Stuff an Entire Macbook Air inside a Keyboard

This intrepid modder has embarked on a project of Ben Heck proportions: converting a Macbook Air with a broken screen into a computer embedded within a keyboard. The modder’s detailed work log includes descriptions of how he overcame problems with wireless interference, getting components to fit, heat build up, and redesigning delicate battery cables.

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Case Mod with Automatic Air Vents for Cooling

Instead of using traditional cooling methods, this modder uses a top panel which opens and closes based upon the computer’s temperature.  Sounds just like the accessory you might need for a powerful gaming PC.

Most of the top panel is taken over by the vents which operate thanks to an Arduino board and servo motor. The Arduino senses the temperature from the motherboard and drives the servo motor to open and close the fins. You can also read the temperature on an illuminated LCD screen near the front part of the top panel. There’s also space left for USB ports, MIC and headphone ports.

The case mod is superbly finished on a styrene sheet cut precisely with water jet cutter. As soon as the power is switched off, the vents slam tight without a gap. Read the discussion threads on the Tempest SXR case mod project.

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Epic Halo Case Mod: The Master Chief Xbox 360

We’ve seen a Wii Mario mod so it was only a matter of time before we saw Master Chief blowing holes through an Xbox 360.  The textures and level of detail on this Halo case mod are absolutely stunning.

On one side, we have Master Chief shooting an assault rifle and the other side features molten circuitry exploding out of the case.  It just sold for $10,000 on eBay with the proceeds going to charity.

Above we can see the molten circuitry exploding through the other side of the case.  Awesome detail and a creative design!

Overall, it’s a uniquely detailed mod with stunning quality.  Microsoft is also auctioning off a dozen consoles featuring various celebrities for charity.   Check out our most popular case mods below:

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