R-Kaid-Revelation (2/12 Final photos and video!)

[quizz_kid]

Thanks guys!!

The water cooling work is beyond words my friend. amazing simply amazing..

ooo And congratulations on the piece in STUFF Magazine. Brill read mate...
 :notworthy:Do me a favour though lower the price just for me...

Thanks. Haven't seen the feature yet, still waiting for a copy of the mag. I hope they did a good job in the photo studio...

Btw, what does the pricing says in the feature? I can't remember the price tag   

[SpaceHedgehog]

Exceptional, extraordinary, remarkable, phenomenal .... or perhaps, just plain awesome.

[sabreerbasAlpha]

Thanks guys!!

The water cooling work is beyond words my friend. amazing simply amazing..

ooo And congratulations on the piece in STUFF Magazine. Brill read mate...
 :notworthy:Do me a favour though lower the price just for me...

Thanks. Haven't seen the feature yet, still waiting for a copy of the mag. I hope they did a good job in the photo studio...

Btw, what does the pricing says in the feature? I can't remember the price tag   

790 euros  And they did a great job on the photos. I showed it my missis who hasn't got a clue and she was like ye that's nice. So take it from me, To get a comment like that from her is rare ..ROFL...

[sabreerbasAlpha]

Magazine shoot.

For the benefit of those who wont get to see the piece in STUFF MAGAZINE. here it is.











Beautiful, and its Christmas soon.mmmmmmm

Congrats again quizz_kid   

[quizz_kid]

Thank you for that my friend, that photo looks very good indeed!

Well, with all those hrs I put into a machine like R-Kaid-42, €790 is very cheap. But I know, and sadly, it's not for the everyday wallet 

[Rick]

Well, with all those hrs I put into a machine like R-Kaid-42, €790 is very cheap. But I know, and sadly, it's not for the everyday wallet 

People are buying it for the form first, and function second. It's pure art, sir.

[sabreerbasAlpha]

Thank you for that my friend, that photo looks very good indeed!

Well, with all those hrs I put into a machine like R-Kaid-42, €790 is very cheap. But I know, and sadly, it's not for the everyday wallet 

Your more than welcome mate.

Well, with all those hrs I put into a machine like R-Kaid-42, €790 is very cheap. But I know, and sadly, it's not for the everyday wallet 

People are buying it for the form first, and function second. It's pure art, sir.

+1 I couldn't agree more. Like I said Christmas is coming soon. I cant see myself not buying one. I could say its for the other half, That way I could justify buying it. 

[sabreerbasAlpha]

Enjoy..

[AGarv]

Thanks for sharing! 790 euros is more than reasonable for a piece of art such as this.  Hell, at that price it is a reasonable investment, as the value will increase with your fame.

[quizz_kid]

Hi guys.

I wanted to try the little actuator for the new blind construction and made a small cylinder thingy from brass to secure the cord. The actuator is soooo tiny(3mm shaft), and I was very skeptic of course.


Some epoxy and a suited o-ring, and it's done...


... and this is the first test. The tiny actuator actually works, and I was suprised how smoth the blind moves up&down. But as I though, the blind itself is too small, vertically that is. AND I've noticed some cracks in the wooden segments...

... So I made a new blind. This time in a creamy heavy-duty woven fabric(canvas like). The wooden blind was a nice touch, but for sake of life-span, canvas is the better choice here.


Close up. Will install it tomorrow, and with this fabric, I think I'll face an even smother blind movement.


//Quizz

[Brian74]

yeah, buddy..  your brand of cool is on it's way out.   

AJ

Where did this guy come from? I think my head just exploded.

+1

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[quizz_kid]

A small update:

Finsihed the keyboard mod today. Decided to go with the veneer overlay. Some shots below.




This is the backside, when docked to the storage unit. This is also what the top of Revelation'll look like.


And inside the storage you'll find mouse and other Rev accessories.


The storage can also be used as an optional mousepad, although it's a bit small.



Laterz!
//Quizz :::

[emphatic]

W00T! Doesn't look ergonomic, but who cares!? Are the compartments held shut with magnets? 

[rablack97]

I now how no desire to build anything else, as this is just ridiculous.....

[sabreerbasAlpha]

I now how no desire to build anything else, as this is just ridiculous.....

+1M

Like I said before. All my work now sits in smouldering pile at the top of my garden. I have no desire to finish anything. 

Quizz. Your work is truly amazing. You are a master craftsman with unbelievable talent my friend. I couldn't add anything else. 

Other than...Any chance of a discount on one? 

[quizz_kid]

W00T! Doesn't look ergonomic, but who cares!? Are the compartments held shut with magnets? 

Exactly, who care about ergonomics, as long as you look good when your gaming  On a side note, that mouse is actually more ergonomic than it looks, suprisingly.

And yes, they are held docked with magnets.

