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]

sub-freaking-scribed!
Reminds me of the woodshop in dad's basement.
AJ

Just now reading this and all I can say is WOW!

Holy jeebus.

Thanks a lot guys!

Where did you get the transparent display and what did it cost?
I’m looking for something like that to my PC DJ equipment…

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. 

[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!
 

[SavannahLion]

Dude..... Guys like you and Ond just need their own section on the forum. You guys makes what I have look like a cheap breadbox from Wal*Mart.

Where did you get the transparent display and what did it cost?
I’m looking for something like that to my PC DJ equipment…

Bought it pretty cheap here: http://www.fingersgadget.com/products/samsung-transparent-lcd-display-22-inch-see-through-lti220mt02

Ahha! I've been hunting those done for a while now, ever since I spotted them on slot machines in a nearby casino. Been driving me nuts trying to find those panels online.

[emphatic]

Those keyboard overlays are so damn sexy, man.  I'd go with leather.

[Kman-Sweden]

Helt stört snyggt! 
Awesome

[stivtysk]

Love the keyboard  overlay!
I would gone with the veneer overlay

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[blashyrk]

Holy crap on a cracker, I wish i had an ounce of your woodworking skills

[quizz_kid]

My head is exploding trying to take in all the excellence of this build. 

Tank you BobA!

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!
 

Thanks a lot! I've thought about it yes, but it's not for this project. The wooden blind will do great I think.

Dude..... Guys like you and Ond just need their own section on the forum. You guys makes what I have look like a cheap breadbox from Wal*Mart.

Where did you get the transparent display and what did it cost?
I’m looking for something like that to my PC DJ equipment…

Bought it pretty cheap here: http://www.fingersgadget.com/products/samsung-transparent-lcd-display-22-inch-see-through-lti220mt02

Ahha! I've been hunting those done for a while now, ever since I spotted them on slot machines in a nearby casino. Been driving me nuts trying to find those panels online.

Haha... What are you going to use it for anyway?

Those keyboard overlays are so damn sexy, man.  I'd go with leather.

Love the keyboard  overlay!
I would gone with the veneer overlay

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Thanks guys. Leather or veneer, I'm still not sure. Hmm...

Helt stört snyggt! 
Awesome

Tackar!

Holy crap on a cracker, I wish i had an ounce of your woodworking skills

The machines does most of the job I guess, but thanks =)





Today I've started on the joystick pads. When not in use, they'll go into the chassis like pull out chest drawers, more about that later.

 
8mm MDF glued into the frame work, and then some nice veneer.


Then I had to cut one of the sides in that 3.5 angle... the dimsaw got the job done pretty easy.


I will have some magnets hidden in the side facing the chassis side panel, so I made a simple 3.5 angle jig and drilled two holes.


Some veneering to hide the holes.


8mm magnets inserted from inside.


Did the same thing on the chassis side panel, mirrored of course. Drilled 1mm too deep, and used small pieces of veneer to fill up the distance.


Some epoxy


On to the mouse again. I didn't like the grains on the first one, so I made a new one. Didnt have access to lasercutter this time, so had to use my machine skills for some precise milling.


First hole done...


Finished. I like the one-piece bent veneer on this one, better flow in the grains.


Then I planed a very small piece of walnut for the sliding fan grill on top(I'll tell you more about this later) I wanted to make a small 1.5mm track through it, and made this very simple but effective milling jig. 



The piece is very fragile, with its 26x4x540mm.



Also continued a bit on that wooden blind. I applied some fabric on the backside and began to cut it in the right dimensions. Used two thick MDF sheets to keep it steady while cutting.


This is after cutting.


Tada!

[emphatic]

  Crazy. 

[TopJimmyCooks]

Good work - being a wood butcher myself, I recognize clean craft work when I see it.  Do you do cabinet work as a career? 

[Epyx]

 

Wow...OMG...had me at Commodore too...course my avatar is a clean giveaway.

Woodwork like this keeps me motivated and improving.  Fantastic work...drooling at what is to come!!!

