• Repurposed Hardware Competition!
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Alright guys! It's time for part 2! Make sure you [B][U][I]READ ALL OF THE RULES BEFORE ENTERING![/I][/U][/B] The goal is to take old [U]computers[/U] or [U]computer[/U] hardware and turn it into something else useful. A few examples (that won't be accepted as entries) are fridge magnets from an HDD, or using an old tower as a footstool. Get creative! Rules: [code] - Each user is allowed one entry. - Please document your progress as thoroughly as possible with pictures and descriptions. - WRITE YOUR USERNAME ON A PIECE OF PAPER AND TAKE A PICTURE OF IT NEXT TO YOUR CREATION - (UNOFFICIAL) A community poll will decide on a winner - The winning entry will get a shiny new BF3 ACCOUNT or STEAM GIFT WITH A MAX VALUE OF $25. - In the event of a tie, there will be a sudden death poll comprised exclusively of members who voted in the original contest. - Please email your entries in a compressed archive to mtmod@yahoo.com with subject "Hardware Competition USERNAME" (ex. Hardware Competition MTMod) - Entries will be accepted from 7/23/2012 to 8/31/2012. All entries must be submitted during this time. The competition will be extended if needed. - It's completely up to you if you want to post pictures of your entry in this thread. You are welcome to just submit it via email.[/code] Feel free to suggest more rules.
I have some stuff but they are made by my father though.. Can't say I didn't help with them though. I can enter with them though probably :v:
I'm hoping we can create new things. It adds to the spontaneous creativity. On a scale of 1-PBR, how hipster was that last part.
I once used an E-Mac as a boat anchor. [editline]24th July 2012[/editline] Gibe BF3 pl0x.
Hmmm, tempting. I might try mounting my old netbook to the bottom of a kitchen cabinet and hook up an FM transmitter so it broadcasts to the stereo also mounted to the bottom of the cabinet. Or I could use my Raspberry Pi for... Something. Webcam server to watch my car in the driveway? TO THE DRAWING BOARD!
I am actually building a makeshift air conditioning unit with 2 heatsinks, a peltier unit, some MDF, and a computer PSU. It's not done yet but i'm getting there.
[QUOTE='[EG] Pepper;36918740']I am actually building a makeshift air conditioning unit with 2 heatsinks, a peltier unit, some MDF, and a computer PSU. It's not done yet but i'm getting there.[/QUOTE] That thing would be extremely weak and inefficient if you plan to use a peltier to cool air.
The thing that I've got in my head requires a bit of fan power, and I would like to check out a big ass 140mm Delta Electronics one, but it uses a proprietary connector. It does run off 12V, so would I be right to assume that I really only need to splice the red and the black one to try it out? Picture: [IMG]https://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pbf3wlNkuykS2UEflxvxB129H7OLBicdi-6w245TQs1EtcztC0y_ZzRrTZDc7n4GTI-AdHV7pVKKutMU3YpqYZQ/WP_000880.jpg?psid=1[/IMG] [editline]25th July 2012[/editline] I just checked out the video B!N4RY posted in cipwicket, and the fan looks precisely like the one I've got, and the serial number checks out with this guy: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835706028[/url]
I'm glad to see so many people working on interesting projects!
[QUOTE=B!N4RY;36922624]That thing would be extremely weak and inefficient if you plan to use a peltier to cool air.[/QUOTE] That won't stop me from having a go at it.
Definitly going to enter, I think I got something useful
Here's my entry: [img]https://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1peSazbfvQ6s9wbgDd6prASUee-mscJrCOlU99falznaK7ZNDauif94onmLyvMsoRCem9CrJcKGCC mIm3Fmirlug/WP_000889.jpg?psid=1[/img] It's a vacuum cleaner, the SuckMore 3000 to be precise. Rather than showing just pictures of it, I made a lazily edited commercial: [video=youtube;y64Le0K52Js]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y64Le0K52Js&feature=youtu.be[/video] [editline]25th July 2012[/editline] I'll some more in-depth of what I did later, but it was really fairly simple.
