Using your examples. I gutted the inside of an aluminum PC chassis then build a frame using 20mm extruded tubing. Then I attached the "skin" to the outside of the frame so it still looks like a conventional PC. You could use it as a foot stool not without hurting it. The biggest impetus was the flexy motherboard trays that allow the MB to bend under load. Now using the extruded beams as the support, the motherboard is rock solid.
Well done. Yes using this approach gives you a rigid system and the bonus of when it comes time to move to a new computer you can easily recycle the parts and build a new frame.
Thank you so much, been having hard time in Denmark to get a pc that can be use for travel, in an airplane as a handbag and was scared I could not make one myself due to lack of parts. This will make it so much easier to do it myself. Edit wanted a micro atx case, as I cant find a decent motherboard 600 series as an itx ddr4.
The perforated polypropylene sheet I get from uk.rs-online.com/ and is made by www.bion.co.uk , which I cut to size and spray paint with black plastidip.
As aluminium is a very good conductor of electricity you obviously need to ensure that there is no connection to the voltage rails of your motherboard, which should be done in any PC case. Also for static build up, an anti-static line is also a good idea to ground the frame.
The links are in the description MakerBeam in the UK www.technobotsonline.com/makerbeam.html For worldwide distribution check out www.makerbeam.com/service/disclaimer/ MakerBeam RUclips channel ruclips.net/user/makerbeamEUvideos
It depends on the motherboard you are fitting. For boards with memory or M2 SSD's underneath the board I tend to go with a longer standoff - 2cm - to allow better airflow.
just found out abot this they have thin ones now too... def will order a few and build my build soon... once the base is ok i can get c company to make me a sheet metal cover
Thank you for posting 📫 this video. I have been thinking 🤔. Of building my own PC case. I want to make it look. Like a space ship, or a space port. I have been thinking 🤔. Of June buying two, or three different ones. To get the shapes I really want. Like the Thermaltake AH T600, & Bykski Cobra Navigator. I like the Helicopter cockpit look. But I like the legs from the Bykski Cobra Navigator. But after watching your video 📹. I want to try something 🤔 different. You have a new subscriber. Keep up the great work. Thank you once again..
For the computers I've used 10x10mm , the frame that holds the camera and lights, that I use to record the videos, is 15x15mm. 10x10mm is easily rigid enough for computer frames.
The t slot i understand But the bolt i dont understand , especially the motherboard bolt, is there any specific size for t slot bolt or what You using 2 bolt right? 1st is supportive bolt under t slot 2nd is motherboard bolt it self Can you describe it? The first bolt you put in t slot is just common bolt or special m4 slot?
Makerbeam uses M3 Square Head Bolts which come in three different lengths 6mm, 12mm and 25mm, from Makerbeam. Once one of the 6mm bolts are slid into the slot you can then screw on to it, a standard M3 standoff. This allows you to mount the motherboard.
@custompchardware The makerbeam / alumunium profile What do you use 1x1cm or 2x2 In my country market place there is no 1x1 size Is the 2x2 size too big for frame? Im worrying about the bolt it self, im affraid not fitted in the makerbeam And is that easy to cut the makerbeam? Just using small saw? And m4 bolt size is that fit with motherboard spacer?
I use the 1x1 cm profile, makerbeam also do a larger 1.5cm profile which I haven't used for frames. If you have a 2x2 profile that may not be Makerbeam. As the beams are an Aluminium alloy they can be cut easily by any metal hand saw. Makerbeam can be purchased in pre-cut sizes, so I don't often need to cut them. M4 bolts might be a little big for the motherboard.
I haven't used aluminium profile, but looking at web sites that sell it, the groove width appears to be 6mm. I couldn't see what bolts were supplied but I doubt that they would be M3
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the content; I’m subscribing and going through your back catalog.
Yes Makerbeam is such a useful product, thanks for subscribing.
Using your examples. I gutted the inside of an aluminum PC chassis then build a frame using 20mm extruded tubing. Then I attached the "skin" to the outside of the frame so it still looks like a conventional PC. You could use it as a foot stool not without hurting it.
The biggest impetus was the flexy motherboard trays that allow the MB to bend under load. Now using the extruded beams as the support, the motherboard is rock solid.
Well done. Yes using this approach gives you a rigid system and the bonus of when it comes time to move to a new computer you can easily recycle the parts and build a new frame.
Thank you so much, been having hard time in Denmark to get a pc that can be use for travel, in an airplane as a handbag and was scared I could not make one myself due to lack of parts.
This will make it so much easier to do it myself.
Edit wanted a micro atx case, as I cant find a decent motherboard 600 series as an itx ddr4.
Glad you found the video useful
Thank you! Looking forward to see more content on this channel.
