VPC-160 TEC controller on its way

ck42 · 02-09-2001, 08:25 AM

Ok...I finally ordered the thing. I won't be able to test it out though until I get the rest of my water cooling setup purchased....which actually requires me to actually decide on components

Here's the link if anyone doesn't know what this is:
http://www.variablepc.com/photo.htm#160

If it works as I anticipate, I will feel very good about the money I spent for it.

Joe · 02-09-2001, 11:32 AM

Yeh looks VERY cool

Freakyfrank · 02-09-2001, 01:32 PM

hehe...

i'm getting a normal 8052 microcontroller..
and some thermisters and dimmers..

these things controll 2 pelts,1 pump and a few fans..

but i first got to program em

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OC'ing is my middlename

ck42 · 02-09-2001, 02:53 PM

Sounds like a fun project actually.

Good luck with the PID loops!

ck42 · 02-17-2001, 08:06 PM

Just got the unit in today.

All I can say for right now is Wow! the friggin thing is TINY!

About the size and thickness of small pack of cigarettes...maybe a little smaller even. I was planning on pulling the guts outa the thing and doing a custom install but it looks like there is a clear sealant along the edge of the top cover.

I still think I could get the thing apart but there wouldn't be any going back if I wanted to because the casing would be destroyed.

No chance to actually test it out yet either. Still accumulating parts for my rig...of which includes the missing TEC.

I'll post again when I can actually TEST the thing.

Freakyfrank · 02-18-2001, 06:55 AM

we're all waiting for tecs

Kevin · 03-18-2001, 08:40 PM

That is one cool machine!
-Kev

03-18-2001, 08:40 PM	#7
Kevin Slacking more than your weird uncle Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: San Diego, CA (UCSD) / Los Angeles, CA (home) Posts: 1,605	That is one cool machine! -Kev __________________ I used to throw hot coffee all over the ass of the horse there, then whip him while he was kickin' at me. Those f***in things are crazy.

02-09-2001, 08:25 AM	#1
ck42 Cooling Savant Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Atlanta Posts: 154	VPC-160 TEC controller on its way Ok...I finally ordered the thing. I won't be able to test it out though until I get the rest of my water cooling setup purchased....which actually requires me to actually decide on components Here's the link if anyone doesn't know what this is: http://www.variablepc.com/photo.htm#160 If it works as I anticipate, I will feel very good about the money I spent for it.

02-09-2001, 11:32 AM	#2
Joe The Pro/Life Support System Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,041	Yeh looks VERY cool

02-09-2001, 01:32 PM	#3
Freakyfrank Cooling Savant Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Eindhoven, Holland Posts: 238	hehe... i'm getting a normal 8052 microcontroller.. and some thermisters and dimmers.. these things controll 2 pelts,1 pump and a few fans.. but i first got to program em ------------------ OC'ing is my middlename

02-09-2001, 02:53 PM	#4
ck42 Cooling Savant Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Atlanta Posts: 154	Sounds like a fun project actually. Good luck with the PID loops!

02-17-2001, 08:06 PM	#5
ck42 Cooling Savant Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Atlanta Posts: 154	Just got the unit in today. All I can say for right now is Wow! the friggin thing is TINY! About the size and thickness of small pack of cigarettes...maybe a little smaller even. I was planning on pulling the guts outa the thing and doing a custom install but it looks like there is a clear sealant along the edge of the top cover. I still think I could get the thing apart but there wouldn't be any going back if I wanted to because the casing would be destroyed. No chance to actually test it out yet either. Still accumulating parts for my rig...of which includes the missing TEC. I'll post again when I can actually TEST the thing.

02-18-2001, 06:55 AM	#6
Freakyfrank Cooling Savant Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Eindhoven, Holland Posts: 238	we're all waiting for tecs

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