Vault 111 by PEXON

Akagi · 28 Jul 2015 at 22:51

I have always wanted to incorporate one of those switches into a build, but I haven't done it yet...

Where did you get it from Pexon?

Mnpctech?

pexonpcs · 28 Jul 2015 at 22:52

It was just a cheapo eBay jobbie, 2 quid delivered! There are a lot on there, not designed for PC switches but I tried it with an old PSU with the green and a black wire and it switches it on no issues.

Akagi · 28 Jul 2015 at 23:00

Do you have to Flick it on and off (so it returns to its original position) for it to function properly?

pexonpcs · 28 Jul 2015 at 23:13

Nope. It just a push to make and push to break

Brian18741 · 30 Jul 2015 at 14:00

Dude, do you like weather stuff for a living professionally or have a degree in antiquing or something? This is fickin insane!

pexonpcs · 30 Jul 2015 at 15:19

haha no, I just make cables. Thanks for the comment though, this is just my first time doing it. I did a little bit of research on the etching thing, but I've got a workshop with various tools and worked in mechanical engineering for a few years before I started Pexon, so I've got a little bit of experience on that side of things

Keechy · 30 Jul 2015 at 17:45

sooo good the weathering is great can not wait to see a system in it and the loop

pexonpcs · 30 Jul 2015 at 23:26

Hey guys, time for another update.

First off, I managed to find another vinyl sticker I got made up and never found a use for...

Weathered up with sand paper, lighter and some ink

Next up I manged to get another toggle fighter pilot style switch in. This one will just be for decoration

Soldered the wires up, so the LED can be wired up to a 9v battery.

Next up, time for cables!

Double wires and jumpers on the cables will be done with clear shrink and ink for weathering

BOOM!

All working first time with everything but the -5v lit (20th pin, not used on any PSUs anymore), so all good here

Now.... bare with me, I went a little overboard with the weathering on the cables .....

I used some electrical tape on the 2nd wire that took more weathering than the other wires, to make it look like someone has tried to repair the loom.

If its too OTT, I can easily change it... some feedback would be great!

As always, thanks for stopping by!

James

savagesam117 · 30 Jul 2015 at 23:41

I am loving this more and more

Needs some of that browned burnt affect on those cables, looks like it would have split, caught fire and then repaired.

pexonpcs · 30 Jul 2015 at 23:45

Good idea dude, will see if I can do some more weathering over the weekend

Keechy · 30 Jul 2015 at 23:47

looks great as it is

pexonpcs · 30 Jul 2015 at 23:53

Now I've been made aware of it, it will bug me if I don't do it lol. Perhaps some strong coffee or ink to brown it up

Brian18741 · 31 Jul 2015 at 00:03

The psu and connectors are too clean .... **** them up!

And if you have time, any chance of a walk through / tutorial on the weathering process of one of the items?

pexonpcs · 31 Jul 2015 at 00:07

Yup, plan of knackering up the connectors too, don't worry about that

I will just link to the methods I used, honestly, its really not difficult. But sure, I will see if I can get a video sorted at some point

Brian18741 · 31 Jul 2015 at 00:23

That would be awesome man!

FL630 · 31 Jul 2015 at 10:28

Nice work.

Question though, will the PC be on with the switch covers closed, or on with them open and switched?

Luke_Bowman · 31 Jul 2015 at 11:40

I think you need more weathering on the cables. Look far too new and vibrant in comparison to the rest of the build

pexonpcs · 31 Jul 2015 at 12:31

The switches are in an upright position when they are on 360

I ran out of time yesterday, I finished up at past 10 PM and had been in the workshop for 15 odd hours, so I couldn't get anymore done. I will be weathering the cables up some more over the weekend.

fantasticCG · 31 Jul 2015 at 16:02

The attention to detail here is superb!!! Loving it dude

.:SAmSuNG:. · 31 Jul 2015 at 20:15

Very nice mate. Got my 24 pin back. Tested and all seems good. Thanks for more haribo.