I now how no desire to build anything else, as this is just ridiculous.....

How do I reply on things like this??... "Thanks" I guess 

Other than...Any chance of a discount on one? 

I'm not really making money from these things, so a friendly discount is not an option right now... But thanks Alpha 

[rablack97]

Yes just say thank you!!!!!!

[quizz_kid]

Yes just say thank you!!!!!!

Thank you! 

[mcseforsale]

I accidentally opened this update on my garage computer.  When I turned around, I saw this:



Looks like someone's a little jealous.

Revelation is a work of art.

AJ

[sabreerbasAlpha]

I accidentally opened this update on my garage computer.  When I turned around, I saw this:



Looks like someone's a little jealous.

Revelation is a work of art.

AJ

Haven't laughed so hard in a while..

[rablack97]

I accidentally opened this update on my garage computer.  When I turned around, I saw this:



Looks like someone's a little jealous.

Revelation is a work of art.

AJ

I thought it was just me seeing things, my projects have the same expression as well...

[stripe4]

This forum thread the best proof that Swedes are just incapable of doing something and ---smurfing--- things up in the process.

Hey quizz_kid, are you sure you are not selling this thing at a loss? I mean, you put two 256 SSDs in that thing, and the rest of the parts are not cheap either.

[TopJimmyCooks]

This forum thread the best proof that Swedes are just incapable of doing something and ---smurfing--- things up in the process.

Uh, lets not go too far - don't forget that SAAB 9-5 with the automatic gear selector that couldn't back up on a hill. 

Quizzkid would never have had anything to do with that - he is operating way above that level!

[mcseforsale]

This forum thread the best proof that Swedes are just incapable of doing something and ---smurfing--- things up in the process.

Uh, lets not go too far - don't forget that SAAB 9-5 with the automatic gear selector that couldn't back up on a hill. 

Quizzkid would never have had anything to do with that - he is operating way above that level!

And, the Saab turbo with the cracking bulkhead/firewall thingie.

Plus, weren't the belts installed toward the firewall?

AJ

[Rick]

Hey hey now. You leave those Saabs alone. I had myself an '87 900 with over 300K on her, and she was a tank. Bought her for $300 and got $500 for scrap. Win win.

[quizz_kid]

I accidentally opened this update on my garage computer.  When I turned around, I saw this:



Looks like someone's a little jealous.
AJ

Haha... Reminds me of the front panel for my first R-Kaid-6 prototype...

Hey quizz_kid, are you sure you are not selling this thing at a loss? I mean, you put two 256 SSDs in that thing, and the rest of the parts are not cheap either.

I'm selling Revelation at a loss yes... If I was to calculate the hrs put into this machine, I'd probably scare myself to death. But hey, it's a fun build.


And let's not go inte SAABs, ok! 

[quizz_kid]

Started playing around with a new design for the interface, art deco style sort of. Quite happy with it.

From above:

1.Start screen
2.Game system selection screen
3.Game selection screen (with snapshot from game)




Also, I've been trying to quiet that damn noisy DC-LT pump. With fan controller, reducing the voltage to about 40%, it's better, but not good enough. Small O-rings between nuts and mounting also helps a bit, but still not quiet. :sigh:

[Le Chuck]

This is the only part of the build that I'm "meh" about so far.  The styling is quite nice but the screen shot is incongrous with the rest of the build, as does the list.  Perhaps only showing one game name at a time in the bottom the screen similar to a caption from a silent movie, then centering the screen shot and doing a treatement to sepia making it look like old film stock would add to the character. 

[Rick]

Also, I've been trying to quiet that damn noisy DC-LT pump. With fan controller, reducing the voltage to about 40%, it's better, but not good enough. Small O-rings between nuts and mounting also helps a bit, but still not quiet. :sigh:

So, why not go the opposite direction and make the sound an integral part of the build? Like, add some type of bubbling sound, or something that might make the sound part of the personality of the system... Just thinking out loud here.

[quizz_kid]

This is the only part of the build that I'm "meh" about so far.  The styling is quite nice but the screen shot is incongrous with the rest of the build, as does the list.  Perhaps only showing one game name at a time in the bottom the screen similar to a caption from a silent movie, then centering the screen shot and doing a treatement to sepia making it look like old film stock would add to the character. 

Hey LeChuck! I really like your silent movie capture idea, would work really nice with the conspet, visually that is =) Problem is, I still need the interface to be very functional as well. I like to have original colors from the games. And I like to have a little bit of overview when scrolling a gamelist with over, say, 3000 games. But I'm gonna try bigger screenshot / less title rows, and maybe change the font.

Also, I've been trying to quiet that damn noisy DC-LT pump. With fan controller, reducing the voltage to about 40%, it's better, but not good enough. Small O-rings between nuts and mounting also helps a bit, but still not quiet. :sigh:

So, why not go the opposite direction and make the sound an integral part of the build? Like, add some type of bubbling sound, or something that might make the sound part of the personality of the system... Just thinking out loud here.

Interesting idea with bubbling sound. But I'm not sure if that kind of conceptual thing would be as pleasant after spending say a few years with Revelation =) You might go crazy, bubble brain crazy!

[quizz_kid]

I some of you guys might get disappointed, but I ditched the plumber work and got regular clear tubing instead.

The reason; Although the leak test turned out great, I simply don't trust my epoxy solution. I really don't need a customer calling me up abot leaks, just beacause I had a "visual idea"(lack of knowledge)

Personally, I'm satisfied with decision. The copper fittings really pop combined with clear tubing, and it gives the setup a real clean look.

A big thank you to Andreas from Aquatuning, for helping me out with additional fittings



Here's the new mounting for the pump, one legged support only. Doesn't make a sound =)


I got this "black" coolant delivered to me yesterday. Yes, the bottle really says "black". I would call that purple, but that's just me I guess??!! Surprisingly, I enjoyed the color, a lot =) Copper and purple, now that's a match!


Overview. Might do something about that res mount though...


Then I picked up this RGB LED strip module that I'll try for lighting inside chassis.


Module mounted, with LED dimmer.


I also finished the volume knob...


and secured the eye of the build, a lens protection in copper...


//Quizz

[mcseforsale]

You sure that's "black" and not "black-light" or UV? 

AJ

[quizz_kid]

You sure that's "black" and not "black-light" or UV? 

AJ

You're right, it is UV   

[TopJimmyCooks]

now you'll just have to get some UV light in there that turns on when you open the case. 

[mcseforsale]

And, you should be able to add UV along with whatever color you choose, such as white.  Just dim that color a little and let the UV stuff shine in the tube.  I think it would be a cool effect.  Especially with the polished brass fittings that are left!

AJ

[quizz_kid]

now you'll just have to get some UV light in there that turns on when you open the case. 

And, you should be able to add UV along with whatever color you choose, such as white.  Just dim that color a little and let the UV stuff shine in the tube.  I think it would be a cool effect.  Especially with the polished brass fittings that are left!

AJ

Yeah, I guess I have to have some UV now 

[quizz_kid]

Btw, for the shade scheme, I'm I thinking right with the dpdt rocker here?

And does it have to be momentary, couldn't I just use a toggle one?

[PL1]

Btw, for the shade scheme, I'm I thinking right with the dpdt rocker here?

And does it have to be momentary, couldn't I just use a toggle one?

Hmmm . . . That diagram looks familiar.

Switch the wires connected to the Down - and Up - terminals on the DPDT switch and you've got it. (see attached diagrams)

It will work with any of these three styles of switches:
1. DPDT 2-position On-On
2. DPDT 3-position On-Off-On
3. DPDT 3-position (Momentary On)-Off-(Momentary On)

The downside to the first two options is if one of the limit switches isn't working or adjusted properly, the motor can reach the end of its range of motion and still have power applied -- eventually burning up the motor or damaging the mechanism.

With option 3, power is only applied for as long as you press the switch which provides a secondary level of protection in addition to the limit switches.

Consider using a switch like this one.



Scott

[quizz_kid]

Thanks Scott!!

Thinking of the downsides, I'll go for momentary, seem stupid not to =)

[quizz_kid]

Update:

First, I made a physical SATA-switch, for the dual-system setup.


Then I decided to have the fillport on top, and welded a G1/4 fitting into the top mesh.


I had to remove some material from two of the top fans to make place for the fillport.


Then I just repainted the mesh.


After that I painted those blue 6-pin PCI-E connectors copper.


Received my new flat riser today, a special 20cm with extra 12v boost. The 30cm(15+15cm) riser didn't work(as predicted) and this was my last hope...


As you can see behind the panel, it's a much better lenght. So I prayed to the evil god...


... and did a testrun. And YES, it worked!! This is soooo releaving, a fail here would jeopardised the entire project. The SATA switch works as well. Very very happy today!


Decided to try paint the riser copper.


I like the result!!


Sooo... With one big obstacle out of the way, it's onto another one, the bind construction.

My construction with pulleys workes, but not ideally. Due to the tiny amount of space up there, and the size of the pulleys, the blind doesn't go far enough and leaves aprox 7cm of the components uncovered.


So this is my new idea. Not really my idea though, thanks to forum member PL1. Anyway, it's another shaft on top, attached directly onto the motor. This way, the blind can be pulled up further, leaving only aprox 2cm uncoverd. Plus, both sides of the blind will be given an equal amount of preassure.


Only thing is, To give the motor some space, I'll have to put a hole in one of the side panels of the chassis. Well, I can just cover it with something nice I guess...


Laterz! :::
//Quizz