Chopperinoz Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Alooo~ I'm Hirzan "Chopperinoz" from Malaysia. A small Modder from Kuala Lumpur. Since I started in 2018, my interest on modding theme is towards more to nature and non-robotic looks. And this year, I am planning to utilize snowblind technique. This thing has been around for years, and this time around I am planning to use it, to create a scenery of Zombie (With Sounds) in a snowy old town environment. Not sure where did this inspiration came from, but I am really into a scenic environment. I loves to play around with recycle stuff and cheap material. I would like to thank Cooler Master Malaysia, who has been supported me on my journey. I am really appreciate it 3000x. Without Cooler Master support, this hobby of mine could be just a dream of mine. Specifications: Intel Celeron G3930 Cooler Master MasterAir G200P Low Profile Air Cooler Fan Asus H110m-D Kingston 120gb SSD Avexir 8gb ddr4 Ram Cooler Master MWE 550W Gold Power Supply Cooler Master 120mm Fans (White) Snowblind Effect~ Mod ON~!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopperinoz Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 *** Some parts of the mods are from my previous project. Let's start with the base of the project. I am using a Medium Density Board. Cut it to desire measurement. This board doesn't produce chips upon cutting or drilling. This is the initial plan for the placement of the motherboard and Power Supply. I am using 2x L Bracket to support the motherboard. The Mobo plate is made from thin board. And covered with Carbon Fiber Sticker. The mounting screws are manually measured and drilled. I am using thin board as it makes thing easier for me to cut and make a hole. Yet, it still sturdy and support the motherboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopperinoz Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 I need the Power Supply to be more appear-able. So. I did a quick design of the mount for Power Supply, and 3D printed it. Came out not so great as there were gaps here and there. But It's okay, still strong to support the power supply A strong Wall is required to support the upper loads. I am using a Ice Cream stick to get a historic wall vibe. A simple process. I used a double sided tape to make it simpler. These are for side walls. the front and rear walls, I just used a plain board Done with the walls. Let's move to the next phase, which is the surface of the mods. I am using a cardboard as it is easier to cut. I cut the inside to give room for the motherboard and power supply To get a scenic effect, I am using a mixture of Water and PVA glue + Tissue Paper. I've applied a few layer to make it thicker and much natural look. I prefer this technique as small space is sufficient to do the work, plus it is safe to be done indoor. I have a limited working space, therefore, I try to avoid using complicated method which requires advance power tools to do it. Naked View Glue-ing time~ First 2 layers After a few layers of PVA GLUE + WATER + TISSUE Now, just leave it over night to make sure it totally dry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopperinoz Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 To make a snow blind effect, of course you need a monitor. Actually, i have sacrificed 3 monitors before succeeded to get the best result. But the experience is worth it. Haha. I chose 19 inch LCD Monitor. An old one. In case of damaged, not much to lose. And be careful, as the glass is really fragile. Bought this broken 19 inch Dell Monitor (Has blinking issue). but doesn't matter. I do not need the back light anyway. Disassembly process... Quite challenging. Just remember, if something stuck, don't force it, coz it might have screw on it. Otherwise you will break it. Extract the PSU and Controller of the Monitor The Screen. Need to be 200% additional careful with this as it is fragile. Damaged 2 screens previously. I put a damp cloth on the screen to remove the anti-glare layer. Left it over night and the layer can be removed easily Now the screen is ready, I need to build a mount for this screen. I am using 4 pieces of plywood. Combined those together by using L-Bracket, and made it rectangle shape. The outer layer is painted wood color. On the front side, I made a rectangle hole to provide space for the screen. And to mount the screen, I did a quick design to mount the screen without blocking the view of the monitor screen. Then 3D printed it. Not the best design but serve the purpose. 3D Printed Screen Holder Draft looks Continue to paint it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopperinoz Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 Draft look. Scratch here and there Proceed to work on the landscape. As I am looking for 'Old Town" vibe, I 3D Printed an old looking structure from Thingiverse.com. I am using White Filament and not intend to paint it as I need as much White color at the inside, so the image from snowblind effect could be much clearer. 7 Hours ++ Printing Keep it Coming. 10 hours ++ of Printing More and More. Electric bills gonna spike up this month Draft Look. Temporary stick it together with masking tape. Got feedbacks that this structure is covering too much of the Computer Parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopperinoz Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 Looking good so far. Next step, is to work on the inside of the build. Previously, I did some wiring with Power Supply of the monitor. I did an attempt to directly connect the monitor's controller to PC's Power Supply. But end up not enough current going through the monitor. I am not an electrical expert, so I am not intending to try it again with other monitor. Therefore, for the next monitor which I sacrifice to do this project, I am using the power supply from the Monitor, and placed it in the build. And it works like a charm. Not the best way, but it works anyway. Need to be extra careful when working with naked PSU Quite a mess. I am adding Small Speaker at the inside Next, I need to get a huge amount of white light into the build, to get the best image on the screen. After sourcing a few option, I have decided to use White LED light used for advertising signage. Soldered a little so that it can be directly powered by the Cooler Master Power Supply. Hopefully its bright enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopperinoz Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 Now, need to assemble all the parts. For top cover, I am using brownish wrapping paper (yarn type). This will give a little "old" looks of this project. The Inside. This LED Surely serve the purpose. Provides all the white light I need The Snowblind part seems good, smooth and steady. How to include videos in this post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopperinoz Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 It is DONE! https://gph.is/g/aKQOwWD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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