Schmitty Blog

CM Storm Scout Case”mod” for Sunbeam Rheobus Fan Controller

Christopher — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:41:34 +0000

I ordered a Sunbeam Rheobus (model RHK-BA) fan controller to accommodate my Coolermaster Storm Scout case and received it through Newegg on Friday. Installation was iffy on the Scout… as the “tool-less” drive bay had trouble “grabbing” the Rheobus. I ended up using a couple screws from the backside to help secure the controller. Although this controller is very well-made, using high quality parts, the white decals add a somewhat cheesiness to the very serious styling of the Scout. I then decided to do my very first “casemod”. All it took was a small amount of drilling on one of the removable front faceplates. I highly recommend doing this if you have this setup, as the results are very worthwhile, making the Rheobus blend-in better with the case’s design. Another plus is that it will help reduce the intense LEDs from the Rheobus (no lie… these things should be in your headlights!)

Here’s a quick step-by-step. Its really straight forward, and the procedure should be similar for many cases. I posted some pictures below.

1. Remove the knobs on the Rheobus. Just pull outward on them. You will have to pull very hard, as these guys are snug.

2. Install the Rheobus in one of your empty 5.25 drive bays and make all fan connections. On the Scout you may want to place 2 screws into the Rheobus from the right side of the case (opposite the “tool-less” locking mech. side) in order to secure the controller.

3. Line up the removable faceplate with the front of the Rheobus and use a silver marker to draw guides for the drill.

4. With a driller, make approximately 1cm holes, but no wider than 1.5cm, as the knobs must be able to hide the holes.

5. Pop the now drilled faceplate (dust filter or not) into the Scout’s removable front-piece and then snap the front-piece back onto the scout. Make sure the Rheobus is pushed up all the way against the metal front. This will ensure that the knobs will be able to fit onto the shafts.

6. Slide the knobs back onto the controller and you should be good to go.

–Schmitt

Sudden realization that I had a blog + Panama + Panoramas

Christopher — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 04:08:45 +0000

Shit, I totally forgot I had a blog/website. That’s how busy junior year has been. My last post was me leaving for Panama this past summer. I hope to upload some photos of that trip and possibly write up an account of it (maybe not till after AP Exams). Anyways, I figured out how to stitch photos to create panoramas tonight. I was so excited that couldn’t wait and shot a 270 degree pano of my room. Its awesome as hell so check it out on my photo page. Actually it was just a quick test so there are a few minor errors in the stitching, but I’m cooking up a lot of sick ideas with my new found skill that I hope to share. I don’t care that nobody reads this blog, but if you do read it feel free to write a comment or 2 every now and then.

Peace,

Schmitt

Leaving for the República de Panamá

Christopher — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:28:27 +0000

Hey guys I’m about to leave for the airport. We’re flying out to Atlanta, GA and then catching another flight that cuts across the Gulf straight to Panama City, Panama. I have my Nikon D40 with me and I am hoping on taking a whole ton of great photos.

Adios,

Chris

Windows 7 RC is amazing

Christopher — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:30:48 +0000

Its 12:27, I should probably be getting to bed. I was up late playing Team Fortress 2 with the [TF2E], haha. Today I downloaded and installed the Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) onto my laptop and I am pretty impressed. I find the new taskbar to be very intuitive and there is a noticeable performance increase.

Here’s my desktop. I really like the new themes. (: