Another corsair 600t build

[alpenwasser]

Part of me (the lazy part) want to make some sort of remote that will turn on and off the lighting this includes the bitfenix fan leds but i havnt quite wrapped me head around that yet all i have come up with is a switch nothing with a remote, Any suggestions?

That vertical 5.25" really is quite awesome!

I'm not all that much of an electronics expert, but you can get quite cheap and versatile remote modules on eBay, ranging from programmable microcontrollers to something like a garage door opener which basically is just a remote on/off switch. Over here, you can get similar stuff at electronics stores like Conrad, if you have something like that you might also check there.

The basic question about remote controlling the LEDs that comes to my mind is whether you wish to switch everything on or off all at once (in which case something like a garage door opener might be usable), or if you'd like to be able to control which LEDs are on and off (case LEDs off and fan LEDs on, for example). In that case something a bit more complex is probably required, unless you want to use an on/off remote for each separate LED circuit (which is rather unelegant imho).

On another note: Why stop at the LEDs :lol:? You could probably also remote control the on/off switch, reset switch and the fans. The amount of work that would require could likely not be considered insubstantial though, to say the least .

 

[TBash]

That vertical 5.25" really is quite awesome!

I'm not all that much of an electronics expert, but you can get quite cheap and versatile remote modules on eBay, ranging from programmable microcontrollers to something like a garage door opener which basically is just a remote on/off switch. Over here, you can get similar stuff at electronics stores like Conrad, if you have something like that you might also check there.

The basic question about remote controlling the LEDs that comes to my mind is whether you wish to switch everything on or off all at once (in which case something like a garage door opener might be usable), or if you'd like to be able to control which LEDs are on and off (case LEDs off and fan LEDs on, for example). In that case something a bit more complex is probably required, unless you want to use an on/off remote for each separate LED circuit (which is rather unelegant imho).

On another note: Why stop at the LEDs :lol:? You could probably also remote control the on/off switch, reset switch and the fans. The amount of work that would require could likely not be considered insubstantial though, to say the least .

your two steps ahead of my thought process I ha e every intention of having this thing remote start my other question I'm proposing use a remote that handles 4 channels of lights and use only one color or use the phobya rgb LEDs which use an infrared remote but have rhe option to light the case any which way. Part of me likes the multi channel thing but that would only offer on and off options the phobya would lend greater flexibility to the case in the future.

 

[The Orange One]

The progress looks great so far mate

 

[alpenwasser]

your two steps ahead of my thought process I ha e every intention of having this thing remote start my other question I'm proposing use a remote that handles 4 channels of lights and use only one color or use the phobya rgb LEDs which use an infrared remote but have rhe option to light the case any which way. Part of me likes the multi channel thing but that would only offer on and off options the phobya would lend greater flexibility to the case in the future.

Hehe, one does what one can

I think this comes mostly down to how you stack your priorities. Provided you're not willing to use several remotes (understandable, they do have a tendency to spontaneously not be where you need them to be :lol, the perfect solution (insofar as that ever exists) would be a remote which handles several on/off channels and can also control the RGB LEDs.

But this would probably have to be a DIY solution. You'd have to assemble a completely custom PCB both for the remote and the receiver from transmitter/receiver modules (possibly both radio and infrared), buttons etc. and most likely some sort of microcontroller.

It would also be necessary to decode the infrared signal from the Phobya remote and then program your custom solution to emit that signal (sort of like a universal remote does with your A/V equipment) to configure the RGB LEDs.

Oh, maybe a universal remote could be modded to do all this? Quite a few of them have both radio and infrared transmitters. Hm, intriguing. You'd still need to do some custom circuitry for turning the machine on/off. But these things are usually rather expensive.

Alternatively, I don't think using non-RGB LEDs is so bad. If you put your build together with flexibility in mind, you might be able to integrate them in a way which makes them easily swappable for future modifications. This leaves aside the added cost of such a swap, of course.
But the remote control solution for this would be both rather elegant and easy-ish to implement I would estimate.

EDIT:
Just saw the modified first post (haven't looked at the beginning of this thread in a while apparently ). Like the idea with lighting the gap between the front panel/side enclosure thingy.
/EDIT

 

[TBash]

I am proposing this question again just because of how conflicted i am do i
A: have a remote that can control the on and off of my lighting but only control one color but diffrent zones from a distance and through walls or
B:have a system that uses an RGB led but is controlled ba an infared remote that has to be aimed at the system

 

[alpenwasser]

Well I can't make this decision for you but personally I'd opt for variant A. The additional control options/possibilities would outweigh the RGBs for me.

 

[TBash]

Well I can't make this decision for you but personally I'd opt for variant A. The additional control options/possibilities would outweigh the RGBs for me.

I see where your coming from but the thought of color flexibility for the future would be nice so i am leaning towards option B.I ordered some parts from NCIX but its taking its sweet time getting here, I have the front piece im going to be using to cover the dust filter and 5.25 bays. Im looking to locate a place that can do some waterjet cutting to get the Acrylic and aluminum cut to fit hopefully in less then a week i will have some pictures worth posting for an update.

