Whisperwood

[katie279]

Awesome! Been hoping for another update to this build but didn't want to hassle you for it
The depth you've gone to with the automation stuff is astounding! Really cool.

I'm guessing the screen is just an HDMI in? - Been considering one for an OBS monitor (or just PC metrics when not recording stuff), but want to integrate it as cleanly as possble without loads of extra cables... thinking maybe somewhere in my case (Enthoo Primo so thiking about either the HDD rack, visible through the little window, or carving out the 5.25" door)... I'll probably never get around to it in all honesty!

Hey you big... er Trojan.....whore.....

Spot on, there's a mini hdmi port and a usb c for power. I've got a couple of U-turn adapters so they'll tuck the cables behind the monitor cleanly too.

 

[Jay85]

Hey, yes it's actually something I'm mulling now. It wasn't part of the original design concept, but it'd be super easy to have a magnetic mount so you could detach, tilt and then even put on your desk if you fancied! I might muse this!

This is exactly what i've done with one of my old stats LCD screens, it's now on my desk since it won't fit in any of my ITX platforms . Been looking at micro screens and especially the E-ink ones but its not cheap and there's some coding involved to get them to work properly.

You can get ones that work directly through USB though so you don't have to use hdmi.

 

[katie279]

This is exactly what i've done with one of my old stats LCD screens, it's now on my desk since it won't fit in any of my ITX platforms . Been looking at micro screens and especially the E-ink ones but its not cheap and there's some coding involved to get them to work properly.

You can get ones that work directly through USB though so you don't have to use hdmi.

Heheh! Well the nice thing about the way I've done it is it's instantly available on every device in my house, so I can control everything from every pc, phone, tablet as well.

Agree I saw some usb c only ones, but it didn't actually offer any benefit as I'm building the case to fit and they had some weaknesses (mainly as they're new still)

Out of interest, I'm planning on having a micro screen on my desk too with a few of the key stats when I redo the study - that'll take seconds to hook up!

 

[Jay85]

Heheh! Well the nice thing about the way I've done it is it's instantly available on every device in my house, so I can control everything from every pc, phone, tablet as well.

Agree I saw some usb c only ones, but it didn't actually offer any benefit as I'm building the case to fit and they had some weaknesses (mainly as they're new still)

Out of interest, I'm planning on having a micro screen on my desk too with a few of the key stats when I redo the study - that'll take seconds to hook up!

If you're really interested in micro screens or any type of stats display on your desk or in a build you really need to look up Streacoms VU1, it pretty much ticks all the boxes.

 

[Mcnumpty2323]

Me I just use old android phones and tablets
I have Laying around
Costs me nothing
And puts something to use I already have
Pretty sure at one point I set them up
Over wifi
Didn't need a cable for video just power
Though I guess the screens you guys are using
The price would go up for video over WiFi functionality

 

[katie279]

Me I just use old android phones and tablets
I have Laying around
Costs me nothing
And puts something to use I already have
Pretty sure at one point I set them up
Over wifi
Didn't need a cable for video just power
Though I guess the screens you guys are using
The price would go up for video over WiFi functionality

Yes, exactly what I was thinking - most phones are wildly overpowered even if six years old for this sort of thing and the only thing that really goes is the battery, so could be a perfect solution!

 

[katie279]

If you're really interested in micro screens or any type of stats display on your desk or in a build you really need to look up Streacoms VU1, it pretty much ticks all the boxes.

Hmm, that looks interesting as a design to pinch! Although I could build this myself with a bit more flexibility, so might consider that!! I like the analogy look of the screens though, so I'll copy that!!

Like streamcoms site in general - lots of cool stuff there for builds, thanks for the tip!!

One bit I'm mulling for assembly is whether to use a steel frame of sorts and mount the walnut elements to this or just go all wood, there's pros and cons of both, but is there companies that offer tower frames? I can see streamcoms have them for little pcs (eg itx)

 

[Mcnumpty2323]

Yes, exactly what I was thinking - most phones are wildly overpowered even if six years old for this sort of thing and the only thing that really goes is the battery, so could be a perfect solution!

I have used ones as old as android 6
For aida64 sensor panels worked fine
Even that old a decent mobile has a good
High resolution screen on it
Even the rubbish free tablets I got
From sky work fine
So bad using them for browsing etc
Drove me crazy
For the external one I am using an old 10 inch yoga tab
Got a great metal kickstand built into it
Though you are obviously able to fabricate
A stand if needed anyway

 

[Jay85]

Hmm, that looks interesting as a design to pinch! Although I could build this myself with a bit more flexibility, so might consider that!! I like the analogy look of the screens though, so I'll copy that!!

