Since UA-cam has removed all support for annotations I'll just manually write down time stamps for people who happen to stumble upon this video 0:00 Introduction 1:05 Woodwork 2:14 Cable 4:04 Audio Link 5:32 USB Link 7:18 Disc Drive 8:04 Card Readers 8:52 IR Remote 9:47 Microphone Input 11:24 End Notes
I would like to see an updated version of this build. Your presentation has come a long way in the last 8 years, and I'd like to see this project revisited.
Same! I want to build an adaped version of this but it's much harder to understand these old videos while the new ones are much better and clear to understand.
It really does! For example, one of my favorite things to do in Assassin's Creed 3 is to sometimes take a moment to enjoy the environment and atmosphere that they've built. To hear the wind rustling the trees, and the animals in the distance... not hearing fans whirring really lets you enjoy it more, and adds a lot to the experience. Totally worth it.
DIY Perks really has come a long way. I enjoyed the content when I was in secondary school and still am enjoying it. Watching over this does show how his vibe and enthusiasm has changed over time. Keep up the awesome stuff!
Hi to everyone else who recently discovered this channel and decided to start watching all his old stuff from the beginning :) The first couple of vids were interesting, but *this* instalment feels like the true beginning of Matt's evolution into the absolute legend he's since become.
I think I've only had one commenter say that they're building one, so it's great to hear that you're doing one as well! I'd really like to see what yours looks like once it's done, so don't forget to upload a video about it.
If you want smart, go and look at what people are doing with Raspberry Pi's and programming and stuff. I'm just a 're-wire-er', and there's nothing particularly smart about what I do.
DIY Perks But the Point is that you have ideas that apparently no one ever had before. I know I already posted a comment, but where is the video about the LED-light? I urgently need one, but don't have enough money to buy one as big as I need it. Cheers ;)
I'm self-taught when it comes to electronics, but I wouldn't say I'm particularly experienced in it. I wouldn't be able to design a circuit using discrete components. A lot of my understanding comes from the things I've learned from building this ECU and the other projects I've been working on, so it's a continual learning process.
oh how times have changed. how computers and your channel and your builds have become so much more polished. this would be a great project to revisit and make a new version of
Hi there, I used the USB 3.0 cable to route the outputs of both repeaters (which are connected to the computer individually) into one cable, rather than two, to save space. The HDD light and power button were indeed routed past the hubs and straight into the computer. :)
The best thing about the cheap USB hubs like the ones I used (which are still working great), is that when they split the 5v power, they do it directly on the PCB, so there's no IC to go through or anything. This means that you can actually connect the power AFTER the hub, which is what I've done with the CD drive (which draws the most power). :)
It was indeed a capacitor - I used it to short between the positive and negative power connections, which gets rid of the high-frequency noise in the power lines.
Wireless USB did cross my mind, but I'm not sure about the reliability and speed. I wanted 100% reliability as I transfer a lot of photos and glitches wouldn't be acceptable. If the tech is improved it might be a really good option along with wireless HDMI senders for the monitors, and a little radio unit for the power and bluetooth for the audio.
I had a 20mm power button from a previous case (you should be able to buy them separately), so I used a 20mm drill bit to drill a 20mm diameter hole into a square block of mdf that was about 30mm. The button fit extremely nicely into this hole, so all I had to do was then glue the push-button inside the mdf cube, and then clip the silver button back on.
+AintBigAintClever I conifer tell if you're joking or not. Windows 10 isn't poplar at all. Windows 7 is simpler, and with 10 you'll eventually get sycamore crashes and bugs.
You can't really combine two USB signals (I meant that the wires were 'contained' inside a larger one) unless using a hub. Each of the internal hubs is connected directly to its own repeater, which are then in turn connected to their own usb ports.
Very impressive. The audio configuration is especially clever. Here are some suggestions to make it even more awesome: * Use another USB cable so you can take advantage of two controller's worth of bandwidth * Instead of sending power, send a signal wire from the 12V rail that powers a relay * Powered usb hubs so you can charge phones and whatnot. USB spec is 500mA and your hubs eat into that * Use a USB DAC for the audio output as well so you avoid sending an analog signal long distances
Brother, i just want to say, please take your talent to the next level. If you are currently just making videos, go ahead & sell your ideas. People like me are dying to purchase tons of stuff from you.. I appreciate your talent & your efforts a lot, i'm sure lots of people do.. This control hub is absolutely amazing :) Keep up the hard work man! P.S: Your voice is fantastic :)
dude you should really patent this stuff and sell it. The wooden case idea was genius . There are no pc cases like it out there atm you should create another prototype and pitch it or something . I would definitely buy
***** his enthusiasm is unparalleled, and he does a great job of teaching. Also, everything he does feels user friendly whilst also being advanced enough to make it unique. Great channel indeed.
