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andy_con · 05-21-2009, 07:18 PM

just took delivery of my new case today, with its new stand arrangement which seems to work very well.

case measures something like 250Lx300wx250H

and before anyone asks, yes theres lots of room spare on the top and thats encase i wana add a litte red or something

Things · 05-21-2009, 11:35 PM

Scanners always look soo much neater without the cables

Speaking of that, I think I need to clean my scanner wiring up a bit, I have the ilda signal cables running past the 240V mains D:

-Dan

MarioMaster · 05-22-2009, 04:10 AM

Are those 40mm fan holes? I hate 40mm fans with a passion.

Build looks great otherwise, I assume there will be some rubber grommets or springs under the aluminum plate to prevent it from flexing?

Also, is that a Coolmax PSU?

andy_con · 05-22-2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by things

Scanners always look soo much neater without the cables

Speaking of that, I think I need to clean my scanner wiring up a bit, I have the ilda signal cables running past the 240V mains D:

-Dan

its very hard not to have the ilda cables going near the 240v at some point in the projector.

Quote:

Are those 40mm fan holes? I hate 40mm fans with a passion.

Build looks great otherwise, I assume there will be some rubber grommets or springs under the aluminum plate to prevent it from flexing?

Also, is that a Coolmax PSU?

whats wrong with 40mm fans? people go OTT on fans and put massive 90mm ones in and its just not needed.

why would the alum plate flex? its 6mm plate and its not very big, its the same plate as on my rgb and i dont have a single issue with it.

the psu is just a cheap one from maplin 450watt jobby.

ElektroFreak · 05-22-2009, 02:05 PM

Looks very nice.. Incidentally, I liked the guide on your website about building scanners. Very nicely put together.

andy_con · 05-22-2009, 03:41 PM

^^

glad you like it

it probably needs updating to be honest, just dont have time

andy_con · 05-23-2009, 04:15 PM

jamilm9 · 05-23-2009, 04:33 PM

where do you get the block of aluminum you use to mount the mirrors and galvos on?

andy_con · 05-23-2009, 04:36 PM

same place that made the case for me

video

http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x...3052009004.flv

MarioMaster · 05-23-2009, 05:20 PM

Looks great, the main reason I hate 40mm fans is that I hate fan noise. When my scanner runs there's only a faint hum from one internal 120mm fan that cools down all the internal components. I just find it strange that given the opportunity you still stay with the really small fans.

andy_con · 05-23-2009, 05:22 PM

120mm fans....................

seriously............. way over kill.

40mm fans is all my projectors need, there is no heat inside at all. i dont have any fans on the top level cooling the laser, as its not needed.

when the music is pumping fan noise isnt a problem

MarioMaster · 05-23-2009, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy_con

120mm fans....................

seriously............. way over kill.

40mm fans is all my projectors need, there is no heat inside at all. i dont have any fans on the top level cooling the laser, as its not needed.

when the music is pumping fan noise isnt a problem

Yes in my case it certainly is overkill, but the case came with it installed so I figured why bother to remove it. In your case though I'd have rather put in one 80mm fan than two 40mms

I mainly run my scanner at home so fan noise is more of an issue for me than it is for you.

andy_con · 05-23-2009, 06:02 PM

one fan would look silly.

the alum plate takes most of the heat so i have no issues at all.

andy_con · 05-23-2009, 08:10 PM

carmangary · 05-24-2009, 01:41 AM

Nice work.

andy_con · 05-24-2009, 10:06 AM

cheers mate

Jaseth · 05-24-2009, 03:20 PM

Looks great, I am building my own 20k scanner but have problems finding anywhere to get a case.. the best I can get is old computer cases which I could mod myself and very thin metal plates and rods from a shop. I have galvos, amps, powersupply, cables, DMX and cooling fans.. but no heatsinking or case. A nice big lump of aluminium would make me happy.

andy_con · 05-24-2009, 03:55 PM

are you in the UK?

b52productions · 05-28-2009, 05:23 AM

looks good i hope to see the full color when its done.

one note: I think you should change that wing nut job you got going as those will wear out when you get all that weight on it. and you dont want your scanner suddenly floping over now do you? especially above a crowd of people.

good luck!

andy_con · 05-29-2009, 10:50 PM

video

http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x...pound18326.flv

Jaseth · 05-31-2009, 10:22 AM

Sadly no, I am in Belgium. Shipping from the UK is not too expensive, but I can imagine that a lump of aluminium and a large case cost a lot to ship anyway because of bulk and weight.
Very nice video, the slow wave through a liquid sky has always been among my favourite effects!

CRFultz · 05-31-2009, 11:06 AM

Nice work Andy.

I see you put jack screws on your mirror mount, great ideal, I'll include them on my next batch of mounts.

Chuck

andy_con · 05-31-2009, 01:03 PM

cheers guys, i am just about to post this vid in the media section

b52productions · 06-09-2009, 06:02 AM

hey chuck incase you didnt see my other post how much for those mounts and what thread pitch are you using?

b52productions · 06-09-2009, 06:06 AM

have you had any problems with the computer power supply ? thats what i have but got worried after i read something about the - rails coming up after the + rails... sounds like reverse voltage to me ????

