Stari89

Due to lack of interest I am no longer working on this project. Many people were interested in me uploading 3D print STL files so they might try to build a similar project. Don't burn your house down, I am not responsible for anything! https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6222155

Test fitting the fans!

1360. I expect this purchase raised the price of that brick! :p

3 more from today:

That's just my friend's broken old computer he doesn't use anymore. I used that as a reference when designing 3D printed components. I can't break something which is already broken! :)

One from yesterday.

After almost a year of planning, today I finally started the build! I found out that building in LDD and in real life is not the same. There are few things I already want to change (for structurual rigidity). I will continue with what I have for now and modify later. This is the front mesh. Cheers!

A quick summary:

I had to order the bricks for the case in 8 different BrickLink stores. Grand grand total: 536€. I keep telling myself that LEGO is an investment. :)

I found some time for my hobbies, so I have begun building the case in the virtual environment where I have an unlimited supply of bricks. I started with the bottom which needs to be perforated for better airflow to the power supply. Enjoy.

The work continues ...

Done with front I/O as well.

Done with the rear I/O video. It's slowly coming together! :)

Rear I/O is complete, I will produce a video in the next few days!

Thank you all, this really means a lot and boosts my motivation! Correct, right now I am focusing on designing the custom parts. When I build the case I expect to use at least 95% original LEGO bricks in combination with custom ones.

The design for the rear expansion card slots is done. Today I was able to print the first of three pieces. When I'm done, I'll do another video. Cheers!

The work is slowly progressing. A prototype for the rear I/O panel is done:

I uploaded the motherboard tray video:

I would say my custom parts are good enough for my application. The PLA (which I use for prototyping) has enough strength, the ABS (which I will use later for final assembly) is even stronger (exactly the same material as LEGO). Although pins fit better in original LEGO beams, they fit well in my 3D printed bricks. This took some trial and error until I got it right. Everything is held together very securely. I did not print any studs, axle holes, gears, etc ... yet and for this project I don't think I will need to. If I were missing an existing brick for some project I would rather buy an original LEGO brick trough 3rd party (like Bricklink) instead of 3D printing a replacement. Every time.

@mortenm: Like this (external link to Instagram)

Due to the World Pandemic I am still missing few things from AliExpress to continue my work. Because I am very impatient, I can't wait to show my progress, so here's a photo of the motherboard tray prototype. The tray is designed to accomodate any (standard) sized motherboard. Mini-ITX? Just take the white 3D-printed brick. Micro-ATX? Add yellow. Full-sized ATX? Add orange. Brass insert nuts are very secure. I was not able to pull them out after they set in. The surrounding PLA plastic broke first. Cheers!

Progress update: I created a power supply mount. Cheers!