That is a bloody good idea. People other then musicians would be interested as well. I ended up building something like this for someone who loves the Victorian style of things and hates aluminium (She has a screen with a brass surround). She loves this idea because you don't have to see or hear the PC. It also saves a load of space in general as there is no need for the PC tower to be right next to the desk.
Just make sure there's a USB repeater every 3m and it should work just fine. Like this: PC - 3m of cable - hub - 3m of cable - hub - 3m of cable - hub - usb ports for devices That would give you a 9m cable, which would be 100% reliable. (by 'hubs' I mean 'repeaters', which are the same things and hubs)
Not so. Powered USB hubs only use the extra power to power the devices plugged into them, to compensate for the original USB port only providing .5A. My hubs, however, are jacked into the 5A rail of the PSU directly, meaning that they have something like 20A available to distribute to devices (in reality, though, only about 6A can be provided due to the cable length and its resistance). 6A is fine though, and easily provides .5A for each USB port. :)
I think it's one of the best ideea ever. getting rid of the "noisebox" next to your desk. I definitely gotta try and build one for myself. I subscribed and can be sure I'll watch all your videos! Thx for this!
+Hendlton try with cardboard... to make strong cardboard just flushing a little bit of SUPER GLUE in every part and every surface of cardboard... but at the first you have to make a good design like woodwoorking design... to make screw hole strong just make hole first with screw then flush the hole to make a strength result... i have do that and make a big case with some drawer panel, machine slot and door panel for my ampli(machines =1 machine 2*300 watt, 1 machine 2*200 watt and 2 machines 2*40 watt)...
This is actually quite ingenious. If you can figure out a way to connect the monitor onto it you could have a highly marketable product that could revolutionise the way we use our computers. I'd be happy to pay around £40 for it and I'm sure I'm not the only one.
I may have read it wrong since for me it's 7 AM. But do you mean a wireless monitor? If that's the case, that'd be bad for gaming and photographers since I'd imagine there'd be a high ms. Probably around 14-22ms. LCD monitors have hard times keeping a balance of high resolution and low ms. Imagine wireless. If I read it wrong, please correct me!
I'd love to see a rough schematic, hand drawn if it's faster for you to make! I know you mostly explain everything, but it'd be so much easier to recreate with a schematic. Very cool project anyway
The dust effect was just made in After Effects using particular. I guess I could to a tutorial for it... my VFX channel is MotionStream, so if I ever do a tutorial it will be uploaded there. :)
Have been spending some of my sparetime with my father building one of these, just going to make it with sheet metal (aluminium). Most of the same things in the build, except for using a small wireless keyboard and mouse combo for controls. Excellent run-through of what you used, might solve our issues with the small glitches and errors, especially on the USB side.
I was super impressed with the computer case & the idea of this box unit, but now ive seen all the work that went into it, i am even more impressed.. Very innovative idea man. I think u should pitch this idea to a big company & see it before they rip it off. its an idea that no one has come up with & is a great idea for quite computing. great for musicians & even for people that are fussy about noise.
+DIY Perks- i watched this video before, months ago - but it came back up in my feed again. I'm so pleased it did. I had no idea back then that I would actually be considering making something like this for my summer project in London... might need help as i've never done anything like this before. Anyway, thank you for sharing your builds with us - please do keep going. I subscribed to you from all four of my channels, this being the least popular - but hey, I just wanted to be kept informed of any updates. Well done,
I'm building a PC later this week when the parts arrive, and I hope to try some of the things you did in this, as well as your other PC-related build log. As well my uncle and I are going to try to make a Shard Light. Thanks for being super creative and sharing your ideas, they never cease to inspire me!
Great idea and execution. This is like a PC "Little Bro." I think I speak for everyone that this is very impressive. Video image, sound, and editing are pro quality too.
Just one comment,....your editing skills are refreshing, presentation is one of a kind that you see on YT rare. Like it, and you got a subscriber to your YT-channel well earned. Ok your project is also a good one,now I stop before you thinking I'm a kind of nice troll ...LOL. Greetzz from Holland
I lived on the Welsh boarder during my teen years, but I'm not sure if that affected my accent much... but then again, maybe it did, and that's what you're hearing! :)
Amazing! I discovered your channel today and I am totally blown away. I am going to start building my hub as soon as weekend comes! Keep up the good work, and all the best to you from Serbia!
