Quick Introduction
Hello all, this is just a thread to log all my ideas whether it be for SFF projects or projects in general. I may not do anything described, but if you would like you are more than welcome to "borrow" some ideas and implement them yourself, just be sure to post an image bellow and quote the idea. I'd love to see them in action. Ideas that I havent put much thought into will just be text, so judge the idea on the amount of pictures, videos and models I have included with them. I am no expert with modeling or craftsmanship, so expect everything to be a crude mock-up. I will be adding project ideas over time.
IDEA: Hand Forged SFF Scratch Build
tl;dr: A case hand forged using the Lost Foam method of casting aluminum and other methods.
overview: The idea comes from my interest in simple blacksmithing work. The idea to to make a foam model of a case as a mockup and build a pc inside. After the case is considered functional to meet the needs, the pc will be deconstructed and the foam will then be used for casting in wet sand. Then molten aluminum (or other metals with similar or lower melting points) will be poured into the sand. The metal will instantly vaporize the foam and take its place. After a cooling period, the metal will harden into the shape and will be grinded, sanded, and polished. After all foam pieces have been "lost" (aka Lost Foam Casting) and the metal shapes created, they will be bolted together forming the case.
advantages: You can cast almost anything you can think of. Want a sword? Go ahead and cast it. Want a arc reactor? Cast it. Want a simple cut out? Cast it. The only limit to what you can make is your creativity.
limitations: The limit of foam casting is that you get one chance per piece of foam. If you mess up, the mold explodes, or it comes out bad you will need to cut it down and melt it all over again along with creating another piece of foam and test fitting it before using it. This is a very time consuming process. Another limit is the amount of metal needed. Getting a hold of scrap could be tricky.
video examples:
IDEA: Triple Way Monitor SFF Design
tl;dr: A triple way monitor setup designed for LANs and portable workstations with no mounting hardware.
overview: The idea comes from an old Tek Syndicate video where they used an old Ipad Retina 9.7'' screen and a driver board to create a small high res monitor attached to a SFF case with a monitor arm to move the screens closer. The idea is to build a frame that will hold all 3 monitors and will allow them to fold up to protect each others screens. The frame needs to be able to unfold the screens at an angle and lock them in place. It also needs to be attached to an arm of some kind for reposition. The design is as follows: A base stand with a slit to hold the monitors attached to a swing arm with a slip-on mount. A tri monitor arm split in three sections with the ability to be angled slightly with brackets to attach the screens to with no mounting hardware. Attached to the monitors are angle brackets with a locking mechanism to keep them from changing angles and a cutout to slide onto the arm.
advantages: Portable, Small high-rez triple monitor setup for LAN eyefinity or production work. The panels are IPS with great color accuracy.
limitations: Price and usability. Price is around $200 per monitor + manufacturing fee for the base/stand/mounts. Usability seems low as it is only useful in specific cases. The monitor stand needs to be adjustable to put the screens as close as 1 foot from the users face or text is unreadable. Good point here is they are tablet screens and meant to be put right in front of you so they are designed to minimize eye strain.
video example:
More Ideas in the future, look forward to the posts
Hello all, this is just a thread to log all my ideas whether it be for SFF projects or projects in general. I may not do anything described, but if you would like you are more than welcome to "borrow" some ideas and implement them yourself, just be sure to post an image bellow and quote the idea. I'd love to see them in action. Ideas that I havent put much thought into will just be text, so judge the idea on the amount of pictures, videos and models I have included with them. I am no expert with modeling or craftsmanship, so expect everything to be a crude mock-up. I will be adding project ideas over time.
IDEA: Hand Forged SFF Scratch Build
tl;dr: A case hand forged using the Lost Foam method of casting aluminum and other methods.
overview: The idea comes from my interest in simple blacksmithing work. The idea to to make a foam model of a case as a mockup and build a pc inside. After the case is considered functional to meet the needs, the pc will be deconstructed and the foam will then be used for casting in wet sand. Then molten aluminum (or other metals with similar or lower melting points) will be poured into the sand. The metal will instantly vaporize the foam and take its place. After a cooling period, the metal will harden into the shape and will be grinded, sanded, and polished. After all foam pieces have been "lost" (aka Lost Foam Casting) and the metal shapes created, they will be bolted together forming the case.
advantages: You can cast almost anything you can think of. Want a sword? Go ahead and cast it. Want a arc reactor? Cast it. Want a simple cut out? Cast it. The only limit to what you can make is your creativity.
limitations: The limit of foam casting is that you get one chance per piece of foam. If you mess up, the mold explodes, or it comes out bad you will need to cut it down and melt it all over again along with creating another piece of foam and test fitting it before using it. This is a very time consuming process. Another limit is the amount of metal needed. Getting a hold of scrap could be tricky.
video examples:
IDEA: Triple Way Monitor SFF Design
tl;dr: A triple way monitor setup designed for LANs and portable workstations with no mounting hardware.
overview: The idea comes from an old Tek Syndicate video where they used an old Ipad Retina 9.7'' screen and a driver board to create a small high res monitor attached to a SFF case with a monitor arm to move the screens closer. The idea is to build a frame that will hold all 3 monitors and will allow them to fold up to protect each others screens. The frame needs to be able to unfold the screens at an angle and lock them in place. It also needs to be attached to an arm of some kind for reposition. The design is as follows: A base stand with a slit to hold the monitors attached to a swing arm with a slip-on mount. A tri monitor arm split in three sections with the ability to be angled slightly with brackets to attach the screens to with no mounting hardware. Attached to the monitors are angle brackets with a locking mechanism to keep them from changing angles and a cutout to slide onto the arm.
advantages: Portable, Small high-rez triple monitor setup for LAN eyefinity or production work. The panels are IPS with great color accuracy.
limitations: Price and usability. Price is around $200 per monitor + manufacturing fee for the base/stand/mounts. Usability seems low as it is only useful in specific cases. The monitor stand needs to be adjustable to put the screens as close as 1 foot from the users face or text is unreadable. Good point here is they are tablet screens and meant to be put right in front of you so they are designed to minimize eye strain.
video example:
More Ideas in the future, look forward to the posts
