911alertme Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I made this box with a 4 port USB/3 port firewire hub in it. I mounted three USB ports on the front with 3 USB extension cables that I took a chunk out of to make shorter and the fourth port will go to an iPod dock on the top (when I can track down a cheap iPod cable). The firewire ports are for future uses. Anyway this was my first project and was wondering what you thought. What did I do wrong? What did I do right? Pricelist: USB/Firwire Hub $25.00 3 USB cables @ $2.50 each $7.50 Paint $3.00 ish 1/4" MDF $3.00 ish Total: $38.50 + tax Here are some pics. Oh and before I forget: /block Sparda's sarcastic comments P.S. Why is my post so big? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 It looks ok, I suppose. I don't really understand what its function is though, it seems you've just made a USB hub less compact? Your post is so big because some javascript resized the images, but for some reason the post still takes up the amount of space it would have done without the resizing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911alertme Posted April 12, 2007 Author Share Posted April 12, 2007 It's basic function is an iPod dock and I just threw some USB ports on the front. I know it isn't real useful but hey, it's pretty good for a first project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deveant Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 its ok, makes sence, and for a first project, its fine, though for ur next one, i suggest experiment with soldering cables, using less paint (will make sure u dont get the tacky drip look. now all u need to do, is wire in a few mini speakers, i volume control, and a IR port :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911alertme Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 Yeah I know I should have used WAY less paint :D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunex Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Yeah I know I should have used WAY less paint :D.Isn't that what sandpaper is for? Just sand it down to get rid of the drip look, and you might be able to add some texture while you're at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911alertme Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 Yeah I know I should have used WAY less paint :D.Isn't that what sandpaper is for? Just sand it down to get rid of the drip look, and you might be able to add some texture while you're at it. Thanks. I'll try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisiam Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 i like it, Something i should think about so my damn cats wont chew on cables anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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