Thanks :) it's my favourite build so far, I think. Though my homemade "jawbone jambox" bluetooth speaker is giving it a run for its money (going to make a video about it in a few weeks)
It's a bit too simple for a tutorial really. Just extend the two wires that connect to your motherboard's "ON" header, and add a momentary switch to the other end. I can do one if the demand is there, but I think it would be a bit simple for my audience. Thumb up MarZka Play's comment if anyone reading this wants a tutorial on it though.
DIY Perks I did a mod of an ENERMAX PC-PSU (externally) that automatically switches on the PC when it gets AC Mains. I think you could make a tutorial. It just runs off the permanent 3.3 Volts DC rail from the PSU. When the PSU gets AC and switches on the 3.3 Volts, it waits one second and does a short time short circuit on the "ON" pins on the Mainboard. Then it is in a latched state and does nothing, so that your PC does not boot again when you shut it down. ;) Only when you disconnect the AC and then reconnect it, it will do the ON impulse again. (You have to wait untill the PSU filter caps are empty, though) I used an ATMEGA with Arduino boot loader in a 4pin DIP package plus a MOSFET. The ATMEGA booting is also the delay. This trick is really handy if you can not reach your PC tower easily and not want a remote power button. Just switch on your power strip and there it goes.
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Wow, that microphone sounds surprisingly good! I'm listening through a pair of half-decent studio monitors and I don't really hear many problems with the quality. The ones that I do hear could easily be rectified with some minor equalization.
Amazing work. And amazing explanation. Seriously. I'm building a server-dedicated case and I want to do something of particularly cool and most of all silent. This video and the other one you made (where you actually explain how you built the wood case) are what I was looking for. Thank you!
Hello, great video, i would have loved a seperate video of the whole assembly and cable. It`s not the first video i watch from you and really enjoy, but its also not the first time i wish for a step by step assembly, although it might be just to simple for your normal audience. Can`t tell. Keep up the good work, your projects are great
I'm speechless! I'm defenately going to make that somewhere in the feature! You should feel (and even till this day) very proud don't you?! And "Cheap Chinese" stuff can be good at times, most ones in china are even hand made with care while others are made by machines to save time and much money for employees. I rather have an hand assembled product than made by an overclocked machine that pays more attention to quantity over quality.
My monitors are on my desk, attached to the comp. with 6m d-sub cables. I suppose I could have included the d-sub extensions in the hub, but that would have made its cable too thick, as I have three monitors.
Okay, if enough people are interested in buying one, I will design a more easily built one, using 3d printing for the internals, a custom PCB for the electronics, and a lasercut front. Parts would be £120 (no markup), and labour would be £300 due to the time it would take to design and build. So, if anyone is interested in buying one of these for £420, please reply to this comment and if enough people are interested I'll set up a kickstarter and begin designing!
That is so cool, I wish i had the patience to make one. The woodwork involved would be within my capability, but the electronics just fry my brain. Excellent video as well m8, and you are right, the audio is cracking.
Jealous people always tried to put others down beacause they sadly can't do what you do and be what you are. I like your videos, you are clever and passionnate this is why you have so much imagination. "Never give up, never surrender", you have a huge potential $£€.
This is awesome. I discovered your videos today, and I gotta say I'm plowing through them. My pc is definitely going to have an external control hub. Brilliant.
Awesome build. Makes my little audio switch project look like a toy. This video was extremely interesting and the best take-away from it is learning that a PS _SingStar_ unit will act as a USB microphone input on a computer - and in _stereo_ - many thanks for that! Me: "Look, kids, I've built a switch so I can select between speakers or headphones - and I can put in another switch so I can select which computer I'm getting sound from! DIY Perks: Hold my beer!
