FRAMEstor Node 23 *Update 5/15/07

[scopEDog]

"The world has achieved brilliance without conscience. Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants."
-General Omar Bradley, United States Army

In 1939, world renowned scientist Albert Einstein, wrote a letter to President Roosevelt, warning americans of a possible threat involving large scale bombs made from uranium. Because of this the Manhattan Project was born, and the atomic bomb put in the forefront of US government research.

In 1948 a US subcontracted secret corporation, wavEData, developed a top secret computer for the use of nuclear simulations. As a continuation of the Manhattan Project, this computer would be the most incredible for decades to come. Long hidden from public view, these machines were state of the art, using technology not seen anywhere before. These models were called FRAMEstor, and 124 prototypes were developed by wavEData.

Extensive research continued until the end of the cold war in the late 1980's. Secretly all the machines were dismantled and destroyed as nuclear research dwindled. But recently we have discovered pictures of what could be the last working FRAMEstor prototype, Node 23. We are investigating the source of these photos, but present them to you for further evaluation:

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/framestor.jpg
http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/framestor2.jpg
http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/framestor3.jpg
http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/framestor4.jpg
http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/framestor5.jpg
http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/framestor6.jpg

[mrplow]

First mod with a story I've ever come accross :lol:

Looks cooooool.

[Starbuck3733T]

KICK ASS SKETCHUP WORK!!

I'll be floored if it becomes a reality

PS: your avatar always seems to make me think of Altron on bit-tech.. "out deedee out!"

[Da_Rude_Baboon]

Looks amazing scopEdog! :o You have to build it! B)

Whats the 2 round white things on the side?

[mnpctech]

RAISE THE LADDER for us man, and Build IT!

I love it scopEDog. The rear Cooling config caught my eye right away. Reminds me of our Airforce Jetplane that can do stationary takeoffs and landing. Help me out guys!

[Nexxo]

:blink: :blink: :blink:

* dumbstruck, stares at screen with glazed eyes for three hours... Then whimpers softly and twitches a few times... Smoke comes from the ears. MOD OVERLOAD flashes on forehead in red font (Helvetica Neue)... Finally collects lower jaw from floor*

Bow to the new God of Mod.

(where's the :worship: smilie when you need one?)

[mnpctech]

scopEdog, whats the CAD software youre using?

Is it easy to learn w/o instruction?

I'd like to try it out.

[scopEDog]

Wow that was quick..thanks for the reply guys! I think this is going to be a pretty fun build, the rear part of the case will be hinged and 2 linear actuators will open it at an angle (8 inches, about 45 degrees). Remote control, external power supply, and some other goodies are planned :)

I've been using sketchup for most of my designs including this one. Its very easy to use and produces great results (just ask dutchcedar...he'll tell you). Bill send me an email...i will *cough* help you out :)

[furious trout]

Oh my god!
:wacko: :wacko: :wacko:
That looks mightly impressive

[mrplow]

Are you making a feature of the hoses from those rads - just seems like if you turned them round up the connections could be more stealthed into that connecting plate

Excited to see how it turns out! ^_^

[Da_Rude_Baboon]

Every time i look at this thread i end up spending about 10 minutes just gazing at the renders. :D

I hope everything goes as planned for you scopEdog as its an amazing looking project and is a great example of how (literally) thinking outside of the box can produce stunning designs. B)

Please keep us updated with this one and its certainly a project that will put wizd forums on the map!

[Pug]

Holy ****, batman! :o
Now I realise what the pneumatics thread (http://www.wizdforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=46&view=getnewpost) was for.

<Quake3>Impressive!</quake3>

Can't wait for this baby! B)

[Edit] It just dawned on me what the corner pillars are for... stacking multiple units. :h34r:

[mrplow]

Would be a bit of a weird stacking arrangement... if they were half height I could see it working, with the columns stepped half height apart from one another...

[Pug]

I thought they were half height - I'm imagining a staggered stack, ie. left pillars go on the right pillars of the case below and so on, y'know?

[mnpctech]

He would just need to make 4, extension pieces for the pillars. maybe 1.5 ft?

:D

[mnpctech]

I hear ya Pug...

This is all sounding very Sci-Fi.

I can see scopEdog in his white lab coat with an evil "I will control the WORLD!" laugh

[Pug]

Hmm, yeah. Come to think of it, if he's going for world domination, mebbe they're actually gonna stack front left -> rear right and so on. :blink: :unsure: :o

Something to contend with the shuttle cluster (http://space-simulator.lanl.gov/) going on here Ed? ;) :D

[Starbuck3733T]

My mouth still hasn't closed from the last time I saw this... but still... very curious as to what the white pillars are in the corners?

[Da_Rude_Baboon]

Yeah i was wondering if they are weighted to aid the stability of the case? The hard drives all look to be in a stack at one side and with no PSU and the radiator placement i would imagine its quite top heavy. :huh:

Or they might be the power, reset, cd eject, buttons etc. :lol:

[scopEDog]

Heh...its funny that you should mention that. Orginally I had the pillars extended to the size of the case to make it sort of stackable (since i mentioned in my story that 124 of them were made...no worries though i will only make one :)). But it had a dorky look to it so i shrank it down. The idea is to put a USB hub (2 port) in the top of each pillar (and maybe firewire, other connectors...any suggestions?). This project is all about storage..so using multiple HDD and usb drives is a must. Even though its not in the drawing, a part of the pillars will be lit.



...if i take over the world i invite all my fellow wizd'ers my commanding generals :)

[Darv]

Very imaginative design but what are the ash tray like things on the sides meant to be?

[Knipex]

I go away for a few days and this happens :o

[Starbuck3733T]

What is the genesis of the story... too much liquour & powertools? :wacko:

[Nexxo]

You make that sound like a bad thing? :lol:

[Pug]

Lol! :lol:

[dutchcedar]

scope, I am absofrigin'lutely speechless... :wub:

I was just thinkin' that after BaDassII I might just hang up the moddin' for awhile... but you have re-inspired me. That's hands down the most uber design ever.

The slanted HDD's hangin' on the linear accelerators... brilliant.
The dual radiators with dual fans... friggin' mondo cool.
The four pods... well sheeit, why not?
And the throw back opening...you're a mech warrior.

