Distribution plates/reservoirs

Yup, which is a bitch because I wanted to do my lighting rings in Opal 030, and it's been a pain to cut the thinner bits.

Still, I've changed plans now so going back to clear extruded, sanding it up with some 1200 grit paper and then wrapping in 2-way mirror film ;)
 
LePhuronn said:
Yup, which is a bitch because I wanted to do my lighting rings in Opal 030, and it's been a pain to cut the thinner bits.

Still, I've changed plans now so going back to clear extruded, sanding it up with some 1200 grit paper and then wrapping in 2-way mirror film ;)
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You been watching ALXandy's build thread then? That mirror was lush... ;)
 

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Some info here that specifically addresses using a laser to create channels for the grommet and why they didn't do it as well as some useful info on the glue they used and what worked or didn't.

I haven't watched it all yet but by 4mins they were talking about using the laser which seems relevant given the discussion so far.
 
Cut myself some test holes to try tapping. The 11.5mm drill goes right through the front and is a loose match even on the smallest hole. Hopefully that's perfect to drill out to 11.8mm before tapping.

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In other news, the test sample I superglued has now got quite cracked and cloudy. Back to the drawing board...

Distracted said:

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Some info here that specifically addresses using a laser to create channels for the grommet and why they didn't do it as well as some useful info on the glue they used and what worked or didn't.

I haven't watched it all yet but by 4mins they were talking about using the laser which seems relevant given the discussion so far.
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Ah that's really interesting, I'll have to check that glue out. Also surprised Roman doesn't use the traditional tapping method.

Learned one useful thing from that video: don't dig my tap handle out from my mum's house, just laser cut one! :D
 
LuckyBenski said:
Cut myself some test holes to try tapping. The 11.5mm drill goes right through the front and is a loose match even on the smallest hole. Hopefully that's perfect to drill out to 11.8mm before tapping.

IF1eFcwl.jpg

In other news, the test sample I superglued has now got quite cracked and cloudy. Back to the drawing board...


Ah that's really interesting, I'll have to check that glue out. Also surprised Roman doesn't use the traditional tapping method.

Learned one useful thing from that video: don't dig my tap handle out from my mum's house, just laser cut one! :D
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Have you bought a cnc mill yet? :p:D
 
Distracted said:
Have you bought a cnc mill yet? :p:D
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Ooh you absolute git, I spent all afternoon shopping for machines :D

I finished a project with a friend over Christmas and we're thinking about spending our earnings on a CNC or other tools.

I'll definitely be progressing the laser designs too though! It's building my skills up. @String, fancy planning out a simple design you'd like to try out? Anyone else itching for a rough prototype?
 
LuckyBenski said:
Anyone else itching for a rough prototype?
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Me me me me me!! :p

I got some stuff 180x180mm in 5mm acrylic and some stuff 168x168mm in 3mm acrylic I need doing. Essentially just some glorified lighting rings with some internal mounts, but there are some tight tolerances.

How much? Posting to me from London is the worry though, they might be a bit fragile and I don't know how much my local guy is charging me yet.
 
LePhuronn said:
Me me me me me!! :p

I got some stuff 180x180mm in 5mm acrylic and some stuff 168x168mm in 3mm acrylic I need doing. Essentially just some glorified lighting rings with some internal mounts, but there are some tight tolerances.

How much? Posting to me from London is the worry though, they might be a bit fragile and I don't know how much my local guy is charging me yet.
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Trust me some details and i can have a look at size, complexity etc. Have you got CAD files fairly ready? I have 6mm clear Perspex, if that'd do it :)

Won't be that expensive as I still consider most tasks good for practise!
 
Yeah I've been getting my acrylic from 2 different eBay sellers and it's proper Perspex branded stuff or laser-certified extruded.

I'll keep an eye on your progress here because I'm sure there will be more acrylic stuff I'll want in the future, and I think my local makerspace is now focussing on STEAM work within the community so I doubt I could get my hands on their laser any more even f I could find the time.
 
I've figured you can use acetal for black or white parts. That apparently lasers and mills well, so I'll look into getting some.

String said:
@LuckyBenski the ultimate goal for me would be something to simplify my ITX setup, but I can test anything you like. I've got enough spare kit to test on a bench for weeks if necessary.

Does this build give you any inspiration?

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I wonder if a plate could be fitted into the lower half of that window? Direct joins to the radiator and CPU outlet with a channel, another channel directly joined to the pump and CPU inlet. And a third joining the pump inlet and the external port. Are you still hooking it up to the external radiator setup?

We'd have to figure out how to do up fittings behind the plate with zero hand space... Maybe impossible?

Just an idea :)
 
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