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Main => Everything Else => Topic started by: missioncontrol on September 17, 2005, 07:32:20 pm

Title: cool computer mods
Post by: missioncontrol on September 17, 2005, 07:32:20 pm
The Bronco Computer (http://www.uberreview.com/2005/09/bronco-mod.htm)

(http://www.uberreview.com/uploaded_images/grCase_lg-760986.jpg)



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

The Wooden Computer (http://blogga.ru/2005/09/12/wooden_comp/)
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: Stingray on September 19, 2005, 11:03:02 am
Why is this thread asking me for a password?

-S
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: ChadTower on September 19, 2005, 11:04:34 am

That's mod #3 that he didn't link.
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: missioncontrol on September 19, 2005, 12:07:03 pm
well they were working yesterday  :-\

move along nothing to see here  :(

 :police:
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: Zero_Hour on September 19, 2005, 12:48:15 pm
My Favorite Mod (http://www.zarksnipers.com/viewtopic.php?t=5246)
Check it out - lots of pics and descriptions.
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: missioncontrol on September 19, 2005, 12:59:57 pm
well they were working yesterday :-\

move along nothing to see here :(

 :police:

that's too bad too because the first mod was a laptop moded into an older style bronco.
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: ChadTower on September 19, 2005, 01:01:19 pm

Wow, I bet that is one cranky horse.
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: Zero_Hour 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
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: Stingray 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
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: missioncontrol 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...  ::)
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: Stingray on September 19, 2005, 04:02:52 pm
I thought that seemed bizzare to say the least, but:

Quote
Not many folks are really
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: ChadTower 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.
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: missioncontrol on September 19, 2005, 04:05:53 pm
the pictures back.......

see first post
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: Stingray 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
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: missioncontrol 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???
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: Stingray 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
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: missioncontrol 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
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: Stingray 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
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: ChadTower on September 19, 2005, 04:37:20 pm

You don't want to think too hard about that cattle prod.
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: Stingray 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
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: Zakk 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
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: Bones 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.....
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: DrewKaree on September 21, 2005, 01:17:58 am
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 :D
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: Bones 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.
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: DemonBrew on September 21, 2005, 08:42:20 am
Always one of my favs: The Christine case mod (http://www.davidgroth.com/index.cfm?p=9F591AA8-E04C-A014-FEFD8E9704F4564A&do=detail&img=9F5730BC-E04C-A014-FE4E59CC0DEB8671&ND_FK_PhotoCategoryID=9F4A524F-E04C-A014-FE33986FC9804B1F).
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: ChadTower on September 21, 2005, 09:11:44 am

Aren't these the people who say their PC is outdated every 8 months?
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: Zakk on September 21, 2005, 10:19:30 am
PC's DO age in dog months you know...
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: ChadTower 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.
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: 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?
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: ChadTower on September 21, 2005, 04:29:33 pm

I would just need the shed load of beers.  Forget either mod.
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: 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. (http://www.wymenfan.com/bender/)
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: ChadTower on September 21, 2005, 09:32:35 pm
That's nothing.  Check out the Bender case mod.  Slot loading optical drive in the teeth. (http://www.wymenfan.com/bender/)

I'll wait for the Jenna Jameson slot loading drive in the teeth model.
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: DrewKaree on September 21, 2005, 09:58:33 pm
That's nothing.  Check out the Bender case mod.  Slot loading optical drive in the teeth. (http://www.wymenfan.com/bender/)

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 :angel:
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: missioncontrol on September 22, 2005, 11:28:34 am
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 :)
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: DrewKaree 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/
(http://tinyurl.com/9w96u)
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: Stingray on September 22, 2005, 02:15:52 pm
If only I were as cool as Bender. ;D

-S
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: ChadTower on September 22, 2005, 02:24:06 pm

Seriously, Bender would never ask for hardware.  He'd ask for beer. 
Title: Re: cool computer mods
Post by: Stingray on September 22, 2005, 02:57:35 pm
And the sign would read "Give me a beer, meatbag."

-S