Operation: Integration Alumicoat Phase I

[web56n]

Operation: Integration Alumicoat..phase I

Finally.. plans for Integration Alumicoat have been aproved! (by me, web56n)
In the proceeding weeks I will be performing this extreme mod,
with step by step collaboration of details and pictures.
consisting of a completely modded pc work station.

Phase I - Design
this operation will consist of having the entire work station integraded, which will include completely custom built desk that will become the pc's case.
along with a semi-stealthed keyboard and mouse, a stealthed webcam that will be built into lcd monitor and will be remotely controlled from keyboard tray.

Desk top
desk top will be fabricated from 0.040" brushed aluminum, it will include a splat window for viewing purposes, directly in front of monitor.
here is a drawing of top view of desk top
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/new%20desk1.jpg

also a pic of raw materials
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/1raw.JPG
0.040" brushed aluminum.
here is a drawing of top view of desk top showing pc and drives
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/new%20top%20drives.GIF
also a drawing of FRONT view showing where drives open and close and are mounted flush with edge of desk top
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/new%20pic%20drives.JPG
Mods underway...
keyboard tray
I completely covered the aluminuim with masking tape to avoid any unwanted scraches,
I then layed out where keys are, notice no number pad I choose not to include them.
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/4frane.JPG
here are pics of keyboard frame
the frame is made from 1"x1" acrylic, which sits along the outer edge of keyboards tray.
here's pic of frame. the ends were glued together on a 45* angle.
keyboard or whats left of it sits in cavity of frame and brushed aluminuim is on top acting as a lid.
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/2frame.JPG
I've drilled holes at either end to install highpower blue leds which will light up the entire frame
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/3-frame.JPG

[web56n]

yes this project was months in the making just for the design, I've hopefuly thought of everything, right down to getting a few of the same keyboards just in case. but to answer your question yes it is easily dismantled if need be...
here shows a pic of each hole in the keyboard tray bezal, filed and sanded.

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/7%20bezel.JPG
also keyboard tray bezal finished and ready for esembling.

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/8bezr.JPG
more pics of tray esembled.
I've chosen to use satin finish aluminum for the edges it has a groove so the acrylic had to have a notch to match
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/5trim.JPG
I put a slice along the edge of the 1" acrylic 7/16" deep to fit the aluminum edging. it slides on with little effort. (press fit)
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/6trim.JPG
this is what it looks like, tray is emty and ready to be wired up with keys,
leds,and sliders
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/10tray.JPG
why no number pad? because all the time I've been using a comp I haven't yet used them. I guess I'm used to the one's above letters.
also here's a quick pic of what bottom will look like

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/11lights.JPG
here is pic of molded clear silicon, 1/8"x6"x13" this is how I made the keys to soft touch! yeah, just like elevator buttons
this goes right on top of electronic keyboard pad, instead of any keys or all the little rubber caps, this not only made the keyboard soft touch but it also let me light up all the keys..by placing 4 blue led's around the outsides.
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/9%20soft.JPG
here is keyboard tray with keys, all keys light up it's just the pics. sorry for the poor pics.
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/12%20keys.JPG
and day time

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/13day.JPG

will post better pics.......

[web56n]

Phase II mods underway!
here are pics of front edge of desktop were cd-rw and dvd drives will be located, this piece will sit right in front of keyboard.

here's pics of front bezel...
starting with layout,
holes were drilled and again dremel and files were needed.
it looks like this, not quit finished but you get the picture!
this will show you the overall look of front, with drives stealthed,
this also will have power and reboot buttons along with 4- on/off switches for fans. (they all glow in the dark)
the area that is not aluminum is mirrored acrylic and will be back lit with blue led's,
I will be installing them at a later time!

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/front%20bezelwork.JPG
this piece is 80" long and will go along front edge of desk top (one piece)
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/front%20bezel.JPG
here is also close up of switches,
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/close%20up.JPG
I will be starting desktop layout and cutting out window next,
once all pieces are ready then I will be assembling it all together
OK started desk top window, this window is right in front of monitor and also just above keyboard tray,
through this window you'll see the interior of the rig, mobo,cpu,hsu,ram,
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/start%20cutout.JPG
OK...here is finished cut out of splat, this is in the middle of gluing blue molding around the edges.
the window will be 60% (auto privacy) tinted this kinda gives an idea of what that will look like...

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/molding.JPG

will post more of splat when completely finished phase II

[web56n]

the mods don't stop there.....
here are some pics of aluminum mouse pad, ya that's right aluminum!
it works great and it doesn't scratch...not after being clear coated...it also lights up.....
some of the pics are blurry, until I figure out how to take better night pics (sorry)
day
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/mouse.JPG
and
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/mouse%20pad.JPG
at night

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/mouse%20pad%20n.JPG

and this one I shut off keyboard lights, so you can see better...
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/mpn.JPG

on to monitor, and then full essembly

[web56n]

ok... these are just construction pics
first off I wanted to lose the monitor base...so it can be placed somewhere else,
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/monitor%20base.JPG
I extended the small power cord with a 6ft. extention cable.
this is what it looks like without base.

