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Finished making the mobo tray today. Ive had to use some locknuts and washers to hold the standoffs in place, as I didn't have the correct tap for the thread used. You might also notice there is a standoff missing on one of the corners. This is because it was interfering with the mobo 'platforms'. Ive now managed to fit it though, by drilling a small hole in the platform. I was going to rivet some angle section of aluminium to the bottom of the tray to give it more rigidity, but once its in place it really doesn't need it. Not needing the angle sections also means there is more space behind the mobo to hide cables etc. Ive now moved on to the PSU assembly and mounting.
 
messiah khan said:
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Finished making the mobo tray today. Ive had to use some locknuts and washers to hold the standoffs in place, as I didn't have the correct tap for the thread used. You might also notice there is a standoff missing on one of the corners. This is because it was interfering with the mobo 'platforms'. Ive now managed to fit it though, by drilling a small hole in the platform. I was going to rivet some angle section of aluminium to the bottom of the tray to give it more rigidity, but once its in place it really doesn't need it. Not needing the angle sections also means there is more space behind the mobo to hide cables etc. Ive now moved on to the PSU assembly and mounting.
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looks good that does :p ;)


keep us updated
 
Updates to follow in an hour or so... ;) Not sure im going to get too much work done on it today, due to my hangover :( Remember kids... drinking to excess is not big or clever!
 
Loads of pictures this time :) .....
Im getting a couple of free old RM computers from work next week, and I noticed that they have small PSUs whichg would be ideal for this project. Im not sure if the cables will be compatible but if there not, ive checked and a normal ATX power supply will fit. However this would mean that I couldn't use a PCI riser card, and I would have to cut the top off the network card PCI bracket. So until I can check this PSU, I moved on to doing some work on the head.
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I strengthened the head with a ALU stip brace. This also gives me a base to attatch other framework to. Again I used epoxy putty to flatten where the strip is attatched. I then used rivets to give it more strength.
 
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Ive made a harddrive 'caddy' out of some alu angle. Once I find something suitable, im going to line it with some silicone or foam to help reduce harddrive noise. The caddy is held inplace by 2 rivets attatched to the brace.
 
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As you can see, the harddrive fits in quite nicely. It can also pivot to make removal/installation of the harddrive easier through the top of the head when everything is in place. When in the upright position, the caddy actually snaps into position on a small bump of resin on the inside of the skull.
 
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In preperation of the PSU, ive removed the base of the manakin so that I can make a new base out of alu sheet, which will have the framework to attatch the PSU to, as well as air intake fans. One bonus of removing the base, is that I can now see how much space I have behind the mobo tray. Im glad to say, I think I have enough clearance to place plugs/sockets etc down the spine. Thats about all the progress so far. Ive also had an idea how to attatch the head to the body.... using ball and socket heads off tripods. I also want to see if I can get hold of tiny ball and joints for the ends of the hydraulics, as then I could actually have a head that moves. :)
 
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Ive also had an idea how to attatch the head to the body.... using ball and socket heads off tripods. I also want to see if I can get hold of tiny ball and joints for the ends of the hydraulics, as then I could actually have a head that moves. :)
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Maybe something that the head tilts up when you power on, and droops down when power off :p
 
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Ha ha ha ha ha!
I love this project. Great thoughts and ideas! 5 Stars for originality! :D

Make her nipples glow blue with LEDs tbh :D

This is a great fab project. Good luck! :D
 
Did a bit more work on the head today. Ive made the metal plate that the power switch and temp sensor readout is going to sit in.
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The small hole you can ee on the base of the control panel is where the power switch is going to sit. The power switch is a really tiny and simple momentary switch. I havent quite finished the panel yet, so if anyon has any idaes of other stuff to include, please say now. Im probably going to include a harddrive activity light, if I can find a LED from somewhere.
 
i bet that little lcd would look awsome in blue.

also, are you going to polish all the metal work used to house the hdd and such like? or possibly getting them chrome plated? that would look pretty good with the paint work your going with :)
 
All the metal work will be polished yes. Not likely to get it chrome plated though, as I don't know where to get it done, and some of the parts that would need to be done are attatched to the resin model. But I will take it down to a 1000grit or so to get a decent shine. As for the LCD being blue, I agree it would look better, but I cant change the colour of it though im afraid. It will be covered with a dark semi tansparent plastic though. Cheers for the comments everyone, keep them comming. :)
 
that looks absolutely awesome, cant wait to see the finished product. i think you should try fit a 1 slot card reader in her mouth, then she'd gobble up all your photos into her brain :) (hard drive)
 
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