Author Topic: cool computer mods (Read 5195 times)

missioncontrol · « **on:** September 17, 2005, 07:32:20 pm »

The Bronco Computer

Don't know what this next site says but the pictures say it all.....

The Wooden Computer

Stingray · « **Reply #1 on:** September 19, 2005, 11:03:02 am »

Why is this thread asking me for a password?

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #2 on:** September 19, 2005, 11:04:34 am »

That's mod #3 that he didn't link.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #3 on:** September 19, 2005, 12:07:03 pm »

well they were working yesterday $:-\$

move along nothing to see here

Zero_Hour · « **Reply #4 on:** September 19, 2005, 12:48:15 pm »

My Favorite Mod
Check it out - lots of pics and descriptions.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #5 on:** September 19, 2005, 12:59:57 pm »

Quote from: missioncontrol on September 19, 2005, 12:07:03 pm

well they were working yesterday $:-\$

move along nothing to see here

that's too bad too because the first mod was a laptop moded into an older style bronco.

ChadTower · « **Reply #6 on:** September 19, 2005, 01:01:19 pm »

Wow, I bet that is one cranky horse.

Zero_Hour · « **Reply #7 on:** September 19, 2005, 01:03:01 pm »

Not the original site, but here is a snapshot of the Bronco Mod:
http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/pcs/throw-a-pc-in-your-ford-bronco-125259.php

Stingray · « **Reply #8 on:** September 19, 2005, 01:24:53 pm »

Maybe I'm reading that wrong, but it looks like it's mounted on the hood, which is silly enough, but it's also mounted with the screen facing forward. Am I missing something?

The little Bronco does look cool, but I question mounting it on the hood.

-S

missioncontrol · « **Reply #9 on:** September 19, 2005, 03:58:44 pm »

the picture I had posted was a close up of the Bronco PC....

um no Stingray it's not mounted on the hood...

Stingray · « **Reply #10 on:** September 19, 2005, 04:02:52 pm »

I thought that seemed bizzare to say the least, but:

Quote

Not many folks are really

ChadTower · « **Reply #11 on:** September 19, 2005, 04:05:10 pm »

I want a betabrite on my car. That way, when people tick me off, I can launch multicolored, scrolling profanity at them.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #12 on:** September 19, 2005, 04:05:53 pm »

the pictures back.......

see first post

Stingray · « **Reply #13 on:** September 19, 2005, 04:20:06 pm »

I little more info at the first link, but I still don't understand the holes in the hood.

-S

missioncontrol · « **Reply #14 on:** September 19, 2005, 04:25:30 pm »

I just wonder how he carries it around???

does he pull it on a rope like a wagon???

Stingray · « **Reply #15 on:** September 19, 2005, 04:30:33 pm »

That's what I'd do, which would confirm that doing so would be highly illogical indeed.

-S

missioncontrol · « **Reply #16 on:** September 19, 2005, 04:32:36 pm »

I wonder if he has to keep the neighborhood kids away as he pulls it down the street

Stingray · « **Reply #17 on:** September 19, 2005, 04:36:09 pm »

If it were me, I would have made a tiny robot cowboy to ride inside and give the kids a jolt with the cattle prod when they get too close. But again, since that's what I'd do...

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #18 on:** September 19, 2005, 04:37:20 pm »

You don't want to think too hard about that cattle prod.

Stingray · « **Reply #19 on:** September 19, 2005, 04:50:39 pm »

If you're looking for a little robotic "Rough Rangers" action, you're talking to wrong little cowboy.

-S

Zakk · « **Reply #20 on:** September 20, 2005, 10:48:16 pm »

I really liked reading the writeup on this mod:
http://www.casemodgod.com/Worklog-story--9.html

Bones · « **Reply #21 on:** September 20, 2005, 10:54:06 pm »

I gotta say, as nerdy as I first thought it all was, I am getting real interested in these case mods.....

