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| bigster:
So I am not sure if this is the right place to post but i have always thought about the idea of 3d printing a console box. I have a NES PC which has ports for NES on front and a USB gamecube adaptor i hooked up (the cartridge slot is a blu ray) I was thinking of a whole console box. but then to have all systems might be much, so could do sega/sony and nintendo. Idea would be something like this : Front 4nes ports 4snes ports 4n64 4gc back (motherboard plate) side 1 usb side 3.5 bay I would like to have it in the old nes looking box or a game cube looking box. would this be cost efficient to 3d print? I don't have a printer so i would have to sub out the printing to one of you fine gentleman or ups store. these were just my thoughts... let me know if i need to wait a few years. |
| knave:
I've seen cases printed for all types of electronics. What you suggest sounds pretty big unless you are going for an ITX or other really small form factor. It is not impossible to 3D print a Nintendo shaped case but you would have to have it printed in sections and glue them together. The rest is easy. Create a design in some 3D modeling software, import it into a slicing software (creates the layers and sections), and then export a 3D printer compatible file. I say go for it. Some libraries and collages now have 3d Printers available and there are services popping up all over. Even average Joes on Craigslist (buyer beware) |
| Vigo:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1035878 Very doable. My printer personally is 12x12x12, and an NES is 10x8x3.5, so I think depending on the printer, a fullsize NES case is very much feasible. Also, sorry, I don't currently print things to sell at the time, though. |
| Howard_Casto:
My two cents.... instead of trying to put every connector in creation inside a single case, 4 usb ports and adaptors that can be stored away when not in use is more practical. Mind you it isn't as fun, but there you go. |
| bigster:
thanks for the links. I am going to look into if there is a library or university nearby that has one. I smell ya howard but the USB option you mentioned is (1) not as fun and (2) requires a bunch of configuring and reconfiguring. having the dedicated controllers would be easier to plug and play. i like that NES case design, maybe ill just add 4 gamecube for the wavebirds. |
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