Fabbed a custom .063 aluminum case for my VIA - *PICS* - Page 4

EsKALad · 01-08-2006, 11:36 PM

i want to use the case for a car pc im doing for someone else. so the cheaper the better lol.

EsKALad · 01-08-2006, 11:44 PM

payment sent for shipping costs thanks!

blk02si · 01-08-2006, 11:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by EsKALad

payment sent for shipping costs thanks!

Thanks EsKALad, Ill stop by UPS tomorrow and get it sent out. Should get it pretty quick as we are somewhat close in locale.

Also, ill send it with the MoBo standoff hardware so you know what size standoff i was using when i designed the case.

EsKALad · 01-09-2006, 12:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by blk02si

Thanks EsKALad, Ill stop by UPS tomorrow and get it sent out. Should get it pretty quick as we are somewhat close in locale.

Also, ill send it with the MoBo standoff hardware so you know what size standoff i was using when i designed the case.

i can easily make a new standoff in the correct spot right?

blk02si · 01-09-2006, 12:46 AM

It should not be too hard. I would enlarge the hole that is wrong then use some washers so the screw can be moved. Also a good way to set it up would be to put some 3/4" long screws up through the bottom put a nut on them, then a small spacer, then the mobo, then a rubber washer, then another nut. Worked good for me, also you could move the whole board back and redrill 4 holes. Then not use the I/O plate, just leave it open, then the cable connectors would be hidden also. Just Ideas but you will have to do some fab work but its nothing thats hard if you are good working with tools

rdiggidy · 01-09-2006, 02:05 AM

Definately be interested if there's a group buy. Keep us posted.

blk02si · 01-09-2006, 10:11 PM

Well, its looking promising for a batch of these to be made. What mobo's are you guys running? I need to know to set up the files for the I/O ports. Also i like the idea of a group buy, if I can get 10 people I believe I can do them for 100 each including all the hardware.

EsKAlad - I shipped out your case today, UPS ground.

rdiggidy · 01-10-2006, 02:30 AM

m1000 for my mobo

grimor2000 · 01-10-2006, 10:19 AM

The only problem I would see with this case for me would be that my PCI riser isn't over the MoBo. So I'm out unless you'd be willing to make a few longer cases.

jcdillin · 01-10-2006, 02:58 PM

my problem is I won't be using a M1, i'm going with the ITX Pentium board, so I would at least have to be able to fit a opus in the case.

DOHCrazy · 01-14-2006, 01:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by blk02si

Well, its looking promising for a batch of these to be made. What mobo's are you guys running? I need to know to set up the files for the I/O ports. Also i like the idea of a group buy, if I can get 10 people I believe I can do them for 100 each including all the hardware.

EsKAlad - I shipped out your case today, UPS ground.

Im in for the group buy. Can we get an Official list started?

1. DOHCrazy - M1000
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EsKALad · 01-14-2006, 01:41 PM

thanks dude awesome case! very durable and not flimsy at all. not bad for a prototype

TruckinMP3 · 01-14-2006, 01:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DOHCrazy

Im in for the group buy. Can we get an Official list started?

1. DOHCrazy - M1000
2. Truckinmp3

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i am in as well.

riddle14 · 01-14-2006, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DOHCrazy
Im in for the group buy. Can we get an Official list started?

1. DOHCrazy - M1000
2. Truckinmp3
3. Riddle14 - MII-12000 w/pcmcia&CF
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This is a sweet case

blk02si · 01-14-2006, 02:16 PM

Im glad to hear you like the case!

My main goal for this case was strength. SOmething that can take a hit and protect all my expensive componets inside. When it comes to automotive applications I don't like to mess around. The 2nd prototype that I bent wrong I let my drunk friend do some R&D testing on it with a claw hammer and it is confirmed: Your via will survive the impact of a full swing hammer hit. I hope to have some pics up real soon of the new laptop drive mounted and also im cutting a small square hole on the side of my case to add 2 high speed USB ports that are wired to the MB. But yeah this case really is perfectlysuited for an automotive enviroment and I will be happy to produce some more for you guys who are seeking the same thing I was and couldn't find it anywhere

Thank you for starting up the groupbuy list.

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