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Re: Workin' on something cool...
Reply #75 - 12.10.06 at 02:31:37

ZAP - POWER UP!
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I thought about mini-itx computers and the PSU's they use. An external laptop type 'brick' and an internal power converter.

But they were still too big!

Enter the 'pico-PSU' an absolutely weeny teeny 12V to 120W DC-to-DC power converter board (the size of an ATX mainboard power connector!)

PERFECT - I snagged it and a 12V laptop PSU (which only draws 36W from the mains) from eBay - and an ATX power extender lead. As the Laptop PSU only draws 36W, this achieved the <50W limit!

After chopping up the extender lead to attach it to an on/off switch at the front of the case, I was set!

Or so I thought...

THE INCIDENT
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So here I was mere seconds away from finishing - all I had to do was to put the poewr socket for the laptop 'brick' into the back of the case. Problem was that the hole I drilled was a little snug...

"Hey, I bet I can tap this in with a hammer!" I thought...

TAP, TAP, TAP...

"Cool it fits!... . . .Huh? What's that?"

And to my horror I'd created a big crack across the back of the case - GRR!

Although it didn't affect the operation of the machine - and the case is so sturdy it holds together even WITH the crack!

Ah well...

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Re: Workin' on something cool...
Reply #76 - 12.10.06 at 02:32:18

THE FINALE
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So yesterday I finally get my own 2Mb broadband line (no more sharing with my Uncle on his 1Mb line - wheee!)

I configure my port forwarding on the router - fire up 'u-torrent' and the 'Wafer PC' is finally doing what it was intended!

I've taken some pictures - but I have to finish the film and get it developed!

I'll edit this last post with the links to the JPG's once I have the film developed...

THAT'S ALL FOLKS!

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gdonovan YaBB Administrator Offline Infernal Collector Posts: 2361	Re: Workin' on something cool... Reply #77 - 12.10.06 at 03:27:49 Quote: I'll edit this last post with the links to the JPG's once I have the film developed... Yippie!
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paulpsomiadis God Member Offline -=3Dfx still rox!=- Posts: 2011 Newcastle U.K. Gender:	Re: Workin' on something cool... Reply #78 - 12.10.06 at 12:20:14 Quote: Yippie! LOL! Yeah, I know it's not that exiting due to lack of pictures... ...but I 'could' have used a webcam for 'instant' pictures. However I decided to use a 'proper' camera for some 'nice quality' shots.
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gdonovan YaBB Administrator Offline Infernal Collector Posts: 2361	Re: Workin' on something cool... Reply #79 - 14.10.06 at 21:01:53 As excellent- My 800's with matching Intel heatsinks came in today So far, perfect operation.
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Obi-Wan_Kenobi Ex Member	Re: Workin' on something cool... Reply #80 - 14.10.06 at 21:10:52 congrats Garym but uhm what are ya gonna use Dual 800's for, abit slow for Vista hehe for that Voodoo4 4500 system? Or was the 4500 just to test it? Anyways it sounds like an old Dual P3 800E Coppermine setup, can't wait til the finishing toutch
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gdonovan YaBB Administrator Offline Infernal Collector Posts: 2361	Re: Workin' on something cool... Reply #81 - 14.10.06 at 21:38:38 Vista? eww. Dual boot 98SE/Win2000. The 4500 is just for testing. I still need to get the correct drives and backplate. Anyone know how much to ship a ATX backplate from Germany to the states? Should be no problem mailing in a regular number 10 business envelope. Anyone in Germany lend a brother a hand?
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Obi-Wan_Kenobi Ex Member	Re: Workin' on something cool... Reply #82 - 15.10.06 at 01:15:58 shouldn't be more than 4 euro's Gary really, maybe alot less , just don't let them send it via DHL, Deutsche Post is far cheaper otherwise TNT is a very good option, my Familly in Lunde % Osteradde told me this, it's near Heide , North Germany to be precise..
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gdonovan YaBB Administrator Offline Infernal Collector Posts: 2361	Re: Workin' on something cool... Reply #83 - 15.10.06 at 02:07:30 Normal airmail is fine. One of my new CPU's is no good, darn it.
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gamma742 God Member Offline 3Dfx Gamer Posts: 1668 San Diego, CA USA Gender:	Re: Workin' on something cool... Reply #84 - 30.10.06 at 02:06:47 ^ \|\| \|\| \|\| ------ _____ bump _____
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Obi-Wan_Kenobi Ex Member	Re: Workin' on something cool... Reply #85 - 30.10.06 at 02:08:32 nou, he's working on it Hold yer Horses everyone LoL at pic.
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paulpsomiadis God Member Offline -=3Dfx still rox!=- Posts: 2011 Newcastle U.K. Gender:	Re: Workin' on something cool... Reply #86 - 31.10.06 at 04:40:46 Yo, I didn't know Michael Jackson had a cousin! SUPER LOL!
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Obi-Wan_Kenobi Ex Member	Re: Workin' on something cool... Reply #87 - 31.10.06 at 13:30:34 hahahahaha ahuuh!! check it's teeth iieeuuww
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gdonovan YaBB Administrator Offline Infernal Collector Posts: 2361	Re: Workin' on something cool... Reply #88 - 17.12.06 at 18:33:05 Two sticks of ECC ram... Correct ATX backplate (Thanks OB1!) Intel 10/100 Pro NIC Sony Floppy drive...
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gamma742 God Member Offline 3Dfx Gamer Posts: 1668 San Diego, CA USA Gender:	Re: Workin' on something cool... Reply #89 - 17.12.06 at 18:45:10 Hmm... That reminds me, I better start my search for a V5 packplate for my new V6K.
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