 03/01/2005 10:57 PM
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ZapWizard Senior Member
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First off, some images are links, some are using IMG tags, this is just to lower the bandwith on my server. ---------------------- http://www.zapwizard.com/Proje.../shu...ttle/01_big.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Proje...ood/shuttle/01_big.jpg This is version 1.0 of Project Redwood: http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=82060' ">http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=82060 ---------------------- http://www.zapwizard.com/Events/ATI_LAN/cases/01.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Events/ATI_LAN/cases/01.jpg http://www.zapwizard.com/Events/ATI_LAN/stuff/01.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Events/ATI_LAN/stuff/01.jpg Version 1.0 was built specificly for show at the ATI Ultimate LAN. ---------------------- The final shots: http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/shuttle/02.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/shuttle/02.jpg http://www.zapwizard.com/Proje.../shu...ttle/02_big.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Proje...ood/shuttle/02_big.jpg http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/shuttle/03.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/shuttle/03.jpg http://www.zapwizard.com/Proje.../shu...ttle/03_big.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Proje...ood/shuttle/03_big.jpg ---------------------- Specifications of project Redwood Version 1.0: Exotic African Padauk Hardwood AMD Athlon 64 4000+ ATI Radeon X700 PCI-Express card Shuttle ST20G5 Pre-release sample (Sent specificly to demo at the ATI Ultimage LAN) ATI Readeon Express 200 Chipset 1GB Kington HyperX 533Mhz DDR Pioneer 120S Slot-load DVD Drive Logitech MX1000 Laser Mouse Logitech diNovo wireless keyboard set 120GB Segate Harddrive The above LCD was on loan to me by shuttle, it is their 17" LCD, and is awesome to play games on. I will be buying one very soon.
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03/01/2005 10:58 PM
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ZapWizard Senior Member
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---------------------- http://www.zapwizard.com/Proje.../Fac...aceplate/01.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Faceplate/01.jpg The faceplate was laser cut and etched. ---------------------- http://www.zapwizard.com/Proje.../Fac...aceplate/02.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Faceplate/02.jpg Then sanded back to a smooth finish. ---------------------- http://www.zapwizard.com/Proje.../Fac...aceplate/03.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Faceplate/03.jpg http://www.zapwizard.com/Proje.../Fac...aceplate/04.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Faceplate/04.jpg http://www.zapwizard.com/Proje.../Fac...aceplate/05.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Faceplate/05.jpg Plexiglas rings were cut out to make back-lit buttons that also acted as activity indicators. (inverted mode = off when active) Four fiber optics were cut and melted into holes to create decorative points ot light. ---------------------- http://www.zapwizard.com/Proje.../Fac...aceplate/06.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Faceplate/06.jpg The faceplate and other components were treated with envirotex lite (You can get it a craft stores) ---------------------- http://www.zapwizard.com/Proje.../Fac...aceplate/07.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Faceplate/07.jpg Dremeling off the excess envirotex is slow going and messy. ---------------------- http://www.zapwizard.com/Proje.../Fac...aceplate/09.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Faceplate/09.jpg http://www.zapwizard.com/Proje.../Fac...aceplate/10.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Faceplate/10.jpg http://www.zapwizard.com/Proje.../Fac...aceplate/11.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Faceplate/11.jpg But the results from the envirotex lite is awsome. It is mirror smooth, solid, chemical/flame resistant, and self-healing from scratches and dents. ---------------------- Beauty shot. ---------------------- http://www.zapwizard.com/Proje.../Fac...aceplate/13.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Faceplate/13.jpg http://www.zapwizard.com/Proje.../Fac...aceplate/14.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Faceplate/14.jpg The plexiglas rings back-light perfectly after some sanding on the backside. ---------------------- The rings are actual solid state function buttons using Qprox.com sensors. Left is DVD Eject and activity Center is System Power On and Hybernate mode (Flashes) Right is a toggle that runs a relay, I didn't have time to wire it, but it was going to power some 4" cold cathodes inside. ---------------------- http://www.zapwizard.com/Proje.../Fac...aceplate/18.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Faceplate/18.jpg Here you can see the four points of light each lit with a LED behind the fiber-optic.