05-21-2009, 07:18 PM	#26
andy_con Class 3B Laser Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,922 Rep Power: 145	just took delivery of my new case today, with its new stand arrangement which seems to work very well. case measures something like 250Lx300wx250H and before anyone asks, yes theres lots of room spare on the top and thats encase i wana add a litte red or something __________________

05-22-2009, 02:05 PM	#30
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05-22-2009, 03:41 PM	#31
andy_con Class 3B Laser Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,922 Rep Power: 145	^^ glad you like it it probably needs updating to be honest, just dont have time __________________

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05-21-2009, 11:35 PM	#27
Things Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cairns, Australia Posts: 4,271 Rep Power: 146	Scanners always look soo much neater without the cables Speaking of that, I think I need to clean my scanner wiring up a bit, I have the ilda signal cables running past the 240V mains D: -Dan

05-22-2009, 04:10 AM	#28
MarioMaster Class 3B Laser Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Williamsport, PA Posts: 2,895 Rep Power: 132	Are those 40mm fan holes? I hate 40mm fans with a passion. Build looks great otherwise, I assume there will be some rubber grommets or springs under the aluminum plate to prevent it from flexing? Also, is that a Coolmax PSU?

05-23-2009, 04:36 PM	#34
andy_con Class 3B Laser Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,922 Rep Power: 145	same place that made the case for me video http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x...3052009004.flv __________________

05-23-2009, 05:20 PM	#35
MarioMaster Class 3B Laser Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Williamsport, PA Posts: 2,895 Rep Power: 132	Looks great, the main reason I hate 40mm fans is that I hate fan noise. When my scanner runs there's only a faint hum from one internal 120mm fan that cools down all the internal components. I just find it strange that given the opportunity you still stay with the really small fans.

05-23-2009, 05:22 PM	#36
andy_con Class 3B Laser Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,922 Rep Power: 145	120mm fans.................... seriously............. way over kill. 40mm fans is all my projectors need, there is no heat inside at all. i dont have any fans on the top level cooling the laser, as its not needed. when the music is pumping fan noise isnt a problem __________________

05-23-2009, 06:02 PM	#38
andy_con Class 3B Laser Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,922 Rep Power: 145	one fan would look silly. the alum plate takes most of the heat so i have no issues at all. __________________

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05-24-2009, 01:41 AM	#40
carmangary Class 1M Laser Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 244 Rep Power: 4	Nice work.

05-24-2009, 10:06 AM	#41
andy_con Class 3B Laser Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,922 Rep Power: 145	cheers mate __________________

05-24-2009, 03:20 PM	#42
Jaseth Class 3R Laser Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,479 Rep Power: 143	Looks great, I am building my own 20k scanner but have problems finding anywhere to get a case.. the best I can get is old computer cases which I could mod myself and very thin metal plates and rods from a shop. I have galvos, amps, powersupply, cables, DMX and cooling fans.. but no heatsinking or case. A nice big lump of aluminium would make me happy.

05-24-2009, 03:55 PM	#43
andy_con Class 3B Laser Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,922 Rep Power: 145	are you in the UK? __________________

05-28-2009, 05:23 AM	#44
b52productions Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 48 Rep Power: 0	looks good i hope to see the full color when its done. one note: I think you should change that wing nut job you got going as those will wear out when you get all that weight on it. and you dont want your scanner suddenly floping over now do you? especially above a crowd of people. good luck! __________________ o-like module 400ma open can in aixiz module guide http://laserpointerforums.com/laser_...ad.php?t=41054 Last edited by b52productions; 05-28-2009 at 05:28 AM.

05-29-2009, 10:50 PM	#45
andy_con Class 3B Laser Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,922 Rep Power: 145	video http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x...pound18326.flv __________________

05-31-2009, 10:22 AM	#46
Jaseth Class 3R Laser Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,479 Rep Power: 143	Sadly no, I am in Belgium. Shipping from the UK is not too expensive, but I can imagine that a lump of aluminium and a large case cost a lot to ship anyway because of bulk and weight. Very nice video, the slow wave through a liquid sky has always been among my favourite effects! __________________ Many reds, greenies & violets. DT-25 scanner with FB3 Kenometer Pro Whenever you make a deal with another member, check rep comments on that member's page rather than just rep power. Don't be an idiot - protect yourself with proper goggles and never point a laser at living things or vehicles, especially aircrafts. When using the Search function, simply add * to a word to make it pass the 3 character minimum.

05-31-2009, 11:06 AM	#47
CRFultz Class 1M Laser Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 128 Rep Power: 3	Nice work Andy. I see you put jack screws on your mirror mount, great ideal, I'll include them on my next batch of mounts. Chuck

05-31-2009, 01:03 PM	#48
andy_con Class 3B Laser Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,922 Rep Power: 145	cheers guys, i am just about to post this vid in the media section __________________

06-09-2009, 06:02 AM	#49
b52productions Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 48 Rep Power: 0	hey chuck incase you didnt see my other post how much for those mounts and what thread pitch are you using? __________________ o-like module 400ma open can in aixiz module guide http://laserpointerforums.com/laser_...ad.php?t=41054

06-09-2009, 06:06 AM	#50
b52productions Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 48 Rep Power: 0	have you had any problems with the computer power supply ? thats what i have but got worried after i read something about the - rails coming up after the + rails... sounds like reverse voltage to me ???? __________________ o-like module 400ma open can in aixiz module guide http://laserpointerforums.com/laser_...ad.php?t=41054

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