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R-Kaid-Revelation (2/12 Final photos and video!)
javeryh:
Holy jeebus.
matsadona:
Where did you get the transparent display and what did it cost?
I’m looking for something like that to my PC DJ equipment…
quizz_kid:
--- Quote from: mcseforsale on June 23, 2013, 11:51:17 am ---sub-freaking-scribed!
Reminds me of the woodshop in dad's basement.
AJ
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--- Quote from: DaOld Man on June 23, 2013, 12:26:47 pm ---Just now reading this and all I can say is WOW!
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--- Quote from: javeryh on June 24, 2013, 08:48:47 pm ---Holy jeebus.
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Thanks a lot guys!
--- Quote from: matsadona on June 25, 2013, 04:40:36 am ---Where did you get the transparent display and what did it cost?
I’m looking for something like that to my PC DJ equipment…
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Bought it pretty cheap here: http://www.fingersgadget.com/products/samsung-transparent-lcd-display-22-inch-see-through-lti220mt02
Update
More work on the side panels. Three brass inserts in each side
Had to look around for really long screws and found these 120mm M5 in black on ebay... which is nice!
Screwed the panels together. Time to make them flush...
Done! I didn't expect the cut hiding this well. The idea was to have a small chamfer in between, but the pieces look so nice so I'll just leave them be.
Here's a close up. It's hidden pretty well =)
Another close up... It's barely visible.
Then I added some padding to the speakers and sealed it all.
Done! Tried them out, and they sound really good as well. The port does a great job, delivering some extra bass. Some times you're just lucky I guess =)
This is where they'll be mounted, behind the side panels.
They will also provide some extra support for the chassis construction... That's nice!
Front view.
I also got started on making the mouse. Here are the parts cut.
Four sides glued.
This is where I am now. The design is some what inspired by that bulky mouse from SNES. Will put veneer on the sides tomorrow.
Off the the keyboard again. For some symmetry I made a small cut using a knife, reflecting the meeting point of keyboard/storage unit.
Made sliding backsides for good accessibility.
Another shot. Will put some "Quizz-stain-painting" on the backs later.
I had to hide that ugly black finish between the keys, so I lasercut two optional materials:
Walnut veneer...
... and a piece of brown leather. I can't decide what's best here. I guess the leather is more functional and will add some contrast. But I like the veneer as well... Hmm
And here is an idea for a problem I've been stuggling with for some time now. When gaming on the transparent LCD, the electronics/components behind the it may distract a bit. I've come up with some ideas, but I decided to go with a kind of spring roller blind modification.
This is the spring roller blind/sunshade for cars which I'll use. It's a bit too long, so I'll cut it and make some modifications later.
And the materal I'll use for the actual blind? WOOD OF COURSE!!! I've never seen this before, but it's a veneer that's been sliced up, held together by small threads on the backside. Perfect for this project.
When rolled out, it looks like any veneer...
... but if you look closely, you can see the fine cut segments, mm by mm. Amazing! It's a bit fragile, so I'll have some kind of fabric glued on the backside I guess...
Til next time =)
BobA:
My head is exploding trying to take in all the excellence of this build. :notworthy: :notworthy:
a1pharm:
Welcome to the forum! I appreciate you sharing this project, it truly is a spectacular piece of work.
As for the rear shade that will go behind the translucent LCD:
Have you thought about using polarized sheeting in creative ways? Here's a link to a vendor: http://www.polarization.com/polarshop/
I'm sure I don't have to explain this type of option to you!
Cheers!
:cheers:
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