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[samfisher440]

Hey everyone, Yes here is another worklog from yet again another X-S Member

Aim: To transfer an xbox into a computer case, leaving the xbox and computer fully functional

Things To Do:
- Paint the Case a Pearl Orange
- Install Hip Pad LCD
- Install Blue LEDs as Underglow
- Install Controller Ports
- Cut Window and add Fans and LEDs
- Buy Stuff (Especialy Diet Coke)

Pictures:
Front of Case


Xbox Drive


How its gunna fit


A Quick Chop


Ill keep everyone updated, but first I need to get my hands on a new 1.0 - 1.1 PSU
Cheers, Sam
BTW im still unclear on what shape im gonna cut the window, lemme know what shape u think

[DaShogun]

Good work so far. The thing looks awesome. I like the mini screen on the case.

[samfisher440]

Thanks man, it will look even better when its finished

ohh and sorry bout the first pics, dunno what happaned

This post has been edited by samfisher440: Jun 3 2006, 04:54 AM

[Elusid]

Umm you've posted this before... Mby not in the same topic but you have indeed posted this before...

[samfisher440]

Hey guys,
I recently got a old computer that supposibly had a 'virus', although as soon as i turned it on, it works perfect, so seeing as though I already have 3 comps in my house, I could do with another one . I decided that I want to put my xbox in the case, and keep the internals of the computer in the case aswell, so I have a computer and xbox in one.
I can fit it good and everything, I just dont know how I should go about cutting the window in the top, what shape should I do it?? (its a horizontal case)
And also should I keep the computer in it? its a Win 98...and as heavy as shit, Its just becasue the case is 3 times bigger than the original xbox case, and I wanted to make it worth it.

Heres some pix:

front


Original drive for comp


the plastic panel that was infront of the spare drive place (im using this to surround the front of the xbox drive)


Top of case (dunno what shape i should cut it, but i want a fan in the middle like the Xion Cases)


drives


all in there


I will have to extend the dvd drive wires, the p/e board wires, the controller port wires and the PSU wires, other from that I dont think I need to do anything with the xbox internals besides mounting everything and cuttin holes at back for p/v/l and adding fans.
Give me some comments
Sam

that would this post ^^^^ in this thread: http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=516996

this is my actual worklog tho and that was getting help for my new project
ohh and theres a bit more info above for those who hadnt seen it already
Sam

[samfisher440]

The front panel all hacked up, ready for LCD and drive, still needs some body filler touch-ups and some fine sanding, other from that it turned out good,
Sam

BTW Imageshack is messing with me sorry for wierdass sizes

[blame canada]

lookin good man, I just hope you have a VERY nive soution for cooling becase I cant even imagine how freakin hot it will get in there w/ the xbox and pc running.

[samfisher440]

I have around 5 80mm fans that im gonna put in there, so coolong will be fine (apart from its gonna be as loud as an aircraft taking off ), although most of the time I probably wont have both of them running unless ftp'ing
Cheers, Sam

This post has been edited by samfisher440: Jun 3 2006, 11:14 PM

[samfisher440]

Bondoed the front of the case and made it hot


Needs another bondo to make it smooth


Controller ports are gonna be a pain in the ass, but im going for somthing different, you'll see.....

Sam

[mr_abz]

Hmm... maybe a good idea if you hardwire an ethernet connection as well. At least you don't have to do much to transfer something!

Nice work though, attempted something like this in a tower, but gave up hopelessly

This post has been edited by mr_abz: Jun 5 2006, 10:43 AM

[bumr055]

looken good, ya you should put about 8 80mm fans in there.

[DoctorWho1945]

i think it looks good so far keep up the good work

[samfisher440]

Thanks for the comments guys, dunno about 8 fans but at least 4

Planned out window; The shaded bits are the bits im cutting out (I wanted a real Xbox theme)


Birds Eye


And I also found 6" Neons for $9 each, im gonna get two blue ones and put them either side of the X's Big Triangles, they are for cars but they plug into the cigar lighter, which from what I've read is 12 Volts, so perfect for the good ole' yellow wire
Cheers, Sam

[samfisher440]

Ok a bit of a failure but i got somewhere...





I used a jigsaw and used a steel blade, now this shits tough, took me about an hour to get that far
Any Ideas on what I can use to cut, so far Ive heard a Diamond Tip on a Dremel, Havnt tried tin snips yet though, but that will be hard. Just a reminder that this stuff is really thick and is almost like pure steel...
Sam

This post has been edited by samfisher440: Jun 7 2006, 08:49 AM

[Albino]

I would use a titanium tipped drill bit to drill lots of holes in a line, just inside the lines you have marked on the case, and then use either the jigsaw or the dremel with a diamond bit to connect the holes up, then a metal file to smooth out the edges.

Good luck, computer cases can be a bitch to cut through.