Time for a minor update
Back in the past when Navig made the switch panel, this is what he made.
Simple cheap feeling button switches (every time I hit the button it felt like something is going to break inside), some tailed LEDs one for power and other for HDD, a self made mount for it all, and all attached with plastic rivets.
TO Hell with that! It has to change!
First off you all know I ordered powder coat for all the metal pieces and especially the same plate Navig made himself (Thanks again CyberDruid)
I also bought some Lamptron switches from P-PC previously mentioned in my past posts.
Vandal Resistant Illuminated Switch - 22mm White Dot Products Model: VSW-DOT-WT [VSW-DOT-WT] : Performance-PCs.com, ... sleeve it and they will come Vandal Resistant Illuminated Switch - 22mm White Ring Products Model: VSW-RING-WT [VSW-RING-WT] : Performance-PCs.com, ... sleeve it and they will come
Now it's going to be put all together. I soon learned that the plastic rivets were not the same size as the stainless steel ones I bought. To remedy this, I decided to use my left over Stainless button cap screws I have and then use a nut behind it to help keep it in place. The problem was I didn't have the nuts but I did have those brass knurl knobs that I wont be using anymore and next thing you know, it was a perfect substitute. There was a problem, it was brass, not stainless so I thought about it and remember a Nutkicking idea I read long time ago on some forums.
PLASTIC Dip! I had the spray in the garage!
I did not hesitate to use it and I say it came out nice!
Next was easy, slide the darn screw and knob it behind. I'm amazed that only an 1hr past since I sprayed it and the rubber is stuck on good.
Repeat 4 times
Done!, SEXY Image
Now I have to eventually figure out something for those gaps but that's for later.
Next up I took the liberty to do half the riveting work and let me tell you, it's some scary stuff when you only have one shot at it every time to punch it in because if I do it wrong, then I have to drill it which will destroy the paint job since it is mounted with intense pressure.
Riveted parts close up
Now in this image is the riveted PSU bracket but also a cut piece of foam shoved into a Lian Li HDD cage holder, I'll elaborate more details later.
Here is a image of half the work done, of course some parts are attached by screws and other riveted.
A side note, I got some nice industrial fans in the mail and let me tell you it took me a long time looking for these in 12v spec. These fans are Comair Rotrons Muffin XL.
Digi-Key - CR344-ND (Manufacturer - 028885)
If your wondering, NO I did not pay 41.69 for each one. I got them on Ebay, some guy was selling it $9 a piece not knowing what it was.
Holding and testing the fan made me know why it's so expensive. Metal Frame, assemble in Mexico, some bendable but break resistant plastic fins, some sort of riveted shaft that I can't remove, good pressure, and teeth on the fins, definitely not for home use.