You got a hot one here. :blink: B)

And the story... ;)

[iduktech]

Holy ****, batman!


mmmm!

more like bat girl

[Nexxo]

Yeah, the thing has inspired me also... I am already starting on designs for Metaversa 02... but for that one I would want to mill and lasercut my own aluminium parts... :wacko:

[Pug]

Originally posted by dutchcedar@Feb 14 2004, 09:49 PM
... you have re-inspired me.
Wizd Forum raison d'être - fait accompli++ B)

Nice one Ed.

[mnpctech]

ditto! You inspired us all Ed.

Visions of external duct cooling systems are ringing in my head

[scopEDog]

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/cimg0313-2.jpg

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone.. :)

[fillip]

Oh my god, he started it!:h34r:

[furious trout]

:wub::h34r::wacko:
My word this should be worth watching!

[Starbuck3733T]

move over gnome and zap, your limelight is about to be stolen.

[mnpctech]

Oh my :eek: work has commenced. Cool!

[Olly]

drool drool slobber slobber drool drool :blink: :wub: :eek:

[Yaik]

Holy Macarronni !!!!
I will keep an eye on this one, AWESOME volumetric play... that is what I was searching for, a new "type" not just a box with a window.

[godfoot]

Very impressive indeed, definately one to keep an eye on.:cool:

[dutchcedar]

And the fun begins... B)

p.s. I like the use of Tank-O-Matics. :lol:

[BuffaloBoy]

Wow, great concept. Looks like you've got everything all planned out. I can't wait to see how it turns out. Looking great so far, keep it up and get us more pix!

[Pug]

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/cimg0313-2.jpg

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone.. :)
Ok, ok, I admit it... I only came back 'cos Ed started this. B)

[fillip]

Yeah this should look pretty awesome when it's complete.

I dunno if you've been over to Bit' yet Pug but when you do look for G-gnome's new project.. infact, sod it

Linkage - http://bit-tech.net/article/150/

Imagine that and Scope's work next to each other or combined in some insanely hideous hybrid :blink:

[Pug]

I've not managed to trawl Bit properly yet, I'm saving a list of things to look at till DSL is installed at the w/end.

I did see it a while back actually but thanks for the linky. :)

One day, (when we take over the world), what I'd love to see is all the dream cases from this forum sat next to each other in the WizD command bunker. :cool:

Resistance is futile... :h34r:

:D

[Gordy]

Scope that is going look ace when its done :)

Pug nice idea :D

[Da_Rude_Baboon]

OMG thats so spooky! I was thinking about the design you had for this last night, come in today and your building it! This and Die Saule are my two favourite designs! :wub:

[herbert_goon]

As ever, awesome. I wish I had the time to commit to something that big so publicly :eek:

Good luck with the build - this will win awards...

[cfuk]

i second that i'm going to keep an eye on this mod :lol:. It looks so coooool ^_^

[scopEDog]

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[mnpctech]

what the? :confused:

[zer0]

oh man i cant wait to see more also i have to ask what are those pillers around the outside?

[fivecheebs]

:unsure: :huh:

Must mean theres an update on the way B)

hahahaha, genius. Its looking really good :D

your having a blast with this project arent ya scopE :D

[fillip]

http://wizdforums.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13472&postcount=41

http://www.watercooling.de/catalog/images/pumpe14_1.gif

Do they not look familiar? http://wizdforums.co.uk/images/smilies/wink.gif

[scopEDog]

:unsure: :huh:

Must mean theres an update on the way B)

hahahaha, genius. Its looking really good :D

your having a blast with this project arent ya scopE :D
Definitely..lots of fun so far :)

Curious...i don't think anyone has figured that post yet...

[mnpctech]

Curious...i don't think anyone has figured that post yet...

ScopE will have the Large Ultimate Deep Dish Pizza with
Extra cheese
Italian sausage
Pepproni
Ham
Mushroom
Onions
Black olives
Green olives

;)

[scopEDog]

ScopE will have the Large Ultimate Deep Dish Pizza with
Extra cheese
Italian sausage
Pepproni
Ham
Mushroom
Onions
Black olives
Green olives

;) LOL...damn you Bill, you've made me hungry for a large ultimate deep dish pizza with extra cheese, italian sausage, pepperoni, ham, mushroom, onions, black olives and green olives...

...and its only 8am :lol::D

[Da_Rude_Baboon]

How did you work that one out? :confused:

[fivecheebs]

Definitely..lots of fun so far :)

Curious...i don't think anyone has figured that post yet... I agree .... they definately must ;) ...

My edit was supposed to hint at the fact i figured it out without giving anything away, it didnt do a very good job of that did it.

Bill, is your post cryptic too? Or is it just a private joke. LOL i cant figure it out if it is cryptic :)

[fillip]

I still have no idea wtf is going on http://wizdforums.co.uk/images/smilies/huh.gif

[mnpctech]

Sorry dude, lol, I'm just soooo hungry this morning.. must be the BEER mrs brought home last night.

ugh, this supposed to be a test?!

(left l33t translator @ home)

[fillip]

I thought it looked like l33t but I have no idea how to derive any sensible English from it. http://wizdforums.co.uk/images/smilies/confused.gif

[mnpctech]

check your PM fillip

[fivecheebs]

Its not 1337! :D

I could point it out but im not going to. :p

[fillip]

http://wizdforums.co.uk/images/smilies/rant.gif


fine. http://wizdforums.co.uk/images/smilies/dry.gif

[EDIT]

HAHA!! Done it http://wizdforums.co.uk/images/smilies/tongue.gif

Have to admit, probably wouldn't have figured it out if it wasn't for my powers of moderation.

[furious trout]

Right - No fair

I wanna know now (my mental faculties are a bit frayed at the edges at the mo been struck down by the lurgi all this week :unsure: ) so spare a thought for a poor ill individual and let me in on it......please

[edit] woo hoo figured it out at last :)

[scopEDog]

Good...some people figured it out already. Its not tough, you sorta have to read between the lines. But did you guys know there are 2 parts to it? I have a funny feeling fivecheebs figured out both :)

[fivecheebs]

I have a funny feeling fivecheebs figured out both :)
^_^ hehe, best log update ive ever seen to be honest. I laughged my tits off when i realised :lol:

[fillip]

You're gonna have to elaborate on 'two parts'

I think I may have an idea what you mean but I can't be certain.

There's some stuff there that seems a little out of place for an update... http://wizdforums.co.uk/images/smilies/unsure.gif

[scopEDog]

You're gonna have to elaborate on 'two parts'

I think I may have an idea what you mean but I can't be certain.

There's some stuff there that seems a little out of place for an update... http://wizdforums.co.uk/images/smilies/unsure.gif
Since im going with a secret government project theme...i just got a little creative :) Btw who did send me that encrypted message? ;)

[fivecheebs]

hmm! Maybe i havent got both parts yet!:blink: lol ( i thought the 2 parts were [edit]edited - oops i think i gave too much away for those who dont know )

If the second part is the question "who sent it" then i havent, but i could guess at a wavEData ex-employee but i guess its not that simple, i need to have another think...

[Knipex]

The public know nothing and it MUST remain that way....


pics check
Message check

what else :confused: :confused:

[scopEDog]

Nah thats it Knipex seems like you got it :)

I do need some help/suggestions from my fellow wizd'ers

I'm looking for a cable/connector combo. Its gotta be metal and have multiple pins. I went to my local sam ash (big music equipment chain in the US) and played around with their XLR connectors. I like them alot (the way they look and that they "lock") and i'm leaning in that direction. Before i pick up a few, does anyone have any other suggestions? Stuff will be connected externally so thats why i'm going this route.

[fillip]

The public know nothing and it MUST remain that way....


pics check
Message check

what else :confused: :confused:
Those are the 2 parts I had in mind also.

[Knipex]

Damn all that head scratching for nothing........:rant:

:D :D

Are you ever going to explain it to those who didnt figure it out ?????

[fivecheebs]

haha ok phew i did get both lol :D

on the connector note, these (http://www.bit-tech.net/images/hipermodular2.jpg) look nice, They are kinda similar to XLRs arent they?

[scopEDog]

haha ok phew i did get both lol :D

on the connector note, these (http://www.bit-tech.net/images/hipermodular2.jpg) look nice, They are kinda similar to XLRs arent they? Sorta, but they dont have the locking part, and i really want it to lock. Those are pretty pimp though. The XLR's come in 7 pin configurations so i think im going to go with that. Unless i run into something else.

[Starbuck3733T]

What must they know, Ed? Who are they? Got one for you:

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2C3A CC0 E80 2F20
2908
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C80
E60
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31DD 33A9
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CA0 E60
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2908 2B01
294D 2BF4
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E00 2C30 2B66
2F44 316A
365B
330C
31C8 2CB6 29AE 2D1E
27C9

Weak, non-standard cypher. Hints: divide, first word is 'the'. and an ascii table would be wise :)

If you've figured out Ray (of LCD Studio fame) trick, its the same one.

[Starbuck3733T]

Okay dude, i can't figure out the 2nd part but i love the pics!!

Where are the industrial shots from? work? And the last one looks like a bunch of cisco interfaces? a PIX perhaps?

Damn, i'm gonna go nuts!!!

[Invalid]

Im digging the door hinges.

[mnpctech]

dig the "bat phone"

[Starbuck3733T]

"Bat Phone"?

[mnpctech]

yea, didn't you see it too?! :D

(scopEs not using it... its in one of the photos)

[Starbuck3733T]

Ah i see it now. in 608.

rooms like that shouldn't be carpeted.

[Pug]

Nah thats it Knipex seems like you got it :)

I do need some help/suggestions from my fellow wizd'ers

I'm looking for a cable/connector combo. Its gotta be metal and have multiple pins. I went to my local sam ash (big music equipment chain in the US) and played around with their XLR connectors. I like them alot (the way they look and that they "lock") and i'm leaning in that direction. Before i pick up a few, does anyone have any other suggestions? Stuff will be connected externally so thats why i'm going this route.
How many connections? something like a caravan/trailer board connector?

[Stealth Edit] Alternatively,
http://www.hirose-connectors.com/products/HS_5.htm
or for seriously overboard http://www.whirlwindusa.com/multi012.html ;)

[Squelch]

What about these at

http://www.lemo.com/index.html

[fivecheebs]

My god you'd need patience for soldering those last 2:blink:

[Starbuck3733T]

I can say for sure I could do the lemos.

[Squelch]

This group is very nice

http://www.lemo.com/browse.do?page=0&groupCollectionID=M

[fillip]

I bet they cost a pretty penny though.

[Pug]

I bet they cost a pretty penny though.
So do those Pi-thon connectors but I don't seem to recall price stopping Ed in the past... ;)

I think the 10-pin and under might be reasonable enough though - guess it depends how many cores are needed...

[Squelch]

I bet they cost a pretty penny though.

The B series from RS Components (http://rswww.com) Costs £15.06 +VAT for the 3 pole up to £19.40 for 10 pole

[scopEDog]

You guys rock...this is good stuff. Im actually looking at the 40 pin lemos. I think i'll give them a call next week :)

[Knipex]

Rs have a large selection.

Linking only workd for about 30 mins but http://rswww.com (http://rswww.com/) and look under cable and connectors.

edit

Damn must search faster...

[Squelch]

No Probs ScopeDog.
I've used these before and they are good.

Knipex - :D

[scopEDog]

No Probs ScopeDog.
I've used these before and they are good.

Knipex - :D
Could you possibly post a picture of them? And if you dont mind me asking, what was the application?

I am kinda worried about price...but F! it you only live once :)

[Squelch]

I used them at work a few years back on wafer fab equipment. I have some shells around somewhere and as soon as I find I'll post some piccies. They're destined for an "Ultimate" mod in the near future.
:D

[KAMIKAZE-FREAK]

update?

[scopEDog]

Well...im trying to make room (end result was my chili and one more quickie project coming up). Ordered some materials and will continue very soon ;)

[Nuzzles]

I have no f'ing idea what the hell is going on..... :(

[Pug]

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Woohoo! Call me slow but I cracked it. :D
I was trying to be too clever for my own good but then I cheated, like Fillip. ;)

:lol:

[fillip]

Woohoo! Call me slow but I cracked it. :D
I was trying to be too clever for my own good but then I cheated, like Fillip. ;)

:lol:
TBF having the foresight to cheat in the manner in which we did shows ample intelligence anyway...


... that's waht i keep telling myself anyway http://wizdforums.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif

[ỒĊBłůē]

Woohoo! Call me slow but I cracked it. :D
I was trying to be too clever for my own good but then I cheated, like Fillip. ;)

:lol:Thanks Pug, me too.

Is there a smiley for smacking yourself in the head and going 'Doh!' ?

