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de.das.dude

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Had a little spare time today, so I finally modded my cheap-ass glue gun ($7.50 or so). It used to be powered by 4xAA batteries, which was painfully slow and very expensive in the long-run. NiMh batteries are even slower, unless I increase cell count.
With power outages on the way I've decided to add rechargeable batteries and slightly "overclock" it.
Did an extensive invasive surgery on the battery compartment. Now it runs off a pair of old Samsung LiPo batteries, which bumps the voltage from 6V to ~8.6V and bumps power from 8W to almost 12W. Now it heats up to working temperature in a couple of minutes, and lasts approximately 1.5H on full charge.
A proper dedicated charger would be nice. I'm currenly using my lab PSU for charging.
i see smart temp tower. Have you checked our community here
 

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i see smart temp tower. Have you checked our community here
Yeah, posted my workhorses there, but right now all of them are out of comission.
That was for a client. Had some issues with his Creality K1c. Just needed to do some calibration after few fixes and full Klipper flash.
 
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More than a Ghetto Mod, I present Ghetto Build!
 

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i hate the texture on the logo so i erase it by using sand paper, now it just smooth
please ignore my grip tape that made from safety tape
 

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So, my eScooter charger started to rattle yesterday. Stock 4010 fan failed and didn't really work that well in the first place, so I replaced it with one of my crappy 4020 fans (leftovers from my 1U server builds).
Some cutting, some clipping, some hot glue, and now it purrz az a kittin' and stays cool during charging.

Maximum airflow!
 
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the annoying this 2nd laptop has double tape to hold the M2sata and the screw has custom O ring
 

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Did double-sided tape on few client's laptops, where even with factory screws the SSD would bend with chassis and after some time wiggle-out of the slot a little, causing BSODs.
 
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I decided to help the air flow in my case, the main intake was pushing hot air from the gpu back into the gpu. So now the gpu is drawing fresh air and the exhaust has a more direct flow out of the case.
 
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Thank you, This mod works but I'm combating a 10-20C delta on the gpu hotspot PTM 7950 did help and my card can pull 430W again but it still has that issue.
 
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Thank you, This mod works but I'm combating a 10-20C delta on the gpu hotspot PTM 7950 did help and my card can pull 430W again but it still has that issue.
If I may suggest a refinement? Black colored poster board. DollarTree, DollarGeneral or just about any office supply or art store will have some. They're easily cut, trimmed and taped/glued and will look a whole lot better! It'll still be ghetto, but at least it'll look nicer!

 
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I could paint the cardboard black or white. If i want to put more effort into it then I'll take your suggestion.

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And yes, it works.
 
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Update I took lexluthermiester suggestion and put a white foam board in while improving the design. The top cardboard piece is the same since it's not visible.
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Update I took lexluthermiester suggestion and put a white foam board in while improving the design. The top cardboard piece is the same since it's not visible.

I notice a fair amount of case fans in near proximity. Intake or exhaust? LOLOLOLOLOLOL

Cardboard was lower memory and more uniform. Lex might've left out a few steps such as leaving the foam sit in the sun on blacktop to warm and then immediately pressing it between two flat objects. Or going beyond thread title by using numerous cycles to slowly create bends. Also worth noting is the superiority of spray adhesive to permanently set two flat even surfaces without ripples or tendency towards twisting.

Hey, if it works it works though. If it works too well and looks too pretty this thread wouldn't be much fun.
 

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I notice a fair amount of case fans in near proximity. Intake or exhaust? LOLOLOLOLOLOL

Cardboard was lower memory and more uniform. Lex might've left out a few steps such as leaving the foam sit in the sun on blacktop to warm and then immediately pressing it between two flat objects. Or going beyond thread title by using numerous cycles to slowly create bends. Also worth noting is the superiority of spray adhesive to permanently set two flat even surfaces without ripples or tendency towards twisting.

Hey, if it works it works though. If it works too well and looks too pretty this thread wouldn't be much fun.

Putting in effort IN A GHETTO MOD????!! defeats the purpose imho
 
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Putting in effort IN A GHETTO MOD????!! defeats the purpose imho

I thought putting too much effort into something shoddy was a core requirement. Critique of these efforts having the effect of promoting even wilder machinations. :p
 
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