Custom XBOX360 case based on my audio components (Work in progress!)

[KrK]

Nice idea on using the DVD case, I'd never considered using the plastic from one of those in a project.. I've got loads of empty cases lying around as well, will have to keep them in mind for future projects

It would make sense if the rear USB port is actually powered, as that's where the Wireless Network Adapter plugs into. I'd imagine that must draw a fair amount of current in order to do WiFi transmissions.

- KrK

[threesixtyuser]

The DVD case was the only piece of 1mm thick household plastic I could find that suited my purpose it's flexible and nicely bends back into it's original shape.

Although I've een quite busy (always am except at work atm) I found some time to roughly cut the parts for the back of the switch yesterday and stack them together to give you an idea what I came up with.



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As you can see the "cross" part lies in the slots of the acrylic panel and won't be glued onto it, this way it bends nicely when the button is pressed.

The square shaped piece will be glued to the acrylic so the "cross" part will stay in it's place.

a little piece of plastic from the CD player will be glued onto the "cross" part and press the power-microswitch on the RF board

p.s. One more thing about the DVD box plastic: Beware that this is plastic no 5 (polypropylene) and can't be glued with most standard plastic glues, overhere in the Netherlands "Pattex" has a glue type (rapid) for it which consists of 2 elements: A primer for the surface and the glue itself.

p.p.s. here's a new design sketch:

[threesixtyuser]

Not really pciture worthy, but wanted to let you know that I assembled the power button completely last weekend and it works like a charm It's in te exact right spot and it nicely aligns with the console.

The ROL works good as well, because it's at about 5-20mm deep it can't be seen from all angles, but it looks quite nice

A real relief, because the little bugger took me a lot more time than expected!

Next to that I've modded the original CD-player's power button so it's "non latching" and I can use it as eject button.

Next step: USB-ports and when those are done smoothing out all unused holes etc.

[ronj75]

I'd love to see how this turns out.. also id like to see what your cooling ideas and drive mods work.
Keep us posted on the progress... great job so far.

[threesixtyuser]

It's been a while since I posted here due to our wedding coming up in a few weeks.

I have been doing some work though and the remodeling of the front panel is finished except for the usb ports (which will be a seperate panel mounted behind the front panel) and primed.

For now that's the status of this project, I'll pick it up again after our honeymoon and all your questions will get answered during the progress!

[KrK]

Good to hear it's still in progress, I'm looking forward to seeing how this one turns out. And congratulations for a few weeks time!

- KrK

[adol_ivxx]

Kudos on the acrylic piece, and actually the rest of your implementation of the xbox power button. When I was reading the first parts of your post, I thought to myself, "Yeah, good luck with that STUPID xbox power button- it's a real B*$&# ". When I saw the picture of your acrylic part, I was like, "Oh, well then- if he's gonna do things the RIGHT way and all, then I don't suppose it'll be much trouble..."

Glad to hear that the button worked perfectly. As it should, right?

 

[ReverseAffect]

congrats on the wedding bells threesixtyuser 
hope it was good now back to work on this more important mod...where you at now...lol