ShinGoutetsu Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 So as you may know i've already designed 2 different xbox mini cases and I'm also working on a full replacement case. This design sits in between these two, it loses the DVD rom and uses a 2.5" HDD/SSD instead of the full sized HDD. It also keeps the original PSU. The lid incorporates ducting to guide air over the heatsinks and also holds the HDD/SSD. Sttill a work in progress but heres a quick look so far: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMartigan Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Concept looks excellent. I'm very interested to see the progress on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbaj Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 Would you be building the case via a 3d printer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
localgamerz Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 Now this is pretty cool, I've been working on one myself, though its slow progress as i work 2 other jobs right now. I've got the model done. main thing I've been trying to figure out is how to power the xbox without the psu inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMartigan Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 (edited) 36 minutes ago, localgamerz said: Now this is pretty cool, I've been working on one myself, though its slow progress as i work 2 other jobs right now. I've got the model done. main thing I've been trying to figure out is how to power the xbox without the psu inside. You could always put it in a box externally, like the 360 started. You’d have to add some long wires connecting to the Mobo and the HDD, but seems fairly doable. Insulate the wires coming out of the back of the case to the PSU box and plug it in like normal. Downside is having a hard wired PSU. Edited January 24 by MadMartigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted January 24 Author Report Share Posted January 24 23 hours ago, nbaj said: Would you be building the case via a 3d printer? Yes, it will require a pretty big print base area (300mm) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted July 2 Author Report Share Posted July 2 (edited) Almost done, thinking about creating a PCB to attach the 4 controller ports, 3 x 3mm LED's and a power button. I've never created PCB's before so this will be difficult. I need to know what connectors are used for the power eject and controller ports, could someone tell me? Edit: apparently they are PHDR-10VS for the power/eject and PHDR-12VS for the controller ports. Edited July 2 by ShinGoutetsu 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtomcat18 Posted July 2 Report Share Posted July 2 Was just about to reply. But seen the edit lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted July 6 Author Report Share Posted July 6 Meh, PCB design isn't my thing but I think this might work for top layer and then have the data pins (both sets of green and white) for the controller ports on the bottom layer. Maybe use the other grounds for the led negative leads. The controller breakaway connectors would solder to the board either side, not sure that's a good idea really 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlsnapper Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 Thank you for including activity LEDs in the design. Those should always be present. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ka5ug4 Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 (edited) I somehow feel like the prototype logo would fit really well for this one: Maybe I'm in the minority on this one though... Edited July 7 by ka5ug4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlsnapper Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 Maybe... I LIKE the OG logo though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted July 7 Author Report Share Posted July 7 Bottom side of pcb, pretty basic really. Just need to put it together in kicad (once I figure it out) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtomcat18 Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 Not sure if it’s the fact I’ve been drunk for the last 48hrs… but not able to follow… but if I can… I’d be able to help if ya want. I should be sober by Monday (currently in Vegas) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted July 8 Author Report Share Posted July 8 7 hours ago, Dtomcat18 said: Not sure if it’s the fact I’ve been drunk for the last 48hrs… but not able to follow… but if I can… I’d be able to help if ya want. I should be sober by Monday (currently in Vegas) I'd really appreciate the help, for now enjoy Vegas man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRince404 Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 Wait, why is there a need to design a Custom PCB for the Controller Ports? Are you using custom ports? Because I thought the Originals would Fit without the Metal housing the sit in. Or am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted July 8 Author Report Share Posted July 8 (edited) 7 minutes ago, PRince404 said: Wait, why is there a need to design a Custom PCB for the Controller Ports? Are you using custom ports? Because I thought the Originals would Fit without the Metal housing the sit in. Or am I missing something? This "slim" case design uses the breakaway part of the controller cable for the controller ports. My full case design will use the stock controller ports. By adding the power button, controller ports and led's to a pcb it makes everything pretty much plug and play. The oled display will use a 'backpack' addon to allow a connector and cable to run to the openxenium. Edited July 8 by ShinGoutetsu 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtomcat18 Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 I will need dimensions… and what exactly are the cutouts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted July 8 Author Report Share Posted July 8 1 hour ago, Dtomcat18 said: I will need dimensions… and what exactly are the cutouts? I'll get the dimensions to you tomorrow, the cutouts are for the breakaway part of the controller cables. I'll clarify everything in a dm though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted July 9 Author Report Share Posted July 9 This is what I was thinking of doing, unsure of the best way to attach the breakaway parts of the controller to the pcb though. Maybe with a 3d printed bracket that would also attach the whole pcb to the inside of the case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bowlsnapper Posted July 13 Report Share Posted July 13 On 7/8/2023 at 10:55 AM, ShinGoutetsu said: This "slim" case design uses the breakaway part of the controller cable for the controller ports. My full case design will use the stock controller ports. By adding the power button, controller ports and led's to a pcb it makes everything pretty much plug and play. The oled display will use a 'backpack' addon to allow a connector and cable to run to the openxenium. Man, I WANT the breakaway cable... any way to design a breakaway breakaway cable? lol. Better make sure you have an original controller... My 3rd party controller has no breakaway... Lame. Although, 3rd party controllers suck anyway. Can't even use them in cromwells... CAN WE FIX THAT SHIT ALREADY!? lol This is SICK though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinGoutetsu Posted July 14 Author Report Share Posted July 14 (edited) On 7/13/2023 at 7:47 AM, Bowlsnapper said: Man, I WANT the breakaway cable... any way to design a breakaway breakaway cable? I suppose it would just be a male to female adapter, straightforward enough. I'll be using an internal ogx360 in this anyway, the ports are only there for things that actually require a wired controller. Some of the components have arrived for the pcb, I'll spend this weekend wrestling with kicad lol. Edited July 14 by ShinGoutetsu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlsnapper Posted July 14 Report Share Posted July 14 1 minute ago, ShinGoutetsu said: I suppose it would just be a male to female adapter, straightforward enough. I'll be using an internal ogx360 in this anyway, the ports are only there for things that actually require a wired controller Fair enough. I could get used to that for using the case design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtomcat18 Posted July 14 Report Share Posted July 14 Just let me know if you want help. Kind of need a break from coding lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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