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Operation: Integration Alumicoat..phase I

Finally.. plans for Integration Alumicoat have been aproved! (by me, web56n)
In the proceeding weeks I will be performing this extreme mod,
with step by step collaboration of details and pictures.
consisting of a completely modded pc work station.

Phase I - Design
this operation will consist of having the entire work station integraded, which will include completely custom built desk that will become the pc's case.
along with a semi-stealthed keyboard and mouse, a stealthed webcam that will be built into lcd monitor and will be remotely controlled from keyboard tray.

Desk top
desk top will be fabricated from 0.040" brushed aluminum, it will include a splat window for viewing purposes, directly in front of monitor.
here is a drawing of top view of desk top


also a pic of raw materials

0.040" brushed aluminum.
here is a drawing of top view of desk top showing pc and drives

also a drawing of FRONT view showing where drives open and close and are mounted flush with edge of desk top

this will be updated as Operation: Integration Alumicoat transforms.

Mods underway.... semi-stealthed keyboard.
first I'll explain the mod, it will be a complete keyboard tray that is fabricated from acrylic boxed so keyboard can fit into and sit flush.
the tray will be claded with brushed aluminum and also keys
when finish keyboard will be mounted and visible but will not be on top of tray but flush with tray.
here is a pic of doner keyboard

keyboard is a cheap luxor cost $8.00 ( won't matter cause all you'll see are the three lights from the original keyboard)
most or all keyboards have a convex key and sit slightly higher on each layer of keys,(angled) in order to have keyboard mounted completely flush with tray the keys had to be sanded flat and true on the same plain like this

and this

the keys will have new tops mounted of brushed aluminum and will be stamped with letters and numbers.

keyboard tray
I completely covered the aluminuim with masking tape to avoid any unwanted scraches,
I then layed out where keys are, notice no number pad I choose not to include them.

here are pics of keyboard frame
the frame is made from 1"x1" acrylic, which sits along the outer edge of keyboards tray.
here's pic of frame. the ends were glued together on a 45* angle.
keyboard or whats left of it sits in cavity of frame and brushed aluminuim is on top acting as a lid.

I've drilled holes at either end to install highpower blue leds which will light up the entire frame

more to come....

Can't wait to see the finished project.

although not finished yet this will give you an idea of what the semi-stealthed aluminum keyboard will look like
I've chosen to label the buttons instead of ingraving them....the keyboard is now like a touch pad.

Interesting

Sounds like mucho trouble. But when it is done, should look cool. :chug

back at it again, here shows a pic of each hole in the keyboard tray bezal, filed and sanded.


also keyboard tray bezal finished and ready for esembling.


more pics of tray esembled.
I've chosen to use satin finish aluminum for the edges it has a groove so the acrylic had to have a notch to match

I put a slice along the edge of the 1" acrylic 7/16" deep to fit the aluminum edging. it slides on with little effort. (press fit)

this is what it looks like, tray is emty and ready to be wired up with keys,
leds,and sliders

here's a quick pic of what bottom will look like

will post after essembled...

Now that is some kickass modding dood, really excellent work.
Look forward to seeing the finished item

here is pic of molded clear silicon, 1/8"x6"x13" this is how I made the keys to soft touch! yeah, just like elevator buttons
this goes right on top of electronic keyboard pad, instead of any keys or all the little rubber caps, this not only made the keyboard soft touch but it also let me light up all the keys..by placing 4 blue led's around the outsides.

here is keyboard tray with keys, all keys light up it's just the pics. sorry for the poor pics.

and day time

WOW


Very impressive!!!!!!



Great Work!!!!!!!!

Phase II mods underway!
here are pics of front edge of desktop were cd-rw and dvd drives will be located, this piece will sit right in front of keyboard.

here's pics of front bezel...
starting with layout,
holes were drilled and again dremel and files were needed.



it looks like this, not quit finished but you get the picture!



this will show you the overall look of front, with drives stealthed,
this also will have power and reboot buttons along with 4- on/off switches for fans. (they all glow in the dark)
the area that is not aluminum is mirrored acrylic and will be back lit with blue led's,
I will be installing them at a later time!


this piece is 80" long and will go along front edge of desk top (one piece)

here is also close up of switches,

I will be starting desktop layout and cutting out window next,
once all pieces are ready then I will be assembling it all together

WOW. Thats so cool...Dam must take alllot of work for all that... so ur gona have the buttons work as like a push mod?

OK started desk top window, this window is right in front of monitor and also just above keyboard tray,
through this window you'll see the interior of the rig, mobo,cpu,hsu,ram,


and



will post finished window right shortly......

Amazing!

Keep the pics comming! but even more, keep the quality and origonality.

Greg

OK...here is finished cut out of splat, this is in the middle of gluing blue molding around the edges.
the window will be 60% (auto privacy) tinted this kinda gives an idea of what that will look like...



will post more of splat when completely finished phase II

looks good bud

cant wait till its finished

Are u bringing it to the lan??


oh wait ur in canada