Completed Lone Industries L4

[Lone]

No, not related to cable length. Based on the physical dimensions of the 160W direct plug unit, it's components extend too far past the edge of the motherboard into the front of the L4, which interferes in a major way with the AC-DC 160W/300W.

 

[stefan33]

Ok, but a setup with:
HDPLEX HiFi 300W DC-ATX (nanoATX Series)
http://www.hd-plex.com/HDPLEX-300W-Hi-Fi-DC-ATX-Power-Supply-16V-24V-Wide-Range-Voltage-Input.html
togheter wit the new bigger sized HDPLEX 300W AC-DC w/PFC (nanoATX Series)
Not this in the link... the new 300W

And a small Noctua NH-L9i can fit together? And if yes, how many normal SSD/HD 2,5 inc can stay?
Many thanks... :-)

 

[Lone]

You might be able to squeeze a HDPLEX 300W DC-ATX and 300W AC-DC into the L4, but it is not officially supported or recommended. This case would be much more appropriate:

https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/project-jolokia-tiny-but-potent.1343/

 

[stefan33]

They start to sell the new HDPLEX 160W DC:
http://www.hd-plex.com/HDPLEX-160W-DC-ATX-Power-Supply-16V-24V-Wide-Range-Voltage-Input.html

 

[ricochet]

They start to sell the new HDPLEX 160W DC:
http://www.hd-plex.com/HDPLEX-160W-DC-ATX-Power-Supply-16V-24V-Wide-Range-Voltage-Input.html

Yep, already ordered it! :-) :-) :-)

 

[Lone]

Added support for 6x 2.5 inch drives (maximum). I figure 1-2 2.5 inch drives will be typical, but adding additional mounting points is basically free and doesn't hurt anything by having them available. The six 2.5 inch drives is possible if you use a plug-in DC-DC PSU, and IGP.

 

[ricochet]

Added support for 6x 2.5 inch drives (maximum). I figure 1-2 2.5 inch drives will be typical, but adding additional mounting points is basically free and doesn't hurt anything by having them available. The six 2.5 inch drives is possible if you use a plug-in DC-DC PSU, and IGP.

Concur; nice to have the available mounting options for SSDs and other creative mods!

Really liking your case design and layout; works well for my LP sound card. Once I try out the HDPLEX 160W DC-ATX Direct-plug + 80W Internal AC-DC power combo in UV Siamese (my 7L Silverstone ML06B-E build) I will down size to the Lone 4 when it comes out March/April.

Is that a 16 mm hole for the power switch? Need to get in iFreilicht's RGB Vandal Switch you know! LOL.

Do you have any renderings that you could share showing the recommended placement of the HDPLEX 80W Internal AC-DC adapter in your case?

 

[Lone]

Concur; nice to have the available mounting options for SSDs and other creative mods!

Really liking your case design and layout; works well for my LP sound card. Once I try out the HDPLEX 160W DC-ATX Direct-plug + 80W Internal AC-DC power combo in UV Siamese (my 7L Silverstone ML06B-E build) I will down size to the Lone 4 when it comes out March/April.

Is that a 16 mm hole for the power switch? Need to get in iFreilicht's RGB Vandal Switch you know! LOL.

Do you have any renderings that you could share showing the recommended placement of the HDPLEX 80W Internal AC-DC adapter in your case?

Yes, 16 mm hole is for a power switch. In the past I included one, but it may be optional with the L4.

The HDPLEX 80W AC-DC can be placed anywhere on the inside-front surface of the case. There's 46.7 mm of clearance from the motherboard to inside front of the L4.

 

[Josh | NFC]

You know I am an enormous fan of this chassis, right? Anything I can do to help promote it?

 

[Lone]

Thanks Josh! Maybe I can send you an L4 once I have some and you could take some photos/video. If you have any ideas, let me know. My main concern right now is getting the parts produced.

 

[Lone]

I've accepted that I will probably never get my prototype back from the anodizer I was trying out in Calgary. They said they accidentally sent it to a business in Edmonton, and have told me they'd have it back a couple times now, but still nothing.

My new manufacturer has also been too busy to work with me, so I haven't even been able to get another prototype or a small batch of parts made. I'm hoping to get an update next week. I have a couple alternative options, one of which is my previous manufacturer that made the L1, L2, and L3 parts. I had high hopes for this new manufacturer, so I'm trying to be patient.

 

[Kmpkt]

Eww Edmonton. The Armpit of Canada.

 

[Jello]

Eww Edmonton. The Armpit of Canada.

LOL.

Reminded of this picture

 

[Lone]

Haha... I actually lived there for a number of years growing up. Glad to live in a smaller, warmer city, and closer to the mountains.

 

[ImperialAlex]

I have a couple alternative options, one of which is my previous manufacturer that made the L1, L2, and L3 parts.

Sorry to hear about the prototype Why did you originally decide to use another manufacturer? (Sorry if the reason is already somewhere here or at [H])

 

[Lone]

I wanted someone with a laser/punch combo machine. My old manufacturer would only do one or the other.

 

[ricochet]

Any progress? Any big changes to the case?

 

[Lone]

Any progress? Any big changes to the case?

No, the case is basically finalized.

 

[ricochet]

Any rough inside diagrams with measurements available for us to gander at per chance?

 

[Lone]

I'll try to get some more images posted as soon as I can.

Some good news today! My manufacturer has some time now, and has started working on my order. I will be starting out with a very small batch of parts, so availability will be limited initially.