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I got this projector box from Goldenstar last week, I thought everyone might be interested to see it -
Fit and finish is excellent, the key switch is removable only when off, and as you can see, all the usual connectors are in place ready to wire, as well as 11 fans.
It costs as much to ship it here as I paid for it - $195.
http://www.goldenstarlaser.com/boxg-small-p-438.html
- Tim
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Nice,
Thank you for posting Tim, it doesn't look like a bad case.
Hey Sir Tim -
Nice find.. :cool:
Curious, have you actually 'worked' on these, yet? (As-in, tried to drill or tap the Alum?) I ask, since a couple models of these 'cases', I've seen, in helping others, trying to bring them 'compliant' / repairs, etc, I found that the Alum was.. 'wierd'... Like, kinda 'gummy' or.. just.. didn't 'like' being tapped, etc.. lots of cutting-oil, and even so, seemed to 'dislike' being tapped.. I'd guessed they were using some 'cheap alloy', or (??) but.. Seems kinda silly to 'mess up the Aluminum', lol.. :) Just curious as-to your observations / experience with drilling / tapping these boxes, if-any, thus-far.. :cool:
PS - fwiw, these make great 'front-side Emission Indicators', http://www.galco.com/buy/Idec/AP8M122-W for those that lack them (..and most, seem to..)
fwiw...
j
I've been using these for my 10W builds. No problems with the alloy, it holds a thread well. Seems a bit softer than the t6 I normally use, but actually seems easier to tap a as result if anything. My only complaints about these cases are the baseplate's are a bit thin, but that's easy enough to swap if need be.
They're pretty solid, perhaps a bit heavy once fully built, but well made. Just barely enough room for a 10W, using 2x dhom greens, would be lots of room to spare if using laserwave modules.
I have one of these got it last week and what a pile or crap!
Very poor finish, dirty and just crap quality.
WOuldnt recommend these to anyone who's serious about lasers
I don't really like this case too, because of the poor finish, but also for the incredible number of fans.
Why did they put 7 fans (!!!) on the optical deck? This is the only way to have lots of dust on the optics.
The good solution should have been to put the fans on the power/electronic deck .
Other important notice : your box seems to have 3 fans for air input and 4 for the output on the optical deck. The result is that the air will come from the output window and will soil your scanners mirrors. (higher extraction flux than air input)
I'm not trying to start anything but... keep in mind this is a $195 box. With fans, connections, keyswitch, flightcase, etc.
An LT1000 case is $2000+ and doesn't even have a hole cut in it for the light to come out!
I've not actually seen one but, it's probably not "THAT" bad, all things considered. (And you don't "need" to supply power to every fan... jus sayin')
For a hobbyist, it's probably a very good deal.
That thing is not just UGLY...
it very poorly designed, most to the fans are on the optical deck,
corners are sharp, and bolts heads sticking out....whats right with it?
I'll give you that the design isn't great with WAAYY too many fans. I can't speak for the edges. The bolts? Eh... that doesn't upset me too much. But it is kinda fugly! I think we may see one of these in person at SELEM so, I'll shut up and reserve any more judgement until after that. :)
Still looks better than any case I have scratch buIlt and formed
And wait there is something brad doesn't own.
Ha! No. But... buffo came very, very, close to talking me into gettng one last December but I didn't have the available scratch to quite justify it at the time. A mild fit of "reason". It's been on the radar though. :) Actually I haven't gotten anything from Goldenstar yet but, I've pondered a lot of their stuff since getting my first pricelist in November 2011!Quote:
Originally Posted by polishedball
While not perfect, I still think it's a decent case. I'd consider myself serious about lasers, but not by any means rich, for sure it's a bit of a compromise but I'm more concerned with functionality than looks.
The fan holes are there, but no need to use them all. I am using just the 3 filtered intake fans on the top, and the rest are passive vents. Positive pressure is maintained, and so far so good as far as cooling, it seems to be keeping up.
Bottom shelf, not so important as the optical side, but using 2 filtered intakes (took a bit of work, but easy enough), 1 exhaust and 1 passive vent, keeps slight positive pressure.
I did have to sand the sharp edges, which of course would have been better if it were done prior to anodizing, but a black felt marker fixed it up pretty good, can't hardly tell.
The bolts sticking out I find are actually helpful in keeping it from getting scratched.
Worth noting, is the first one I purchased was practically perfect, not a scratch, the back panel came unassembled. The second case I ordered came with the back panel assembled, some extra holes cut for the lcd dmx board and covered with a sticker (which is kind of useless for my purposes and a few scratches to the finish) So perhaps specifically requesting an untouched case may be the key to getting a nice one.
To put it in perspective, I built the cases for my first two rgb's and it ended up costing me roughly the same just in aluminum and spray paint, and doesn't look nearly as aesthetically pleasing..
