ShinGoutetsu Posted October 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2022 https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/OledOXModShop Try messaging him, I don't know if he still makes them though. He's a friend on fb so I could get hold of him if you have no luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtomcat Posted October 10, 2022 Report Share Posted October 10, 2022 Thank you! I ended up finding it about 2 am lol. I just wanted to research it. No need for you to contact anyone. Thank you again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted October 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2022 Rough idea, may go in an entirely different direction though as I'm not very happy with it 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlsnapper Posted October 17, 2022 Report Share Posted October 17, 2022 12 hours ago, ShinGoutetsu said: Rough idea, may go in an entirely different direction though as I'm not very happy with it That's SICK, dude. I like the idea of the thick metal. Would probably give the case a nice feeling of weight and solidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted November 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 I wish i could just do this, xdk height but there's no way i can afford the mold costs Sorry for the low quality image, max 2mb attachments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted November 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Still needs a lot of work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zatchbot Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 There have been quite a few "retro re-shell" projects that I have seen crowd funded in the last year. Have you ever considered trying that route? I know I would back for high quality molded cases. I mean, the going rate for a OEM blue shell is like $400-$500 right now so I assume there is a market for good replicas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syfer1987 Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 Can some help me im trying to bulid atx back plate in 3d can some tell On 6/29/2022 at 7:21 AM, ShinGoutetsu said: 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) I sent you a private message as i need help with my own project i need 3d modal to be made please check your pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted April 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2023 added a decal to the xbox mainboard 3d model, does look a little bit more realistic now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixspeed Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 @ShinGoutetsu Insane work you've put into this project, really hoping to see you continue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlsnapper Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 14 minutes ago, sixspeed said: @ShinGoutetsu Insane work you've put into this project, really hoping to see you continue. I hope it's still in progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted June 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 It is, just been overloaded with work and also working on other projects such as the slim case. I'll get back on it as soon as I can 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlsnapper Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, ShinGoutetsu said: It is, just been overloaded with work and also working on other projects such as the slim case. I'll get back on it as soon as I can Definitely do. Stainless steel case, xdk case and standard case would all be solid options if I were to choose. Refurb projects could always use a spotless case. If you're able to come up with an inexpensive option to put refurbished parts in, I would buy that constantly... Theoretically 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixspeed Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 @ShinGoutetsu mold costs are $15k-$30k from what im hearing. Wanna go down on it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlsnapper Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 1 minute ago, sixspeed said: @ShinGoutetsu mold costs are $15k-$30k from what im hearing. Wanna go down on it? Holy SHIT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted June 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 11 minutes ago, sixspeed said: @ShinGoutetsu mold costs are $15k-$30k from what im hearing. Wanna go down on it? More than that for something of this size, approx £50,000 so I'm thinking the ROI wouldn't make it worth doing. I mean how many people actually want a replacement case? I'd need to sell thousands just to break even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlsnapper Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, ShinGoutetsu said: More than that for something of this size, approx £50,000 so I'm thinking the ROI wouldn't make it worth doing. I mean how many people actually want a replacement case? I'd need to sell thousands just to break even. I was wondering about that... Can you make them yourself 3d printed in smaller batches? Or does that only go so far?... I mean, is that really the only way to get a decent case fabricated and molded? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted June 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, Bowlsnapper said: I was wondering about that... Can you make them yourself 3d printed in smaller batches? Or does that only go so far?... I mean, is that really the only way to get a decent case fabricated and molded? We'll see, there's the option of 3d printing one and using that to make my own clay mold but I don't have the workspace to do that. I could try a crowd fund but I doubt it would get the required numbers. Or I could go to an existing aftermarket case manufacturer and see if they want to take it on. I'll try 3d printing one anyway and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 18 minutes ago, ShinGoutetsu said: More than that for something of this size, approx £50,000 so I'm thinking the ROI wouldn't make it worth doing. I mean how many people actually want a replacement case? I'd need to sell thousands just to break even. I used to work for an engineering company, they used to make mould tooling, the real cheap simple tools were @ £10k Something that simply pressed metal into a shape or stamped a panel, could still be a couple of grand upwards. injection mouldings are precision made and usually you meed more than one set, plus they need maintenance and wear out. Eleflex made the OG cases and they had a whole devision that just made plastic injection mouldings, for various clients. Some where out there they'll have at least one example of the tooling archived, as thats the kinda thing they would do, can be used as an example for prospective clients and a history thing for them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlsnapper Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 6 minutes ago, big F said: Some where out there they'll have at least one example of the tooling archived, as thats the kinda thing they would do, can be used as an example for prospective clients and a history thing for them. That would be really cool if they considered it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted July 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 added in the completed dvd rom mount bracket 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlsnapper Posted July 1, 2023 Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, ShinGoutetsu said: added in the completed dvd rom mount bracket FUCKING SICK. Perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtomcat Posted July 1, 2023 Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 Truly impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted July 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 CPU/GPU bracket. Its on printables if you want it: Original Xbox CPU/GPU bracket by ShinGoutetsu | Download free STL model | Printables.com 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted November 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 Made a start, first the faceplate then I'll work on the rest 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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