Archive for March, 2010

Internal Hard Drive Enclosure / Silencer?

March 30, 2010 - 12:24 pm 2 Comments

I have a logisys hard drive silencer like this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817999003

I was wondering if its bad to have the hard drive covered and in this aluminum case?

Actually, it is good to have it covered in aluminum.

Aluminum is the ideal metal for dissipating heat; so it will not only silence it, but keep it cool.

How to make an enclosure for my 6×9 speakers in my rear deck of my 2000 neon?

March 30, 2010 - 12:23 pm 1 Comment

Is this possible? Also, will it add more bass then just having the 6×9s floating free in trunk with no enclosure at all? I have the rear deck dynamatted right now and am wondering what these boxes I want to make would do?
How would I go about doing this? Is there some kind of online guide that you could guide me too? Thanks!

Yes it’s fairly easy to do and, yes it will make the 6*9’s sound better.

It’s worth the effort, build em’

Good case for RAID5 on 4+ hard drives externally and be able to connect through USB2/Firewire/eSATA?

March 28, 2010 - 9:08 am 2 Comments

I have too many hard drives in my case and I need more storage space. I wanted to buy a nice external enclosure that holds 4+ 1.5TB hard drives and can be setup as a RAID5 configuration. I found a few online but they’re $450+ and I really would rather not spend that much since that’s almost the price of 3 hard drives combined. Any good suggestions? Even if it’s only USB2.0 i might consider that.

Antec twelve hundred for around $120 sometimes can host 9 5" hdds. front port eSata and usb.

Thermaltake Armor series, similar price with same port options.

Lian Li makes cases that have the same ports.

Cooler master stackers have eSata ports with around 6-9 hdds I believe.

Check newegg, microcenter, buy.com, and frys if you have any nearby for prices.

How do I use an external hard drive?

March 28, 2010 - 9:08 am 2 Comments

I recieved a a external hard drive recently as a gift. I just don’t know how to use it. It came with a smaller- than- usual CD but i put it in my computer and it wont start up by itself. I have a 3.5" HDD Smart Drive Enclosure by Bytecc. It’s also aluminum if that means anything. If someone could please just tell me how to download files to it that would be great.

For Windows XP and WindowsVista, you do NOT need any software drivers from any disks. Just plug the USB cable in and it will work. The small CDR media is for Windows 98 and earlier to help with USB recognition.

Looking for customer reviews for USB 2 0 to IDE 2 5 Hard Disk Drive HDD Aluminum External Case…?

March 26, 2010 - 11:03 am 2 Comments

…Enclosure
Where can I find reviews and opinions online for USB 2 0 to IDE 2 5 Hard Disk Drive HDD Aluminum External Case Enclosure

you can find reviews and opinions online for USB 2 0 to IDE 2 5 Hard Disk Drive HDD Aluminum External Case Enclosure at http://www.amazon.com/Hard-Drive-Aluminum-External-Enclosure/product-reviews/B000FNBYKW/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

What is a External Enclosure Hard Drive?

March 26, 2010 - 11:03 am 4 Comments

I asked a question heard and someone suggest me to get a External Enclosure.

Question: What is a External Enclosure and what does it do?
I read that you can put a hard drive that have info in it and be able to read what is inside the hard drive

Check out for more Tips & Tricks in the Below Mentioned Blog.

Snake Enclosure Hide Question?

March 24, 2010 - 2:29 pm 2 Comments

I recently own 5 snakes and i keep them in plastic storage bins due to the fact that they are much more convenient than aquariums in that they are light weight, easily cleaned, stackable, contain heat well and are over all a better environment for the snake, the bins i use have semi clear "fogged" walls, which makes a snake feel more secure seeing as how most snakes are easily stressed with all clear walls such as what an aquarium has, my question is whether or not a hide is needed in this type of enclosure, i have seen many snake breeders that keep their snakes in snake racks which are basically bins in racks and many times if not most of the time, the snakes are not given a hide, i dont know if this is because to give so many snakes their own hide would be inconvenient or if it is really not all that needed? So it it completely necessary to provide each one of my snakes with a hide?

I wouldn’t say that its necessary to have a hide for every snake. We have over 100 snakes and not all of ours have hides, but majority do. I’ll tell ya something I use that my snakes love, (mainly for the baby colubrids, juve corns, hogs, and garters) is empty paper towel and toilet paper rolls! I’ve even put in empty spaghetti boxes lol. They like anything like that. So you don’t have to get all fancy and buy them expensive hides, especially since you don’t have yours out on display. All of mine are in racks except our dusky pygmy rattler. He is set up in our living room and his tank is a little more decorated. Hope this helps!

What is the stuff called outside of subwoofer enclosures?

March 22, 2010 - 3:17 pm 1 Comment

the material stuff because i was going to make my own enclosure so i can put neon around it and have it go to the beat.

Installer.com has the charcoal carpet you’re talking about. Look under "custom" tab.

What kind of hard drive is this?

March 20, 2010 - 6:38 pm 2 Comments

I have an Iomega Ego 500gb External Hard Drive, but the USB 2.0 port on the enclosure is damaged. I’m shopping for a new enclosure but do not know what kind of drive this is to know what to buy. SATA, IDE, or what.
This is a link to check out the hard drive.
http://www.devduff.com/tech-talk/iomega-ego-500-gb-usb-firewire-portable-external-hard-drive.php

It is SATA type with 8MB or more cache.

Where can i find information on tools for assembling electrical enclosures?

March 20, 2010 - 6:38 pm 1 Comment

i am looking for a source of information on tools of the trade for assembling electrical enclosures. i am looking for workbenches, general tools, specialty tools including how to cut the holes for fans etc. Lifting devices for heavy panels. and any other supplies anyone can think of. All input is greatly appreciated!

Look at McMaster-Carr and TechnoTools. Jensen makes very nice service kits (tools in a suitcase for field work).