...can't see one, but this'll do me for stooopid --> :huh: :lol:

[flacowboy]

anythng new update and what the hell is that code say

[scopEDog]

Planning stuff now actually, and my vacation is coming up so its on :dremel:

And the code stuff...:inno:

[fillip]

Planning stuff now actually, and my vacation is coming up so its on :dremel:

And the code stuff...:inno:

:bounce: Yipppeeeee

[simon_C]

looking great man.!

i got the code and the message. and to the message: its happening, slowly...

[flacowboy]

whew was wondering great job so far

[InigoMontoya27]

Looking good so far, update was interesting to say the least. Very creative idea hope it works out good for you.

[scopEDog]

The silence is broken..

[biggiy6]

The silence is broken..

:woohoo:Bring on the updates!

[fivecheebs]

The silence is broken..

fivecheebs hands clothes pegs around the room and sprays air freshener

[Pug]

fivecheebs hands clothes pegs around the room and sprays air freshener
Lol, I had a similar first thought upon reading it too! :mask:

Bring it on Ed! (the update, that is...) :D

[scopEDog]

Well I was able to make some progress last night. I picked up 2 autoloc linear actuators and was doing some fab work. This project is finally full steam ahead. Will post some pics tonight ^_^

[dutchcedar]

I picked up 2 autoloc linear actuators...Argh, argh... :wiz: This is gonna get fun... :thumb:

[Starbuck3733T]

Well I was able to make some progress last night. I picked up 2 autoloc linear actuators and was doing some fab work. This project is finally full steam ahead. Will post some pics tonight ^_^

http://www.personal.psu.edu/mss26/:)/pop.gif

[cobalt6700]

ooo come on! :D

[scopEDog]

And here we gooooooo...

THE PROBLEM:

I had in mind to use 2 autoloc linear actuators to open up the case. You can see it in my original sketchup drawing(behind the red plexi):

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/p2/fscase.jpg

And here they are:

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/p2/cimg1556.jpg

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/p2/cimg1560.jpg

*Yeah yeah yeah voiding warranty blah blah*

Now that I have them, how do i mount them? Good question..

THE SOLUTION:

Good ole' 3/8" thick aluminum to the rescue:

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/p2/cimg1542.jpg

I had these cut out to make a pivot for the actuators mounting holes. In turn it will bolt to the bottom of the case. I countersunk the mounting holes so the socket screws would sit flush:

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/p2/cimg1565.jpg

Used 5/16" thick round aluminum stock for the "axle" of the pivot(slides in perfectly in the mounting holes on the actuator). Carefully cut to size and drilled/tapped out the center:

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/p2/cimg1573.jpg

You can see one of the axles to the far right. Also had white plastic washers, used my trusty dremel to make the center hole bigger. Now to assemble it all together to see how it works out:

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/p2/cimg1567.jpg

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/p2/cimg1572.jpg

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/p2/cimg1575.jpg

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/p2/cimg1580.jpg

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/p2/cimg1582.jpg

Just need to drill out mounting holes on the bottom and I can do a test fit in the case. It pivots very smoothly and should work nicely.

Tons more to do, stay tuned..

[walkitiki]

Ahh..wonderful, simply wonderful!

Keep goin'!

[dutchcedar]

Billet porn... :wiz:

[fivecheebs]

Nice .... Very nice.....

So these are going to pivot and push at the same time? Smart :thumb:

[Reitau]

Thats gonna rock!

Thoses actuators are masive? this build is going to be gargantual. :shock:

[vile_asid]

Those look like they are strong enough to lift my car, let alone any computer part

[Da_Rude_Baboon]

Are you and dutch related?

[fillip]

Are you and dutch related?

LOL.

*Settles down for the billet porn show* :D

[mnpctech]

Flippin huge. This will be sweet! :cool:

[scopEDog]

Those look like they are strong enough to lift my car, let alone any computer part

Yup...can lift 110lbs each actuator...



....i am the reigning king of overdoing it :D

I'm gonna push to get it mounted in the case and try for a test run this weekend. The actuators extend 8" so it will open the case approx. 45 degrees. At least by my calculations, so yeah thats probably wrong ^_^

[fillip]

Yup...can lift 110lbs each actuator...





LOL, if working in tandem they could nearly lift me. :lol:

[Leeum]

Lookin' the biz dude :thumb:

[scopEDog]

Got some work done this weekend, drilled and threaded the triangle posts:

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/p3/cimg1587.jpg

Also was able to mount them to the bottom of the case:

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/p3/cimg1588.jpg

After dutchcedar showed me the light on how strong these actuators are I redid the pivot and extended the shaft to sit on the triangle posts, which made it very strong:

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/p3/cimg1592.jpg

They pivot better now and are very solid:

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/p3/cimg1591.jpg

So i couldn't resist seeing it in place with the rest of the case:

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/p3/cimg1594.jpg

Excuse the mess :-)

Still working, more to come..

[jaguarking11]

:worship: scopEDog :thumb:

[Starbuck3733T]

I think I might need more popcorn than originally planned! I know you've got some crazy crap in store, and I can barely wait! I think this one may very well redefine modding as we know it again.

[dutchcedar]

^^^ :wiz: Make mine buttered... a big tub of it, 'cause we're gonna need it.

Popcorn 'n beer mod, for sure. ^_^

[mnpctech]

and hes using Polk audio speakers for his workbench!

[scopEDog]

and hes using Polk audio speakers for his workbench!

LOL doesnt everyone? ^_^

Thanks again for your help dutch and the encouragement SB :thumb:

[fivecheebs]

oooh! A glimpe of the whole ensemble as it stands. :drool:

Bloody nice work there eddie :wiz:

[Reitau]

:shock: He builing a low-rider PC... :shock:

[forester joe]

I hope you get this done soon,
'cause I can't wait :shock:

great job.
execution is alwase the hard part. isn't is? :wiz:
(I mean actually finding the time, not just cutting well)

[stygian]

*fap* :D

Amazing work, very original :thumb:

[scopEDog]

Thanks guys :D

Actually have a question for everyone...on project logs do you prefer a big update or a bunch of smaller ones? I've been working almost nonstop on this and i'm ready for a big update soon.

[thingamajig]

medium with some teasers thrown inbetween

[dutchcedar]

Thanks guys :D

Actually have a question for everyone...on project logs do you prefer a big update or a bunch of smaller ones? I've been working almost nonstop on this and i'm ready for a big update soon.Ah, you guys with big camera memory chips... livin' in the lap of luxury... :D

Your updates are always a treat, no matter how big or small. :zen:

[mnpctech]

Your updates are always a treat, no matter how big or small. :zen:

Agree.

