Just a quick question, but what are the dimensions of the interior of the case?
Just a quick question, but what are the dimensions of the interior of the case?
@Zackmd1 Would it make sense to move some of these later renders to the first post? They really are nice.
I do plan to update the OP once I have nailed down the final design and move into prototyping of all components.
New render time.... What do you guys think of the new vent pattern for the side panel? This new design significantly reduces the cost for laser cutting.
I was under the impression that mechanical engineers generally had to have some knowledge of electrical engineering but in all fairness it probably depends on the school and whatnot. Anywho, Sparkfun has several tutorials to help you understand most schematics you stumble across.I found this diagram from someone who has figured out a way to switch on the power brick... Problem is I am a mechanical engineer not an electrical engineer so it makes no sense to me....
Not to mention the fact that it is in a different language... Hopefully someone else with a bit more experience can decode this!
I was under the impression that mechanical engineers generally had to have some knowledge of electrical engineering
I would have to assume that diodes serve a purpose, looks like it keeps the +5 and +7 lines from interacting in some way. I am however surprised that there isn't a pull-up resistor on the power switch line to prevent it from being a pure short.Yea so after looking at it a bit more I understand most of it except for the diodes... Not sure why they need to be there? I was also under the impression that the power switch on a motherboard just created a ground point and didn't carry any voltage. The diagram shows +5 volts on the positive side of the power switch where the diodes are connected?
Alway good to have test hardwareThankfully I have an old motherboard and i3 processor I can try this out on! That way I don't run the risk of frying my expensive components.