Project: Crown Rackmount PC

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I’m having trouble finding a rackmount DJ case that is shallow enough to mount in my rack without requiring disconnecting everything. I’ve been wanting to do this for a while, but with my main laptop dead I need to get motivated. I bought a small power supply last night, ripped all the guys out of the Crown amp case and started test fitting stuff. I’m attaching the pictures of test fitting the motherboard and power supply. I’ll post more pics as I work on the project.

Semper Fidelis,

Jeremy
 

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OK. I think I have a few more uploaded...
 

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kee said:
OK. I think I have a few more uploaded...
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I am at a loss here. :triconfused: What exactly are you trying to accomplish?
 
CMWAT said:
a computer that is rack mountable,come on now Canute.
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They have rack cases already designed for that which is why I am at a loss as to all the trouble the poster is going through.
 
Looking good I like rad PC case mods....
 
ahoustondj said:
They have rack cases already designed for that which is why I am at a loss as to all the trouble the poster is going through.
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come on now,i have to side with Randy,is it the cold thats getting to you.this is the statement>>>>



"I’m having trouble finding a rackmount DJ case that is shallow enough to mount in my rack without requiring disconnecting everything."


he wants something to fit his needs.
 
SoftJock Rick said:
Why did you build your own speakers...? ;)
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Because what I want is not for sale on the open market! All the components I purchase to build speakers are made for building speakers. No more to be said because I don't want to be accused of derailing somebody's thread.
It was a simple question to the OP not a critique.
 
ahoustondj said:
Because what I want is not for sale on the open market! All the components I purchase to build speakers are made for building speakers. No more to be said because I don't want to be accused of derailing somebody's thread.
It was a simple question to the OP not a critique.
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Same applies here, a case he requires with only X amount of depth is unavailable so he improvised and transformed something he had available.
 
Most rackmount computer cases are way too long for the case that I already own. They are designed for server racks, not shallow DJ racks. I have found a few special shorter cases but they are typically pretty expensive and I already had this laying around.

Why build it? I enjoy building stuff and it's too cold to work on my Jeep project in the garage ;-)
 
Precisionpower said:
Because he's too cheap to buy good ones!!!! LOL:tribiggrin:
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The ones I build are more expensive than most. How about four of these for the next project. http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=290-426
I still have to add 2 EV DH 1506 Drivers, 2 Horns, Baltic Birch wood, special Duratex paint, Steel Handles, Corners and Top hats, Rubber feet, Terminal Plates, wiring etc,
Add all those up for just a cabinet to produce Mids and Highs (No Bass) and see what price you get.:trirolleyes: Don't be surprised if it comes out to over $800.00 per speaker.
This is why I build.
 
kee said:
Most rackmount computer cases are way too long for the case that I already own. They are designed for server racks, not shallow DJ racks. I have found a few special shorter cases but they are typically pretty expensive and I already had this laying around.

Why build it? I enjoy building stuff and it's too cold to work on my Jeep project in the garage ;-)
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They can custom make cases right here in Houston any length you want with stamped cutouts. Some guys have them Chrome Plated. However I understand you want to do your own, that is why I was asking.
 
ahoustondj said:
Don't be surprised if it comes out to over $800.00 per speaker.
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Gotta love these Texans man...

Spend $800 in speaker parts, and $7,000 in labor, for a $500 speaker. Then connect it using a balanced speaker cable.

All the while, they have a $3.95 Radio Shack interconnect between their computer and mixer, and are playing MP3s... yorofl:
 
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