Soo whatcha got scopE? :cool:

[scopEDog]

Its alive...coming very soon :D

[Marquee]

I like smallers ones. Big ones are to much work when updating. So because it take long you leave pics out and so on.

[fivecheebs]

I'm with dutch. It dosent matter man, they're always fantastic, and now you have me all excited :bounce:

[Knipex]

Big or small I cannot wait.

[THRASHER2]

Any new sweeeeeeet pic's so we can Drooool over;-)

[Starbuck3733T]

I may or may not have to wet myself, depending on the mood I'm in.

[Captain Crunch]

I'll have to agree myself. I cant wait to see the final product

[Enak]

Wow! Can't wait to see this one finished :cool:

[scopEDog]

Am I being followed?
I'm scared to go outside.
Are people watching me?
I don't feel safe anymore.
Do they know?
But how...how would they know what I have* (http://www.scopeworks.org/video/framestor/fsn23_vu1.avi)?

I think they are on to me...









*35 Meg DivX File

[2JSC]

AMAZING! The lighting, commentary, finger pointing! Simply amazing! And the actuators are schweet! Need another video-update!

[mnpctech]

I thought you would open it as well :-( ;-) You'll open/closing a lot from here on!

All of scopE's planning is coming alive before our eyes. LL MB was a good call. I've seen those hinges in personal, great choice.

Awesome video update. More please! :o

[Psykotik]

:eek: :thumb:


I thought you would open it as well :-( ;-)

Indeed! :-)

Have to say ScopE, that is awesome, watching everything align as well as it does is just proof of the amount of work you have put into this. I have to say that this is one of the only times I have been genuinely excited about seeing a project come together (bar Bill & Dutch's projects) Edit: Bugger it, there's too many projects I'm excited about, why do you all have to be so talented!
Can't wait for another update! :thumb:

[fivecheebs]

Brilliant!

Love the approach with the video update. Good to see the case move, and close with the joints so tight :thumb: but i would have liked to have seen it open too, and i liked the noise too :cool:.

more More MORE! :wiz:

[scopEDog]

Thanks guys ;-)...I'll have to open and then close it for the next update. I was trying real hard to keep it under five minutes, wanted to keep the file size modest. But sometimes when i start talking its hard to get me to shut up :-p

I hope the file size wasn't too much of a problem?? Just wanted to try something new, all these podcasts lately got me thinking :D

[ỒĊBłůē]

Nice work man - finding the sweet spots for those actuators must've been a labour of love.

Looking forward to more :thumb:

[Leeum]

Sweet update ScopE! I have to say I love the video updates, keep them up dude! :thumb:

[Starbuck3733T]

I am completely owned. Completely.

:worship:

[jaguarking11]

Your the man scoop. Awsome work. Good choice on the hinges. Kitchen cabinet hinges work a treat. I have a fiew of those if you need spares btw. Left overs from installing kitchen cabinets over the years.

Love the motherboard tray as well. Ingenious way to still make it removable.

BTW: are you going to carve out the rear to allow for wires or make a custom soldered buss directly on the mobo to some hidden location?

[scopEDog]

For SB: :beer:Thanks bro :thumb:

JK: Ahh yes, the secret weapon...cool cabinet hinges :-). The back will be cut out to expose the rear motherboard connectors and cards. The interesting part will be the power supply, which will be external. I've come up with a plan for that, and will make for some late nights :h34r:

Untill then..back to work..

[2JSC]

PSU gonna sit on top of the case with all the leads spread out and then going inside to connect everything up? that would be kinda trick.

[jaguarking11]

Dude cant wait to see the next video update. I just got upgraded from dsl to cable and your video was on the nick of time took me like 3min to dl it.

Awsome. Everyone should do video updates.

[dutchcedar]

What a friggin hoot that is!!! :wiz:

Eddie... well worth the hours it took to download... I'm absolutely hooked on the whole video thing. :thumb:

Dynamite schtuff on the case too... damned schweet, damned schweet. Seiously primo schtuff.

[Nexxo]

Scha-wiiiinnnnng! Such gratuitous and unnecessary use of expensive technology... wonderful! :thumb:

If I remember your design correctly, you had a stack of prominently displayed HDDs in front. Consider the new WD Raptors with windows in the tops (http://www.wdraptorx.com/index.asp?bhcp=1)? Aw come on, how perfect would those be? :wiz:

[scopEDog]

:lol: ;-)

Oh definitely going to go the WD Raptor route...only one though, I don't think my credit card would survive buying any more :-p

[Nexxo]

BTW, I did some pwnage on your behalf in your Bit-Tech log. :D

[fillip]

Ok, just got round to watching the vid' I was sat there for the first 4 and a half mins just thinking, 'make it moooove, make it mooooove god dammit!'

:lol:

Very sweet dude! http://www.themodsquad.co.uk/Smilies/grinning-smiley-043.gif

[scopEDog]

On this episode of "As the dremel turns":

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/vu2/fsn23_vu2_front.jpg


- What transformers do when nobody is looking
- A progress report on my project
- Find out about dremels new "pillow" attachment
- Sneak peak into the next update

-=Download here*=- (http://www.scopeworks.org/video/framestor/fsn23_vu2.avi)

*35 Meg DivX File w/ some slight vulgar language ^_^

[KRVS_Productions]

[b] Airforce Jetplane that can do stationary takeoffs and landing. Help me out guys!

Your Thinking of the USMC Harriar Jump Jet

Man my time in the USMC just paid off WOOHOO

SEMPER FI

[KRVS_Productions]

After Watching the Video and having to download divx player .... needed it anyway.

I am thinking that the next update will be where he is setting up the water cooling tubes.

[jaguarking11]

Love the update. Awsome work.:toast:

The sneak peek to the next update looks to be a pc speaker of some sort.

[2JSC]

Looking pretty sweet! As for the little thing at the end - no clue, and anything is possable... you get your package?

[mnpctech]

HD and Rad supports :love: 4 Radiators :D

Hmmm ...Fillport or custom hose coupler for add-on

[Crunch]

This was the first video update I have seen. I am blown away by your skills, your video update is innovative. Good one.

[ỒĊBłůē]

Great job scopE - those billet alu bits are spot-on :thumb:

I'm guessing you're using that mystery piece at the end as some kind of filter housing?

