MAKE A CUSTOM RGB GPU BACKPLATE GUIDE PT 2 (EASY & ADVANCED VERSIONS)
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- How to make your own custom RGB GPU backplate. I made two versions, an easier version and a more advanced version with a cut own design and engraved light guide. I also included pro tips and tricks at the end to help you make the best RGB GPU Backplate you can. I made the mistakes so you don't have to.
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I always lubricate my tip before drilling...
Sound words from a smart man.
that's how kids are made
Too much time on our hands at the moment.
The one you scratched, if you use a random orbit sander and a very fine grit sandpaper (180+) you can make give it a mat finish :)
I think you mean higher than 180, that's like rock paper. If I spent the time to wet sand it from 200 to about 2000 I could give it a polished look. It wasn't looking the way I wanted it to look so I stopped. Thanks for the tip.
@@ImmodderNation I'm from a woodworking background, so 180 is very fine for me :P and it has worked well for me on glass (With a random orbit sander).
I don't know how hard the stuff you're using is, so you might go to something like 320. But if you go too fine, the mat effect is diminished.
I just wanted to give you something you could try before you bin the piece :)
@@rwiersema I understand. Plastic scratches really easy. Too much finessing and it becomes clear again.
@@ImmodderNation Yeah I guess, as with most things, it's a compromise.
Though without a random orbit sander it's almost impossible to not get noticeable scratches :)
It's possible with 2000+ grit sandpaper, but you're looking at maybe an hours work or longer.
Not too shabby!
Not bad for first try? That means a lot. Thanks!
Would a reflective white vinyl possibly make the light dispersion better
Or reflective paint for that matter since the sticky side of vinyl wouldnt be reflective
I didn't use reflective paint only because I'd have to sand the acrylic to get the paint to stick. Adding scratches would make it look bad. Reflective white vinyl might help, but really the particles in the plastic help light diffuse evenly.
@@ImmodderNation an even better option I've seen that may work better than the clear vinyl with a white backing is
www.ebay.com/itm/Opal-Acrylic-Light-Diffuser-Lightbox-Perspex-Sheet-Panel-Sign-LED-Diffuser-3mm/201925835256?hash=item2f03b7b9f8:m:mJ1onogldP_IiitflA8W2Jw
Is a 3mm thick diffuser acrylic. You could go through the same process with the white vinyl backing for reflecting back into the diffuser. But overall this could disperse the light more evenly so you could worry less about high spots maybe? They're not all that expensive either I'd say!
Can someone please help! I've made several of these and I can't get my design to shine as bright.
What kind of plastic are you using? What kind of lighting? Did you try pushing the LEDs directly into the edge of the acrylic? You can try polishing it too.
Ok so I'm on my 10th one I've made. The first couple of ones I did a clear acrylic design layer with a 2nd later of clear acrylic.
Now that I know the proper steps I decided to use a thinner frosted acrylic for the design and a clear later where the light seeps through.
I did push the LEDs towards the plastic. Also thank you for replying and let me know if any of that was confusing
*I've watched your video about 20 times trying to get it right 😂*
@@christiangonzalez3894 it's funny that you say 20 times because the next video I'm putting out talks all about that. Stick around and you'll see
I honestly wasn't sure if this segment was done but thank God it isn't 🙏. Love the channel bro and not gonna lie the evga textured one is so dope.
Also if you don't want the led to show through the paint. After your first layer of spray way about 30 min and spray a second thick layer. It worked for me ajd I don't see the LEDs through the paint.
does acid etching not work on Acrylic?
Acid etching works on glass. Haven't found any sources that say it works on acrylic. Acetone would probably melt acrylic 🤷♂️
I can use this method to make an RGB license Plate
Yes you can. Just be sure to observe your local traffic laws and vehicle codes.
ImmodderNation of course, I’m just spitballing; Canada just changed legislation for front license plates, and I figured that rather than just throwing it and the mount out, I could use the mount as a housing for the RGB.
I have to say that for legal reasons. So you don't turn around and sue me.
ImmodderNation sorry, if it makes you feel any better, that didn’t even cross my mind
You're fine, it's just legal protection. Kinda like Caution: Hot Coffee on the McDonald's cups.
100% mint dude
Is that good? I hope it's good.
@@ImmodderNation for sure bro
Ok good. 👍
where did you get the rgb lights
I used these lights in this video: SuperNight LED kit (non-addressable) - amzn.to/2h84mEd.
If you want addressable RGB (rainbow) lights, I recommend these - WS2812b Addressable LEDs - geni.us/ws2812b
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^ I have to say that. It's the law.
Most likely the reason he used the LEDs facing upwards is actually because he used side emitting LED lights, dietech mentions them in his gpu backplate guide, also iirc he recommends painting the back white instead of using vinyl which might be worth a try
No they're not side emitting. If you go to Jeffrey Mays website, they're just standard upward firing LED strips. It's the acrylic he's using, it's made for edge lighting led signs. As for painting the back white, that could work but I usually scuff the plastic so the paint will stick and you'll see those scratch marks through the acrylic I'm afraid.
@@ImmodderNation ahhh, alright then, although i still would suggest trying out the side emitting LED lights, they seem a little more costly but a lot better for this application
But even with side emitting the light will only travel through the plastic. The light guide plastic will diffuse the light evenly, giving it a nice glow. It's expensive stuff and used for professional lighting applications.
@@ImmodderNation true, im not denying that at all, im just saying the side emitting LEDs might help with making things bright and even is all
Before I watch Im going to guess its just an acrylic plate covered with some sort of paint or light blocking sticker with the desired design cut out and backlit with a 4 pin rgb stip. Lets see if Im right...
Wrong. Light reflecting sticker.
all cons fax
Did Newegg hurt you?
if i were to do this I wouldn't cover the LEDs with black electrical tape. I personally like the 360 degree LED effect.
To each their own. The addressable LEDs look better.
@@ImmodderNation around 6:15 in the video is what i mean.
4 months later I have the answer! jeffrey uses a reflective tape... iirc he said that in the video
It's an automotive vinyl he uses. Ive tried with little to no success. I think I need to flame polish the edges.
So I tried sanding and polishing the edges, used aluminum foil as a reflector, and increased brightness to maximum in the LED controller. It looks like it worked. Maybe the automotive vinyl i'm using is not reflective enough.
5:50 paper name please
Oracle 651 white vinyl
@@ImmodderNation thank you sir❤
You're welcome
Where do you buy your acrylic
ePlastics
homedepot sells them as well
Ok
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Buy a .50 cloudy folder from Walmart use that as a middle layer instead of engraving lol...
I've tried frosted glass spray, doesn't work either.