Project: Hutch, a Qmicra v2 gets naked...

[craigbru]

You're a pro. You don't have to tell me twice.

Lol, you are too kind! Thanks!

Really like the HDD bracket mounting, really well thought out.

Thanks mate!

Very nice. I like the HDD mounts...I might just have to steal that idea...

Steal away!

looks great man! i like it

Thank you!

[Raceface]

Nice idea´s......
Look´s very good....

Go, go, go....

[rithunder916]

Looks awesome! Can't wait to see more!


Mike

[craigbru]

Nice idea´s......
Look´s very good....

Go, go, go....

Looks awesome! Can't wait to see more!


Mike

Thanks guys! More coming this weekend!

[craigbru]

Who's ready for another update?

With the completion of the first two hard drive mounts, it was time to move on to the second pair. In order to mount them, I needed to have something to mount them to... This came in the form of a new shroud for the center of the case. This shroud will cover all components there, and provide for a streamlined look.

Here I've got the panel marked out and ready to cut.

The panel all cut...

After cutting, it was time to bring out my trusty brake. It hasn't really had a good workout since the completion of the Rogue. That's about to change though...

Now, before I can give the shroud a test mount, I've got to get these studs gone.

Let's see how it fits...

Like a glove!

Okay, now that we know it fits, I need to get the holes cut for the hard drive mounts. I'll be modifying and reusing the original mounts. Their modification is soon to come, but it won't change the way that they mount. I'll be duplicating PCDL's original method, as it's so simple and elegant.

Here I've got the holes marked out.

The first two holes cut...

One down, one to go!

The second one is done!

Now all the drives have a home. I just need to add new mounting studs like the ones I cut off earlier. A also have some other detail work to finish up on the shroud, and that will be in the next update.

Before I wrap up this post, I've got one more additional thing to show you. For anyone that may have clicked on the 'Losias Live' tab on my site, you'll see that I'm working on doing some live modding broadcasts. I've done a few test runs, and came to the conclusion early on that the picture was a little dark. As of today, I took care of that little issue. Needless to say my worktable is no longer dark...

[Liquid_Scope_99]

Man awesome work on the basment and the mod great job very clean like th enew mesh as well +rep

[x88x]

Oooh, Rogue updates!


Very nice work. Looks like you got some scratches on the shroud from the brake though Are you gonna be painting the case when everything's done?

[The boy 4rm oz]

Really nice work on everything mate. Mod is coming together really well and the basement turned out great .

[craigbru]

Man awesome work on the basment and the mod great job very clean like th enew mesh as well +rep

Thanks man!

Oooh, Rogue updates!


Very nice work. Looks like you got some scratches on the shroud from the brake though Are you gonna be painting the case when everything's done?

The aluminum was scratched before I started. It's been sitting in the shop for a while, and I'm just reusing it here. No worries though, it will be sanded and painted.

Really nice work on everything mate. Mod is coming together really well and the basement turned out great .

Thanks mate! I'm finally able to find a little time to work on it. The SFF forums at losias.net have been taking a lot of my time lately, but things are smooth there now. Updates should hopefully be regular.

[craigbru]

Who's ready for another update? The last post left off with a half finished center shroud, and newly installed lights in the shop, and that's where we will pick up now. As you're about to see, the new lights are bright. They are surface of the sun bright. They are so bright I couldn't see quite right for a day after I first turned them on. So, what better way to explain the results, than with a pic? I can say with certainty that this picture doesn't do reality justice...

http://losias.net/projects/hutch/pic....jpg?281203982

With all the newly found glow, I needed a way to tone things down a bit, so I put in a dimmer switch.

http://losias.net/projects/hutch/pic...jpg?1925847273

Since the lighting was taken care of, it was time to get back to finishing the center shroud. The first task at hand was to modify the OEM hard drive mounts. There isn't room in the case to use the mounts as they were. While they could originally hold two drives apiece, I only needed them to hold one. So, they were marked for a date with the Dremel.

http://losias.net/projects/hutch/pic...jpg?1426673813

After they were cut and sanded...

http://losias.net/projects/hutch/pic....jpg?692861363

I thought now as a good time for a test fit.

http://losias.net/projects/hutch/pic....jpg?880689461

http://losias.net/projects/hutch/pic...jpg?1539420028

With the left side looking good, I thought I should check things out on the right side as well. First I need to get the fans mounted to the side radiator.

http://losias.net/projects/hutch/pic....jpg?508155822

Now I drop the radiator on it's mount, and put it in place. All looks well!

http://losias.net/projects/hutch/pic...jpg?1562042362

Almost there! I just need to find a way to secure the side hard drive mounts in place. These bolts will do nicely...

http://losias.net/projects/hutch/pic....jpg?355229778

Done!

http://losias.net/projects/hutch/pic....jpg?412768817

Up next is the switch plate, stay tuned!