DIY PerksEver wanted to build a PC into a desk but not known where to start? Well, in this project video I'll be showing you exactly how to build a unique folding desk PC that brings LOADS of practical benefits to the table. Enjoy!
The project resources can be found exclusively on Patreon at the moment, simply for ease on my part as I'm still setting up a store. You can sign up, download it, and then cancel if you wish - it's the same price as before: http://patreon.com/diyperks
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Building a spectacular DIY desk PC (it can fold!)DIY Perks2019-06-04 | Ever wanted to build a PC into a desk but not known where to start? Well, in this project video I'll be showing you exactly how to build a unique folding desk PC that brings LOADS of practical benefits to the table. Enjoy!
The project resources can be found exclusively on Patreon at the moment, simply for ease on my part as I'm still setting up a store. You can sign up, download it, and then cancel if you wish - it's the same price as before: http://patreon.com/diyperks
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#OdooCreatorsClub #OdooApps @OdooBuilding the ENDGAME invisible PCDIY Perks2024-05-23 | Let's build the ENDGAME invisible PC! Thanks to FlexiSpot for sponsoring this project - they're having their Brand Day sale right now! Use code DIYPERKS to get $50 off on their E7 PRO and E7 PLUS desks: bit.ly/4d4HD71I built a next-gen PS5DIY Perks2024-01-15 | Let's build the world's first PlayStation 5: Tablet Edition! Visit dbrand.com/diyperks if you'd like to customise your own PS5!
CHANNEL LINKS: Patreon: patreon.com/DIYPerks Forum: forum.diyperks.com Discord: discord.gg/diyperks Twitter: twitter.com/DIYPerksI cooled my PC with a POND!DIY Perks2023-08-08 | My PC is OVERHEATING so it's time to cool it WITH A POND! Full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=yFswDJPvtPYBuilding an ACTUALLY water-cooled PCDIY Perks2023-07-31 | Sending PC hardware underwater in style! Thanks to ASUS for sponsoring this build! Visit https://asus.click/DIYPerks to check out the Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED for those in search of incredible!
Making a submersible PC has a lot of challenges, but also a lot of potential benefits. Namely COOLING! Sticking this in a 17c pond should yield impressive results... let's find out.
But thanks to ASUS for sponsoring this build, and for the various manufactures for sending over the hardware:
#ASUS #InSearchOfIncredible #Submersible #ISOI2023 #Zenbook #ZenCreatorBuilding EXCEPTIONAL speakers using MODERN TECHNIQUESDIY Perks2023-06-09 | 3D printed speakers can sound so good! Ad: Get an exclusive NordVPN deal here nordvpn.com/diyperksvpn it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!
Want to build these speakers for your own gaming or TV setup? The 3D printable files are available for $29.99 - payhip.com/b/dhJrS
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It's approx $500 to build a pair (so $250 per speaker), which is good value when you think that a Sonos or Bose will set you back at least that much only instead of getting a single unit you get a stereo pair with better audio quality to boot!
TWEETERS are optional, as the midtone driver + DSP sounds great on its own, but for the best quality a good budget tweeter is the SB Acoustics SB26STCN, which is my favourite overall due to its pricing, but a premium option is a Scanspeak D2608/913000 Tweeter. It has a bit more ‘sparkle’ and refinement, but this will ONLY be appreciated if the final speakers are given a signal from a high-quality output source like a dedicated DAC.
If you want to print the baffles, the recommended magnet size is 10mm diameter round neodymium magnets, with 5mm depth maximum.