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/monitor1.JPG

I've chosen to use 2" aluminum pipe (which still needs to be polished) to house all wires and cables that come from monitor making sure that they all fit. I also just drilled two small holes to match the holes on back of monitor to fasten pipe giving me the same adjustment as before.
]http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/2pipe.JPG

I then layed out and cut hole for pipe that will go through desk top, at ther ear of splat window.
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/construction2.JPG
still lots of work to do on monitor and desk.
will post soon
this gives you an idea of what it will all look like.
nowhere near finished yet......
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/construction.JPG

[web56n]

ok lost a day some where?

here I'm cutting out desk for splat window
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/deskwork.JPG

old keyboard will be replaced next up date!.....

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/morework.JPG

here is pic of insides, the gray acrylic is just a GUIDE, it does not stay there it gets replaced with a tinted piece.....
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/insides.JPG

also here is what it looks like with window in place

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/desktop.JPG

and a close up of window
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/window%20closeup.JPG

here it is at night
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/desknight.JPG
and
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/desknight%20close.JPG
ok here are some pics of what the whole thing will look like, I'm running behind by a day or so!
I still have a few more things to do
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/desktop%20com1.JPG

and at night

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/desktop%20night3.JPG

[web56n]

got pic problem solved ........
here is a pic of monitor bezel notice the hole in the top center
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/new%20bezel.JPG
I have cut a piece of acrylic and tinted it to match the front of monitor.
for a few reasons,
1-to cut down on reflection at night.
2-so when the monitor is shut off it appears to be silver.
3-and most important, to keep little fingers off the soft surface of monitor
(kids are always pointing at something on the monitor)
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/tinted%20acrylic.JPG

this what it looks like with tinted acrylic in place
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/monitor%20bezel.JPG
also here is a pic of where webcam is located
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/to%20uplaod/webcam1.JPG
from far back
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/to%20uplaod/webcam2.JPG
and close up
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/to%20uplaod/webcam3.JPG
and also here is a pic of center speaker for that 5.1 dolby ya baby!!!
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/to%20uplaod/centerspeaker.JPG
that's just a desktop background..longhorn.....
will post more real soon

[web56n]

Operation: Integration Alumicoat, has to have a modded chair so here's a few pics
the chair from a 1990' pontiac, has arm rests on both sides.

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/the%20chair1.JPG
as you can see the right side arm rest has a stealthed fold out beverage holder along with a compartment for cd's.
both sides fold up out of the way for easy access, it also has been wired for 5.1 dolby digital! you can also see there is a lever to recline the chair if it's just relaxing time yeah it fully reclines too!

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/the%20chair.JPG

the speakers are mounted from under the head rest so if head rest goes up so do the speakers, they are also fully adjustable to any position.
here you can see a handy little compartment on the back for important what ever's.....

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/the%20chair%202.JPG

will be posting the finishing touches of Operation: Integration Alumicoat very soon........

[web56n]

here are some more shot of Integration Alumicoat

first off the side vew
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/WHOLE%20SET.JPG

here is a front shot
http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/FRONTAL%20C.JPG

and some of side

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/SIDE%20SHOT.JPG

and at night

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/WHOLE%20SET%20N.JPG

also with matching printer in pic....

http://www.yoshi.us/web56n/OIA/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/New%20Folder/WITH%20PRINTER.JPG

will finish up shortly..
thanks for all the comments,
I hope you's liked my work...........

[Centurion]

Wahoo!!!! - that is some project! Centurion

[Mntsnow]

Very cool!

[GohanSSJ]

That's awesome.

If you do more of this stuff then post it.

[Spyder]

That's ingenuity in the making right before our very eyes..........:)

By the way what do you do in your spare time............;)

[BBA]

Wow!!! Thats pretty much...awesome.

-you have toooooooooo much free time. :D

[BBA]

http://www.maximumpc.com/features/feature_2003-08-01.html


Its a modified case contest...first place gets $1000.00 and lots of other stuff.

I think you should enter this.

[web56n]

Originally posted by BBA
http://www.maximumpc.com/features/feature_2003-08-01.html


Its a modified case contest...first place gets $1000.00 and lots of other stuff.

I think you should enter this.

yeah, nice but they won't let me enter, WHY?
because I'm canadian, go figure they sell the mag here!

[web56n]

thanks
you can now see my mods in full at my new website
here (http://www.inmodwetrust.com/integration.php)
will be adding more of my mods soon.

wow I can't believe it.
as a nobody modder from Canada my mod Integration Alumicoat has been mentioned on the pages of "The Washington post"
if you can't get a hard copy you can read the online version
here (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1832-2003Aug16.html)

[Sammy V]

wow man, thats dedication, nice project, i would say it was worth it.. i was hopeing the page of pics would never end, i could look at that bad boy all day..
nice job!
now thats a "MOD!"

[NDC]

WOW! I can't believe I missed this thread. That is some awesome work!

[davidw]

I am severely impressed. And I thought the I-Mike was cool. This makes that look like piece of junk!
You've got my vote!

[Hickman]

Never seen anyone do that before. Congrats. You must really be dedicated.

[mholtum]

Dude, that is beyond words. & oh yea, you have way to much time on your hands! ;)

[Kevschick]

I love the chair..........lol.............right up kev's alley

[Frugle]

I know people hate thread revivals, but i'm speachless...if you ever check this thread again, how long did it take you to do that? that is the coolest mod I have ever seen.