in saying that,
It wouldn't be physically on the show...

[NJPete]

it's even a hopeful for TSS

Yeah, it definitely would be cool to see there. Just curious, how portable/heavy is it?

Pete

not very heavy, however not very portable either.
in saying that,
It wouldn't be physically on the show...

Maybe send in pics?...who knows, maybe they can send an on-site crew. that would be pretty cool.

Pete

[web56n]

Maybe send in pics?...who knows, maybe they can send an on-site crew. that would be pretty cool.

Pete

that's a possiblity, and that would be cool as well!

[car_dude]

ooh i live in ontario, if you do i get to come be on tv :D

[DRock4WC]

Good idea making this article a Sticky. Are you completely done with it now or are you doing more?

[web56n]

Good idea making this article a Sticky. Are you completely done with it now or are you doing more?

there are a few things left.....some more pics to be posted

[DRock4WC]

excellent. hopefully soon.

[grosser Vati]

http://home.carolina.rr.com/sportsdog/thumbs%20up.gif

[web56n]

thanks
you can now see my mods in full at my new website
here (http://www.inmodwetrust.com/integration.php)
will be adding more of my mods soon.

wow I can't believe it.
as a nobody modder from Canada my mod Integration Alumicoat has been mentioned on the pages of "The Washington post"
if you can't get a hard copy you can read the online version
here (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1832-2003Aug16.html)

[FreezerBurn]

Well it's a good job you did. I for one wouldn't be supprised if you got a call from Tech Tv.

[web56n]

Well it's a good job you did. I for one wouldn't be supprised if you got a call from Tech Tv.

yoshi and I have discussed that already just a matter of when!

[FreezerBurn]

Well there you go. You did the work and now you just gotta keep making more. :D Post pics on your new projects when you do them.

[grosser Vati]

let's see a pic from a little further away so we can get the full view of it

[VanZero]

web56, can you please write me that article? It'd be great if you could instant message me to talk about it, my usernames are:

YIM: robo_tycoon
AIM: CrazyAnimeGeek
MSNM: robo_tycoon@msn.com

[Venezuelan]

web56 are you going to aplay for the price of the screen savers mods, ???? are we going to see your case in TV????

[web56n]

still waiting word.....

[robbie806]

This project is really amazing, but I got one question (sorry if you already awnsered this!) How did you get the letters on the keyboard, was it a decal kit or did you paint them on? Again, GOOD JOB!

[johnnyxxl]

one of the best mods I have seen. Would love to do something like that where I live but I rent and may have to be moving :(

But if I don't I will be doing one but not aluminum maybe with some sort of other metal maybe something in chrome. or a chrome finish heheheheh

[web56n]

Originally posted by robbie806@Sep 17 2003, 01:00 AM
This project is really amazing, but I got one question (sorry if you already awnsered this!) How did you get the letters on the keyboard, was it a decal kit or did you paint them on? Again, GOOD JOB!
sorry but I used a labeling printer (I think I did answer it before)

[Creebo]

Operation: Integration Alumicoat, has to have a modded chair so here's a few pics
the chair from a 1990' pontiac, has arm rests on both sides.
WHAT PONTIAC I NEED A CHAIR LIKE THAT!!!! but seriously i think u need it refabricated because i dont think the fabric matches the mod. Oh well just a suggestion

[kennyt772]

well nice clean mod. maby a little more view of the computer and diffent chair but very nice.
I Want It!!!!

[Dawg21]

lol no activity in over a year and a half and suddenly its the hot topic again; not that i blame anyone, i'm in awe myself. i must admit, i'd never thought of using wire clothes line for lining a window like that.

one question there though, how well did it contour to the sharper angles? i'm still lookin for something to line the windows of my own machine, and i've got quite a few sharp angles that nothing else will contour to. did you make small slits on the back side, or how did you ensure that it wouldn't kink or flatten out?

one final thought: WE WANT MORE MODS!!!! :D seriously man, you get us all excited then just disappear for awhile, although i suppose the family needs some time with dad every now and then

[GuardianAero]

wow that is sweet :p