Finally got the confidence to show off my mATX custom case build...

[dad2011]

So it's been almost a year and I finally worked up the confidence to show off my build. plz go easy on crit of the components as they are all budget i think in toto ~$1100 barring components i didn't already have... also in as far as case i built it all from 1 sheet of 2'x4' cedar plywood no room for error lol... i made a couple niks in it wish i hadn't... I planned the design off of a test bench... lemme know your thoughts and questions

[Mudzie]

Holy hell this is awesome!!! Great job! I love how you made the joints and drawers so you can access the components easy!

Is woodwork something you do as a job / hobby?

[tkitch]

I dig it!  Grats!

[dad2011]

 

9 hours ago, Mudzie said:

Holy hell this is awesome!!! Great job! I love how you made the joints and drawers so you can access the components easy!

Is woodwork something you do as a job / hobby?

My grandfather was a carpenter, I studied engineering, worked in a machine shop for a bit, did some general contracting for a bit now I develop IOT for environmental monitoring. This was kinda a personal dream of mine for a bit and i had developed the craft to design and build it though i must say it was hella hard on a table saw and the openings made with a dremmel.

[IPD]

I see no problems other than you needing a monitor that doesn't require DVI....

 

 

Have you considered doing cabinet-style monitor housings?  I'm thinking of 1960's style TV cabinets for inspiration.

 

What about a wood-frame keyboard, wood keycaps, and wood palmrest? 

 

Optical mouse with the exterior removed and replaced by your own self-made wooden cover?

[dad2011]

On 10/7/2021 at 2:41 PM, IPD said:

I see no problems other than you needing a monitor that doesn't require DVI....

 

 

Have you considered doing cabinet-style monitor housings?  I'm thinking of 1960's style TV cabinets for inspiration.

 

What about a wood-frame keyboard, wood keycaps, and wood palmrest? 

 

Optical mouse with the exterior removed and replaced by your own self-made wooden cover?

too much work on the peripherals to be worth at least without a CNC... the monitor maybe ill wall mount and make it look like a picture frame

[IPD]

https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Tech-Handcrafted-Wireless-Keyboard/dp/B00G3ZHHR0

 

Now just do the monitors, and call it a day!

[Bitter]

That's pretty awesome! Looks like you could hand it down to your grandchildren as a family heirloom.

[OU812]

Sweet build!