Fixtures and fittings:
40pcs M3 threaded inserts (for the speaker drivers) 40pcs 3mm x 8mm countersunk m3 black screws (for the speaker drivers) 200pcs Self-tapping 2mm diameter screws, 10mm length max (build platform screws) 24pcs 3mm diameter self-tapping screws (amplifier screws, DSP chamber, midtone chamber base) 2x step-down voltage regulators, 5v output (for powering the DSP and fan) 2x 1000uf capacitor (add across the output of the regulator to reduce interference) 2x Power Adapters (100w ideally, each. A low cost option is old laptop power adapters) 1x roll of 16awg wire
Recommended glue is CT1 - it sticks to PLA well enough and doesn't set too quickly allowing the whole speaker to be screwed together before it begins to dry. This allows any spill over to be wiped away (use an old brush to get inside the air guide etc). Sets with some amout of flexibility. Readily availabe in the UK but not sure about equivalents for other territories. Visit the Forum or Discord server to see what the community recommends for each region.
SAFETY NOTES ON PLASTER OF PARIS: If you're stupid with it, it can be dangerous. NEVER put your hands/feet/whatever into plaster of paris EVER. It can suddenly set without warning, creating a lot of heat in the center, so you'll get burned or worse. Because of this never leave a batch of wet plaster of paris in reach of children or pets. Wearing a mask is recommended to not breathe in any dust, and goggles to stop it splashing into your eyes. Stay safe people!DIY Dual-Layer LCD monitor - can it match OLED??DIY Perks2023-03-13 | Dual-layer LCD monitors aren't hard to make, but can they perform? AD: Want to try Huel? Visit: rebrand.ly/mattdiyperks it’s SUPER tasty! Thanks to @HuelYT for the sponsorship!
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3D Printer: prusa3d.comBuilding an invisible TVDIY Perks2022-10-17 | Media setups aren't usually this minimal! AD For more info on LG QNED mini LED TV : bit.ly/LGQNED91_DIY
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Thanks to Alphacool for the watercooling parts! alphacool.comBuilding a PC sound deck... with a twist!DIY Perks2022-04-08 | PC Speakers haven't been that great... until now! AD: join BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/diyperks
Purchasing links for the various components required:
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Please email any comments about the circuit here: DIYPerks at gmail.com
Audio Tests: currently recording them, check back later
I've had may folk ask if I hold the design copyright to this, so I'd just like to clarify that yes, I do. This is targeted squarely at companies: you'll need to get in touch if you intend to copy my design to sell. For individuals reading this, making one for yourself (or a couple of friends) is fine of course, and encouraged! I just want to let companies know that they can't steal my design for profit without prior arrangement... it's happened before 😄
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Big thanks to Synology for the backup NAS system! synology.com
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OFFICIAL LINKS: Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/DIYPerks Official Website: diyperks.com Discord: diyperks.com/discord-server Forums: diyperks.com/community Twitter: twitter.com/DIYPerksBuilding a USB-C touchscreen monitor (new for modern devices)DIY Perks2021-02-15 | In this video we'll be building a USB-C monitor! Also the first 1000 people to use this link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/diyperks02211
Mini speaker units (great for all sorts of projects): https://www.soundimports.eu/en/tang-band-t0-2008s.html https://www.soundimports.eu/en/tang-band-t1-1925s.html
Selection of interesting LCD panel sets:
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Iiyama monitor: (UK) amzn.to/2Fs3kSP I'm not sure what this is sold as in other regions. If anyone knows please let me know.
Regarding the use of acetone, it's not the most dangerous chemical in the world (it's used in nail varnish remover for example) but it's always a good idea to wear suitable gloves when handling it and be in a well ventilated environment during its use so you don't breathe in the fumes. It's also worth noting that the vapours themselves are very flamable, so keep sparks and open flames well away from your work area during use. Again, this is why it's important to be in a well ventilated environment.Broken smartphone to working laptop transformationDIY Perks2020-07-24 | Got a smashed phone? Turn it into a laptop! Also, regarding Blinkist, visit http://blinkist.com/diyperks to get a free 1-week trial and 25% off premium membership!
