Macsusc Posted November 14, 2025 Share Posted November 14, 2025 (edited) We started by generating hundreds of AI concepts until we found one we liked which we posted onto YouTube to see how many likes it gets compared to the others, this one got the most likes so we decided it's the one we will build. We modelled the Front Panel. Video (1) (4).mp4 We were planning to buy and use a full colour Mimaki printer https://www.mimakiaus.com.au/product/3d/ which can create amazing things, we were super excited for this printer but after talking to their representatives we under stood it wasn't for us, especially for the cost associated with it. The material is far too brittle to be used as a computer panel, the build space is TINY for the price of the machine, we would have to create the panel in pieces. We want a sturdy computer that can keep intact through international delivery as we send out these computers to people world wide. We decided to buy a Carvera https://global.makera.com/products/carvera?srsltid=AfmBOorH9Q1QYMJKkXAmdKOTgXwbC2OylMzNeinObBJrBArEahD1EFpt so we can create sturdy panels out of alloy, copper, wood and other materials along with a 4 colour 3D printer, H2d bamboo labs https://au.store.bambulab.com/products/h2d?id=580955377904132100&skr=yes&srsltid=AfmBOopXgHsY4fQmGK5FBrsVAD7GdTn5Rm_zAFEOUVlCNGPzlgYKopZTz8A to add to our 3D printer stack. We're now conducting test prints and colouring some parts of the panel with the 4 colour printer as a base, we will hand paint the panel afterwards and make sure the red window behind her is see through to show lights. We will continue to drop updates on this blog post as comments, let us know what you think! Edited November 14, 2025 by Merzal#1414 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRaveen Posted November 23, 2025 Share Posted November 23, 2025 Insane, I like it :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macsusc Posted November 23, 2025 Author Share Posted November 23, 2025 Thanks BloodRaveen 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macsusc Posted November 25, 2025 Author Share Posted November 25, 2025 ipcam-record.2025-11-20_17-32-19.0_preview.mp4.cd846c0b94c5cc924772d8615b66fbce.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macsusc Posted November 25, 2025 Author Share Posted November 25, 2025 Here’s her body, we’ll hand paint it from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macsusc Posted December 3, 2025 Author Share Posted December 3, 2025 Sneak peak of the paint job before I ship it back to Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011010010110 Posted December 8, 2025 Share Posted December 8, 2025 First attempts at cutting the acrylic and case panel. The case panel is now in modifiable because there is no reference point to re align the cutting with the existing cuts made. Unfortunately the model didn’t take into account the location of the pegs so the sheet doesn’t quite fit, will need to redo and also the tolerance was too tight. This is early days for cnc milling on the Carvera. Already 3 tools broken since the software was picking speeds from library and not the tools designated speed. Lessons learned with every snapped bit. IMG_4858.mov IMG_4874.mov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011010010110 Posted December 12, 2025 Share Posted December 12, 2025 Second attempt at cutting panel, after 16 hours of reprogramming and reprocessing I may have a solid program for this. IMG_4882.mov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011010010110 Posted December 15, 2025 Share Posted December 15, 2025 Waiting 3 weeks to get my bandsaw fixed, just needed a few bits of rubber but finally could do the grinding to fit the head on. When I separated the head from the body in the software it left a few open faces and the 3d printer software corrected it but made the part a different shape. So the head wouldn’t slide on easy. I used the bandsaw to cut off the excess you will see it in the build video. Band saw is great because it cuts vertical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macsusc Posted December 16, 2025 Author Share Posted December 16, 2025 Looking good 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Macsusc Posted 16 hours ago Author Share Posted 16 hours ago Build video is up. We also ran it through the rate my pc app. https://www.thecrimsonmarket.com/ratemypc/builds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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