Like streamcoms site in general - lots of cool stuff there for builds, thanks for the tip!!

One bit I'm mulling for assembly is whether to use a steel frame of sorts and mount the walnut elements to this or just go all wood, there's pros and cons of both, but is there companies that offer tower frames? I can see streamcoms have them for little pcs (eg itx)

They're using E-ink displays so should be quite quirky but also retro. Looking forward to test driving these when they finally come to market. The plan is probably to make my own mounts in CAD or just use them on my desk but i do have a plan for these to use in a build.

 

[katie279]

They're using E-ink displays so should be quite quirky but also retro. Looking forward to test driving these when they finally come to market. The plan is probably to make my own mounts in CAD or just use them on my desk but i do have a plan for these to use in a build.

Ah, any advantages you see over using your own eink display? I've got a few of these around!

 

[Jay85]

Ah, any advantages you see over using your own eink display? I've got a few of these around!

probably the biggest advantage will be the open source software, i'm quite eager to delve into that and see what myself and others can create with it.

Might have to make some old 8bit animations on it

 

[mickyflinn]

Hey @katie279 hope your well .

Interested to know if you still have any plans to build the pc case out of wood and when ?

 

[Mcnumpty2323]

Hey @katie279 hope your well .

Interested to know if you still have any plans to build the pc case out of wood and when ?

Been a while since noticed her
Post anything
Probably just not enough hours in the day
Her youtube channels not too far off 50k subscribers now
And i guess producing and editing stuff
Is time consuming
As well as all the other stuff she does

Must admit though this was an interesting project
Seeing more of it and completion would
Have been great

 

[TrojanWhore]

Aaahhh I got excited thinking there was an update

 

[mickyflinn]

Been a while since noticed her
Post anything
Probably just not enough hours in the day
Her youtube channels not too far off 50k subscribers now
And i guess producing and editing stuff
Is time consuming
As well as all the other stuff she does

Must admit though this was an interesting project
Seeing more of it and completion would
Have been great

So we've gone from whisper wood to wish she would, hopefully she replies and gives an update.

I Like her banter.

 

[Mcnumpty2323]

So we've gone from whisper wood to wish she would, hopefully she replies and gives an update.

I Like her banter.

Yeah me too
She's taken really well to being in front
Of the camera on YouTube
Some of that cheeky banter shows on there

Not to mention
She's an extremely talented individual
Seems there's not much she can't turn her hand to
3d printing,laser cutting, software,diy and the list goes on
Definitely impresses me must admit

 

[Gepetto]

I did look up this thread when I saw the other wood project and figured she is just very busy.

Hopefully we can get an update soon.

 

[novalis]

Oh don't you worry about that - just want to get thoughts early on layout to avoid massive rework when someone points out I've got the motherboard the wrong way round or something!
It's getting more bonkers by the day, little sneak peek below!

Side panel will be carved wood with a glass/acrylic cut out I think - will look nice with the LEDs shining through little gaps in the walnut.

Thinking of a blend from industrial/sci-fi sort of feel to an organic effect.

This looks incredibly intricate and elegant. Very nice!

 

[katie279]

HELLLLOOOO ALLLL!!!!

So sorry, MickeyF was totally right, I've been absolutely bonkers busy building my workshop - so that's totally consumed all my time for the last while!!! And I'm hopeless at keeping track of all these messages on forums, IG, Youtube, discord, emails, patreon and everything else - surely there's some software out there that lets you track them all in one place?!!?

Anyhoo, this is totally still on my plan, indeed I posted some photos a while back on the progress (and you might have seen it popping up in some of my silly videos!). It's a bit silly actually as I've done all the hard work - the three sides are carved, cut and glued together, so it's really just finding the time to do the 'easy' bit - ie lasercutting the windows, etching, 3d printing any inserts - I've got it as a 'high up' priority for when my workshop is done. Just having this will make everything so much easier as I've been juggling furiously for space will all my mad ideas and projects that I've been working on.

I also described this to Patreons at Christmas as one of my most 'annoying projects' - ie I've done all the hard work, just annoyed I haven't had a breath to finish it, I think it's going to be really lovely when done!
So all still in plan, it will become a staple for my new workshop..... but that said, it's probably about time for an upgrade..... those 5090s look shiny..........

 

[katie279]

PS and thank you for all your kind comments about my silly videos - I'm getting slightly less useless I hope, but I'm finding it amazing fun to hear all the awesome ideas from people, there's so many cool brains out there!!!

And no..... you'll never kill all the puns and banter!

Or the shameless promoting of welsh business, tourism and culture....