NWill Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 I started to design a new desk a few months ago. My original plan was to build a few quick white cabinets with a slab on top. Somehow I came across PCs in desks and it snowballed from there. I don't know anything about computers but I have some tools Here is the initial sketch: A quick render: Laying out 8020 extrusion: Corners: Printing panel brackets. The closest thing I found to a panel mount was $7. These cost me $.07. Fan mount burnt out: USB Hub mount 3D print test: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWill Posted August 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 Brass inserts in: Aluminum panels: Hub mounted: Carbon wrapped: Smoke break: Misc top fitting: This will be used mainly for Solidworks and probably MS Flight Sim 2020. Any tips, criticism, etc. welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 man 0 criticism. I'm looking forward to the rest of the process with the desk. great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 That looks great so far. How accessible will the ports be? That's my normal failing issue is going to plug a new device in and struggling with cable management issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 Great work man. Your plan is really coming together, the 3d printing is a cool touch. The internet makes me feel lazy.... Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 Man, I was disappointed when the pics stopped. I want to see the update/finished product. Looks amazing. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 The internet makes me feel lazy.... This. This build was like a 7/10 for me. But, then the wing pics came along... Awesome so far, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 Hell yeah! Looking great! Do you need to buy more plywood? I still owe you a good deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWill Posted August 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 That looks great so far. How accessible will the ports be? That's my normal failing issue is going to plug a new device in and struggling with cable management issues. The motherboard will sit in the low in the "PC case" and be accessible from the thinner part of the desk. There will be another aluminum panel with cut outs for the various connections. The bottom of the thin part of desk will be hollow or 1/2" ply for strength with cable track. And obviously the USB hub is right in front. If that makes sense.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 Very cool. Definitely looking forward to watching this progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 That’s very impressive. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 While I love the idea to use aluminum extrusions, I hate built in desk with a passion. Put your PC in a 2/3/4U server enclosure and put it on rails, then its still quite portable and easy to work on. Awesome work though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWill Posted August 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 While I love the idea to use aluminum extrusions, I hate built in desk with a passion. Put your PC in a 2/3/4U server enclosure and put it on rails, then its still quite portable and easy to work on. Awesome work though. Where would I put all the LEDs? Gotta add HP somewhere. The first (only) PC I built years ago has been opened zero times since. I have enough crap to tinker with. I don't want my PC to be one of those things. Hopefully.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 Where would I put all the LEDs? Gotta add HP somewhere. The first (only) PC I built years ago has been opened zero times since. I have enough crap to tinker with. I don't want my PC to be one of those things. Hopefully.. "Where would I put all the LEDs?" Ah, so you're married and don't have to present yourself as normal Jokes aside for what I'm about to post below. For reference, this is my current setup. I am planning a future far larger desk where the mini rack can be integrated and hidden within it. Having everything (minus current PC case on top which does fit laying down) in a rackmount and on rails formfactor is so convenient I don't believe I will ever go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 Awesome build for sure. I like the idea of integrating rack mounted equipment though. You can pick up rack pieces easy enough and custom build the enclosure to do whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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