 

[alpenwasser]

I see where your coming from but the thought of color flexibility for the future would be nice so i am leaning towards option B.

Ah well, then there you go! It's all about prioritizing

Looking forward to the next update.

 

[TBash]

Just a quick update i stopped pussyfooting around it and as of know the fan controller is on order as well as some of the lighting stuff should have a decent sized update when and if everything arrives in a week. but currently im working on the front panel found a lovley piece of scrap aluminum that should do the job nicley

On a side note what is everyones take on using components from an old build to help a good family friend build them a new computer that is loads better then what they currently have? Part of me doesnt want to only because i wouldnt want to be held liable for it if it goes to shit. on the other hand im sure they would pay me to build it for them.

 

[alpenwasser]

On a side note what is everyones take on using components from an old build to help a good family friend build them a new computer that is loads better then what they currently have? Part of me doesnt want to only because i wouldnt want to be held liable for it if it goes to shit. on the other hand im sure they would pay me to build it for them.

I don't do this too often (people I know mostly seem to have the capability to put their machines together by themselves ), but:

• If you take money for it (meaning your work, not merely the components), you do actually carry a certain responsibility to not have the machine go down the drain (at least in my opinion).
• If you merely take money for the components: You get what you pay for. If you think they won't last very long or are no longer very reliable, set the price appropriately low and explain to your friend why he/she's getting such a good price.
• I'd recommend making it clear to them that the components are not the newest and that things may not work perfectly forever.
• Make sure there is a clear arrangement on who's responsible for maintenance/repairs (might differ between having taken money or having done it as a favor).
• If you don't fully trust the components anymore, I recommend at least making sure their data is well protected in case something goes wrong (maybe using a new HDD, hopefully implementing a good backup strategy and making clear to them how important backups are). People tend to be a lot less pissy when they know their data is safe if something has broken.

Besides that, it depends on who asks me for this. There are people I know for whom I would never in a million years build a machine (and not even for a lot of money). And there are those for whom I'd do it in a heartbeat without accepting money for it.
But the most important thing in these situations (for me) is clarity in communication. Make sure you both have the same understanding of the deal you're making and its different aspects; avoid misunderstandings, clearly define yours and the client's responsibilities.

 

[TBash]

some goodies came today sadly I'm still waiting on the fan controller to show you my vision but in the meantime today was a day of dremmeling and filing. The card reader is a bit longer then I think I can have luckily it doesn't take up the entire box so as long as everything works out to my liking its getting chopped

 

[alpenwasser]

I love these kind of things where you open the housing and there's mostly just air inside :lol:

 

[TBash]

I love these kind of things where you open the housing and there's mostly just air inside :lol:

I truly like Bitfenix products and considering it's only held together by compression the card reader is really sturdy but most of its strength xomes. from being screwed into an adapter.

This build is going better then I thought. every time I pick up the dremel and make a cut thinking I'm going to catastrophically mess something up I'm always pleasant surprised . I am guess the same adage is true for plastic as it was in metal shop bend the metal to your will.


assuming some websites get it in gear I should have fan controller done this week and with a birthday coming up I just have to convince people to buy me computer parts.

 

[TBash]

here we are a little bit smaller I'm still going to have to get a little creative because the usb sticks out too much so hopefully I can find a right angle usb adapter.

 

[TBash]

I swear sometimes you would think i was asking amazon to find me the arc of the covenant when i search for something other times it has the exact thing im looking for in the suggestions. point and case this is exactly the piece i think that will slim down the profile of the card reader.
http://www.amazon.com/Super-Speed-Vertical-Female-Adapter/dp/B006C0QWEK/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

 

[Vlada011]

I from now use only external DVD-RW.
But this is interesting for me.

 

[alpenwasser]

I from now use only external DVD-RW.
But this is interesting for me.

If I recall/understand correctly, the DVD drive is just a placeholder and there's actually going to be a fan controller where that drive is now.

On another note, they actually have it: Ark of the Covenant :lol:

 

[TBash]

If I recall/understand correctly, the DVD drive is just a placeholder and there's actually going to be a fan controller where that drive is now.

On another note, they actually have it: Ark of the Covenant :lol:

lol just my luck they do have it and yes where the dvd drive is will be the lamptron fc5-v2. here is a video update of my plans to control the Bitfenix fan LEDs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LURrEa4Rh9I&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[TBash]

I finaly got a package in the mail and it was the fan controller and phobya flex light i will eventually be doing a video update but until then you can see where im going with everything with a couple pictures i took.

So far i am more then hapy with the results i have also mounted the logisys remote start to the back of the case out of the way, It would normaly be placed in a pci slot but i did not want it that visible that will be shown in the video update.

I am waiting on another order that will get me a lot closer to fininshing the mod part i still have to deal with the front of the case and how im going to cover the front and do some accent pieces around the case but i will try and keep you updated with as many steps along the way.

 

[pcjunkie429]

I love the idea of the top mount fan controller, nice work on that mate. The front looks like a Cylon with those red LEDs going around it :lol:.