August 13 2009 : The First Process.

So the acrylic piece is nice and sturdy, great condition. The only problem is that it wasn't laser cut. I have to sand it, and polish it :(. So once again I was sitting at work. I brought the piece with me. I clamped it down onto the table,and first went over each side with the fine grit sand paper sponge. I then went over each side with the 600 grit sandpaper with lots of water to keep it cool. 2 of the sides were too rough for the sandpaper, so I took a file and filed the side to a relatively straight level. I then sanded it. The sides are nice, straight and smooth. I will polish them soon.

PS. I am receiving a high def 19" wide screen LCD from a friend today. I can't to take it apart. Once I know the exact dimensions of the matrix, I can cut out a hole in the MDF (slightly smaller, about 1/9" or 1/8' smaller) and then dremel a lip out. I plan on using a router to round the outside edges out. Once that is done I can insert the matrix, and bolt the acrylic to the top of the MDF. That will sandwich the LCD matrix down. I then have to wait :(. I need to order the LEDs online. They will take 15 working days to get here. Once they do, I can solder them together, about 30 - 50 of them. Then arrage them out side of the acrylic glass edge.

The PS3 eye however, should arrive in the next week or so. I'm ordering it from a local store.

More to come later :)