Project: OSIDIAS begins!

[mofo]

my ddc 18w, tends to run fairly warm, hot even at times.

Also the pump introduces heat to the loop, so for overkill why not cool the pump.

[StormRider]

Overkill on something like that is never a bad thing. Besides it'll look killer.

that's the "kill" in overkill

[Luthien]

Better to do overkill than to overheat. I put extra fans in my case when I discovered I'd have enough room for them.

[craigbru]

my ddc 18w, tends to run fairly warm, hot even at times.

Also the pump introduces heat to the loop, so for overkill why not cool the pump.

that's the "kill" in overkill

Better to do overkill than to overheat. I put extra fans in my case when I discovered I'd have enough room for them.

Lol, exactly guys. Overkill is fun!

[craigbru]

For anyone that has been following the project details closely, you'll have noticed I've got quite a few holes that need to be cut in the exterior of the case. Since I tend to try for perfect execution, I needed a very reliable and accurate method of marking those holes out on the case. I used the following method on the Rogue with great success, and will continue it here.

This is a transparent adhesive sheet used for printing labels. It's simply a matter of printing out the guidelines, which is made even easier since the entire project was designed in CAD. If you look closely, you can see an additional guideline extending to the left and right on the lower part of the design. This will help in placement.

Next was the matter of proper alignment on the case. While it's pretty easy to place the sheet, I triple checked the measurements since they had to be perfect.

With the adhesive label in place, it was time to add my masking tape guide lines.

Time to break out the Dremel! I had to take it slow and steady here. You can't exactly fix any miscuts or slips... Even so, I managed to make quick work of the carbon fiber, and was soon left with a rough cut.

After some filing, and sanding, I was left with the finished hole! My patience paid off, and I was left with a hole that was visually perfect to me. Now I've only got about 6 more to go.

[x88x]

Nice! I love the seamless CF in this project.

[Couch3ater]

Holey moley. O.o Hahaha, I couldn't resist.

[craigbru]

Nice! I love the seamless CF in this project.

Thanks bro! Going seamless was a big deal to me. It's made for some minor complications, but the end result will be worth it.

Holey moley. O.o Hahaha, I couldn't resist.

Lol, that's terrible...

[SXRguyinMA]

lookin good!

[Luthien]

Looks good