Project : Mozart PC 360

I know what he means, no m8 there is no i/o panel for the matx so 7" monitor or mod one in.

Sorry for not posting the update last nite guys was far too tired, will be posted tonight
 
fonetech said:
I know what he means, no m8 there is no i/o panel for the matx so 7" monitor or mod one in.
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Thanks, i was hoping that wouldnt be the case, but i guess it wouldnt be too complicated for me to mod a hole for a few cables to go through to get to the matx inside.
 
*UPDATE*

I was far too tired to do an update last night but you guys will be pleased I never, more about that in a bit.

After finishing the Nvidia logo it was time to get started on the Xbox 360 logo for the other side.

With the jigsaw I cut out the logo, it wasnt easy as the bends are so tight but I got there

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As you can see there was a fair bit of filing to be done, also while filing I had to keep measuring it to the green cross I had already made to make sure I had a tight fit

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and after a lot of sanding with different grade sandpaper I finally got to the part where I was happy

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Now I knew for a fact that the jigsaw wasnt going to cut out the numbers 360 so I got the dremel back out and used that to cut them out

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Wasnt the best cutting I had done but I had my files to back me up.

Now while filing my father in law came in and said "Why are you using that needle file set, here use these ". He then gave me the tiniest precision needle file set I have seen

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Just to give you an idea the following picture will show you just how same the round file is, now the one on the right was the needle file set I got from B&Q which said Presicion Needle File Set on the packet.

Dont think so compared to these

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A little rusty but hey they aint been used in years, they were fantastic and got me the following results

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I have done a little more work on the word XBOX & thats looking much better than the picture now, well after being well happy with the 2 logos it was time to start cutting windows out for each panel.

I got out my aluminium frames and used them as a template

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After cutting I just wanted to give them a quick check to make sure they fit

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I have said all along that I had something planned for the side windows and now its time to reveal my plan.

Each window will have a picture etched onto it

So I got the picture and printed it out, remember anyone doing this you have to reverse everything, once lined up I stuck it on the window

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Then after hours with the dremel and engraving bits I finally finished

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So for all your benefits I got the cold cathodes out, turn the lights out and done a money shot.

Hope you enjoy them

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Thats it for now everyone, the 360 window will be getting etched tomorrow
 
how long the engraving/etching take you? mine took me awhile (work and life permitted) and its only a top corner of my case :eek:
 
For sheer effort, determination, patience and commitment to getting this done you deserve serious kudos fella. Do you work with your hands for a living ( construction,engineer, joiner etc ) if not then absofudginlutely top work mate. can't wait to see the finished article
 
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