Downing's 2nd N64p "The Nimbus 64"
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Downing
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I could try if you want. I mean I do not claim to make the best cases around, Heck I've only made two successfully, but I think I've got the process down enough to make a workable unit. This case I just made is actually working out perfectly for my design and everything fits wonderfully. But let me know, we might be able to work something out.
ToastBucket said:
I could try if you want. I mean I do not claim to make the best cases around, Heck I've only made two successfully, but I think I've got the process down enough to make a workable unit. This case I just made is actually working out perfectly for my design and everything fits wonderfully. But let me know, we might be able to work something out.
Downing
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Re: Downing's 2nd N64p
Actually made quite a bit of progress. I got my screen in and I mounted it to the case and cut out the back. The first pic here shows that I tried a new technique to duct tape as a backing for the hardset filler. I used what's called backer rod, it's an closed cell plastic/foam based material that squishes then expands to the area. It's used in large to fill the gaps in log homes before the caulking is put between the logs. Worked out great with a little hot glue. Here you can see with the backer rod, filler and what I'm working with now. Liking where this is going. Speaker grills are not in place yet, just trying to play around with the idea.
Backer Rod in Place
Together
Filled and Sanded
Actually made quite a bit of progress. I got my screen in and I mounted it to the case and cut out the back. The first pic here shows that I tried a new technique to duct tape as a backing for the hardset filler. I used what's called backer rod, it's an closed cell plastic/foam based material that squishes then expands to the area. It's used in large to fill the gaps in log homes before the caulking is put between the logs. Worked out great with a little hot glue. Here you can see with the backer rod, filler and what I'm working with now. Liking where this is going. Speaker grills are not in place yet, just trying to play around with the idea.
Backer Rod in Place
Together
Filled and Sanded
Basement_Modder
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Re: Downing's 2nd N64p
awesomesauce!
awesomesauce!
ShockSlayer
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Re: Downing's 2nd N64p
It's pretty good. Text reading gets annoying sometimes.
SS
It's pretty good. Text reading gets annoying sometimes.
SS
ShockSlayer
Probably SS
Re: Downing's 2nd N64p
Wasn't there a snowpenguin post before mine a second ago? It said something about 3.5inch screens on N64ps....I mentioned it's hard to read text on those.
SS
EDIT:
I read it on the first page. I thought it was the last post. Turns out I was off, about two pages. XD Sorry for the confusion.
Anyways, I like your work so far!
SS
Wasn't there a snowpenguin post before mine a second ago? It said something about 3.5inch screens on N64ps....I mentioned it's hard to read text on those.
SS
EDIT:
snowpenguin said:
I read it on the first page. I thought it was the last post. Turns out I was off, about two pages. XD Sorry for the confusion.
Anyways, I like your work so far!
SS
Downing
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Alright, all the ports are cut and the finish sanding and painting of the case is done! There are a few spots that could use a bit of touch up work, but really, I think it's pretty good right now. I'll become a perfectionist later, it's one hellovalot nicer looking than the last one! All that's left to do with the case is drill the speaker holes and mount the grills. Here are some pics. Took a lot of sanding and a lot of filing! But I'm really happy with it! Krylon Fusion is a sweet spray paint for this type of work! Thanks for the tip Hail!
Alright, all the ports are cut and the finish sanding and painting of the case is done! There are a few spots that could use a bit of touch up work, but really, I think it's pretty good right now. I'll become a perfectionist later, it's one hellovalot nicer looking than the last one! All that's left to do with the case is drill the speaker holes and mount the grills. Here are some pics. Took a lot of sanding and a lot of filing! But I'm really happy with it! Krylon Fusion is a sweet spray paint for this type of work! Thanks for the tip Hail!
ShockSlayer
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Re: Downing's 2nd N64p
B-E-A-utiful!
SS
B-E-A-utiful!
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Downing
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haha, Sega all you want, dosen't affect me any! I'm assuming you mean the small rectangle hole that is mid-lower center...(there are a lot of holes on the back fyi). That is where the controler's memory card slot pops out the back. Actually had to do it, otherwise the rest of the components wouldn't have fit, but it's working out nicely! As for the shoulder buttons, even though they are not right across from each other, they feel very natural the way they sit. So do you have a thread started up, I'm having a bad morning already and I'd love Sega about something! 
haha, Sega all you want, dosen't affect me any! I'm assuming you mean the small rectangle hole that is mid-lower center...(there are a lot of holes on the back fyi). That is where the controler's memory card slot pops out the back. Actually had to do it, otherwise the rest of the components wouldn't have fit, but it's working out nicely! As for the shoulder buttons, even though they are not right across from each other, they feel very natural the way they sit. So do you have a thread started up, I'm having a bad morning already and I'd love Sega about something!