[mcseforsale]

Growing up in a woodworking house (and vowing NEVER to take up woodworking), I find the hardest part is not the lack of tools, it's the way talented craftsmen like you are able to put the steps together in some semblance of order to create something like this.

Given access to your toolset, it would still take me years to master the skill of placing steps in the right order, managing materials, and choosing the correct methods to use and where.

Amazing work!

One favor, though.  Can you take some pics of your shop?  I'd love to see the layout and the toolset you have to work with.


AJ

[Epyx]

Love the wooden mouse chassis!

[rablack97]

Um, thats what it is 

You must of missed it prior in the thread....that was a redo of the first one...

[Epyx]

There quick edit to compliment instead!

[quizz_kid]

Crazy. 

Thanks man!

Good work - being a wood butcher myself, I recognize clean craft work when I see it.  Do you do cabinet work as a career? 

Thank you! I'm not a cabinet maker for career, but I know some woodworking I guess. Right now I'm in school for a design program.

Wow...OMG...had me at Commodore too...course my avatar is a clean giveaway.

Woodwork like this keeps me motivated and improving.  Fantastic work...drooling at what is to come!!!

Thank you very much Epyx!

Growing up in a woodworking house (and vowing NEVER to take up woodworking), I find the hardest part is not the lack of tools, it's the way talented craftsmen like you are able to put the steps together in some semblance of order to create something like this.

Given access to your toolset, it would still take me years to master the skill of placing steps in the right order, managing materials, and choosing the correct methods to use and where.

Amazing work!

One favor, though.  Can you take some pics of your shop?  I'd love to see the layout and the toolset you have to work with.


AJ

Well, making a build like this takes a little bit of skills I guess =) As you say, it's all about the process with doing everything in right order.
Pics of the shop below =)

Love the wooden mouse chassis!

Thanks again man!




So, I though I show you some picture of where the magic happens. I lend this amazing workshop for a month or so. Wish it was mine!! With a little imagination, I believe you can do everything in here.

Here's sort of a front view of the workshop. Great old machines... The dim saw is the only newer addition to the park. You can also see the panorama windows to the right.


Here's the view... Beautiful.


Here's the rear end of the park. Machines like the sanding master(to the right) is nothing I would buy myself, but comes in handy when sanding veneer etc.


Here's my baby, the old zink machine. I use this milling machine for everything. Revelation wouldn't look the same without it.


This beast of a drilling machine is very very reliable.






Well, off to some progress:


Made the buttons for the mouse.


Made the lens protection, slightly tampered.


Here, with the copper projector fitting. Perfect fit!


Another angle.


Made a lath for the blind in walnut and glued them together.


Another photo.


Mounting holes in side panels for the blind construction.


I'm going to use bearings for the blind construction, and made two cylinders with grooves.


Here are other ingredients...


Made three fittings for the bearings in solid walnit. Overkill maybe, but who doesn't like nice looking constructions =)


Here it is, mounted onto the side panel.


Here's a smaller bearing thingy.


Then I made a mounting/stand for the projector...


Some support pieces in the joystick pads.


Threaded M4 inserts...


... and countersunk screws... Jummy!


Drilled holes for buttons, joystick etc.


The foot stand is done, and I'm really satified. Copper and walnut is sweeeet!


Close up.



Later! :::

[Dalgaard]

Epic Work Thanks for the great Pictures as well. I'll be following this thread as much as possible.

You should make wooden arcade buttons and joysticks for your build

[Hornet]

I want a job at your workshop! I will work for free, I make a good cup of tea and will push a brush if need be.

Geez that is some set up you have and in such beautiful surroundings too.

I'm intrigued as to what else you make? I did take a look at your link for facebook with some projects, but do you have a personal website with other items displayed? What you are doing is mind blowing, it really is. 

[quizz_kid]

Epic Work Thanks for the great Pictures as well. I'll be following this thread as much as possible.

You should make wooden arcade buttons and joysticks for your build

Thanks Dalgaard. Wooden buttons/balltop would be too much IMO. From my own exprerience, a contrast in materials is needed to make it pop.

