Custom Xbox 360 Build Up Topic 7" Screen Options

[ozzylow]

Today i have started designing and working on a new Xbox 360 project. The project will be featured around a 7" inch screen, i have not decided how i want this built into the side of the case.

Not to sure on everything just yet, ill pick a theme and then can build around that, maybe an upcoming game / movie. Feel free to give me your ideas and feedback. Give me some ideas.

Put the controller next to it so you can get an idea of how big the screen is.



Some of my previous work below.

[ozzylow]

Wanted to slim the screen down further so i can mount flush on the case. This is the only way your going to learn, take things apart and try and see how things work and see what you can change.

6 screws and then used a screwdriver to leaver it open



Slimmed Down from 26mm to 17mm. ( Inches 1.02 to 0.669 )

Its more then it sounds, could make the difference between fitting or sticking out and not looking right. I want this to be an easy mod and be able to do easily and quickly.

[modman420]

where did u buy the screen

[HuH0X]

All-in-one mods are always cool, can't wait to see it when you're done.

The ammo case mod is awesome too.

[ozzylow]

More progress today, got a fair bit done today. Unfortunately the screen colors have changed, not showing the correct color. Have ordered a new one as a replacement, its fine though because i can now use it as a testing screen getting everything fit and ready.

Picked up a 250GB Xbox Slim for the project, got it at a great price with Kinect and a few games. Once i got it home, i think it took me around 5 minutes to get it apart and started planning my case design.

The idea. Mount the 7 Inch screen on the side of the case, i want to keep this looking original, almost like Microsoft came out with this. Most likely to re paint the case in a gloss black back to original.

[ozzylow]

Filled in 3 rows of the fan grill, i did not want the screen overlapping over the grill, it wont look original



Light coat of filler, you would rather do a light coat of filler then place a huge heap and spend the time sanding it back



Got the Dremel out to cut out the rough shape of the screen frame





Filling in around the frame



Starting to sand some areas. That is all the work for today, not much spare time today, got about an hours worth, but got a great start on it all.

[Jumpy_Beans]

Dang Oz, looking good! Btw how many case mod projects do you have going on?

[Weirdjerz3y]

wow looks great. What filler do use? Is it bondo? I plan on starting my own case mods again.
Where you get the screen?

This post has been edited by Weirdjerz3y: Apr 20 2012, 05:35 AM

[ozzylow]

Dang Oz, looking good! Btw how many case mod projects do you have going on?

Too many at the moment, need to keep on one project at a time but its too hard.

wow looks great. What filler do use? Is it bondo? I plan on starting my own case mods again.
Where you get the screen?

Bondo

Got the screen from eBay, Reverse Camera Screen

Second coat of filler, probably will need one more to fill in a few more things, around the edge of the frame, i did not like the line going around the screen so it will be filled



Primer on the other side and faceplate

[ozzylow]

Getting a lot of progress done tonight, due to an annoying wife.

Another layer of filler



Getting there now starting to get a nice even finish

[turbocrow]

Can u please link me to that screen would be handy for testing products. your projects are sweet they look like they came out of a factory ! perfect finish

[ozzylow]

More progress today, really getting a lot done in the last 2 days

Gloss black seems a waste painting it the exact same color, but i want this to look like a stock Xbox 360 Slim like Microsoft had made it, ill make another and paint it / base it on a theme.





Wetsanding the side with the screen





Primer



Guide coat, only do this when i have some extra work with sanding, other sides did not need this

[ozzylow]

Paint, decided to go with a matte finish now, and i am 100% happy with it

[satanicshrew]

That came out mega clean! I'm liking where this is heading so far.

[ozzylow]

Waiting on a new screen from Hong Kong. First the colors started showing incorrect then i tried to fit it in and forced a little to hard and cracked the screen. Great practice thou.