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This is a steampunk cover I made for my very dull web cam, I did not document the process as well as I should have but I do try and give you an idea of the everyday materials I used, the cost was about ten dollars.
I really want to learn the process of doing projects in steps so consider this a means to that end, as a side note I would not wish this project on anyone except maybe a jewler, way to many small cuts and too much soldering, I'm sure there would be a thousand ways to do it more easily.
I really want to learn the process of doing projects in steps so consider this a means to that end, as a side note I would not wish this project on anyone except maybe a jewler, way to many small cuts and too much soldering, I'm sure there would be a thousand ways to do it more easily.
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The front grate is made from an air cleaner, I paid 50 cents for at a second hand store.
All the brass you see is from my local hobby shop. Except the candle holder of course.
The grate is painted now I wanted to see how it would look over the brass.
The blue peice that form the edges is from the candle stick, as well as the base.
All the brass you see is from my local hobby shop. Except the candle holder of course.
The grate is painted now I wanted to see how it would look over the brass.
The blue peice that form the edges is from the candle stick, as well as the base.
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My biggest complaint with them is depth/size control. A number of sizes are on each bit and it's difficult to to determine which step is the one you want while the drill is turning. Misjudge it and you'll have a lot of holes too big or too small. I saw a lot of my classmates having to redo the plastic plate that we were using. I misjudged a couple myself, but thankfully they were just too small and I could drill them out further.
Great project here though. Do the small openings on the right side serve a function or are they decorative? They look like ideal points to put a couple LEDs for power on or camera on indicators.
Or mark it with a sharpie.
Thank's for stopping by
All its missing is one of my Steampunk USB cables;-)
I''m starting my computer cover (tower) based on The Enginer as a Hero's Vintage Suitcase. I will document it
Thank's for your support.
I just noticed the marble base on your webcam... Did this come off the base of an old trophy? I scavenged a few pieces of marble off a discarded trophy recently, myself;-)
Here is a pic of one of my favorite projects from a few years back.
I call it the Alaska bench, all the wood colors are natural, oops except the clouds they have a touch of white stain.
The the seat lifts to store shoes.
In any event, thank's for the link, it both encourages and discourages, the pro side is I get IDEAS the negative side is I know how much work it takes to produce that level of quality.
Really good job;-))) Very stylish and well presented
That´s the style I love!!!!
(I'm quite green with envy... oh wait sorry forgot I had a green color filter on!)
Anyways then I saw the title it reminded me of Sutlaf's steampunk webcam he made:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Webcam-from-and-old-Heater/
Though yours reminds me more of Bruce Rosenbaum's webcam for his computer...
(could find original article I saw it in....)
http://craziestgadgets.com/2010/04/07/very-impressive-pump-organ-steampunk-computer-desk-workstation/
Though even more cool is his house...
(now THAT makes me green with envy!)
http://steampunkworkshop.com/visit-steampunked-home