Really impressive build! TIP: When using shielded (screened) wires or wire bundles, ALWAYS ground the shielding/screening material. The most effective screening/shielding is obtained when outside interference is grounded, thus eliminated. Do you have a complete project build notes anywhere? I'd love to see your wiring schematic for this build, also a parts list would be very helpful. Thank you for sharing this video, I'll be building this project soon.
its absolutely killing me to see all these devices connected to usb 2.0. but the video is 4 years old, so keeping that in mind. My only critique is the hub used already had an SD card reader built in. This is actually really close to something i've wanted to do for a long time, my older pc build was a heat dumping, noising overpowered mess. i'd love to just run some good long cables and have the main pc in the basement, with the main I/O in the bedroom. Instead, I settled for building a newer, stronger, cooler(ish) pc with a watercooling loop, wonderful soft hum, can hardly notice it! (Now I notice the hiss of my tv speakers) Anyways, love these videos, and i hope to do half the builds you've shown on this account
Really nice design - I've actually made pretty similar build few years ago, only difference that I ditched audio circuitry - left only DVD drive, USB hubs, cardreader and power/reset buttons, and the chassis from aluminum using CNC, not from wood. My only suggestion on improvement - use slot-loading DVD drive instead of ordinary drawer-type laptop drive. Price difference is few Pounds/Euros, but it looks lot better, because you only have small few milimeter high slit, instead of ugly plastic front part of drawer. ;)
I'm not sure. It took a lot of work, and unless I develop a more efficient way of building it, the cost would be too high (probably the same cost as a high-end pc).
nice build...but I'm bit confused...do u hve a written article or something to explain all the wiring..coz that would be a great help...and how did u power the optical drive ??
I suppose I can, but it's not particularly conventional, so you might be better off just buying a Logitech USB microphone for £15 which would be less hassle for not too much money.
okay that makes sense. The reason I mention was because I know the hubs, its a knock of inland "squid" hub. I would still be a little worried with high power devices. the hub is taking the 5volt from the PSU rail and spliting it across the ports.
a 10-15% markup on all parts + the cost you'd charge for labor. You could probably stream line the wood work by buying laser cut pieces online, that would also give you a range of material options such as plastics and metals.
Since UA-cam has removed all support for annotations I'll just manually write down time stamps for people who happen to stumble upon this video
0:00 Introduction
1:05 Woodwork
2:14 Cable
4:04 Audio Link
5:32 USB Link
7:18 Disc Drive
8:04 Card Readers
8:52 IR Remote
9:47 Microphone Input
11:24 End Notes
Thank you so much this is very helpful.
Thanj you kind sir
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@DIY Perks
Please add this to your description so they can be auto setup.
I would like to see an updated version of this build. Your presentation has come a long way in the last 8 years, and I'd like to see this project revisited.
Same! I want to build an adaped version of this but it's much harder to understand these old videos while the new ones are much better and clear to understand.
It really does! For example, one of my favorite things to do in Assassin's Creed 3 is to sometimes take a moment to enjoy the environment and atmosphere that they've built. To hear the wind rustling the trees, and the animals in the distance... not hearing fans whirring really lets you enjoy it more, and adds a lot to the experience. Totally worth it.
DIY Perks really has come a long way. I enjoyed the content when I was in secondary school and still am enjoying it. Watching over this does show how his vibe and enthusiasm has changed over time. Keep up the awesome stuff!
You built your own mic. And it sounds better than most UA-cam videos. I'm floored.
You're floored?
Whaa?
transitive v. To stun; overwhelm: e.g. The very idea floored me.
Christian Lund Oh.
He just built another one that's better than ever before.
Hi to everyone else who recently discovered this channel and decided to start watching all his old stuff from the beginning :)
The first couple of vids were interesting, but *this* instalment feels like the true beginning of Matt's evolution into the absolute legend he's since become.
agreed
I remember seeing this when it was upload even
My keyboard and mouse are USB, so I just plug them into one of the Hub's rear USB connections.
That's excellent to hear. It's always good to have some father-time working on a project. I'd be interested in seeing how your hub turns out!
I think I've only had one commenter say that they're building one, so it's great to hear that you're doing one as well! I'd really like to see what yours looks like once it's done, so don't forget to upload a video about it.
This guy is just waaaaaay too smart for us.
If you want smart, go and look at what people are doing with Raspberry Pi's and programming and stuff. I'm just a 're-wire-er', and there's nothing particularly smart about what I do.
DIY Perks But the Point is that you have ideas that apparently no one ever had before. I know I already posted a comment, but where is the video about the LED-light? I urgently need one, but don't have enough money to buy one as big as I need it. Cheers ;)
jukpulfer It'll be uploaded soon, don't worry. ;) Just doing another HDD video first, but after that I'll get it uploaded.
DIY Perks could you build one of these for me?? how much would you charge + shipping to the states
Do what?
