ShinGoutetsu Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 So my plan is to design an aftermarket original xbox case that keeps all the original components (mainboard with heatsinks, controller ports, dvd rom, psu, hdd, etc) with the possible exception of the rear fan and metal shielding. To achieve this I have been 3d modelling all of the internals to ensure everything fits. I have some ideas on the style I want to go for but have some questions. 1. Should I include a place to mount an lcd/oled? 2. Would you want to keep the xbox jewel? 3. Hdd/lan activity leds? 4. Any other requests Once I have some feedback the most popular features will be integrated. For now here are some of the 3d modelled components (to scale) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaosEngineer Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 Quote 4. Any other requests Mounting for SPDIF optical and coaxial digital audio output jacks on the back of the case. 1 or 2 USB ports on the front of the case like found on an X3 Control Panel (X3CP). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 (edited) Somewhere for the OG360 to attach, internal or external as they are so popular now. Awesome 3d renders though. Edited June 29, 2022 by big F 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgsmods59 Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 include a place to mount an lcd ----> yes Hdd/lan activity leds ----------> Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted July 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2022 (edited) In the process of modelling the hdd tray, it's a complicated shape so its taking a while. Still more to do on it Edited July 3, 2022 by ShinGoutetsu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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coppermine Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 This is a great idea. Adjusting the mounting trays to account for 80mm fan support would be ideal. I love the look of the original case, so I think as close to that as possible would be good. Something like the development kit, where it looks like a regular console but thicker. This would give lots of room for round cables, ogx360, etc. You gotta keep the jewel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikeymikey Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 Agree with all the above requests. A case that looks as close to original as possible but is designed to accommodate all of todays great mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted July 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 Well that's almost complete. Now for the dvd rom bracket 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftMachine Posted August 4, 2022 Report Share Posted August 4, 2022 This is sweet, would you mind sharing these models? I had the idea to do something similar a while back but without an optical drive and some other stock components. For this though, I agree with KaosEngineer about the A/V IO, I'd also love some support for intake fans and maybe somewhere to mount an OGX360 installation. Definitely keep the jewel if it looks good with your design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted August 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 8:04 AM, SoftMachine said: This is sweet, would you mind sharing these models? I had the idea to do something similar a while back but without an optical drive and some other stock components. For this though, I agree with KaosEngineer about the A/V IO, I'd also love some support for intake fans and maybe somewhere to mount an OGX360 installation. Definitely keep the jewel if it looks good with your design. Sorry I won't be sharing these models, it's taken hours of work to create them. I will however freely share the case design once finalised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 5 hours ago, ShinGoutetsu said: Sorry I won't be sharing these models, it's taken hours of work to create them. I will however freely share the case design once finalised. Maybe a little further down the road share them on Thingiverse or similar, you can set a fee for downloading. Your models are far better than anything else on there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted August 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 I would perhaps one day share the hdd tray, we will see. Anyway I've added the hdd tray to the rest, just need to finish the dvd drive bracket and I can start developing the case 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ghzowner Posted August 8, 2022 Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 admiring your skills, very cool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackedLynx Posted August 19, 2022 Report Share Posted August 19, 2022 This is a work of art. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted August 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 Thanks guys, will update once I'm back from working away. So far from the feedback I think I'll be doing an xdk height case with jewel, reminiscent of the original case but with some more modern style cues. I'm also thinking of a removable rear panel that can either have the outputs that have been requested or blanked off (two separate plates). I may raise the hdd and dvd rom trays/brackets to allow more space below for ogx360's and other mods, however that would require a longer IDE cable and possibly extensions for the hdd/dvd rom power. Another option is to have the ogx360 above the dvd rom. There will be at least one front usb port and I'll do an lcd version and a non lcd version of the case. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
localgamerz Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 (edited) check this guys YouTube video, I've been designing my custom slim console off of it with tons of modification to it. May be a fast starting point for the case portion. files are in his description. Edited September 4, 2022 by localgamerz grammer fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted September 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2022 Did a bit more work on the mainboard 3d model 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlsnapper Posted September 24, 2022 Report Share Posted September 24, 2022 I've been wanting to do the same thing. Hope you get it done sooner than i do! Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted September 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2022 I don't have a lot of time at the moment due to my job but I do a bit more here and there when I get chance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted October 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 For those wanting to maybe create their own case design here is my mount hole template. AV port at the top. It's pretty close so may help 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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big F Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 Thanks for sharing that, most useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtomcat Posted October 9, 2022 Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 On 9/18/2022 at 11:26 AM, ShinGoutetsu said: Did a bit more work on the mainboard 3d model Do you have a link to the xenium you modeled? I’ve seen it before… but cannot seem to find it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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