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http://www.photonlexicon.com/forums/...cons/icon3.png: 'Testors' Paint markers, ie: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXHE88&P=FR avail. at yer local hobby shop... Good qual. paint, applicable right where ya want (and not where ya don't..) and either in flat, or semi-gloss, will resist-scuffs / stay on longer than 'sharpie-kisses'.. :) Also, once dry, can dab (don't 'wipe' or you'll clean the paint off.. :p ) on a bit of 'top-coat', with a cotton-swab (just spray direct on tip / 1/2 soak it..) foreven mo' bettuh scuff-resistance... :cool:
Tip o the mornin' to ya. :)
j
Lasersoldier next time i have 5.5 grand to spend on my xmas party i will be giving you a call.
Could anyone with this enclosure give me the height clearance in the top and bottom sections? Thanks
Bottom section clearance is around 155 mm, top section is around 125 mm. Then there is a little standoff board included you can mount stuff on if you want, it makes a surface about 28 mm from the main board. It comes mounted in the top section but you can move it to the bottom just as easily.
The aluminum is a little strange, you need to use very sharp drills and take it slow.
- Tim
John;
I'll have one of these cases with me at SELEM if you want to take a look at it. They're damned nice for the money. (I have two of them myself; the one I'm bringing to SELEM is for Jeff.)
Adam
Do they only ship in a flight case? wondering if a group buy could knock down shipping at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by buffo
what if they shipped unassembled?
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Originally Posted by polishedball
They usually ship empty boxes unassembled!Quote:
Originally Posted by swamidog
In my experience (4 delivered to me so far), they normally ship fully assembled, and you can get it with a flight case included for under $500 shipped.
But yeah, if you had them ship a whole bunch of them unassembled in a large cardboard box, you could probably save a lot on shipping. But the flight cases are *really* nice...
Adam
Ok, strange, for me that was always unassembled.
About the flight case (in my experience too), I don't doubt of the build quality when they come out of the factory. But the problem is more about the travel from China to XXXXXXX. The flight cases come often dented, with "cracks".Quote:
Originally Posted by buffo
Like this case : http://www.photonlexicon.com/forums/...highlight=omar
(second pic of the first post)
I know that the cases from eightonlight.com have a reputation for being damaged in transit, but all 4 of the ones I received from Goldenstar arrived in pristine condition.
Who does Omar use for shipping? Mimi uses only DHL or FedEx, and I've never had a problem with either shipper.
Adam
My two flightcases from eightonlight arrived in excellent condition and were shipped via DHL.
Just a thought... they're flightcases. They're doing what they are designed to do.... protect the projector. Yes, I like them pristine looking too but any well traveled flightcase is gonna get beat up looking. That's it's job. :)
Mine came fully assembled, the flight cases were $40 each, and well worth it.
Chris's one arrived unassembled only because i specified. Took me 25 minutes to put together. When i say unassembled everything on the back panel had been attached with the exception of the male Neutric Powercon, keys and bag/s of hex nuts etc which taped to the bottom panel. For anyone interested in an easy way to wire in the fans i've found this:
http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/Ph...PCB_22863.html
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with the groups of fans on each panel wired into their own molex on the PCB it makes disconnecting them really easy should the need arrise to remove a side/back panel
How much was shipping when flat packed?
Cheers, I like that fan PDU.Quote:
Originally Posted by RGbee
BTW, are we related ;-)
Someone please help me understand Winni pricing on shipping not sure if something is getting lost in translation or what but how is it cheaper to ship in a flight case at heavier weight than without a flight case.
Sniped from emails below
BOX-G small is USD195,shipping cost is USD195(USD11/KG ship to USA ,below21KG ).
If it is with flightcase shipping cost about USD168(above21KG ,it is USD6/KG),flightcase is USD65.
Hope this information is helpful for u .
Yep, was confused myself but added an ILDA cable and the total was cheaper as it jumped into cheaper (above 21kg) price. Go with it and be happy! :)
Agreed, I can't remember offhand how much, but the shipping cost was fairly steep as it was bekow the 21kg threshold
Yeah how do you say please include a brick or rock with my shipment so that it will be $40 cheaper.,Quote:
Originally Posted by steviobee
Is this a 'volumetric weight' thing? it cost me 12 quid to send an empty box the other day, just some packing material in it ready for the return trip with a laser in it. So far the courier has managed to send it to oblivion. The rates and services of these people seem crazier with each passing year.Quote:
Originally Posted by polishedball
Pretty sure a flight case would be larger volumetric as well as weight.Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Doctor
Interesting. *juggles estimates against cost of flat-packs and a pop riveter..* I wonder if the volumetric weight thing was introduced at least partly to thwart clever bastards with little helium-filled bungees to pack things in.