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03/01/2005 10:58 PM
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ZapWizard Senior Member
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-------------------- The mouse pad started it's life as a single peice of 1/4" thick wood. -------------------- http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Mousepad/02.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Mousepad/02.jpg http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Mousepad/03.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Mousepad/03.jpg http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Mousepad/04.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Mousepad/04.jpg The AMD Crop circle image was laser eched out of the wood. -------------------- http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Mousepad/05.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Mousepad/05.jpg A smooth edge was created by using a dremel with router attachment. -------------------- http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Mousepad/07.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Mousepad/07.jpg http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Mousepad/09.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Mousepad/09.jpg After another session of sanding the wood was VERY smooth. -------------------- The mousepad turned out exactly as planned. On the left is the real mousepad, on the right is the 3D rendering. -------------------- Here you can see the awsome finish of the wood. -------------------- http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Mousepad/10.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Mousepad/10.jpg http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Mousepad/11.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Mousepad/11.jpg Envirotex Lite was applied as a surface to the mousepad. The final result was too glossy even for the MX1000, so it was buffed using Mona Lisa Super-film, which left a hazy look but is still beautiful.
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03/01/2005 10:59 PM
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ZapWizard Senior Member
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----------------- http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Keyboard/01.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Keyboard/01.jpg The keyboard is the Logitech diNovo Cordless Desktop. I choose the non-bluetooth version, as Fast RF is MUCH better for gaming, and also has no connection issues. ----------------- The bonus is that the tiny USB reciever also works seemlessly with my existing MX1000 mouse. ----------------- I bought 10 sq/ft of real wood veneer, this stuff is just as nice as the 1/4" wood. ----------------- http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Keyboard/06.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Keyboard/06.jpg I wet the wood and clamped it to the keyboard to pre-shape it. This ended up not being nessicary, as the keyboard's curves are very gentle. ----------------- http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Keyboard/07.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Keyboard/07.jpg http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Keyboard/08.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Keyboard/08.jpg The entire keyboard was covered in a thin double-sided tape that I had lying around. It actualy sticks better to the wood then the plastic, and worked very well to hold the veneer on This also means if I mess up, I can pull it off without damange. ----------------- The holes for the extra function keys were cut out using a dremel, and the edges sanded smooth. ----------------- http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Keyboard/13.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Keyboard/13.jpg http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Keyboard/14.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Keyboard/14.jpg The process was repeated for the keypad. Which was slightly harder with it's LCD screen. ----------------- http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Keyboard/16.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Keyboard/16.jpg http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Keyboard/15.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Keyboard/15.jpg The final results are beautiful ----------------- Detail shot. ----------------- Before: http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Keyboard/04.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Keyboard/04.jpg After: http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Keyboard/20.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/Keyboard/20.jpg
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03/01/2005 11:05 PM
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shards_of_glass Senior Member
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That stuffs saw dust poisonious right ? DOn't try too hard to make a "killer" system.
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03/01/2005 11:15 PM
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ZapWizard Senior Member
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QUOTE (shards_of_glass @ Mar 1 2005, 10:05 PM) That stuffs saw dust poisonious right ? DOn't try too hard to make a "killer" system. Now that you said that, I have not noticed any dust attaction. It's also 70% humidity here, and static build up is not a problem. I also clean the surface with a anti-static acrylic spray, so no dust problems. Finger prints show up though, but just wipe off. As far as making a killer system....the final specs for Version 2.0, which I will taking to QuakeCon: AMD Athlon 64 FX-57 (I hope) ATI Radeon X850 XT 512MB PCI-Express Card !!!!! ----- http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/x850/' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/x850/ ATI Radeon Express 200 Chipset Shuttle 1GB Kinston HyperX DDR533 Slim-Line Slot-Load Dual Layer 8X DVD Burner Watercooled with 120mm Radiator And more... ------------------------------------ /Edit I read that wrong... I don't suppose that the dust off the envirotex lite if very good for you. I use a dust mask when cutting just about anything, just good practice.
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03/01/2005 11:18 PM
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SLaY3r Senior Member
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QUOTE (ZapWizard @ Mar 1 2005, 10:15 PM) AMD Athlon 64 FX-57 (I hope) ATI Radeon X850 XT 512MB PCI-Express Card !!!!! ----- http://www.zapwizard.com/Projects/Wood/x850/ATI Radeon Express 200 Chipset Shuttle 1GB Kinston HyperX DDR533 Slim-Line Slot-Load Dual Layer 8X DVD Burner Watercooled with 120mm Radiator And more... w0w that makes me want to go to QuakeCon really bad...
