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Hello ROG readers,
Introduction:
My name is Stef and my alias is Cygnitr0n. Cygnitr0n is a combination of Cygnus X, Nitro and Tron. And I'm from Holland. So already I will appologize in front if the Englisch is not correct.
Let me begin:
After a few moments of thoughts and seeing some of the builds here on Bit-Tech.net. I became inspirid and now I'm planning a new project. I don't want a normal case for my PC anymore. And after building the "Obsidian Carnage" , modding my HTPC and modding the Antec Darkfleet, I was getting more experienced with the modding. So, I wanted to leap forward and making myself a real case mod.
Inspiration:
I've been inspired by the old retro look and I want to make the old, new again and bring it back in the future. But afterall in a whole new inside and purpose. It's will be a shame to let this old thing go to waste. Afterall it is a sort of legacy. I was searching for something old, nice, good looking and it must be big enough for a small PC. And I found it, a Philips BX480A.
Because I really like a nostalgic look, I will preserve it in this build. Afterall it's a MOD so I will make a few changes along the way. If it's necessary.
The Project:
It will not be a project that I would build in a short timeframe. Because this build is delicate and needs time. I want it to be perfect and restore it for a whole new purpose.
So I will give you an idea how it looks and what I'm going to Mod. This project is called "1949" and has no real name yet. The "1949" stands for the builddate from this old Radio.
Hardware:
It's gonna be an mITX build with HTPC/Media PC potentials. And I'm going to work with a lot of copper. So that was the story for my idea. Hopefully I will bring this old Radio back to life with his new purpose in the 21st Century.
And here is a picture from the old Philips BX480A.
This project is sponsored by:
** Cyg's Website **
Introduction:
My name is Stef and my alias is Cygnitr0n. Cygnitr0n is a combination of Cygnus X, Nitro and Tron. And I'm from Holland. So already I will appologize in front if the Englisch is not correct.
Let me begin:
After a few moments of thoughts and seeing some of the builds here on Bit-Tech.net. I became inspirid and now I'm planning a new project. I don't want a normal case for my PC anymore. And after building the "Obsidian Carnage" , modding my HTPC and modding the Antec Darkfleet, I was getting more experienced with the modding. So, I wanted to leap forward and making myself a real case mod.
Inspiration:
I've been inspired by the old retro look and I want to make the old, new again and bring it back in the future. But afterall in a whole new inside and purpose. It's will be a shame to let this old thing go to waste. Afterall it is a sort of legacy. I was searching for something old, nice, good looking and it must be big enough for a small PC. And I found it, a Philips BX480A.
Because I really like a nostalgic look, I will preserve it in this build. Afterall it's a MOD so I will make a few changes along the way. If it's necessary.
The Project:
It will not be a project that I would build in a short timeframe. Because this build is delicate and needs time. I want it to be perfect and restore it for a whole new purpose.
So I will give you an idea how it looks and what I'm going to Mod. This project is called "1949" and has no real name yet. The "1949" stands for the builddate from this old Radio.
Hardware:
It's gonna be an mITX build with HTPC/Media PC potentials. And I'm going to work with a lot of copper. So that was the story for my idea. Hopefully I will bring this old Radio back to life with his new purpose in the 21st Century.
And here is a picture from the old Philips BX480A.
This project is sponsored by:
** Cyg's Website **
kkn wrote:
one thing is for shure, they dont make the radios like before.
quality from a to z
and made to last 🙂
No, they don't it lasted for 63 years already. That's why I will give it a second life.
kgrjohn wrote:
Oh, that's Great Sir !!
Thanks kgrjohn!
Lilkka wrote:
Don't destroy that! Keep it hidden somewhere, oh well if you want to use it then go ahead.. Please show some pictures of what your type of idea with it will be and do take big care with the task i cannot wait to see what you can create out of a 60 + year old machine.. make it red and black and go RoG style =P
No I won't. I will handle it with care and caution. I will be a big task. And I'm gonna take the time that I will be needed.