Thanks for your support
Makerbeams are great!!
Please where did you go to get the black cover grill?
The perforated polypropylene sheet I get from uk.rs-online.com/ and is made by www.bion.co.uk , which I cut to size and spray paint with black plastidip.
@@custompchardware Thank you...Your Channel is very helpful!!
Is there anything to keep in mind re: electrtical safety when using a metal frame such as this ? esp in relation to mounting?
As aluminium is a very good conductor of electricity you obviously need to ensure that there is no connection to the voltage rails of your motherboard, which should be done in any PC case. Also for static build up, an anti-static line is also a good idea to ground the frame.
I like what you did with the maker beam. I want to try that!
Yes it is a very flexible system, and when you finish a project just recycle for the next project.
Uncle, can you tell me the list material you needed ? Thank you
I've used all these parts in different computer cases and frames
quite happily enjoying this video.
Many thanks, glad you like it.
i cant find 10mm aluminium profiles , please can you share a link
The links are in the description
MakerBeam in the UK www.technobotsonline.com/makerbeam.html
For worldwide distribution check out www.makerbeam.com/service/disclaimer/
MakerBeam RUclips channel
ruclips.net/user/makerbeamEUvideos
What is the length of the smaller beams for the height?
I understand the liner ones are 20cm?
For the build you're referring to, the length of the upright beams was 4cm.
What standoffs do you recommend?
It depends on the motherboard you are fitting. For boards with memory or M2 SSD's underneath the board I tend to go with a longer standoff - 2cm - to allow better airflow.
just found out abot this they have thin ones now too... def will order a few and build my build soon... once the base is ok i can get c company to make me a sheet metal cover
Yes they do give you good flexibility in your designs
Thank you for posting 📫 this video. I have been thinking 🤔. Of building my own PC case. I want to make it look. Like a space ship, or a space port.
I have been thinking 🤔. Of June buying two, or three different ones. To get the shapes I really want. Like the Thermaltake AH T600, & Bykski Cobra Navigator. I like the Helicopter cockpit look. But I like the legs from the Bykski Cobra Navigator.
But after watching your video 📹. I want to try something 🤔 different. You have a new subscriber. Keep up the great work. Thank you once again..
Many thanks, yes Makerbeam does open the door to a few new possibilities.
What is the beam size? 10x10 mm or 15x15 mm?
Makerbeam is 10x10mm and MakerbeamXL is 15x15mm
@@custompchardware Ok. What size did you use?
For the computers I've used 10x10mm , the frame that holds the camera and lights, that I use to record the videos, is 15x15mm. 10x10mm is easily rigid enough for computer frames.
The t slot i understand
But the bolt i dont understand , especially the motherboard bolt, is there any specific size for t slot bolt or what
You using 2 bolt right?
1st is supportive bolt under t slot
2nd is motherboard bolt it self
Can you describe it?
The first bolt you put in t slot is just common bolt or special m4 slot?
Makerbeam uses M3 Square Head Bolts which come in three different lengths 6mm, 12mm and 25mm, from Makerbeam. Once one of the 6mm bolts are slid into the slot you can then screw on to it, a standard M3 standoff. This allows you to mount the motherboard.
@custompchardware
The makerbeam / alumunium profile
What do you use 1x1cm or 2x2
In my country market place there is no 1x1 size
Is the 2x2 size too big for frame? Im worrying about the bolt it self, im affraid not fitted in the makerbeam
And is that easy to cut the makerbeam? Just using small saw?
And m4 bolt size is that fit with motherboard spacer?
I use the 1x1 cm profile, makerbeam also do a larger 1.5cm profile which I haven't used for frames. If you have a 2x2 profile that may not be Makerbeam. As the beams are an Aluminium alloy they can be cut easily by any metal hand saw. Makerbeam can be purchased in pre-cut sizes, so I don't often need to cut them. M4 bolts might be a little big for the motherboard.
@custompchardware
Yes in here it called alumunium profile
Can 2x2 alumunium profile use m3 bolts? didnt loose when sliding?
I haven't used aluminium profile, but looking at web sites that sell it, the groove width appears to be 6mm. I couldn't see what bolts were supplied but I doubt that they would be M3
Need more tutorials of this
Glad you like it, I'll see what I can do.
There are four videos in this series at the moment
ruclips.net/p/PL_8Zu1g1uoL836deMQg7gWmbucGKSjMoR
Great video, subbed.
Many thanks
Really like this video
Glad you liked it, Makerbeam is a really useful set of components for building all sorts of things.
@@custompchardware Makerbeam does look really splendid stuff. Who knows - my boy and I may go down this route - thanks
Great idea
Yes Makerbeam is a very useful product, glad you liked the video.