xBook Worklog (Now Powered via PicoPSU!!)
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- hackmodford
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Okay I'm Back!
I think I found another person that can cut the pieces needed for ALL my projects. We just need to test cutting through 1/2" material with a laser
I think I've given up with bondo... I'm just going to use vinyl and use "plates" in appropriate places like port holes...
Also should I just drop using a keyboard? I don't feel I really need it.
I think I found another person that can cut the pieces needed for ALL my projects. We just need to test cutting through 1/2" material with a laser
I think I've given up with bondo... I'm just going to use vinyl and use "plates" in appropriate places like port holes...
Also should I just drop using a keyboard? I don't feel I really need it.
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Re: xBook Worklog
Glad this project is back on track!
If it's not a commission project, then yeah, drop the keyboard.
You're making this laptop on commission right? I think it's up to the buyer.Also should I just drop using a keyboard? I don't feel I really need it.
If it's not a commission project, then yeah, drop the keyboard.
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Re: xBook Worklog
Nope... this is my baby (just look at sig v)
I'm also thinking of dropping the USB ports.
You see I was originally planning on this to be a Linux Computer but now with no linux needed I'm thinking why have USB ports? Why have a keyboard?
And I can probably make the case a lot cooler (with the big X on the front)
Also this project never has/will die... it's one of those things I'm taking really slow... because it's expensive
I'm also thinking of dropping the USB ports.
You see I was originally planning on this to be a Linux Computer but now with no linux needed I'm thinking why have USB ports? Why have a keyboard?
And I can probably make the case a lot cooler (with the big X on the front)
Also this project never has/will die... it's one of those things I'm taking really slow... because it's expensive
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Well... JNR wasn't able to cut through the plastic
I need to find somebody that has a router machine nearby that's run by a computer
So I'm just going to tell JNREngraving to cut the plates for the bottom half of the xBook so that I have a reason to drive all the way up there. (It's almost an hour drive)
Which means that I'll probably start jammin' stuff into the bottom half
I need to find somebody that has a router machine nearby that's run by a computer
So I'm just going to tell JNREngraving to cut the plates for the bottom half of the xBook so that I have a reason to drive all the way up there. (It's almost an hour drive)
Which means that I'll probably start jammin' stuff into the bottom half
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Re: xBook Worklog
Well I found yet another place
I'm going to have them cut the plates since it's closer and they mine aswell do it right?
Anyways I was looking through my photobucket albums and found these pictures. I'm leaving explanations out, but I figured I mineaswell let you see them again...
(Fake mini wiimote there...)
(Secret cool Logo is hidden, wahahaha)
(2.5" HDD)
I'm going to have them cut the plates since it's closer and they mine aswell do it right?
Anyways I was looking through my photobucket albums and found these pictures. I'm leaving explanations out, but I figured I mineaswell let you see them again...
(Fake mini wiimote there...)
(Secret cool Logo is hidden, wahahaha)
(2.5" HDD)
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Re: xBook Worklog
A SEKRIT LOGO!?!? It looks like a cat. Or a fox. Or the letter M. Or a pyramid. Or a triangular prism. Or a house. Or the edge of a box.
I have a similar fake wimote. It gives me candy.
I have a similar fake wimote. It gives me candy.
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I definatley got to finish this project for the Maker Fair in Michigan!
I'm going to get things rolling FAST now...
I'm going to get things rolling FAST now...
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How many amps does the Xbox original use? I'm wanting to get a PicoPSU DC-DC converter so that
1)There will be more room
2)I can power the screen and XBOX with just 1 Power Brick essentially
My screen probably uses just under 3 amps since that's what the power brick is labeled at.
Does the xbox use 2.5 amps?
So if I can find a 12V Power Brick Rated at 6 amps I should be good right?
Is this over kill or will it work?
http://www.12vadapters.com/adapter/powe ... mp-6a.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
This is cheaper but is it hongkong fooey?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 602_263622" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Will this work as a replacement PSU?
http://www.mini-box.com/s.nl/it.A/id.417/.f" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
In conjunction with this right? I think my xbox is a 1.4
http://diy.sickmods.net/Our_Products/AT ... ter/About/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
That's just over $100 for PSU parts
1)There will be more room
2)I can power the screen and XBOX with just 1 Power Brick essentially
My screen probably uses just under 3 amps since that's what the power brick is labeled at.
Does the xbox use 2.5 amps?
So if I can find a 12V Power Brick Rated at 6 amps I should be good right?
Is this over kill or will it work?
http://www.12vadapters.com/adapter/powe ... mp-6a.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
This is cheaper but is it hongkong fooey?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 602_263622" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Will this work as a replacement PSU?
http://www.mini-box.com/s.nl/it.A/id.417/.f" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
In conjunction with this right? I think my xbox is a 1.4
http://diy.sickmods.net/Our_Products/AT ... ter/About/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
That's just over $100 for PSU parts
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Re: xBook Worklog (need advice please!)
I don't know about a battery or power brick, but that Pico PSU and the ATX converter from sickmods is a well know good ways to ditch the big xbox PSU. I myself, am going to do the same when I get the $$$
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Re: xBook Worklog (need advice please!)
Good. As long as someone else has done that...
I just ordered the Component cable on ebay. mineswell use the original cable instead of soddering straight right?
I called the trophy shop to get their act together
I think I'll take these parts down once a week. So first on the list is that power brick.
Then Pico PSU
Then ATX converter thingy
not necessarily in this order
I just ordered the Component cable on ebay. mineswell use the original cable instead of soddering straight right?
I called the trophy shop to get their act together
I think I'll take these parts down once a week. So first on the list is that power brick.
Then Pico PSU
Then ATX converter thingy
not necessarily in this order
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Re: xBook Worklog (need advice please!)
Actually payed for the cable
What should I buy next?
What should I buy next?
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Re: xBook Worklog (need advice please!)
Well I haven't received the cable yet (probably takes a while coming from Hong Kong)
I just ordered the AC-DC 12V 6amp adaptor
So now I just need the pico psu and the atx adaptor.
What should I get next... not like you guys care
I don't know if anyone reads this or not but I think I'll have my followers once again! When I start mounting stuff inside the case
I just ordered the AC-DC 12V 6amp adaptor
So now I just need the pico psu and the atx adaptor.
What should I get next... not like you guys care
I don't know if anyone reads this or not but I think I'll have my followers once again! When I start mounting stuff inside the case
Re: xBook Worklog (need advice please!)
I'm very interested in how this will turn out and have been following this thread closely. I'm no expert on this stuff, but i think you should probably get the pico psu and atx converter, as it is an quite important part.
As i said im a noob, im just giving my two cent.
As i said im a noob, im just giving my two cent.
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Re: xBook Worklog (need advice please!)
I would say you should go for the power supply already, once you get that hooked up, I think you could really get this thing going again.
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Edit: Thanx guys for responding... it makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside
Ahh... but I need the ATX adaptor first! Before the supply...
Uggh It's like a puzzle... or a machine! It doesn't work unless all the pieces are in place...
I'm guessing my A/V cable will arrive around the same time the Power Brick does...
Ahh... but I need the ATX adaptor first! Before the supply...
Uggh It's like a puzzle... or a machine! It doesn't work unless all the pieces are in place...
I'm guessing my A/V cable will arrive around the same time the Power Brick does...