I should make some examples, yes. Will post them in a while. 🙂
Giannis996 wrote:
keep the equipement that it has inside if you use it as case plz dont throw the things away its nise old craps that have value!! 😛
Nothing will go in the trash. The inside is just what I'm loving about this type of radio.
You can call it like, steampunkish if you want 😉
** Cyg's Website **
~Look what I found on the internet! An ornament for this build. I fell in love with it! And bought it 😄
It will be the symbol (token).
It's brass baby!
** Cyg's Website **
It will be the symbol (token).
It's brass baby!
** Cyg's Website **
This build is a very nice idea, good luck, CygnitrOn! I will definitely follow your work.
Thanks Zka17.
The pleasure is also mine. And look what was in the mailbox?
So looking for more
** Cyg's Website **
The pleasure is also mine. And look what was in the mailbox?
So looking for more
** Cyg's Website **
I really dont have a clue 🙂
Time to find it now that you asked about it 😄
Update:
Let me give you all a short update. The update is to show wich light there will be in.
I'm using my own design PCB for the LED light. This LEDPCB is normally black but with some spray I turned it in to Bronze.
As you can see in the picture I spray the LED strip is not entirely smooth. This is a desired effect that I had not foreseen. So a good reason for an "old" look. The color of the LEDs be "Orange". These colors they had previously only. So that I would like to come back again.
I let the resistor come out of the PCB standing up. Liked it better this way.
And some pics with the light on.
I've already recieved a donorcase from a friend. Maybe I can use some parts of it.
** Cyg's Website **
Time to find it now that you asked about it 😄
Update:
Let me give you all a short update. The update is to show wich light there will be in.
I'm using my own design PCB for the LED light. This LEDPCB is normally black but with some spray I turned it in to Bronze.
As you can see in the picture I spray the LED strip is not entirely smooth. This is a desired effect that I had not foreseen. So a good reason for an "old" look. The color of the LEDs be "Orange". These colors they had previously only. So that I would like to come back again.
I let the resistor come out of the PCB standing up. Liked it better this way.
And some pics with the light on.
I've already recieved a donorcase from a friend. Maybe I can use some parts of it.
** Cyg's Website **
And again in the round-up: http://rog.asus.com/113582012/news/may-monthly-forum-mods-roundup/
I've already got an donor PC. And I bought a mechanical clock.
The clock is working and maybe it will be intergraded in the build. Just behind were the speaker now is. I hope that I can make the wheels turn automatically in this build. I would be nice to see it's "alive" and working. I will paint the clock and the color would be brass or bronze. :cool:
Yeah, ASUS ROG should make a mini-ITX ROG. How cute it will be!! 😮 A nice little powerboard 😉
Paintskillz:
And here is a little sketch. What it would look like:
** Cyg's Website **
I've already got an donor PC. And I bought a mechanical clock.
The clock is working and maybe it will be intergraded in the build. Just behind were the speaker now is. I hope that I can make the wheels turn automatically in this build. I would be nice to see it's "alive" and working. I will paint the clock and the color would be brass or bronze. :cool:
Do we need to make a mini-ITX ROG board just to fit in there Cygnitr0n?
Yeah, ASUS ROG should make a mini-ITX ROG. How cute it will be!! 😮 A nice little powerboard 😉
Paintskillz:
And here is a little sketch. What it would look like:
** Cyg's Website **
It's been awhile that I've post here. It's not that I'm doing nothing but I'm gonna move tommorow.
The build is on hold till after the moving. I don't want some parts to dissapear 😉 That would be devastating.
So, when the moving part is over, I'm gonna pick up this build. Can't wait! And in the meanwhile, I hope that ASUS ROG has a m-ITX board then 😛
Till soon enthousiasts!
** Cyg's Website **
The build is on hold till after the moving. I don't want some parts to dissapear 😉 That would be devastating.
So, when the moving part is over, I'm gonna pick up this build. Can't wait! And in the meanwhile, I hope that ASUS ROG has a m-ITX board then 😛
Till soon enthousiasts!
** Cyg's Website **