[DickNervous]

Well, since I am at work I can't watch the video, but that picture is quite impressive. :)

[scopEDog]

Thanks guys ^_^

That piece is actually an AMP CPC connector used for power. The power supply will be external so these will help me bring all the psu connectors to the outside. So i will be making my own cables, really looking forward to it actually :thumb:

[feldm4n]

Dang this is CRAZY! I am so looking forward to the completion of this. I bet this baby will run nice and cool with four upright resevoirs and radiators. Dang awesome work man, just awesome:)

[pdh]

Can't get the video to download... Browser just hangs at about the 60% mark. Tried several times over several days (T3 here at work). How about just a couple picture?

[Knipex]

I got the video down but the picture hangs about 30 seconds into the video while the sound is Ok.

[fillip]

What codecs and which versions did you use to encode this Scope?

I haven't looked at it myself but will do this evening.

[fivecheebs]

Man i love watching that thing move! ... Do you still get the occasional urge to animate it on a whim?

Love the HD rack. Looks brilliant.

Kev, you probably need to upate your DivX codec (http://www.free-codecs.com/download/DivX6.htm). (he gave details of the codec in the update post fil :thumb:)

pdh, i put a mirror up Here (http://www.cheebs.co.uk/images/video/fsn23_vu2.avi) if that helps at all :thumb:

[scopEDog]

Thanks for posting a copy Chris :thumb:. I just downloaded the entire video here at work and went through without a hitch (file plays fine). Maybe it was just the time of day pdh?

@Kev..The video was done with DivX 6.0, just get this one and the video/audio should work fine.

@Phil..Took the video from my camera and imported it into movie maker(i took the free route :-)). Then i added effects and general edits. Created the movie in .wmv. Took that in Dr. DivX and converted it into a DivX .avi. Works out pretty well. Do you guys prefer it in a different format? DivX keeps it nice and small (and fairly good quality) so thats why i usually stick with that.

How do you guys like my little video experiment? Just curious really, but what would you guys like to see more/less of? Is it informative? More detail? Longer/shorter segments? I try and keep it fairly small but wouldn't mind making it a bit bigger if it has more quality content. But not too much bigger cause i just splurged through 3gigs of bandwidth in 2 days :-)

[fillip]

Watching it now.

Who's your friend? or do you just suffer from multiple personality disorder? :lol:

...


...ahhhhhh... Tony. :D

Are you using 80mm rad's there Ed? (just going by the size of the rad mounts at the back...)

[scopEDog]

Watching it now.

Who's your friend? or do you just suffer from multiple personality disorder? :lol:

...


...ahhhhhh... Tony. :D

Are you using 80mm rad's there Ed? (just going by the size of the rad mounts at the back...)

Yes...i have a problem..need to speak to nexxo about it :lol:

4 80mm rads..2 in and 2 out. It should complicate things quite nicely ^_^

[fivecheebs]

Thanks for posting a copy Chris :thumb:.Pleasure mate ^_^

Do you guys prefer it in a different format? DivX keeps it nice and small (and fairly good quality) so thats why i usually stick with that.Fine by me. I would hope that most people that come to sites like this would be savvy enough to know about codecs etc. - Maybe we should have a guide to codecs etc somewhere, if i get time ill draft one and let warpoc (the vid master) disect it and tear it to pieces :lol:

How do you guys like my little video experiment? Just curious really, but what would you guys like to see more/less of? Is it informative? More detail? Longer/shorter segments? I try and keep it fairly small but wouldn't mind making it a bit bigger if it has more quality content. But not too much bigger cause i just splurged through 3gigs of bandwidth in 2 days :-)

I really like it on the whole. I do think it will lead to less thread comments though sometimes. I clicked on the link and moved on to other threads.. i actually watched the video more than an hour after it finished coming, i wasnt on here at the time so i didnt post a reply then it slipped my mind. Maybe shorter segments would help with that (the d/l will still be fresh in your mind) and also add more opertunities for asking questions as there isnt so much information in each one. I want to know WTF the "pillow attachment" looks like, but i forgot to ask after being in awe again over the case opening :lol:

4 80mm rads..2 in and 2 out. It should complicate things quite nicely heh! is that 2 pairs in paralell then? Interesting... i still dont like 80mm rads :-p but i think im goign to have to make an exception here ;-)

[fillip]

DivX is fine by me too, played first time and no audio or video probs.

I always have the most up-to-date codec for DivX so that's all thats needed I imagine.

[mnpctech]

I like the format too.

[Crunch]

Like I said before, this was the first I have , D/L time was ok, played first time, no probs.

[dutchcedar]

Hey Eddie... great schtuff!!! Smooth, smooth, smoothy... :thumb:

I love it all... needs a few mugshots so we can make a movie star out of ya... :wiz:

[scopEDog]

I really like it on the whole. I do think it will lead to less thread comments though sometimes. I clicked on the link and moved on to other threads.. i actually watched the video more than an hour after it finished coming, i wasnt on here at the time so i didnt post a reply then it slipped my mind. Maybe shorter segments would help with that (the d/l will still be fresh in your mind) and also add more opertunities for asking questions as there isnt so much information in each one. I want to know WTF the "pillow attachment" looks like, but i forgot to ask after being in awe again over the case opening :lol:

I totally agree with you, downloading a video doesn't have the "instant satisfaction" that pictures have. I was hoping that single picture would get people curious enough to check the video out. Less thread comments too, so i thought it was good to add a mystery item at the end ^_^

Oh btw...pillow attachments! (http://www.dremel.com/en-us/attachments-and-accessories/attachment-accessory-group.htm?H=188569&G=66429) :lol:

@ dutch: Oh believe me you dont want my ugly mug in the shot, it might scare people into buying Dells ^_^

[jaguarking11]

Oh believe me you dont want my ugly mug in the shot, it might scare people into buying Dells ^_^

It true...... I have 4 dells since I saw him. Now im buing acers and compaqs too.:D

j/k

[fivecheebs]

^^LMAO!

Nice pillows Ed :lol:

[Starbuck3733T]

Ed, what are the contact ratings and losses and whatnot that you expect to see with that AMP CPC connector? it's kind of sexi :)

[scopEDog]

Well the pins are good for 18awg, cable length is worrying me a bit though. Should be ok but I need to get a very high quality power supply, which i am researching now. Would love to hear any suggestions my fellow wizards might have on the subject ^_^

The next video will have a better shot of the connectors and pins. I'll also show the crimper i got. In the meanwhile here is where i got them:

http://www.action-electronics.com/ampcpc.htm

But from first glance these connectors are great, they twist and lock in. Very durable, the industry uses them for power so it should be perfect for this project.

