My new Computer

[KinK 0]

Ok so I keep finding that my new Laptop (with windows xp) does not have all the functuanality that I like so I decided to make myself a portable computer that I can use as a tool. Specs Duel P3 933mhz 1GB Ram 350Watt PS Front Back Board Close up Case Opened up whatcha think

[Jay Anthony 118]

Cute on the outside...(ugly on the inside.) I'm sure it meets those needs that a notebook cannot. Be sure and load it with lots of serial ports. How about a CLK PCI board?

[Chris Elston 79]

oH MY GOSH, that is too kewl. Did you enter that in the MaxiumPC Magazine CASE Modding competition?

[KinK 0]

no LOL

[Chris Elston 79]

I am like a computer hardware junkie. I think I own like 5+ computers. Each one has it's own job. The magazine is worth a look, who knows you might win! http://www.maximumpc.com/features/feature_...2003-08-01.html

[Jimbo 0]

Nice!! I am curious for the screen. is it also mounted on the case and what resolution is it?? Greetz, Jimbo

[KinK 0]

I havent come up with a screen yet. I am looking at converting an old laptop screen because I dont want to spend the money on a 15 " lcd but I will have to see. It does however fit very nicely under my desk to be used as a server when not in use as a portable.

[KinK 0]

I am still working on it I will be adding some foam for noise insulation and possibly changing out the 31/2 drive bay for a 5 1/4 that way the hd will be easly removeable and I can put a cd rom in it ps ya it has 2 comports and I have an old omron device net configerator which will go in as well as extra pci comport.

[Jay Anthony 118]

Yea!!!!! It's an Omron portable workstation!

[Rebuke 0]

I think you should list it on EBAY as "Screen not included"

[Sleepy Wombat 27]

With the current World climate I just wonder how you get it on an aircraft....? Looks like the bomb from the move Executive Decision starring Kurt Russell.... :-p :-p I sure don;t think any would be theives would be pinching it off the back seat of a car... cool....

[glaverty 1]

Don't think you'll have much luck with the laptop screen. Most of them use video drivers built into the motherboard and they aren't easily converted to VGA either.

[KinK 0]

Ya I know I have been looking into it as I have a dead laptop that has a good screen however I am still trying to find a reliable hack....

[IO_Rack 181]

Kinda resembles an Omron FIT 10. We still have one of those around somewhere.

[panic mode 246]

Just get an 15" LCD display and bolt it to suitcase cover. I'm not sure how to protect it from scratches....

[Guest parimalam]

Strange Idea, appreciated

[Wordman 0]

Not really portable with that power supply... mod in a battery supply of some sort

[KinK 0]

LOL no way I would need to drag a ups around with me. and if I am working on plc's there will be power there.... so

[Danocane 0]

Greeting KinK, Thanx for sharing your portable PC project. I have had to repair a few PC cases that were knocked off of desks, platforms, cabinets, trolleys...ect...ect.. Very innovative and nice job of fitting all into a case. This thread did remind me about 15 to 20 years ago lugging around an Allen Bradley T50 programming unit. And thinking how fortunate I was that this unit was so portable. Well Good luck and thanx for sharing. Dan

[jeenjang 0]

wat's ur posture when u program the plc on site? *wondering

[KinK 0]

not quite sure what you are getting at. The basic nessesity comes from the fact that most of the places I work the PC's are desk top pc's and I find that sometimes the stuff that I program sometimes works on my Laptop but not on these PC's , I had all the parts other than the pop rivits $2.50 or something like that so I figured I would build up a test machine. I am also trying to get linux and my omron plc to talk to each other right now and so I have made it a duel boot system. it seems to work well, the only thing I think that i need is a floppy drive and maybe a cdrom but that will come as soon as I find a worthy 5 1/4 bay. Peace

[Guest Guest]

A thought, maybe you could use a video card with TV output then connect to a portable TV and/or monitor. You can find small (6, 7, 8 inch etc) TFT LCD portable TV's that run off 12vdc that are reasonably priced.

[KinK 0]

Great idea I will definately look into that :)