Obsidian 350D (3D model) is here!

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_Blade_

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Hello everyone,

Here is how it all went down:

My question to Corsair:

"Is it possible to get the mechanical drawings of the Obsidian 350D? I need them so i can draw the case in SolidWorks and test if my water cooled components will fit in nicely.

Thanks,"

And the answer which is pretty obvious :mellow::

"Technical drawings for our products are for internal use only."

So i bought the case and the PSU, took my caliper and my ruler out the drawer and started my own internal drawings.This was back in November.Today i finished the case :) :

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Note: The bare bone was built within a tolerance of +-1mm of the actual model, but was never tested with other components to check for misalignment. This will be done as i will be moving forward with the project and future updates to the design will be available.The goal is to have an entire water rig designed in high detail first, and then get the actual parts.

Enjoy! :cool:



EDIT 31.01.2014 : Corsair Obsidian 350D Case Design download link
EDIT 13.05.2014 : Small correction to the PSU mounting points and holder flange after calibration with Corsair AX760i
 
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Thats a LOT of time and effort to test watercooling components!

Kudos dude it looks great, I may even share this on facebook later :)
 
TheOuterOne said:
Would you share the project file? I'd like to try 3D-printing a miniature 350D. :D
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I did when i originally posted the thread.Unfortunately the moderator removed the link because where i published it, it requires to create an account in order to download, you can google for "obsidian 350d 3d model". It is the 3rd result from the top.


I thought that someone might want to print it some day, that's why i was very careful when measuring.I look forward to see one. :)

tinytomlogan said:
Thats a LOT of time and effort to test watercooling components!

Kudos dude it looks great, I may even share this on facebook later :)
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Thanks..more components will be added..I'm working on a 3D version of the AX760i(half-way through the modeling process) and GTX780 is next in line. ^_^
 
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_Blade_ said:
I did when i originally posted the thread.Unfortunately the moderator removed the link because where i published it, it requires to create an account in order to download, you can google for "obsidian 350d 3d model". It is the 3rd result from the top.


I thought that someone might want to print it some day, that's why i was very careful when measuring.I look forward to see one. :)
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Right, thanks! I'll have a look at the project file and I'll let you know if/when I'm printing it. Obviously I'll post the result too

EDIT: The miniature version is going to be there for sure. I'm thinking about laser cutting one as well, and then putting it together. We should be able to engrave the wood in a way so that it looks like brushed aluminum, so that's going to be awesome. I'll make a different thread for that when it's there :D
 
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TheOuterOne said:
EDIT: The miniature version is going to be there for sure. I'm thinking about laser cutting one as well, and then putting it together. We should be able to engrave the wood in a way so that it looks like brushed aluminum, so that's going to be awesome. I'll make a different thread for that when it's there :D
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The brushed aluminum is a 0.5mm sheet glued to the front inlet cover.The same sheet is on the 5.25 bay covers, IO panel and power button. I think you can buy these and CNC to the desired rectangular shape. But engraving the wood would give it a unique design. :)
 
Why dont you just put it on drop box and set a public folder for it.

We are only looking out for the security of other members.
 
wassupdoc said:
Have you thought about a 3D scanner? :P Some serious effort gone in here dude, looks awesome :)
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I trust my digital caliper...hehe; A 3D scanner has it's limitaions and i like to put those neurons to work.They've been dormant lately :). I've lost count, but it was somehwere around 300 hours of actual working hours.



RKJ said:
That is redonkulous, you've got some skills there sir. Do you do 3d modelling as a job?
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I'm a telecom engineer. I've started to use SolidWorks in 2008 for the first time.I was designing a PCB for one of my hobbyes and i was fascinated that Altium Designer was showing off 3D models of their circuit boards.Later on i found out that they work closely with SW and use their software to create each component individually.I've learned just for the fun of it.

This water cooled PC project has been in my mind for the past 10 years, but the components that i needed were out of my reach back then.Now the industry has matured enough and i can pick from a broad selection of parts.


I have set-up a DropBox link so anyone can have access to it.I will put it to the top of the thread also.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/260024933/obsidian-350d.zip
 
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Blade, could you export the whole case with all parts assembled at the right place as an STL? I can't manage to do it myself and neither can my more-experienced friend :lol:

When it's an STL I can easily edit it myself and it can go straight into the 3D printer / laser cutter
By the way: I love it! It's got a shit ton of detail, you did a great job!
 
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TheOuterOne said:
Blade, could you export the whole case with all parts assembled at the right place as an STL? I can't manage to do it myself and neither can my more-experienced friend :lol:

When it's an STL I can easily edit it myself and it can go straight into the 3D printer / laser cutter
By the way: I love it! It's got a shit ton of detail, you did a great job!
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Sure thing. I will do the exports this evening. Keep in mind though that there is adjacent component interference at the bends on the main bare-bone assembly.These are the result of the bend radius being tight.I haven't' corrected those because it doesn't affect component placement inside the case in any way.

If you could record some of the building steps on the CNC machines that would be awesome.I love seeing them when turning ideas into creation:cool:

EDIT: As promised the STL export of the model;Have fun with it and let those lasers work their magic.^_^
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/260024933/case_assembly.STL
 
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