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So, it's about time for me to update my PC hardware again, and I thought it might be cool to try building my own custom case. I wanted to do something like pic related. Nice flat form factor with plenty of room for expansion. It can be hung on the wall so it's not in the way. and plenty of airflow to keep it cool.
The overall design seems simple enough. It looks like it's basically just a wooden back board with some holes, and a couple risers holding up some plexiglass/acrilic. The thing I'm unsure about is how exactly to mount the hardware in the...
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>>988190
>all I/O connections inside case
>using the stock air cooler
>no fans for wind tunnel to keep it cooler
>didnt even run any of the wires yet
>no room for video card
>using slower western digital reds just because they say red on them
>red LEDs for maximum heat
>>988190
That's going to be a dust magnet.
That case is fucking dumb.
>form over function
>literally no airflow
>even bigger than a full tower case
Anyone here know anything about rock tumbling? I'm kinda interested in it, but I'm not sure what I'm in for or if it's worth the cost investment.
My girlfriend does it.
Do you like rock hunting?
Do you plan on buying bulk rocks?
What will you do with the shiny rocks when done?
Do you like hobbies that take about 20 minutes of work a week?
Do you have somewhere to put the rock tumbler so you don't have to hear it run 24/7?
sounds like faggot stuff
>>988089
check out this namefag from /b/
What are these metal rectangles called? I want to do a wheel stand just like this picture but can't find that kind of metal.
its 80/20 modular extrusion
>>987646
thank you.
>>987648
For anyone else wondering, 80/20 is the brand, and is very expensive. Openbuilds.org sells it for much cheaper, and in my experience is a very good quality. The company I work for buys 80/20, and it looks good too. The major difference is that 80/20 has a smoother, more refined finish.
Any idea for something to wear on the right arm wrist?
Got ye olde watch on the left wrist but what could one put on the right?
Found something called a leatherman tread, pic related, but everyone seems to be shitting on it.
>>987525
> but everyone seems to be shitting on it.
Because it's useless, the convenience of having it on your wrist at all times is negated by the fact that the tools are shit compared to a regular tool.
If yo absolutely need to have something on your wrist (and I don't see why you would) just get a paracord bracelet or something.
>>987525
Nothing.
I mean if you're wearing hawaii shirts on a daily basis, you might as well wear those surfer bracelets but other than that...
>>987525
Daily Mushroom Grow Thread
So hey /b/, I started getting into the mushroom growing. Instead of buying spores online and ruining them, I settle a couple of try-error shots with local champignon as a source.
So I tried cloning methods. 3 Different approaches. Three different results and will post photos of them.
The three containers were cleaned, gloves and tools with 4% sodium hypochlorite solution. I moisted the cardbox, the brown rice and the sliced mushrooms in three separated containers with 5% chlorine dioxide solution.
1. Moisted Cardbox...
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>>987250
Container 1
>>987251
Container 1
Hi diy, I have pic related. Its an ASUS X202E. A couple months ago, I killed the motherboard which had a Pentium 2117U, luckily I found what looked like the only i5 3317U motherboard in existence that fit this laptop. So now however I am really looking to upgrade but this laptop, everything (including RAM) is soldered and I already upgraded to a SSD. I was wondering if it would be possible to adapt another laptop's motherboard to my chassis. I was looking at the Zenbooks who seem to have a similar I/O and chassis and could you guys be of any help.
A look alike Zenbook for reference.
>>987142
how did you break it? you're better off buying a new laptop but you can buy used motherboards from ebay and amazon and the likes for sub 80$. you need the model number on the bottom of the laptop to google it.
>>987151
I accidentally pulled the charger too hard when I tripped on it and with it came the charger port out. Currently it working fine, its using the i5 3317U motherboard but I really to want to upgrade without spending $600+ on a laptop.
![GoPro-Stair-Brackets-Exterior-Stairs[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/fx5nnWi.jpg "GoPro-Stair-Brackets-Exterior-Stairs[1].jpg")
Our house insurance dinged us for not having an exterior stairs on a porch door that is locked and barricaded. Apparently this isn't enough for them, so they're cancelling the policy on 17 March.
The foundation is cement skimcoat over cinder blocks. Building the actual stairs is easy, but what's the best way to attach them to the foundation wall? Google searches are bringing up wildly contradicting information.
>>986703
I leave the bottom of my stringer like this. Then just drive it into the ground.
>>986703
Mine just lay on the brick. I used 5 nails per riser, there's 3. You can't pull it up.
You could make a set of stairs that a lot of trailers have.