I want a job at your workshop! I will work for free, I make a good cup of tea and will push a brush if need be.

Geez that is some set up you have and in such beautiful surroundings too.

I'm intrigued as to what else you make? I did take a look at your link for facebook with some projects, but do you have a personal website with other items displayed? What you are doing is mind blowing, it really is. 

Thank you Hornet! I have a web here: www.lovehulten.com

Don't I wish I had a workshop like that!! I lend it for a couple of weeks right now, but then it's off to nothing again =(





Well, here's kind of a big update


I stained the walnut and then glued all the pieces.


Here is the upper section of the main chassis. This is after some sanded-edges-patina and two layers of Danish oil.


Same piece, with a shot of the sidepanel. I first felt quite bad putting stain on beautiful timber like that, but after the finish it really glows. Very satisfied!


Here's the lower section. You can really see the fantastic job the stain/oil did on the veneer on top. Looks really old and authentic.


Another shot, here with a joypad/pull-out-drawer slided out.


The keyboard/storage unit and some walnut mountings.


The mouse with stained end grain buttons... I like it!


I wasn't sure about the walnut frame/bezel for the LCD, so I made an alternative one on MDF, painted plain cream egg white. I'm not sure what's better here...


The walnut bezel has some really nice grains to it, but is IMO a bit too much. I think this build needs a change in material, for contrast. Still, it's a very nice walnut piece...


Here's a close up of the corner. It's not a perfect joint, but it works I guess.


Here's the eggy alternative. I really like the contrast...


Close up of corner. Much better precision here, and smoother. What's your thoughts?


Here are the parts of my joystick mods. Since the pads are going to be low profile drawers, I had to do something abut the joystick shafts. I kept it very basic; removable shaft using simple screw on/off. Quite proud of the solution though.


Mounted. You can see the M6 thread for the shaft. To secure it, you just use a screwdriver from under the joystick, the backside of the pad.


Then I drilled a hole in the joystick from the side...


And inserted a thread here as well. This will let the joystick shafts be used as pull knobs for the drawers. More about that later, but I'm very proud over that design.


I made a tray for the PC, in birch ply which I stained a bit.


And this is where I'm right now, playing with components =) It's quite a mess right now, making an attemt as a plumber. You can see some of the components here; a MSI mitx Inet edition board, a ZOTAC GTX670 AMP! 2GB, both with blocks from Alphacool. 


Here's the Alphacool DC-LT Ceramic DC Pro pump and couple of Corsair Dominators, both modded a bit. The memories got a copper paint job and the pump got some new holes for mounting.


You can get an idea of the loop in this shot I guess. All parts will be polished later of course. For the loop I'll be using Alphacooling compression fittings, plumbing angles and 15mm copper pipes, and they don't match that well =) So there's going to be some DIY surgery later on, without the use of welding. More about this later...


Here's a shot of the lower chassis with footstand and beamer mounted. Also added some copper mesh. Looks pretty cool!


From behind.


Laterz!

[SnaXen]

Wow!!       

I'm almost lost for words, but GREAT work!! 

 

[a1pharm]

I see a Best of 2013 winner...

Superb workmanship!

 

[Dalgaard]

Another awesome update! Good work yet again...I like the eggwhite bezel better than the wooden one...you're right about the need for different materials. Keep up the good work! Also...great Pictures in this thread. 10/10!

[emphatic]

I vote for the egg bezel. Very nice work on the JLW shafts, but the cooling system is just too cool! (no pun intended) 

[sabreerbasAlpha]

Simply stunning work. The skill level is off the chart. Never mind having the tools to do all that type of work you still need to be able to use them. You sir are a genius. Love your work.. Defiantly 2013`s Best in show...Its just insanely beautiful

[lcmgadgets]

 ...There's...nothing I can say that can express just how amazing this project is.  You've impressed the gods on this forum, so the thoughts & opinions of something as lowly as me don't even deserve to b here.  I grovel in the dust, my eyes averted. Please keep posting--teach us, oh master!