I'm self-taught when it comes to electronics, but I wouldn't say I'm particularly experienced in it. I wouldn't be able to design a circuit using discrete components. A lot of my understanding comes from the things I've learned from building this ECU and the other projects I've been working on, so it's a continual learning process.
oh how times have changed. how computers and your channel and your builds have become so much more polished. this would be a great project to revisit and make a new version of
Hi there, I used the USB 3.0 cable to route the outputs of both repeaters (which are connected to the computer individually) into one cable, rather than two, to save space. The HDD light and power button were indeed routed past the hubs and straight into the computer. :)
The best thing about the cheap USB hubs like the ones I used (which are still working great), is that when they split the 5v power, they do it directly on the PCB, so there's no IC to go through or anything. This means that you can actually connect the power AFTER the hub, which is what I've done with the CD drive (which draws the most power). :)
That headphone speaker thing is really cool. Would be cool to have a dedicated video on how to make it
It was indeed a capacitor - I used it to short between the positive and negative power connections, which gets rid of the high-frequency noise in the power lines.
Wireless USB did cross my mind, but I'm not sure about the reliability and speed. I wanted 100% reliability as I transfer a lot of photos and glitches wouldn't be acceptable. If the tech is improved it might be a really good option along with wireless HDMI senders for the monitors, and a little radio unit for the power and bluetooth for the audio.
I had a 20mm power button from a previous case (you should be able to buy them separately), so I used a 20mm drill bit to drill a 20mm diameter hole into a square block of mdf that was about 30mm. The button fit extremely nicely into this hole, so all I had to do was then glue the push-button inside the mdf cube, and then clip the silver button back on.
i made a wooden pc, It wooden turn on.
oh man
+usf slm Should've tried Windows 10. You know, spruce it up a bit.
You'll pine for Windows 7 though.
+usf slm the puns are real
+AintBigAintClever I conifer tell if you're joking or not. Windows 10 isn't poplar at all. Windows 7 is simpler, and with 10 you'll eventually get sycamore crashes and bugs.
😅😄😀😆
You can't really combine two USB signals (I meant that the wires were 'contained' inside a larger one) unless using a hub. Each of the internal hubs is connected directly to its own repeater, which are then in turn connected to their own usb ports.
Thanks!
For the video side, the monitors are just connected to the comp. using 5m DVI cables, separate from this hub.
Pretty cool suggestions! Micro controllers are a bit beyond me (for now!), but it's certainly something to keep in mind for the future.
Thanks. :) It's friendly comments like yours that encourage me to come up with new ideas to share!
Very impressive. The audio configuration is especially clever. Here are some suggestions to make it even more awesome:
* Use another USB cable so you can take advantage of two controller's worth of bandwidth
* Instead of sending power, send a signal wire from the 12V rail that powers a relay
* Powered usb hubs so you can charge phones and whatnot. USB spec is 500mA and your hubs eat into that
* Use a USB DAC for the audio output as well so you avoid sending an analog signal long distances
Brother, i just want to say, please take your talent to the next level. If you are currently just making videos, go ahead & sell your ideas. People like me are dying to purchase tons of stuff from you.. I appreciate your talent & your efforts a lot, i'm sure lots of people do.. This control hub is absolutely amazing :) Keep up the hard work man!
P.S: Your voice is fantastic :)
dude you should really patent this stuff and sell it. The wooden case idea was genius . There are no pc cases like it out there atm you should create another prototype and pitch it or something . I would definitely buy
Whowww! I subscribed when you had like 24K subs, now I just put my cursor over your picture and 114K! WELL DONE MATT!
***** Cheers! :)
same here i subed when he had like only 1000 subs
***** 1 month later and DIY Perks is now 30 000 higher up. Wtf :O
Cobus Greyling All I can say to DIY Perks is, congratulations. He earned it and I cant wait until I see 6 zeros behind the first number.
***** his enthusiasm is unparalleled, and he does a great job of teaching. Also, everything he does feels user friendly whilst also being advanced enough to make it unique. Great channel indeed.
That is a bloody good idea. People other then musicians would be interested as well. I ended up building something like this for someone who loves the Victorian style of things and hates aluminium (She has a screen with a brass surround). She loves this idea because you don't have to see or hear the PC. It also saves a load of space in general as there is no need for the PC tower to be right next to the desk.
Nice idea and good execution! Probably the first real use anybody has ever found for that singstar thing
Just make sure there's a USB repeater every 3m and it should work just fine.
Like this:
PC - 3m of cable - hub - 3m of cable - hub - 3m of cable - hub - usb ports for devices
That would give you a 9m cable, which would be 100% reliable.