Usually Fiberglass steps. And are typically not required to be anchored. They sit under their own weight.
http://countrylanehomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Steps-Side-Approach.jpg
>>986703
I have had good luck drilling and epoxying bolts/threaded rod into concrete. It's incredibly easy, you just need a masonry bit, some epoxy, and a caulk gun
Decided to make a private garden in my back yard. I'm gonna a grow some veggies and other stuff. Started off with these 2x3 96" studs. Buried them about a foot And half deep and added some gravel and dirt for support. I don't know anything about making fences but I had a tight budget and decided to make a cheap fence since its only for the summer. The bags in pic related are trash and garbage that u had in the backyard, mostly dead weeds and old dead corn plants from last year. What would be a good material to wrap around the perimeter of my fence once I lay down...
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>>983697
Sorry for the sideways pic let me try to fix it.
>>983698
>>983697
bump
Is it safe to fertilize crops with human waste? Can I just empty all my pissbottles and shitjugs into my compost pile and let it rot, then use it next year?
>>983659
I'm wondering this too but I think I would run out of space to dump my massive shits after a while.
Also would e. coli be present?
Why don't poo in loos do this?
There must be a reason for not taking advantage of this
If it's composted well then it's fine
>>983659
Yes, it werks. Its forbidden because of ancient hygenic rules.
I want to make a coil gun but have 0 experience with electronics and obviously no tools. What would be a good place to start learning or a good first project?
Mercury is a good anti-conductant try sticking your hands in some before starting the experiment.
>>983161
rm -rf nigger
>>983160
There are many great books on electronics for beginners.
I would start with some simple transistor or mosfet circuits, like a riaa amplifier.
You could then look at some switched power converters like buck or boost (remember to load the boost)
There are plenty of options, but first and most important of all, you will encounter a lot of math! And I mean a lot..
Then you will encounter lots of component failure, due to lacking knowledge, this will cost hours and $$..
You would also have...
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So I'm contemplating purchasing a small pre built cabin or something similar for full time living.
I'm single at the moment and figured this would be a great way t put away some savings.
I will purchase some land with existing electrical water sewage and place something on there to live in.
Has anyone done something similar on here and if so any ideas or concerns??
Once I can afford it I will Get a bigger metal building for shop while I live in cabin.
Also I am in Texas which gets hot!
Would this holdup to weather with proper insulation?
Also figured once I haves extra cashicould build an addition off these deforming living room office.
Living room off of the side*
I have been doing construction my whole life so I'm not concerned about the rehab.
But I am very curious to hear others' opinions
>>980647
I've been living in pic related for about 6 months now. My dad and I built it from scratch. I love it.
My biggest tip is to insulate the fuck out of it. I also love in Texas and during the summer it never gets above 80 inside despite near 100 outside. The Ac doesn't have to work as hard. In the winter I hear it with a small 1500 watt desk heater. It gets really comfy.
Good luck.
OK guys. My gazeebo finally collapsed. No I did not build it. I know it wasn't the best design for the area, but it stood for nearly 20 years if not longer.
Anyway it's time to rebuild and I'd like to make something more permanent. Probably out of steel because we have a fire pit under it. The previous wood was extremely week from being dried out from heat.
Also get around 6ft of snow in the area.
Any suggestions that won't break the bank?
My thoughts were gabion pillars and a steel frame roof. But I have no idea how strong the roof needs to...
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>>989195
Wood weak from being dried out? You must be trolling.
>>989195
I's just use some Adjustable Split Jack Posts and put the roof back up. If you need it higher than what those can do, just make some short block pillars for them to rest on.
I have a new guy fawkes mask that i wanna use though i want it to be unique so iwas thinking if i can paint it .. what logo should i put in it ? and Its plastic so i was thinking what kind of paint should i use? and what color should i paint on it?
>>988837
Paint the white black and the black white
>>988837 (OP)
>>988839
thanks . What kind of paint should i use cause its plastic
This might be a dumb question, but is there a way to hack myself a poor man's depletion mode mosfet? depletion modes are way too expensive, but I need an energy efficient way to enable a disableable circuit even if I don't (temporarily) have access to ground directly (in that case I could simply use a p-channel). Do you guys have any good ideas?
TlDr: I can intercept the power line btween High and Load. I still wanna be able to allow all the current through even if somebody rips out my ground. What do?
What you see here is an attempt, however I lose ~50%...
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Klicka klacka.
>>988833
the sound of mechanical relays makes me hard
>>988833
a pcb mount bistable relay costs 2 bucks a pop...
Hey guys I bought a second hand chainsaw. I need a new chain because the one it has is far gone. I've ordered one online that matches the old one but when I search the bar model it says it needs a 56 link chain but the chain I have on the saw now is a 57 link chain?
>>988786
Depends on if its the stock bar or not.
>>988792
I've searched the bar model but I doesn't show exactly the same one mines a bit different. will the chain still fit if it's one link to big? I know the chain is the right pitch and gauge.
>>988793
Most likely no.
