Before we move on to the work log I'd like to take a moment to thank the following hardware manufacturers and retail providers, for without their enthusiasm, generosity and vision, this exciting project would not be possible.
Intel Corporation
Via Technologies
MSI Computer
Crucial Micron
Corsair Micro
Altec Lansing
Solarism Display
Xoxide.com
Danger Den
Logic Supply
The owners and representatives of the companies above have given their trust to my own vision, a vision of art and technology seamlessly blended into works of functional modern art. I hope to live up to their expectations on this project, and once again personally thank them.
-Paul Capello aka "Crimson Sky"
The Concept
The Matrix: Regenerator project is the second in a series of two case mods based on The Matrix movies. The first project, The Matrix: Rebirth 8.0 was a recreation of the scene where machines are breeding humans for their electric power. Regenerator will show the second stage in that breeding process, where adult humans are plugged in to their power plants, dreaming their dream within the Matrix and providing power for the machines. I will not be revealing the entire design, but rather step-by-step until the case is complete.
The Hardware
* Pentium 4 3.2
* MSI 875P Neo Mainboard
* 1 GB Corsair CMX512 3200LL
* Crucial Radeon 9800 Pro 256
* Seagate Barracuda SATA (native) 160GB X3
* Panasonic CW-8122-B 24X Slot Loading DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW
* Creative Labs Audigy2
* Win XP
* Custom Danger Den Maze 4 CPU, GPU, Radeon blocks
* Hydor L30 water pump
* CritiCool PowerPlant PCI Relay Card
* Solarism 17" LCD Monitor LM1730
After removing the drive cage by drilling out the rivets, I have a clean slate to start with in this Enlight desktop ATX case. Next step is begin planning for the various water cooled components. The resevior will be the "Human Battery Pod" as in the pic above. Pink water wetter will provide the proper color.
Planned Hardware integration: * Servo Remote controlled Web Cam (XYZ axis control)
* VFD Display
* Hidden wireless Gyration Keyboard
* Logitech MX 700 Mouse
* U are U Pro Fingerprint Reader
* Coolermaster Aerogate II thermal controller
* 12v Smoke/mist Generator
Here is a pic of early stage profile designing. Once I have the size and look I want I'll duplicate the side panel and construct the case. The housing at the top will have the remote webcam built in, while the bottom of the "L" shape will hold the VFD, Xenarc display, and wireless (removable) keyboard.
The bottom of the desktop case has now become the back:
The footprint of the case is 17" sq, about the size of a desktop styled ATX case. This is the basic shape of the case but the top edges won't be as square.
Case Construction