Was bored, did mod.

Can you print a cart slot without the notches for the N64, though I imagine it would be easier to make a mold. I'm surprised no one is even selling that part, choosing to rip people off with a $40 "passthru" cart. Oh well, stick to a hammer or drill.

 
I'd actually be interested in that for my import N64. I'd really rather not take a dremel to it as it's a bit of a rarity, but passthroughs are so ugly.

 
Check out this GBA SP. http://tinycartridge.com/post/97668201342/awesome-donkey-kong-inspired-gba-sp-whoa-this

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I might have to hire that guy, since wiggy is off the market. Though I can see problems with the design already. Uncomfortable and it probably doesn't close (looks like it was made not to close). I would think the irregular buttons wouldn't function properly either if they "stick". Still cool looking though.

 
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I might have to hire that guy, since wiggy is off the market. Though I can see problems with the design already. Uncomfortable and it probably doesn't close (looks like it was made not to close). I would think the irregular buttons wouldn't function properly either if they "stick". Still cool looking though.
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Stuff like that isn't made to be played, period. That's a shelf piece, for sure!

Pretty freakin' sweet one too!

 
Finished up my basement shelving (2 years later) and just had to build a cool dimmer knob for the new lighting that I put in :)

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Now to paint huh?

Meanwhile, I feel I am just about done with Digikey. They screwed up the shipping address and sent it UPS (which I do not want.) I will stay the Console5 course, and pick Mouser if I have a modding itch. I pray I get my stuff.

 
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Paint?  The shelves?  If so, already done, my friend :)

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Damn, that's a bummer :/

 
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Don't get to make a lot of custom stuff for myself anymore, but when the laser cutter showed up today, well, there was no way I was gonna pass up the chance to make the most of it :)

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And this is the very first thing we etched/cut. This cutter is amazingly easy to use and is REALLY versatile. Super excited to get this thing making some money for us (lord knows it cost a lot).

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Wiggyx, I have a few SNES controllers with broken R buttons. I'm wondering where to find a replacement. Maybe you can do a 3D scan of it so I can get it printed at a Makerbot?

 
Nope.  3D scanners don't produce perfect CAD models (and I don't have one anyway), and printed parts are pretty far from perfect as well, not to mention relatively delicate. 

How broken is broken?  I've fixed plenty of cracked/broken hinges with plastic adhesives and some sort of reinforcement to help the bond.  No need to go super high-tech for that sort of thing.  People seem to think 3D printing is the easy method, but it's extremely time-consuming and painstaking :/

 
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Nope. 3D scanners don't produce perfect CAD models (and I don't have one anyway), and printed parts are pretty far from perfect as well, not to mention relatively delicate.

How broken is broken? I've fixed plenty of cracked/broken hinges with plastic adhesives and some sort of reinforcement to help the bond. No need to go super high-tech for that sort of thing. People seem to think 3D printing is the easy method, but it's extremely time-consuming and painstaking :/
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Oh well. Thanks for the info. The shoulder buttons on the SNES controller I got were cracked and splintered, and I threw them away... Now I'm missing one set of L and R buttons. LOL.

 
Can you adjust the pot on a DSLite while it is plugged into the wall or will it fry the board or me in the process? It is a PITA to take out the battery every time and I am not even sure the screen is working properly to begin with.

 
Actually yes, the boards are 100% done, now we're on to sourcing the components required. After that it won't be long at all :)
 
I finally recapped an old Super Famicom, only problem that I had to resort to using Lelon 33uf capacitors because I didn't order anything from Digikey in a long while. Just have to find the time to dremel that cart slot. Dammit that the pass through cart is $40, what a gyp!

Wiggyx when you replace the battery in those old carts, what part do you recommend for the battery holder? I currently use this item:

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It doesn't fit the two slot exactly and I usually use a little bit of 24AWG wire to connect the ground circuit. But I'm looking for something affordable I can use, any recommendations?

 
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