[rablack97]

Man, something is wrong with you....no human being should be that perfect in woodworking.....I'm sure you had something to do with crop circles didn't ya.

See, this is what your doing.....Your building stuff like this, and when we look at your build, it's like looking into the sun....Once the blindness subsides, we go look at our builds and they for some reason look like this......

http://www.wickedretarded.com/~crapmame/

Then we look like this.......



Stop the madness........

[lcmgadgets]

I'm terrified I'm gonna build something that belongs on that list of crap cabs. I did complete a DDR pad that I think should b there. Never again, I hope. I'll post it someday.

[AGarv]

Man you are an incredibly talented artist, thanks for sharing the details of your work.

[ids]

Then we look like this.......



Stop the madness........

For those of us (or maybe I'm alone in this) for whom this picture is us on a good day, the work in this thread is REALLY depressing.  Or inspiring.  Not sure which. 

STOP THE MADNESS 

[quizz_kid]

Wow!!       

I'm almost lost for words, but GREAT work!! 

 

Thanx SnaXen!

I see a Best of 2013 winner...

Superb workmanship!

 

Appreciate it!

Another awesome update! Good work yet again...I like the eggwhite bezel better than the wooden one...you're right about the need for different materials. Keep up the good work! Also...great Pictures in this thread. 10/10!

Thanks Dalgaard. Might go with the walnut bezel anyway... It's such nice grains =)

I vote for the egg bezel. Very nice work on the JLW shafts, but the cooling system is just too cool! (no pun intended) 

Well, seems I got some fans! (pun inteded)

Simply stunning work. The skill level is off the chart. Never mind having the tools to do all that type of work you still need to be able to use them. You sir are a genius. Love your work.. Defiantly 2013`s Best in show...Its just insanely beautiful

Really appreciate it sabreerbas, thanks for the interest!

...There's...nothing I can say that can express just how amazing this project is.  You've impressed the gods on this forum, so the thoughts & opinions of something as lowly as me don't even deserve to b here.  I grovel in the dust, my eyes averted. Please keep posting--teach us, oh master!

There are actual GODS in this forums??? Well, I'm in the right place then I guess. Thanks!

Man, something is wrong with you....no human being should be that perfect in woodworking.....I'm sure you had something to do with crop circles didn't ya.

See, this is what your doing.....Your building stuff like this, and when we look at your build, it's like looking into the sun....Once the blindness subsides, we go look at our builds and they for some reason look like this......

http://www.wickedretarded.com/~crapmame/

Then we look like this.......



Stop the madness........

Haha... That's a great page man. Some epic builds there. I needed a big laugh after these rough weeks of woodworking, so thanks! And yes, the crop circles along with the craters on the moon, that my doings alright!

I'm terrified I'm gonna build something that belongs on that list of crap cabs. I did complete a DDR pad that I think should b there. Never again, I hope. I'll post it someday.

Well, it's always good to get your stuff out there, no matter the circumstances =)

Man you are an incredibly talented artist, thanks for sharing the details of your work.

Thanks AGary!



So, I'll leave you with one more update before I go on a smaller vaccation. I'm in need of a break. Been busting way too many hrs on this one lately...

Took me like 25min just to cut through this little sucker. Tool steel is pain...


But I had to cut it, because it's going into the lens protection. Sort of a hidden little screwdriver for securing the joystick shafts to the pads. And you really don't want the bit scratching/touching the lens, so I needed at least a couple of mms for margins. I aslo found a nice copper chain suiting the theme.


Here's another shot... For some weeks now, all the copper parts has grown some really nice patina. I will probably polish it up before mounting, but maybe leave it susceptible for the coming years. Haven't decided on that yet. It's that or wax I guess.


Then I made a sliding mounting in ply for the LCD and a piece of 2mm protective glass.


I made this little guy just for fun I guess. It's the pulling knob/handle for the blind. Don't know if I'll use it though, I might go for one of those little gizmos that are used for opening/tightening highschool gymnastics bags. The ones that secure/releases the string by pushing a little small plastic button. I don't know what they are called though. Any ideas?


