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its already gutted so i say continue with the project, u didnt get zapped yet so what the hell yah know?
Computer monitor enclosure
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its already gutted so i say continue with the project, u didnt get zapped yet so what the hell yah know?
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Yeah you've already gutted it; no more issue with this one.
And even though it's true that the monitors will still hold a charge after being unplugged, we don't have any info (on here) as to which capacitors need to be discharged to avoid being shocked. So I would definitely put a disclaimer here about making sure you know what you're doing while gutting a monitor.
What I'll end up doing to discharge mine if I ever do something like that is toss the whole thing into a swimming pool. :}
And even though it's true that the monitors will still hold a charge after being unplugged, we don't have any info (on here) as to which capacitors need to be discharged to avoid being shocked. So I would definitely put a disclaimer here about making sure you know what you're doing while gutting a monitor.
What I'll end up doing to discharge mine if I ever do something like that is toss the whole thing into a swimming pool. :}
X- I think you may have solved why I never got shocked. I pulled these monitors from the trash. They had been sitting outside getting rained on.
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Ahh ok I see what you were trying to illustrate now. Have you done anymore to the enclosure ?
It is very cool.:clap: I still would like to see how Skullptor is going to finish his project...
A little bit, I'll probably post this afternoon.
I like!
thanks for the encouragement Jojos
I cut a hole for a ramekin to use as a water dish.
I painted the outside black.
Returning from Lowes I find my yellow did not make it into the bag. Rather than wait I decided to use gold which is a yellow but won't look as good. What you are going for is three strips of color overlapping. I spent more time using and air brush on my last one but I want to make this one so you don't need an airbrush to do this. Here is what you are looking for.
Light blue at the top. Yellow in the center and burgundy at the bottom.
I saved the yellow for last. It's hard to be precise with a spray can, but this is a bright flash and it doesn't really matter in the end. The substrate will cover most of the red except a tiny strip that will model a sunset on the horizon.
I painted the outside black.
Returning from Lowes I find my yellow did not make it into the bag. Rather than wait I decided to use gold which is a yellow but won't look as good. What you are going for is three strips of color overlapping. I spent more time using and air brush on my last one but I want to make this one so you don't need an airbrush to do this. Here is what you are looking for.
Light blue at the top. Yellow in the center and burgundy at the bottom.
I saved the yellow for last. It's hard to be precise with a spray can, but this is a bright flash and it doesn't really matter in the end. The substrate will cover most of the red except a tiny strip that will model a sunset on the horizon.
First layer of build-up. Take strips of cardboard and silicone both sides and fill in the gap. I like to use white here because it's easier to see because you want to make sure you don't leave any holes. A layer of black with be the final coat with pushed in substrate.
Add the feeder door on the outside and window next to it. You could just cover it up at the later step of adding the substrate which I probably will do.
Added a little bit more filler in black. This is a good stopping point. The silicone needs to cure and I need to get ready and watch some football. Enjoy!
cut a hole for the light.
Hit it with some silicone and place. Make sure you only glue the base so you can change bulbs if needed.
Cut a piece of cardboard for the corner to give spider a hide and it also provides another access to the water. coat the floor with silicone and peat. I cut the acrylic for the front and the silicone is curing. Almost done!
I have to say, I'm laughing a bit at the thought of opening the feeder door with a big hungry T inside it's hide- RIGHT NEXT TO THE DOOR!
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There are two holes that needed to be closed. One I made a feeder door; the acrylic is facing outward. The other I glued a piece of acrylic on the inside. You could keep it a window or put peat over it, which I chose to do. It's still there under the peat if you want it showing. My camera battery is charging. I'll illustrate it better later. Thanks for the compliment.
Thanks for the compliment.
I dug the window out to show you that it's still there, just covered up.
Here is a shot of the false floor. You can see there is not much space underneath.
You can see how the floor extends past the body. This aids in keeping all the substrate in when opening and closing plus it closes the gaps from the floor to the front.
Here is the acrylic front. Note that the silicone line is the point that meets the floor on the previous photo.
I'm trying to take photos of the enclosure. Problem is when I take it with the flash on it washes out what I want you to see with the soft light. When I turn the flash off everything looks dark orange. Do I need to back light it? Anyone?