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03/01/2005 11:21 PM
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shards_of_glass Senior Member
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Yeah in woodshop back in high school we had to wear face masks when sanding or lathing. other then the saw dust its cool to handle. Anyways man I love it, and were you the only on to get that super card ?
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03/02/2005 12:46 AM
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ZapWizard Senior Member
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No, about four cards were given out, I think. They gave away a custom PC with one inside, and I think a few as prizes, but those may have been AGP cards.
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03/02/2005 12:46 AM
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Tech-Daddy Senior Member
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The machine is a beauty Zap... a truly wonderful piece of work!
The wood was almost too perfect with that Envirotex! I was wondering how you did that!
Nice, nice piece of work!
Keep it up! I'm looking forward to QC2K5 as well!
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03/02/2005 02:23 PM
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O'Neil Senior Member
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wow.... Maybe you could make me one lol. Very nice work on the wood look very professional
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03/02/2005 02:57 PM
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amd64lizard Senior Member
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Zapwizard when do you plan to teach people to be like you ? LOL jk dude that is awesome
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03/02/2005 11:57 PM
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shards_of_glass Senior Member
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Think I can purchase a keyboard and mouse pad like that ? if so how much ?
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03/03/2005 02:29 PM
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ZapWizard Senior Member
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QUOTE (amd64lizard @ Mar 2 2005, 01:57 PM)Zapwizard when do you plan to teach people to be like you ? LOL jk dude that is awesome Just read my project logs, about at good as it gets right now. QUOTE (shards_of_glass @ Mar 2 2005, 10:57 PM)Think I can purchase a keyboard and mouse pad like that ? if so how much ? These guys sell a whole Paduak LCD/Keyboard/Mouse set for $7000 http://holzkontor.us/' ">http://holzkontor.us/ The keyboard I used alone costs $150. I am not totatly sure how much I would charge to make another....it would not be cheap.
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03/03/2005 03:52 PM
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thuglife Senior Member
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*very* beauiful , zap ! u sayd the shuttle case would be made of high quality wood.... but only the face is made of wood.
QUOTE Mods:
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03/03/2005 04:56 PM
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ZapWizard Senior Member
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As stated this is version 1.0, built in time for the ATI Ultimate LAN. Version 2.0 is the complete wood case, and will be done for QuakeCon
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03/03/2005 05:41 PM
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91RX-7 Boy Senior Member
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wow i wish i got a shuttle xps when i had the chance....i thought th psu was weak
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03/03/2005 08:56 PM
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PowerPlant05 Senior Member
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*drools* Excuse me while I go grab a towel.. Very nice Zap looks very professional like any other project you do.
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03/03/2005 10:22 PM
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SLaY3r Senior Member
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QUOTE (AQUATEAM2021 @ Mar 3 2005, 04:41 PM) wow i wish i got a shuttle xps when i had the chance....i thought th psu was weak
Don't be fooled by total wattage... Don't buy a 500W powersupply from crap companies because it has 500W when usually thats only its max output, so in general its really like 420W or around there. Shuttle makes very high quality PSUs...
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03/04/2005 03:14 PM
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ZapWizard Senior Member
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QUOTE (AQUATEAM2021 @ Mar 3 2005, 04:41 PM) wow i wish i got a shuttle xps when i had the chance....i thought th psu was weak As above, Shuttle PSUs are VERY high quality. Don't compare the watts, compare the Amps. http://www.zapwizard.com/Reviews/SN95G5/11-PSU.jpg' ">http://www.zapwizard.com/Reviews/SN95G5/11-PSU.jpg The specs of the wood PC as it is right now: AMD Athlon 64 4000+ (2.5Ghz overclocked) ATI Radeon X850 XT 512MB ATI Express 200 Chipset Pioneer 16X Slot Load DVD Drive 120GB Segate Baracuda Harddrive Broadcom Gigabit LAN ULI Southbridge with HD Audio 240-Watt Shuttle PSU The shuttle PSU can handle the whole system running on full load for as long as you need. I burned the system in running 3DMark05 for 6 hours straight.
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