[jaguarking11]

Im a bit lost here. BUt I am assuming that your going to run a relayed psu to power the case servos. And one psu for the system.

Personaly I would look at the same psu's used by tech coolers for the last 4-5years. Meanwell psu's seem to be very tough and very good quality. Im shure you could run some regulators to ensure voltage reliability.

Good work eddie. Looking forward to the next steps.:toast:

[Knipex]

All my codecs are up to date. I try to keep them that way.

I am wondering if I didnt get the full file of if it is corrupted in some way. I even tried to play them on another PC with same problems.

Time to download them again..

[scopEDog]

Im a bit lost here. BUt I am assuming that your going to run a relayed psu to power the case servos. And one psu for the system.

Personaly I would look at the same psu's used by tech coolers for the last 4-5years. Meanwell psu's seem to be very tough and very good quality. Im shure you could run some regulators to ensure voltage reliability.

Good work eddie. Looking forward to the next steps.:toast:

Bingo, thats pretty much it. PSU for the PC and dedicated power supply for the actuators (I have an old 300w psu i never used), both housed in an enclosure. I'll explain a bit more about that later on, had to sacrifice some old equipment in the name of modding ^_^

[scopEDog]

Just a small update, I've started on the power supply unit for Framestor. I'm using a PC Power and Cooling 750w for the PC portion of things, and an enermax 350w to power the linear actuators:

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/p4/img_0712.jpg

Can you guess which is which? ^_^ Wiring this will be a monumental task, and i'm not looking forward to it :huh:

And the remote control unit:

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/p4/img_0713.jpg

I've gotten a bit further with this stuff and the case, I'll go more into detail on my next video update, coming soon :thumb:

[biggiy6]

It lives! Sweet!

It's 11/2/06 not 10/2 lol.

[DickNervous]

Wooohooo!

[Enak]

Gold coloured heat sinks = Enermax :-p

[fillip]

Gold coloured heat sinks = Enermax :-p

:lol:

The size of the 'sinks is a far better sign. (Unless ofcourse you were being sarcastic about the gold heatsinks...)

[biggiy6]

:lol:

The size of the 'sinks is a far better sign. (Unless ofcourse you were being sarcastic about the gold heatsinks...)

I was thinking the enermax was the silver heatsinks and the PC was the gold.:wiz:

[Breach]

Sweet, I was really hoping this project wasnt dead. No mod with a story should be :D

[scopEDog]

On this episode:

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/vu3/fsn23_vu3_front.jpg


- A progress report on my project (External PSU time!)
- Find out how long a noob machinist takes to make stuff
- I become buddy buddy with M. Bison

-=Download here*=- (http://www.scopeworks.org/video/framestor/fsn23_vu3.avi)

*53 Meg DivX File

[jaguarking11]

Very nice update. I love the machined parts. Very precise as always.:thumb:

I have a question though. What kind of connectors are you going to put in the rear end? Id love to see the pics for it.

[cobalt6700]

Fear me! :wiz:

nice one ed... i like the bits you machined there, looking very good. when you first said seven hours i was a little shocked, it looked like more of an hour/two hour job, but i then realised your not a trained machinist (no offence) and for that dude, your doing awesome!

looking forward to the rest mate.....youve just teased me with that vid :lol:

keep up the outstanding work

gaz

[ỒĊBłůē]

Great work Eddie - that's one novel approach to the PSU and knowing you it'll look the dogs' by the time you've finished :magic:

It's no small feat to achieve what you're after when machining - you'll only get faster and more proficient with experience, and accepting nothing but spot-on is a great attitude to work with :thumb:

Looking forward to part 4.

[Pug]

Episode 3? :blink:
I thought I'd been following this properly but I'm sure I've only seen one. :o)

/me goes back to look for the other episode & the crimper that Eddie promised to show us... ;-)

[scopEDog]

Doh!..i forgot about the crimper (Damn Rich..thats some memory you got there ^_^ ). I'll include that in episode 4 i promise :cool:

[Pug]

Doh!..i forgot about the crimper (Damn Rich..thats some memory you got there ^_^ ). I'll include that in episode 4 i promise :cool:
Heh, I cheated and noticed while I was going back to look for the other vid.
Turns out it was Ep. 2 I hadn't seen due to a codec issue. I get sound but the video freezes about 15 seconds in. :shrug:

[scopEDog]

I just got a message from Stu about the parts being sent out to powdercoat:

Hey guys, the powder coating is finished and it turned out sweet! We are shipping it back to you today Scope, I will let you take pictures and spring it on the forum when you get them back.

Great project, thanks for lettings us help you out.


:eek: I can hardly wait!

[scopEDog]

Linear actuators are now remote controlled!...ITS ALIVE AGAIN!

Big update coming soon!

[2JSC]

That was something I was thinking of saying but never got around to it... another video update I guess?

[The_Dragon_No1]

good good :)

[DickNervous]

You are such a damn tease!

[biggiy6]

You are such a damn tease!

Is there something you want to tell us?:lol:

[Crunch]

Awesome, cant wait or the update.

[Starbuck3733T]

Oh the topic is such a tease! hurry up eddie!!!

[dutchcedar]

ditto... ditto... ditto... :lol:

[scopEDog]

On this episode:

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/vu4/fsn23_vu4_front.jpg


- Rosco the lizard says hello to the camera
- Stu over at Kikboxes goes powdercoat crazy
- Using a car remote control kit to work the actuators
- Bit more info on the crimper tool used to make pins
- A neater and cleaner way to route tubing into your case

-=Download here*=- (http://www.scopeworks.org/video/framestor/fsn23_vu4.avi)

*70 Meg DivX File

[2JSC]

"Move you stupid lizard" :lol: Very cool! And yes - major props to Stu. I'd love to get a case poweder coated. Amazing stuff bro - but you can't keep making these updates soo far apart! ^_^

[dutchcedar]

Eddie, I didn't realize you were such a "wiz" at wiring... its just insane what you did to those power supplies and remote control... way over my head... :thumb:

It only took five hours to download your video on our mountain dial-up... :D

[Crunch]

It only took five hours to download your video on our mountain dial-up... :D

I was thinking I had it bad waiting about 5 mins!