(by 'hubs' I mean 'repeaters', which are the same things and hubs)
You have come a long way!! Been flowing you for 2 years now my God the video quality you had 8 years ago is better than alot of youtuber today
Not so. Powered USB hubs only use the extra power to power the devices plugged into them, to compensate for the original USB port only providing .5A. My hubs, however, are jacked into the 5A rail of the PSU directly, meaning that they have something like 20A available to distribute to devices (in reality, though, only about 6A can be provided due to the cable length and its resistance). 6A is fine though, and easily provides .5A for each USB port. :)
My uncle, who is a musician, finds it of interest for this purpose also. Perhaps I should start building them for musicians.
I think it's one of the best ideea ever. getting rid of the "noisebox" next to your desk. I definitely gotta try and build one for myself. I subscribed and can be sure I'll watch all your videos! Thx for this!
One of my first projects as soon as I'll get a 3D printer for the case.
So maybe in about 30 years.
+PrimaPunchy LOL
The case is the easiest and cheapest thing to make out of all the things he did, why would you need a 3D printer for it?
Hendlton I suck at woodworking
PrimaPunchy I do too but it shouldn't be that hard drilling some holes in wood.
+Hendlton try with cardboard...
to make strong cardboard just flushing a little bit of SUPER GLUE in every part and every surface of cardboard...
but at the first you have to make a good design like woodwoorking design...
to make screw hole strong just make hole first with screw then flush the hole to make a strength result...
i have do that and make a big case with some drawer panel, machine slot and door panel for my ampli(machines =1 machine 2*300 watt, 1 machine 2*200 watt and 2 machines 2*40 watt)...
This is actually quite ingenious. If you can figure out a way to connect the monitor onto it you could have a highly marketable product that could revolutionise the way we use our computers. I'd be happy to pay around £40 for it and I'm sure I'm not the only one.
I may have read it wrong since for me it's 7 AM. But do you mean a wireless monitor? If that's the case, that'd be bad for gaming and photographers since I'd imagine there'd be a high ms. Probably around 14-22ms. LCD monitors have hard times keeping a balance of high resolution and low ms. Imagine wireless. If I read it wrong, please correct me!
JacobStar91041 I think he means that you just plug your monitor into the ECH.
Oh, reading it again that makes more sense.
id deffinately pay for this, even without the monitor hookup.
Someone should kickstart this.
I'd love to see a rough schematic, hand drawn if it's faster for you to make! I know you mostly explain everything, but it'd be so much easier to recreate with a schematic. Very cool project anyway
The dust effect was just made in After Effects using particular. I guess I could to a tutorial for it... my VFX channel is MotionStream, so if I ever do a tutorial it will be uploaded there. :)
Have been spending some of my sparetime with my father building one of these, just going to make it with sheet metal (aluminium).
Most of the same things in the build, except for using a small wireless keyboard and mouse combo for controls. Excellent run-through of what you used, might solve our issues with the small glitches and errors, especially on the USB side.
I was super impressed with the computer case & the idea of this box unit, but now ive seen all the work that went into it, i am even more impressed.. Very innovative idea man. I think u should pitch this idea to a big company & see it before they rip it off. its an idea that no one has come up with & is a great idea for quite computing. great for musicians & even for people that are fussy about noise.
+DIY Perks- i watched this video before, months ago - but it came back up in my feed again. I'm so pleased it did. I had no idea back then that I would actually be considering making something like this for my summer project in London... might need help as i've never done anything like this before.
Anyway, thank you for sharing your builds with us - please do keep going. I subscribed to you from all four of my channels, this being the least popular - but hey, I just wanted to be kept informed of any updates.
Well done,
I'm building a PC later this week when the parts arrive, and I hope to try some of the things you did in this, as well as your other PC-related build log. As well my uncle and I are going to try to make a Shard Light. Thanks for being super creative and sharing your ideas, they never cease to inspire me!
I really like the way he speaks.soothing to the ears.
Great idea and execution. This is like a PC "Little Bro." I think I speak for everyone that this is very impressive. Video image, sound, and editing are pro quality too.
Just one comment,....your editing skills are refreshing, presentation is one of a kind that you see on YT rare.
Like it, and you got a subscriber to your YT-channel well earned.
Ok your project is also a good one,now I stop before you thinking I'm a kind of nice troll ...LOL.
Greetzz from Holland
Well, for those purposes thin wire should be fine because there is little power flowing through the wires for them.