I painted the SSDs copper and made black vinyl stickers, to suit the overall theme. Think it looks really good...


Some sleeved cables attached...


Here is a less messy picture of the PC layout in whole. Almost done, but still got the plumbing work ahead of me.


Try fitted inside the chassis. The tray slides in there like a charm =)


Here is the wooden blind mounted in place. The bearing construction works, but it'll need some modifications to be perfected. I want it smooth of course, but that's after vaccation.


This is the backside of the tray, with the rad and 3x BeQuiet Silent Wings secured with those 13 angle mountings I made in the beginning. You can also see that I'll use a chain of 2x PCI-E risers for the GPU.


Here's the four chassis fans that's going on top, mounted on this sled thingy I made. The Silent Wings has a weird mounting system, but for this perforated plate, it an ideal solution actually =)


Other side.


You just slide it in there, and gets secured in there by the a backpanel.


Here's from the front with almost everything mounted. Margins are minimal, as you expect when building a complex beast like this =)


Well, I'm off for a while. I guess I´ll keep this forum in my pocket and check in now and then as the addict I've become =)

[emphatic]

I made this little guy just for fun I guess. It's the pulling knob/handle for the blind. Don't know if I'll use it though, I might go for one of those little gizmos that are used for opening/tightening highschool gymnastics bags. The ones that secure/releases the string by pushing a little small plastic button. I don't know what they are called though. Any ideas?

I know what you mean, as seen on the Swedish Äppelknyckarbyxa. These are also worn by Tintin. 

The PC build you're doing is a work of art. 

[quizz_kid]

I know what you mean, as seen on the Swedish Äppelknyckarbyxa. These are also worn by Tintin. 

The PC build you're doing is a work of art. 

Well apples are quite heavy, and they had to come up with something I guess

[PL1]

I might go for one of those little gizmos that are used for opening/tightening highschool gymnastics bags. The ones that secure/releases the string by pushing a little small plastic button. I don't know what they are called though. Any ideas?

Sounds like a cord lock.


Alternate version here.


There are also the 3-cord locks used on adjustable shades and the associated pulleys, but they seem like overkill for this.
 


Scott

[rockyrocket]

Just found this thread and WOW!, this is art pure and simple.

[quizz_kid]

I might go for one of those little gizmos that are used for opening/tightening highschool gymnastics bags. The ones that secure/releases the string by pushing a little small plastic button. I don't know what they are called though. Any ideas?

Sounds like a cord lock.


Alternate version here.


There are also the 3-cord locks used on adjustable shades and the associated pulleys, but they seem like overkill for this.
 


Scott

Thanks a lot!! Order placed...

Just found this thread and WOW!, this is art pure and simple.

Appreciate it, rockyrocket!

[quizz_kid]

Still on vaccation, but have a question. Does anyone know how to reverse the rotation of a 12v RC motor? And could I maybe have a toggle switch to alter the rotation? Thinking about using one of those for the blind/shade.

[PL1]

Still on vaccation, but have a question. Does anyone know how to reverse the rotation of a 12v RC motor? And could I maybe have a toggle switch to alter the rotation? Thinking about using one of those for the blind/shade.

Here's a circuit that will allow you to reverse the polarity/direction of the motor/actuator.

It uses a DPDT (double pole, double throw) momentary-on/off/momentary-on rocker switch that is spring loaded to return to center like this one.

When you press "up" on the rocker switch, it moves both throw arms (blue) to make contact and applies a + voltage through the normally closed (NC) upper limit switch (green) until the motor pushes the shade up far enough to press the upper limit switch and open the circuit (red) which stops the motor. Holding the rocker switch "up" after this will not cause it to move until the limit switch returns to closed.

To lower the shade, press "down" on the rocker switch. The throw arms make contact and applies a + voltage through the normally closed lower limit switch (green) until the actuator pulls the shade down far enough to press the lower limit switch and open the circuit (red) which stops the motor. Holding the rocker switch "down" after this will not cause it to move until the limit switch returns to closed.

You can also run it partially up or down, as desired.


Scott