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  Project:     The MTB Lubic Cube Project  
  Author:     Hi-TEK
  Date:     January 8th, 2004

MTB Lubic Cube Project
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MTB Lubic Cube Project
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After completing the first set of measurements for the bottom panel, the next step was to start cutting the appropriate sized acrylic sheet to align in the aluminum framing. The process for cutting acrylic is very simple and there are several ways to complete this task. For straight and clean edges most people use the "score and snap" method with a straight edge knife or use cutting tools such as a table saw or jigsaw. I originally started with the "score and snap" method but realized that the thickness of the acrylic was slowing down the cutting process. I didn't have access to a table saw or jigsaw and decided that the easiest method would be to use a Dremel Multipro 5 with a re-enforced cutoff disc. Once the first acrylic panel was cut, the edges were sanded and cleaned with a sanding bit. The first panel was installed in place and secured using four angle joints.

MTB Lubic Cube Project
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MTB Lubic Cube Project
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The retail version of the Lubic 3519 Kit provides users with a pre-cut acrylic panel for mounting an ATX motherboard. Since the kit I received was a preliminary review kit, I had to look for alternatives for mounting an ATX motherboard as well as the PSU, peripheral cards and storage devices. I wanted to find the quickest solution to the problem and managed to salvage an old desktop case frame from a local computer dealer for only $10. The desktop case frame fit a standard ATX motherboard and had all the necessary parts that I was looking to incorporate into this project. I spent 20 minutes measuring and marking up the case frame for cutting. Once the measurements were complete, the case frame was cut into pieces and all the rivets removed using a Makita drill.

MTB Lubic Cube Project
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MTB Lubic Cube Project
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Three key pieces were cut from the desktop case frame with the remainder of the material thrown out. The motherboard tray included a 60mm rear fan mount, ATX I/O slot as well as 7 PCI card slots for installing all the peripheral cards. The drive cage featured enough room to mount three 5.25" external devices and two 3.5" devices. The PSU mount was cut to size and would only be used as a template for the rear acrylic panel. I placed all three pieces into the Lubic case frame to get an idea in terms of how the configuration for this project would work.
 
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