I lived on the Welsh boarder during my teen years, but I'm not sure if that affected my accent much... but then again, maybe it did, and that's what you're hearing! :)
Actually the unit is based on USB 2.0, so it maxes out at about 40MB/s, which is as fast as USB 2.0 can go.
Ever thought of making a revision of this? Like something with thunderbolt 3 or even usb 3.
want to see that❤️
Amazing! I discovered your channel today and I am totally blown away. I am going to start building my hub as soon as weekend comes! Keep up the good work, and all the best to you from Serbia!
I'd assume using a gaming pc in pure silence compansates hard work and time you've spent.. thats a really original and solid build.
I have watched a few of your videos back to back today, and I must say, I am thoroughly impressed! Keep the awesome work up!
I'm impressed! This is absolutely professional building, filming and presenting!
Remote IO without using a whole other pc is a great idea. I'm impressed.
Almost finished recreating this for my 2 stage phase chance cooled PC. So loud!! And it's looking like an amazing help so far! It's almost done.
Thanks :) it's my favourite build so far, I think. Though my homemade "jawbone jambox" bluetooth speaker is giving it a run for its money (going to make a video about it in a few weeks)
Can ypu make a tutorial for external power button i would love to make one on my desk
It's a bit too simple for a tutorial really. Just extend the two wires that connect to your motherboard's "ON" header, and add a momentary switch to the other end.
I can do one if the demand is there, but I think it would be a bit simple for my audience. Thumb up MarZka Play's comment if anyone reading this wants a tutorial on it though.
i'd like one built into my desk, it'd save me from bending down slightly (im very lazy)
jimothy_9th Enable "keyb on" in bios, and you can start the computer via the keyboard. A lot simper.
DIY Perks I did a mod of an ENERMAX PC-PSU (externally) that automatically switches on the PC when it gets AC Mains. I think you could make a tutorial. It just runs off the permanent 3.3 Volts DC rail from the PSU. When the PSU gets AC and switches on the 3.3 Volts, it waits one second and does a short time short circuit on the "ON" pins on the Mainboard. Then it is in a latched state and does nothing, so that your PC does not boot again when you shut it down. ;) Only when you disconnect the AC and then reconnect it, it will do the ON impulse again. (You have to wait untill the PSU filter caps are empty, though)
I used an ATMEGA with Arduino boot loader in a 4pin DIP package plus a MOSFET. The ATMEGA booting is also the delay.
This trick is really handy if you can not reach your PC tower easily and not want a remote power button. Just switch on your power strip and there it goes.
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Wow, that microphone sounds surprisingly good! I'm listening through a pair of half-decent studio monitors and I don't really hear many problems with the quality. The ones that I do hear could easily be rectified with some minor equalization.
Amazing work. And amazing explanation. Seriously.
I'm building a server-dedicated case and I want to do something of particularly cool and most of all silent. This video and the other one you made (where you actually explain how you built the wood case) are what I was looking for. Thank you!
Hello, great video, i would have loved a seperate video of the whole assembly and cable. It`s not the first video i watch from you and really enjoy, but its also not the first time i wish for a step by step assembly, although it might be just to simple for your normal audience. Can`t tell. Keep up the good work, your projects are great
I'm speechless! I'm defenately going to make that somewhere in the feature! You should feel (and even till this day) very proud don't you?!
And "Cheap Chinese" stuff can be good at times, most ones in china are even hand made with care while others are made by machines to save time and much money for employees. I rather have an hand assembled product than made by an overclocked machine that pays more attention to quantity over quality.
My monitors are on my desk, attached to the comp. with 6m d-sub cables. I suppose I could have included the d-sub extensions in the hub, but that would have made its cable too thick, as I have three monitors.
Okay, if enough people are interested in buying one, I will design a more easily built one, using 3d printing for the internals, a custom PCB for the electronics, and a lasercut front.
Parts would be £120 (no markup), and labour would be £300 due to the time it would take to design and build.
So, if anyone is interested in buying one of these for £420, please reply to this comment and if enough people are interested I'll set up a kickstarter and begin designing!
Absolutely interested in you revisiting this project. Not sure i would buy it but following along with instructions and schematics is brilliant!
You sir, are a genius! and you're using a nokia N900! same phone here love it!
That is so cool, I wish i had the patience to make one. The woodwork involved would be within my capability, but the electronics just fry my brain. Excellent video as well m8, and you are right, the audio is cracking.
Awesome job, love the idea of reinventing the "Thin client" with a hidden computer elsewhere.
Jealous people always tried to put others down beacause they sadly can't do what you do and be what you are.
