[haiku] Re: HaikuBox (think BeBox)
- From: Brian Hague <alphaseinor@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: haiku@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 00:09:10 -0500
Hey James,
I've already got the top plate and backplane done... it's going to be about
8" wide and deep cylindrical and about 9-10" tall.
here's the screenshot of my proe screen:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4485697&id=520711361
Brian Hague
On Sat, May 15, 2010 at 11:42 PM, James Stafford <sariatv@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi Brian,
>
> That sounds kind of like the NuBox project we're doing at NuAge
> Computing (still yet to be an official company of any sort with any
> kind of website). We're still in the design stage and nowhere near a
> prototype just yet.
>
> Your box sounds really interesting, I look forward to seeing how this turns
> out.
>
> Regards,
> James.
>
> On 5/16/10, Brian Hague <alphaseinor@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > I think I've got a few ideas, at least on the computer case front
> (spawned
> > from the other haiku box thread):
> > on a side note: i don't do neon lighting, so don't ask... this is not a
> case
> > mod, but an actual from scratch case design
> >
> > I'm going to concentrate on Mini-ITX. The main reason is the material and
> > productions costs can be minimal (say under $80 in single quantity using
> > acrylic or bamboo). compare this to developing an ABS extruded faceplate
> > Micro ATX size at about $100 each. I don't know about all of you, but
> most
> > of the programmers/BeOS fanatics are pretty much broke or in other
> > industries (ahem... contract computer case designs for a few extremely
> well
> > known manufacturers). Since I get to design stuff on a daily basis I can
> > whip up a mini itx case in a weekend... might start now....
> >
> > if we were to use a flat material, the costs would be low, and the
> > production can remain just in time. Since most people are interested in
> only
> > a developer version at this point it can be totally custom to our
> > needs/tastes.
> >
> > I usually do a few dozen ideas and post them for critique one at a
> time...
> > the 3d models won't look photo real since I don't do textures, image
> mapping
> > or other 3d techniques, just the base design. you'll have to use your
> > imagination.
> >
> > The first idea I have is to make a case using the haiku leaf as the main
> > structure of the case. There will be 16 leafs at a 45* angle on center.
> > These leafs will have a 360* array around the motherboard backplane
> > (limiting the possibility of using any PCI-x expansion cards at this time
> > unless we do a riser card). This would make the computer cylindrical in
> > nature. My signature design element is convection cooling, so it would
> most
> > likely have the connections to the motherboard (the backplane) at the
> bottom
> > of the case. The ROM would have access to the top, power switch and USB
> > ports at the top as well. Since this is the developer version, you will
> > actually be able to see the motherboard, cdrom and laptop sized hard
> drive
> > from any angle, even if you don't use clear or smoked acrylic.
> >
> > It's a little hard to describe at this time, but I promise an image by
> > tomorrow night. It may sound a little corny at first, but that's why I do
> > more than one, until we find the right balance of haiku, geek, and
> reality.
> >
> > The second idea will just have a normal square support structure instead
> of
> > the leafs.
> >
> > third idea will be a mini-itx tower with a conventional layout (rom up
> top,
> > backplane out back, power button on front, etc).
> >
> > *Problems with this idea:*
> > Very few mini-itx motherboards are even remotely compatible with Haiku
> > (driver issues)
> > All shapes will have to be made from flat sheets of acrylic, bamboo,
> birch,
> > or other materials, limiting design choices
> > *probably* won't be FCC compliant without additional shielding
> > Acrylic version might attract static, would need to make a chassis
> ground.
> >
> > *Advantages to this idea:*
> > Most Mini-ITX motherboards have a very long shelf life
> > it can be any shape or size
> > it can be flat packed
> > cost would be negligible for a low production case
> > I might just bring back my USB blinkenlights from the little rubber maid
> tub
> > in my closet
> >
> > Well it's getting late, so gotta start on the initial draft design.
> >
>
>
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