btm4k's 'Console Case' log

btm4k · Post by **btm4k** » Sat Jul 20, 2002 1:29 pm

Sub Woofer wrote:This sounds VERY cool.

Can't wait to see the final result!

I can only hope to make a final result. I am stuck on where to put the Dreamcast, I am thinking of either putting it at the top and cutting a hole for the disc, or putting it in the front with a hole. Either way, I need to figure out how to make a perfectly round hole. Any ideas?

btm4k · Post by **btm4k** » Sun Jul 21, 2002 5:41 pm

Days 10, 11:

I've been repainting the case, and have finally done all of the sides. I rode a bike to the hardware store and got some primer for the plastic door and drive bay covers.

NullBot_TheRevenge · Post by **NullBot_TheRevenge** » Sun Jul 21, 2002 8:56 pm

put it in the top.. easiest way to do it.

btm4k · Post by **btm4k** » Mon Jul 22, 2002 12:35 am

NullBot_TheRevenge wrote:put it in the top.. easiest way to do it.

Do you know how to cut a huge perfectly round hole into metal? I wish I did.

jaredfogle · Post by **jaredfogle** » Mon Jul 22, 2002 12:45 am

Does the hole have to be perfectly round? Well, use a compass or somehow trace it then cut a rough hole with something, then use a oh-so-trusty dremel to perfect it.

btm4k · Post by **btm4k** » Wed Jul 24, 2002 5:07 pm

jaredfogle wrote:Does the hole have to be perfectly round? Well, use a compass or somehow trace it then cut a rough hole with something, then use a oh-so-trusty dremel to perfect it.

I've heard of a dremel, but what exactly is it?

NeonGenesis · Post by **NeonGenesis** » Wed Jul 24, 2002 7:28 pm

All people should own a Dremel tool

A dremel is a small rotary tool that spins at up to like 35,000 rpm, and does wonders for detail work like that.

http://www.dremel.com

With more than 150 available accessories, you can use it to cut, sand, shape, drill, buff, grind, polish, rout, etch, clean and more. You'll use it on all kinds of materials. Metal, wood, ceramics, glass, plastic, drywall, leather, laminates, stone. Practically anything.

jaredfogle · Post by **jaredfogle** » Wed Jul 24, 2002 7:42 pm

A dremel is an absolute necessity. You can get them for like 60-80 at hardware stores.

btm4k · Post by **btm4k** » Thu Jul 25, 2002 12:54 am

Day 12:

I screw the PSU shut and mounted it on my case. With that, I also mounted the switch, fan, DC serial port adaptor, and power strip. I also added some buttons, one for the fan, one for the system toggle switch. I still either need a black or blue light to put in there.

I also rode my bike about 3 miles to Radio Shack to get a Y adaptor for the phone line connection, and a color coded (red/white/yellow) A/V female connector to add to the back. The bad part is that I left my backpack with $40 and supplies from Radio Shack at my church. Oh yeah, I primered/painted the door for the case and the buttons for the fan and system switch. This looks very cool. I also need a Dremel. I need to find someone who would let me use one. I cant insert the DC untill I find one. I've done pretty much everything except for putting the consoles in there. How am I supposed to solder stuff about 2 mm apart? And if I screw up, I'm screwd badly.

jaredfogle · Post by **jaredfogle** » Thu Jul 25, 2002 1:05 pm

Be very careful when doing fine point soldering. Its not something someone can tell you how to do over the internet. Fine someone who can, and have them either show you how, or do it themselves.

NPerez · Post by **NPerez** » Thu Jul 25, 2002 3:14 pm

Whether you get this thing completed or not, I still think that you're fucking amazing...good work, keep up the updates. This is very interesting!

btm4k · Post by **btm4k** » Thu Jul 25, 2002 6:49 pm

LOL its funny to find that people are actually reading this!

For the hole at the top, I've decided to take the case to a machine shop. For the soldering, I can only hope to find someone to do this for me. Otherwise, I'll have to cut holes in the front and mount the whole system with it.

BTW, I got my backpack!

Wagh (Original) · Post by **Wagh (Original)** » Fri Jul 26, 2002 10:06 pm

btm4k wrote:
NullBot_TheRevenge wrote:put it in the top.. easiest way to do it.
Do you know how to cut a huge perfectly round hole into metal? I wish I did.

uh actually I do. I've got a laser cutter at work. so

btm4k · Post by **btm4k** » Wed Jul 31, 2002 3:08 am

Darn it! I hate doing this, but I have hit the empty money hole. In other words, I'm in debt, which means I can't buy more stuff untill I find some money.

My paypal address is: btm4k@hotmail.com

JUST KIDDING

I have to PAUSE my updates again.

jaredfogle · Post by **jaredfogle** » Fri Aug 02, 2002 3:09 am

I know how you feel, one time I was putting a DC into a old CD player case and I ran out of money smack dab in the middle of it.

When I finished, the final product was a DC that went along better with my AV stuff, had better ventalation, and loaded top style like an old VCR. My next test will be to fit one in a DVD player case, with the dvd player still in there, I just need to find one thats got space in teh case (i didnt mean to make it sound like that). Maybe a apex or a sampo....

btm4k · Post by **btm4k** » Fri Aug 02, 2002 3:32 am

jaredfogle wrote:I know how you feel, one time I was putting a DC into a old CD player case and I ran out of money smack dab in the middle of it.

When I finished, the final product was a DC that went along better with my AV stuff, had better ventalation, and loaded top style like an old VCR. My next test will be to fit one in a DVD player case, with the dvd player still in there, I just need to find one thats got space in teh case (i didnt mean to make it sound like that). Maybe a apex or a sampo....

Cool! If i could only get tray loading to work. Its not gonna happen though.

jaredfogle · Post by **jaredfogle** » Fri Aug 02, 2002 11:17 am

Thats why it loads like an old beta VCR. I couldn't get it to slot load, although that would be so awesome.

btm4k · Post by **btm4k** » Sun Aug 04, 2002 6:41 pm

I just got back from Oregon today. My 4 DC controller extension cables have arrived. I'm still waiting for the A/V switch and the SNES/N64 extensions to get here. I need some help on where to find 2 NES controller extensions. Thats it.

btm4k · Post by **btm4k** » Tue Aug 06, 2002 4:15 pm

YES!! My other controller extensions have arrived! I now have:

2 SNES
4 N64
4 DC

I wish I could say the same for the NES. I am still waiting for the A/V switch to arrive. Now I gotta figure out how/where to mount all this stuff.

btm4k · Post by **btm4k** » Tue Aug 06, 2002 5:53 pm

I've been talking to someone about the soldering for the cartridge extension. He was telling me that it should be easy to do. That means I'll probably be starting it soon. This will be so awesome if it works. The problem is that my consoles have been taken apart for months, and I've been touching the parts. I have to test them to see if they are still working. The really bad thing is that my SNES for sure is not working, so I want to see if it's just the power adaptor or the actual system.

WOW! Just now I got a good idea for the NES extension. I will use an ethernet cable (RJ45). It's color coded. I'll try to get about 10 feet from a friend. (5' for each extension). YES! Its gonna work! This is gonna be so cool when its done! Just wait and see...

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