Prototype DIY - Louqe Ghost S1'ish Case

bfabonan

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Oct 18, 2019
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Hi,

Is there a pattern or a model for the motherboard/video card/power supply I can print in a piece of paper A4 or A3 for the sandwich type design of some cases like the Louqe Ghost S1?
I'm trying to build a case with a wooden facade and I will use any material available like for the internals lilke styrene sheets or popularly known as pla plates.

Thanks in advance.
 
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bfabonan

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Oct 18, 2019
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Thanks Sir.. But I do not use 3D software... I'll check it out though, might try to learn 3 modeling...
 

wertigon

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Hmm, you mean like a paper model that you can fold together?

I don't know if there are any models available, but you can easily make such models yourself, measurements for a few common parts:

* ATX Power Supply: 140 x 150 x 86 mm
* SFX Power Supply: 100 x 125 x 63.5 mm
* (most) Reference GPUs: 40 x 110 x 275 mm
* (most) ITX GPUs: 40 x 110 x 185 mm
* ITX motherboard: 170 x 170 mm
* ITX mobo backplate: 159 x 44.7 mm

Cut these out on cardboard for stability, don't forget to leave some space for cables. Good luck!
 

bfabonan

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Oct 18, 2019
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Hmm, you mean like a paper model that you can fold together?

I don't know if there are any models available, but you can easily make such models yourself, measurements for a few common parts:

* ATX Power Supply: 140 x 150 x 86 mm
* SFX Power Supply: 100 x 125 x 63.5 mm
* (most) Reference GPUs: 40 x 110 x 275 mm
* (most) ITX GPUs: 40 x 110 x 185 mm
* ITX motherboard: 170 x 170 mm
* ITX mobo backplate: 159 x 44.7 mm

Cut these out on cardboard for stability, don't forget to leave some space for cables. Good luck!

Thanks so much! I appreciate the details man!

Yep maybe do some prototyping via cardboard, then will transfer to a more sturdy material like wood or styrene sheets.
 

neilhart

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Thanks so much! I appreciate the details man!

Yep maybe do some prototyping via cardboard, then will transfer to a more sturdy material like wood or styrene sheets.

I am not a fan of styrene for prototyping computer cases. My choice is ABS sheet material in various thicknesses. ABS is easily cut and drilled, sanded, shaped etc. And you can use plumber's ABS cement and/or acetone to joins pieces. I even drill and tap holes in the stuff (M3 and 6-32 for the most part). ABS is stable in most any environments that humans can tolerate.

neil
 
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bfabonan

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I am not a fan of styrene for prototyping computer cases. My choice is ABS sheet material in various thicknesses. ABS is easily cut and drilled, sanded, shaped etc. And you can use plumber's ABS cement and/or acetone to joins pieces. I even drill and tap holes in the stuff (M3 and 6-32 for the most part). ABS is stable in most any environments that humans can tolerate.

neil

Is this the same as Perspex sheets? Also, what do you think is a sturdy thickness for this kind of material? Or is acrylic recommended?
 
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wertigon

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I am not a fan of styrene for prototyping computer cases. My choice is ABS sheet material in various thicknesses. ABS is easily cut and drilled, sanded, shaped etc. And you can use plumber's ABS cement and/or acetone to joins pieces. I even drill and tap holes in the stuff (M3 and 6-32 for the most part). ABS is stable in most any environments that humans can tolerate.

neil

Yes, if you have the machines available this is the better option for sure. I just suggested cardboard since it is so easy and available to cut in, and all you really need is a decent pair of scissors.

If you have access to a milling machine and/or 3D printer, go with ABS instead. :)

[edit]Oh, my bad, misunderstood where the conversation was going. Leaving the advice up there, but feel free to ignore it.[/edit]
 
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bfabonan

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Oct 18, 2019
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I watched this video, and this is the concept I've been looking for!


The cube nut connector is not available here and I might just DIY some blank dice.