[QUOTE=GoDong-DK;36927646]Here's my entry: [img]https://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1peSazbfvQ6s9wbgDd6prASUee-mscJrCOlU99falznaK7ZNDauif94onmLyvMsoRCem9CrJcKGCC mIm3Fmirlug/WP_000889.jpg?psid=1[/img] It's a vacuum cleaner, the SuckMore 3000 to be precise. Rather than showing just pictures of it, I made a lazily edited commercial: [video=youtube;y64Le0K52Js]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y64Le0K52Js&feature=youtu.be[/video] [editline]25th July 2012[/editline] I'll some more in-depth of what I did later, but it was really fairly simple.[/QUOTE] Loving the SuckMore trailer, Possible Sequel? Also how did you make it gain so much suction?
[QUOTE=12voltsdc;36928371]Loving the SuckMore trailer, Possible Sequel? Also how did you make it gain so much suction?[/QUOTE] With the power of Delta!
This is why I love you guys. no homo
Speaking of delta, you reminded me to clean mine Let's just say, being an extractor fan for a bonfire didn't do it any good. I had to clean the thing thoroughly and put new oil on the bearings. [img]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/5831868/HPIM0406.JPG[/img] [img]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/5831868/HPIM0407.JPG[/img] The VRMs needed for this beast. [img]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/5831868/HPIM0408.JPG[/img] It's all clean now and running fine. Just need some duct tape for covering the bearing.
[QUOTE=12voltsdc;36928371]Loving the SuckMore trailer, Possible Sequel? Also how did you make it gain so much suction?[/QUOTE] I don't think it'd make sense to make a sequel right now, but I might make some major changes and it might make sense to make a new one at that point. This guy does the suction, though it's really not very powerful. A normal vacuum cleaner is like 350W, this one's doing 20W max: [img]https://jkjypa.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pYviPSHjUYRsehQ82YNLMvjv0_XijFuYoUC1HaxuU0RwMyR0TvCZgoBoPdHaPq116fJTZdeEdrfeGCDX1xQw742ab-wvNf2E0/WP_000881.jpg?psid=1[/img] It's this one, though you can get more powerful models. 150CFM is still about 4 times as powerful as any other fan I have around. [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835706028[/url]
[QUOTE=GoDong-DK;36928579] It's this one, though you can get more powerful models. 150CFM is still about 4 times as powerful as any other fan I have around. [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835706028[/url][/QUOTE] Get four. Then turn your laptop into a quadrotor.
[QUOTE=MTMod;36929844]Get four. Then turn your laptop into a quadrotor.[/QUOTE] I don't even think you can get these in Denmark - I got this from my uncle some 7 months back, and I didn't have a real use for it until now, because of its proprietary connector.
Looks like a standard dell connector red is +12vDC Black is negative White is the tachometer Blue is PWM
[QUOTE='[EG] Pepper;36933672']Looks like a standard dell connector red is +12vDC Black is negative White is the tachometer Blue is PWM[/QUOTE] You're a bit late mate, I got it working some 10 hours ago. Thanks anyway.
I'm just wondering how many Delta fans i would need to create a hovercraft
[QUOTE=Dizzlepro;36949212]I'm just wondering how many Delta fans i would need to create a hovercraft[/QUOTE] Well, first of they'd have to be powerful enough to lift themselves, and then you'll have to have a buttload to actually utilize the excess lift. Or if you're talking about an [I]actual[/I] hovercraft, a few less, though there'd be other problems.
[QUOTE=Dizzlepro;36949212]I'm just wondering how many Delta fans i would need to create a hovercraft[/QUOTE] I suppose that's a good idea, You'd need the most powerful ones you can find for a Hovercraft though. Probably about 2-3 to get the lift for a hovercraft, Lookup hovercrafts on youtube.
If the hovercraft is a box lid, then just one. I once made a hovercraft with my delta above and it had around a centimeter of clearance.
No official entries yet. Send me your creations!
[QUOTE=MTMod;37018707]No official entries yet. Send me your creations![/QUOTE] Ehh, I sent you an email. Should I also have the description of how I did it with it before it's considered?
i could probably turn my old crappy PSU/mobo into a nuclear accident with ease, i just need to plug it in and turn it on.
Please make sure your entries are emailed with the right title. That is my spam email address and I find entries by searching "hardware" in my inbox, because it would take much longer to search for them by hand.
[QUOTE=MTMod;37020435]Please make sure your entries are emailed with the right title. That is my spam email address and I find entries by searching "hardware" in my inbox, because it would take much longer to search for them by hand.[/QUOTE] This is the title of my email: Hardware Competition GoDong-DK‏ As far as I can see, it follows what's laid out in the OP.
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