Almost done.
The system bill of material follows:
Intel DQ77KB motherboard - source Amazon
Bestec Model BG-AG151EBF-H 19.5VDC at 7.9Amp output, 100-240VAC input - already owned
Crucial M4 128GB mSATA SSD - source Amazon
SO DIMM DDR3 16GB 1600MHz memory, Komputerbay, -source Amazon
Intel i3-3225 CPU - source Amazon
Noctua NH-L9i Low Profile CPU Cooler - source Amazon
HGST Traverstar 1TB 7200 RPM 32M 2.5 inch hard disk - source Frys
Kensington Bluetooth dongle - source Newegg
rKey 1.5" Capacitive Touch (proximity switch) Rogue Robotics - source Jameco Electronics
NTE R4-11 D2 -5/6 volts relay - source Frys.
Phillips Flat Head Black Oxide screws - source McMaster Carr
Aluminum Hex Mesh grill material - source McMaster Carr
ABS plastic sheet stock - source Tap Plastics
ABS cement (plumbing suppy) - source Orchard Supply Hardware
Ballcube, Football Dispay Cube - source Tap Plastics
StarTech 4 Outlet USB Plate Motherboard Bridge Calbe - source Microcenter part # 734871
Broadcom Wireless 802 11/a/g/n Internet WLAN Adapter Card - source Amazon
Protronix® Mini PCIe to PCIe Express Wireless Adapter w/ 3 Antennas - source Amazon
Custom Front Panel with USB cutouts - source Front Panel Express
And misceleanous bits and pieces from my salvage bin.
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I have my SB2 [Scratch Build # 2] up and in service. For now it is the media server for my home office. I stream videos from NetFlix and Amazon Prime. Here the system is driving the HDTV via DP to HDMI adapter at 1920 x 1200. Also is driving the Dell LCD display via HDMI to DVI adapter at 1600 x 1050.
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And this is a comparison of forms with my G4 Cube hack.
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And another comparison.
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A front view with the case cover in place.
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A rear view of the case.
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Left side rear view.
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Right side front view.
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Downward view of the top from the right side.
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Front right side view without the cover.
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Top front without the cover.
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Left side without the cover. Note that I re-terminated the chip-set cooler fan wires to just the correct length and added a bracket used to mount the WiFi antennas shown.
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Downward looking left side view.
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A busy photo: Custom BT dongle adapter, WiFi antenna mounting, mSATA drive with 5V SB power and ground cable under the mSATA driven and ducking under the motherboard along with the SATA and power cables. Also show is the Blue LED for a power on indicator.
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and a photo of the cover/case.
This is a wrap so to speak. I have completed the project and will fine tune the SB2 through time. I need to purchase some photo grade ink jet paper and reprint my power on icon label.
My son did the graphic art for the icon and his art and my color ink jet printer are in different worlds. I may post the re-do as it should be a significant improvement over that shown here.
Questions and comments are always welcome.
Have fun and long live hacks,
neil