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