I decided to make a post to collect some ideas I had. I got laid off work but I have all my finances sorted out so Im just going to pursue my hobbies while I job hunt.

I have a PSONE screen with broken hinges and decided to make my own portable. There used to be another forum that i was a member at but I cannot find it so I joined here.

Im looking for a shell so im going to post pics of my ideas in case I can help anyone.

I have the ability to cast small parts like joysticks, buttons and battery doors if anyone needs anything. I also have a vacuum forming table that I have never used and a huge pile of equipment that was all originally designed for doll and dollhouse construction and repair. Im in Ohio so if I can help anyone Id be happy to.

I want to put a gameboy SP into a GBA shell also so if anyone has any experience that would help me Id appreciate it.


I knew I had seen the datamax somewhere before so I hit the goodwill this morning and grabbed one... along with the crossword helper which seems to be an even more comfortable shell...

it would be a shame to cut up this case, but its really comfortable... the cartoons is excellent and I just got it for $13 at walmart.

Don

I would go with the datamax. Even though it has been done before it still is a great case. check this post. http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=34774&hilit=datamax&start=105

That Datamax version is a LOT harder to work with then the one I am using.

It has those flip up blue covers that have to be taken off and plastic welded in where they went. It's a pain.

Oh yeah, I didn't notice those =P

Yes, Im not feeling the love for the datamax. Especially after all the other shell ideas ive seen.



This was at a higher priced goodwill but Ive seen them other places for $1 so I will wait. Now that I have seen the inside of the datamax I have much respect for anyone that has converted one. The Star Trek box is very simple and I have seen other similar items, Pencil boxes, napkin boxes and first aid kits to name a few. I intend to post a collection of pics if its ok with our administrators here.

Don

Why dont you just order a product sample Zn-45 case from polycase or something equivalent?

LOL.... Polycase is like 40miles from me I could probably drive up and raid their dumpsters. Also I have seen First aid kits and things at local stores that I know they must have made... its just too easy.

I have the time and the camera, just figured Id start tossing out ideas and see if anyone adds anything.

Do that =P

Huggies wipes container... I did not measure it or have anything in the picture to reference it.... Its about 4x9 and made os a softer material but usable IMO

Shape of the huggies container looks good. Dumpster diving is great especially when you are diving into the dumpster of pier1. Great furniture with only a scratch on it. Did anyone ever thought of a complete metal case?

Someone started making a GC portable in a metal case once, but I don't think they ever finished it.

SCORE!



no one told me the lazer doodle was actually the size of a stormtroopers head.... BTW the lazer doodle is the dumbest toy I have ever seen...

I have one of those digital makeover things. I think it may be a little thin for our uses. But I do like the shoulder buttons. Also the Datamax v.1 is a lot better.

I really like these cases.

http://www.handheldmuseum.com/Tiger/7in1.htm
http://www.handheldmuseum.com/Tiger/H2HBaseball.htm
http://www.handheldmuseum.com/Tiger/H2HFootball.htm
http://www.handheldmuseum.com/Tiger/H2HTennis.htm

Ive seen the baseball one at a goodwill... Im looking at CDROM cases now, I found one that is very nice...

Im collecting info to build 2 systems and I do not want them to be even similar. I think im going to start hacking the lazerdoodle since the datamax is somewhat amusing on its own.

another Datamax?



my goodwill treats me well... I recently found a datamax without the flip out blue covers. originally I thought it was just something someone broke and painted with a magic marker, but it is not.... could save someone much effort.

lol http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product. ... d=10040229 this is a good looking case IMO