DrewKaree · « **Reply #22 on:** September 21, 2005, 01:17:58 am »

Quote from: BrokenBones on September 20, 2005, 10:54:06 pm

I gotta say, as nerdy as I first thought it all was, I am getting real interested in these case mods.....

Bones, when you decide to give one a go, STOP a second before you plunk down that cash for a new Dremel. Get a cordless version and at least one more battery. You'll wanna cut that friggen cord a few minutes into your project and make it a "homemade" cordless version

Bones · « **Reply #23 on:** September 21, 2005, 01:52:43 am »

Nahhh... the whole bad boy biker thing has just been put on temporary hold. If I start case modding there will be no turning back. I will be a forever trapped and destined for a one way ticket to Geeksville.

DemonBrew · « **Reply #24 on:** September 21, 2005, 08:42:20 am »

Always one of my favs: The Christine case mod.

ChadTower · « **Reply #25 on:** September 21, 2005, 09:11:44 am »

Aren't these the people who say their PC is outdated every 8 months?

Zakk · « **Reply #26 on:** September 21, 2005, 10:19:30 am »

PC's DO age in dog months you know...

ChadTower · « **Reply #27 on:** September 21, 2005, 10:35:41 am »

Funny, I have bought three PCs in the past eleven years and have never suffered for it.

markb · « **Reply #28 on:** September 21, 2005, 04:23:51 pm »

Personally I think the mods we do (As in build arcade machines) are a lot cooler. Imagine you go to someones house for a party do you either:-

a)Stare at bronco with a laptop on it

or

b)Have a shed load of beers while playing 4 player gauntlet?

ChadTower · « **Reply #29 on:** September 21, 2005, 04:29:33 pm »

I would just need the shed load of beers. Forget either mod.

shmokes · « **Reply #30 on:** September 21, 2005, 06:44:45 pm »

That's nothing. Check out the Bender case mod. Slot loading optical drive in the teeth.

ChadTower · « **Reply #31 on:** September 21, 2005, 09:32:35 pm »

Quote from: shmokes on September 21, 2005, 06:44:45 pm

That's nothing. Check out the Bender case mod. Slot loading optical drive in the teeth.

I'll wait for the Jenna Jameson slot loading drive in the teeth model.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #32 on:** September 21, 2005, 09:58:33 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on September 21, 2005, 09:32:35 pm

Quote from: shmokes on September 21, 2005, 06:44:45 pm
That's nothing. Check out the Bender case mod. Slot loading optical drive in the teeth.

I'll wait for the Jenna Jameson slot loading drive in the teeth model.

That statement could be the lead car for the freight train to Post Hell for this thread

missioncontrol · « **Reply #33 on:** September 22, 2005, 11:28:34 am »

Quote from: markb on September 21, 2005, 04:23:51 pm

Personally I think the mods we do (As in build arcade machines) are a lot cooler. Imagine you go to someones house for a party do you either:-

a)Stare at bronco with a laptop on it

or

b)Have a shed load of beers while playing 4 player gauntlet?

but I want both

DrewKaree · « **Reply #34 on:** September 22, 2005, 02:13:20 pm »

/documentary commentator voice/

here we find a photo of the elusive Stingray in his natural habitat. This is quite an opportunity indeed! Wait....wait a moment.....he seems to be using rudimentary tools to accomplish something.....what is he.....we're zooming in to see what he's trying to do.

*gasp*

Stingray is attempting to communicate with us! You can clearly see his feeble attempt to let us know what he wants......a grand day for humanity indeed!

/documentary commentator voice/

Stingray · « **Reply #35 on:** September 22, 2005, 02:15:52 pm »

If only I were as cool as Bender.

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #36 on:** September 22, 2005, 02:24:06 pm »

Seriously, Bender would never ask for hardware. He'd ask for beer.

Stingray · « **Reply #37 on:** September 22, 2005, 02:57:35 pm »

And the sign would read "Give me a beer, meatbag."

-S


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