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Big thanks to my Patreons for making this video happen! http://patreon.com/diyperksBuilding a TRUE 4k home cinema projector (it’s awesome)DIY Perks2020-06-15 | Despite being homemade, this DIY projector packs a punch! Also, the first 1000 people to use this link will get a 2 month free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/diyperks3
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Here are the main components required for this build:
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OFFICIAL LINKS: Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/DIYPerks Official Website: diyperks.com Discord: diyperks.com/discord-server Forums: diyperks.com/community Twitter: twitter.com/DIYPerksTesting the worlds biggest LEDDIY Perks2020-04-14 | The world's brightest LED is SO POWERFUL that just powering it on is a challenge in itself! Also, the first 1000 people to use this link will get a 2 month free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/diyperks2
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I hope you guys enjoyed this crazy build! It's been a wild journey trying to get this video released - firstly with the delays caused by the ideas that didn't work, and then ultimately by a HARD DRIVE FAILURE! Literally ALL the footage in this video was lost, and it was only thanks to some great data recovery fellows that you're seeing this at all. Backup system implemented now, fyi ;) because of these delays, this is actually quite an old video now (like 1 year) but I'm glad it's able to see the light of day as I think the final result is SUPER COOL! In hind sight I may not have started this project of perseverance, but it taught me such a lot in terms of which projects to make to show you guys and how experimental I can ultimately risk being. I know that basically none of you will make this, but the methodology ultimately settled upon is interesting and might have many more use cases. Either way it makes for interesting watching, so I hope you all enjoy it! ~Matt
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This video was a lot of fun to make, featuring brazing, leather work, metal bending, and more! Hope you all enjoy it.
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Speaker wiring note: All speakers have a resistance, called Ohm. If a speaker has 8ohms, and you wire 6 of them up in series, the resistance will be 48ohms (6 x 8 = 48), which is too much for an amplifier. Wiring them in parallel results in 1.4Ohms (8 / 6 = 1.333) which is too little for the amplifier. So, what I did was divide the 6 speakers into 3 sets of 2, and wire each set of 2 together in series for 16ohm. I then connected these 3 16ohm sets in parallel to result in an overall resistance of 5.4Ohms, which should be within a typical expected range for an amplifier (4 to 8 ohms).DIY Dual Screen Laptop! (100% DIY!)DIY Perks2019-09-26 | In this video I'll be showing you how to make a DIY secondary laptop screen so you can get some serious work done on the go! Links to the required parts below. Also, visit https://NordVPN.com/DIYPerks and or use code DIYPERKS to to get 70% off a 3 year plan.
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Watercooled Spotlight: youtube.com/watch?v=kh9j5mDU_hA Studio Tube Lights: youtube.com/watch?v=DhbMnQt14_o LCD TV into Light Panels: youtube.com/watch?v=8JrqH2oOTK4Turning Smashed TVs into Realistic Artificial DaylightDIY Perks2019-08-09 | In this video I'll be showing you how to take old/smashed TVs and computer monitors and turn them into realistic artificial window lights, so that you can have accurate daylight illumination at any time of day. This is all possible because of the technology used inside the backlight mechanism, as I explain in the video. Enjoy!
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3D Files for printing (includes tutorial): sellfy.com/p/QXZK (FREE for Patreon contributors)
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OFFICIAL LINKS: Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/DIYPerks Official Website: diyperks.com Discord: diyperks.com/discord-server Forums: diyperks.com/community Twitter: twitter.com/DIYPerksGrowing tomatoes this summer? Try this to keep snails away!DIY Perks2018-07-27 | In this quick video I'll be showing you how to keep snails from eating your tomato plants! No snails were harmed while making this video, as I like snails. This method is way more humane than using poisons or traps, as they don't get harmed in the slightest. Enjoy the video everyone!
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Find the copper tape used in the video here: amzn.to/2KbUIlRGot my hands on a FOOTBALL STADIUM LIGHT!DIY Perks2018-07-04 | In this video I get the rare opportunity to test out an industrial grade LED stadium light, and my goodness it's bright! More info: mecreeled.com/product/gl-fl-series-100w-5000wDIY wall-mounted LAPTOP DOCK (neat, tidy, elegant)DIY Perks2018-06-26 | In this video we'll be building a neat docking station for laptops that can be wall mounted to keep the desk free from clutter.
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