I like your videos, you are clever and passionnate this is why you have so much imagination. "Never give up, never surrender", you have a huge potential $£€.
This is awesome. I discovered your videos today, and I gotta say I'm plowing through them. My pc is definitely going to have an external control hub. Brilliant.
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Brillant idea. The design of it is not my cup of tea, but again, the idea is so cool. Cheers for that!
Awesome build. Makes my little audio switch project look like a toy. This video was extremely interesting and the best take-away from it is learning that a PS _SingStar_ unit will act as a USB microphone input on a computer - and in _stereo_ - many thanks for that!
Me: "Look, kids, I've built a switch so I can select between speakers or headphones - and I can put in another switch so I can select which computer I'm getting sound from!
DIY Perks: Hold my beer!
Really impressive build! TIP: When using shielded (screened) wires or wire bundles, ALWAYS ground the shielding/screening material. The most effective screening/shielding is obtained when outside interference is grounded, thus eliminated. Do you have a complete project build notes anywhere? I'd love to see your wiring schematic for this build, also a parts list would be very helpful. Thank you for sharing this video, I'll be building this project soon.
Hmm, well the only thing I can think of is the setup I came up with (mic preamp + Singstar USB interface). Perhaps I will make that video, then!
This is REALLY COOL. I love your videos, the perfect mix of smarts and entertainment. Kudos.
I would love for you to revisit this, even if you just did a thin desk PC
These are nicely done videos and I do like the idea of placing the PC elsewhere.
6:25 If you use shell USB cable, you can extend up to 9,5m without repeaters (proved with a USB WiFi antenna with no data loss or disconnections!!)
That microphone of yours indeed sounds like premium one.
its absolutely killing me to see all these devices connected to usb 2.0. but the video is 4 years old, so keeping that in mind. My only critique is the hub used already had an SD card reader built in. This is actually really close to something i've wanted to do for a long time, my older pc build was a heat dumping, noising overpowered mess. i'd love to just run some good long cables and have the main pc in the basement, with the main I/O in the bedroom. Instead, I settled for building a newer, stronger, cooler(ish) pc with a watercooling loop, wonderful soft hum, can hardly notice it! (Now I notice the hiss of my tv speakers)
Anyways, love these videos, and i hope to do half the builds you've shown on this account
Great video, I did the same thing but with legos instead of wood. I think this is the future of PCs.
Oh the ideas this has given me. Awesome build.
Really nice design - I've actually made pretty similar build few years ago, only difference that I ditched audio circuitry - left only DVD drive, USB hubs, cardreader and power/reset buttons, and the chassis from aluminum using CNC, not from wood.
My only suggestion on improvement - use slot-loading DVD drive instead of ordinary drawer-type laptop drive. Price difference is few Pounds/Euros, but it looks lot better, because you only have small few milimeter high slit, instead of ugly plastic front part of drawer. ;)
I'm not sure. It took a lot of work, and unless I develop a more efficient way of building it, the cost would be too high (probably the same cost as a high-end pc).
Great project. Great execution. Great edit. Great production. Great video!
This looks like a much better setup than my custom front panel. Actually makes me feel dumb having not thought of it myself.
This is brilliant! Why can't PC manufacturers do this? I would actually buy another PC just for this kind of feature.
I'd love such a hub, I like quietness too.
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nice build...but I'm bit confused...do u hve a written article or something to explain all the wiring..coz that would be a great help...and how did u power the optical drive ??
I suppose I can, but it's not particularly conventional, so you might be better off just buying a Logitech USB microphone for £15 which would be less hassle for not too much money.
That's a pretty nice idea and I'm about to build one of these! But with a 120mm Fan on top for summers and a better cable management.
And i thought i have seen all your vids. Well, time to start all over again and scroll to your chan.
I think that I have found a new summer project!
Incredible work. Stellar build and beautifully detailed video. Loving your channel, fascinating!
okay that makes sense. The reason I mention was because I know the hubs, its a knock of inland "squid" hub. I would still be a little worried with high power devices. the hub is taking the 5volt from the PSU rail and spliting it across the ports.
a 10-15% markup on all parts + the cost you'd charge for labor. You could probably stream line the wood work by buying laser cut pieces online, that would also give you a range of material options such as plastics and metals.
You have very soothing voice. God bless you.
Matt, you've done it again, ~feeling inspired
this has definitely inspired my next computer upgrade! thanks for uploading the video!
cool,man keep making video and be the best DIY maker in youtube