Handles on a XD

Yoshida · UberTweaker Joined: 24 Dec 2003 Posts: 1219

Okay heres the deal, im a lazy computer nerd with one dilemma, my computer is to damn heavy and to damn big (im sure all you x dreamer owners know what i mean), and when i take it to lan parties it takes both arms just to carry it, and i usually have to walk a good distance, and i want to install 2 handles on the top, but ive noticed that the top panel of the x dreamer seems a bit flimsy, and i dont want to install handles take it to a lan, have the handles break off, and have my baby drop to the floor and smash, then i'd cry.

and i was wondering if anyone has done this before with the xd, and how did it turn, out maybe some pics of the results would be nice, if not then i guess im on my own.

Google · Sponsor

JayDubya · Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 11:49 pm Post subject:

Instead of putting handles on the case, maybe you could use some nylon straps or bungee cords to make a carrying case. Just make the straps go all the way around and have handles on the top.

I know it may be combersome to take it off and put it back on but its worth a shot . . . maybe.
_________________
JayDubya aka JW Jay JD ^> ﺵ

Silicon Skum · Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 6:59 am Post subject:

A simple but effective mod, Take a large strap from a sports bag or similar (the shoulder carry strap) that has 2 little spring clips/hooks on either end. Mount 2 metal hooks (like those on the bag that clip onto the strap), one at the back of the case and one at the front clip the strap on and carry it on your shoulder. You can unclip the strap at any time if it spoils the look of your case.
Simple, safe and CHEAP

If you don't have a bag you could gut for parts, just take the strap off and find some strong metal chain, take 2 links off, open them up a little to seperate them, close 'em back up ( use some heavy duty pliers or grips) and attach to the case (make sure that the cut section is mounted to the case or fixed shut to stop the strap pulling on the weakest point).

Not only is this effective, it's a mod to the case too

§

chef · TweakNOOB Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 187

Why don't use put some wheels on the bottom of your case, hook up a transmitter from an r/c car and some servo's and drive it around. I guess stairs could be a problem though.

ToggleHead · TWEAKGURU Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 4360 Location: Jersey

a little top heavy too.........wait a minute........what about if its on its side.......ooooo wait........ideas are a comin'.....=]

why dont you ditch the case....get a nice metal suitcase......or the one nate reviewed......and build your comp into a case.....you'll never have to worry about travelling with it again
_________________

JayDubya · Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 11:34 am Post subject:

If you wanted to mount handles, the best place to mount then would probably be at the back and the front. the handles should go from corner to corner for the most stability.
There are alot of ways you COULD do this. Any ideas?
_________________
JayDubya aka JW Jay JD ^> ﺵ

[KoG]^weaZel · Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 12:46 pm Post subject:

I have to agree with Jay on the locations for the handles. To add more structural strength you can use a piece of metal "flat bar" that spans the width of the case. That way when you drill thru the case and also thru the metal bar the handle will mount to this as well. That should give the handles plenty of strength.
_________________
I tweaked and it tweaked back! So I Tweaked some more!

"Barney is like the Michael Jackson of PBS." - James Tybeerious

Silicon Skum · Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 8:13 pm Post subject:

Josh · Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2004 11:21 am Post subject:

Silicon Skum · Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2004 11:27 am Post subject:

Xal · Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2004 5:40 am Post subject:

Irish whisky is better =P
_________________
Phenom II x4 955 @ Stock
Asus M3N78-EM
4gb Corsair XMS2 DDR2 667 @ 800
1gb Powercolor Radeon HD 5850 @ Stock
X-fi Extreme Audio PCI E
Nexus 600W Silent PSU
Nexus Fans
Custom case

smith.p.sean · Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2004 7:17 pm Post subject:

I agree :)

Silicon Skum · Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2004 7:54 pm Post subject:

Nah, single malt scotch whisky is the best. MMMMMM Glenfiddich!

The name Fiddich indicates that the river runs in the valley of the deer and indeed a stag is the company's emblem. The distillery takes its own water from the Robbie Dubh spring.

MMMMMM Glenfiddich!

Irish whiskey, well I've had a few and most of them did'nt have much flavour.

Canadian whisky SUCKS!

I don't mind Merkin "whisky", JD, Jim Bean etc. but I would'nt class those as a real whisky. Bourbon is more like it's own breed apart.

I'm not sure what Southern Comfort could be classed as, But I do enjoy a drop from time to time.

I like some blended whisky too, Famous Grouse is a good tasting one. I like Bells too, yet the BEST tasting whisky I like is Tesco's own brand (a supermarket in the UK). Dunno what distillery makes it, but it's GOOD.

In fact I'm drinking whisky right now,

quiet night in with a drop of the good stuff and my computer, classic.

§
_________________
my sig disappeared from the image host (?)
But at least I have a Josh Award!

JayDubya · Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2004 2:06 am Post subject:

Scotch whiskey is the best kind of whiskey.

If i were to put handles on this thing, i'd probably put one in the back and one in the front as close to the corners as possible for the greatest stability and leastess amount of sterss on the case.
Nuff said, end thread

_________________
JayDubya aka JW Jay JD ^> ﺵ

Josh · Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2004 6:53 pm Post subject:

mmmmmmmmmmmm cieder!

cider si ncie!

_________________
»4 RS«»1Ж «»1 DENE«»1 FREAKIN LAME OH«»1 MONEY MONEY«
(-)

Silicon Skum · Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2004 7:58 pm Post subject:

Josh · Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2004 5:13 am Post subject:

hehe, yeah it was good!
_________________
»4 RS«»1Ж «»1 DENE«»1 FREAKIN LAME OH«»1 MONEY MONEY«
(-)