AluminiX - Aluminum Mini-ITX Case Build

Thrackan · Jun 9, 2009

It's a Jetway alright, forgot the exact model atm...
Small update to add: I recently tested the PSone screen and it still works, miracles happen!
I actually glued that connector back together... Gotta get me a soldering iron sometimes.

I'm thinking of watercooling this, so still brainstorm phase here.

MKmods · Jun 9, 2009

Are you still using the Big PS... I have one of these laying around (PM me if interested)
http://www.mini-box.com/s.nl/it.A/id.301/.f?sc=8&category=981

I was gonna use it in my Lego mod but it wont work with the Intel Atom board (sticks over the edge)

I picked up one of these and had a pleasant surprise....
http://www.mini-box.com/picoPSU-150-XT?sc=8&category=981
My Lego comp used to use 50 watts to run with a reg PS (like the one in ur pict) But with the small PS it now runs with 37 watts....
(these small PSs are very effecient)

Thrackan · Jun 10, 2009

I actually plan on using my "old" SilentPro since I don't entirely trust the small formed PSU I got a while ago to replace the one in the pictures.
The one in the pics is dead. Doesn't fire up anything on 12v anymore.

Either way, I've been brainstorming for a while now and I expect myself to completely redo the design.

Thrackan · Jun 30, 2009

Alright I'm picking this up again, but I need some creative input here.
I want to make little front panel containing the power button, 5mm HDD led and 2, 4 or 6 USB ports.

Thing is, I can't think of any normal way to attach USB ports to a panel, and I'm puzzling on how to do the HDD led as well. Power button is wack easy though.

Anyone with some creative ideas or good examples?

MKmods · Jun 30, 2009

I am getting back up and running (been away for a few days) later this afternoon I will show some ideas I have on the mounting of LEDs and USBs...

Thrackan · Jun 30, 2009

The master himself!

Thanks, I'll keep an eye out.

Thrackan · Jul 1, 2009

Today I filed the bottom sheet to be the exact dimensions I need.
I broke the last of my dremel discs while cutting out a fanhole and the drills battery ran out while drilling some holes to fit my PSU on the base sheet.

Since nothing got finished, no pix today.

MKmods · Jul 2, 2009

what material are you making the front panel out of (alum, steel,plastic?)

Thrackan · Jul 6, 2009

Still to be decided, I might even take up a piece of wood for contrasts sake

King Wookie · Jul 6, 2009

I like the sound of the wood.

Thrackan · Jul 6, 2009

That's what she said

King Wookie · Jul 6, 2009

Thrackan said:
That's what she said

Sigh.

I should know better by now.

MKmods · Jul 16, 2009

Ok here is an idea (nothing fancy just done quickly)

I have a bunch of extra USP sockets from old mobos I never used

Just remove them from the plates

Than I draw the holes onto the surface covered with tape

To make the ends nice I use a 1/4" drill bit

Than just cut it out with a dremel.

I also drill a pair of 13/64" holes for the LEDs, than I flip the panel over mount the LEDs in the holes and apply a dab of glue from my hot melt glue gun (should be in everyones tool box)

and here is the front

I would probably paint the screws black and definitely take a small file to clean up the slots and Voila...

Thrackan · Jul 16, 2009

Hot glue for the LEDs was kind of a "duh" moment. Why I didn't think of that is quite beyond me...

Unfortunately for the USB brackets I took the liberty of also removing the plastic part you can put the screws in... Back to the drawing board on that I guess.

The 6 ports I have now are like this:

MKmods · Jul 16, 2009

actually you could just make the holes/slots smaller and hot glue the USBs from the back side.
(mount them flush with the front side)

Thrackan · Jul 16, 2009

Alright, now to go on brainstorming on how I want it to look...

p_o_s_pc · Jul 16, 2009

subscribed. It looks like its coming along nice

Thrackan · Jul 16, 2009

Welcome!

And don't worry, at this rate you will have some more years to enjoy this thread

Thrackan · Oct 19, 2009

The AluminiX project is officially dead. I'm selling the stuff as I see no need or motivation to complete this case.
I'm planning on moving in the near future, so I'm ditching everything I don't need anymore.

Thanks to everyone who followed this, even though it never really lifted off.

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Processor	Core i5 3210M (2,5-3,1Ghz)
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