Nice update Scope.

[fillip]

Awesome update Ed. :thumb:

Quick question regarding the PSU connectors. Have you got any kind of 'fail safe' in place, to stop you plugging the wrong set of external cables into the sockets on the PSU case?
Looking at the pin positions for the two sockets you've got wired up thus far, they seem to be the same configuration.:huh:

Also, do you plan on breaking open those remote key fobs for the actuators and putting the electronics into something else a little more fitting with the whole project??

[scopEDog]

Sorry about the download dutch i know it must of been a pain :sad:

Good questions fillip, I was considering a way to "key" the connectors so that they only plug into a certain spot. Maybe just do color coding, should be enough i think. But even if its not, I definitely know what connects where :-)

Have a good suggestion for the remote? I have this small grey plastic box thats about the same size as the remote, and was thinking about putting it in there. It would go better than the case the remote is in now. Would love to hear everyones ideas on this :thumb:

[Crunch]

Can you mill a remote case out of Alu.? That would look cool. Ofcourse it would take some work, but look cool, nontheless?

[scopEDog]

Can you mill a remote case out of Alu.? That would look cool. Ofcourse it would take some work, but look cool, nontheless?

Definitely..thats a good idea. Hmm...the juices are flowin' :-)

[fillip]

Can you mill a remote case out of Alu.? That would look cool. Ofcourse it would take some work, but look cool, nontheless?

Was gonna be my suggestion also, incorporating a remote start for the PC aswell...

[dutchcedar]

No sweat Eddie... just started downloading it right before goin' to bed... :D

I'm likin' the aluminum box idea (and the one you made with dadoed corners... very nice), and its great practice for the mill. :thumb:

[scopEDog]

No sweat Eddie... just started downloading it right before goin' to bed... :D

I'm likin' the aluminum box idea (and the one you made with dadoed corners... very nice), and its great practice for the mill. :thumb:

Aha! someone noticed :-). It made the box super strong and looks pretty good. All this mill time was good for me, I feel comfortable with it. Just in time too, the next part i'm making is a bit of a doozy ^_^

[biggiy6]

Nice update and cool beardie.

[Pug]

Yipe, you must've posted this not long after I was last on. :o)
Sorry it's taken me this long to get to see it and post a comment. :inno:

Nice job on that wiring - that's some patience you have.
I remember way back when you were sourcing those connectors when Squelch was about. Glad to see them sorted.

Cheers for the crimp tool shots - I have one almost exactly the same (but with blue handles), as it happens! (I'll post you a pic when I get my tools back here. :thumb:)


That HDD cooler... what kit is it from? It's not from an AquaDrive, surely? :huh:

[scopEDog]

That HDD cooler... what kit is it from? It's not from an AquaDrive, surely? :huh:

I didn't want to be too specific, since I thought some folks might come after me with torches ^_^. Yes it was an Aquadrive LT *runs away*

[scopEDog]

On this episode:

http://www.scopeworks.org/images/framestor/vu5/fsn23_vu5_front.jpg

- Measuring, clamping, and milling. I create my first complex piece on my mill, a neat way to hold down 2 pumps.

-=Download here*=- (http://www.scopeworks.org/video/framestor/fsn23_vu5.avi)

*80 Meg DivX File

[2JSC]

downloading now! :thumb:

*EDIT*

"Big, big, big mess." :lol:

Wonderful! Those pump holders look great! I like how the koolance tops shoot right out the top, will definitely be an interesting look.

Sure its a bit messy, but the rewards are totally worth it! Keep up the good stuff! :thumb:

[GAM]

G'day ScopeEDog!

I'm new to WizD and want to start catching up on some of the fine worklogs here... well, fancy choosing this one! What a great, innovative and unique case construction.

Although I like the videos, I really can't help wanting a few more pictures. That said though, you can't beat video for first hand instruction. I feel like I'm there looking over your shoulder. Well done. Milling is something that I've been interested in too and I'm pleased to witness some of the processes first hand. Very informative. ....oh, to have my own milling machine... the possibilities :magic:

I have some niggles about some of your design elements and engineering decisions, but there's no need to go into them, except maybe to say... er... over engineered. I'm not critising, just expressing one of the thoughts I had while watching the vids. I noticed that this sentiment was expressed already too, but in defence of you decisions, all the billet parts and engineered pieces are in keeping with the overall design--solid, all milled, billet construction. Sweet on the eyes.

I'm dissapointed to note that the log started back in 2004. This is not encouraging, but quite understandable. If only we could all mod all day and forget about work, eh?

Top notch work you're doing. I'm looking forward to further updates and hope you get a break to finish it off soon as now that I've seen it, I want to see it completed ;) (looks at own unfinished mod in disgrace) Undoubtedly this will be one of the many masterpieces of the modding community.

Cheers
GAM

[fivecheebs]

Gracious me! Another excellent vid mate. Best yet maybe? :thumb:

Love the way those pumps nestle into the HD rack. Where were they going originally?

You should get a tripod though. I had to have a little chuckle at the wobbly bits where i assume you were operating the camera with one hand, and the manual crank on the mill with the other ;-)

The only comment i have on the production is, it might be nice to speed up the milling process on the vids rather than cutting them out entirely. I just feel it flows better, and we get to see the whole process in a few secs.

[Starbuck3733T]

Big big mess! glorius too. eddie you've really come a long way with that mill and doing precision stuff on it. It' s a grand crying shame i'll be moving away otherwise I'd almost demand a milling party ehehe. Great work, can't wait to see it in person the next time I'm in NYC!

[DickNervous]

Great job dude. You want me to swing by with my shop vac? :D

BTW, I am thinking of taking up a collection for eddie's birthday to buy him a freakin tripod so we don't all get the shakes from watching h is videos (and so he can be in one).

[scopEDog]

Thanks guys..all the good vibes keeps me going :thumb:

The only comment i have on the production is, it might be nice to speed up the milling process on the vids rather than cutting them out entirely. I just feel it flows better, and we get to see the whole process in a few secs.

Good point, i was wondering if the manual milling stuff might have been too much to watch. Sometimes you need an external source to point things out. The whole video thing is new to me but I'm evolving with each update.

[fivecheebs]

Mate, i think your doing very well.. far better than i could do thats for sure. I loved seeing the milling, i dont get to see that kind of stuff very often. Thats why i wanted it sped up rather than "ending up on the editing room floor".