My GBZ Build

[kapakai]

Have you put any on thingiverse?

Not yet. Haven't had time to finish up on the other design. As for the one above, I'm trying to revert all the changes I made recently in attempt to make it more printer friendly.

I have the exact same screen as you. I can test with your STL file and modify it if i need it.

Thanks

Okay, I will put it up on thingyverse soon.

[inches]

Looks like a neat new way to get back buttons! Is the idea that you use your middle and ring finger to hit the buttons? Or is that high enough to use your index fingers on the top buttons?

I'm curious about your battery solution, as at first glance I fear this occupies a lot of space inside generally where a battery would be stuck.

[tyler335]

@kapakai
Your splash screen looks awesome! Would you be willing to share it with the forum?

[Jmags1700]

I was holding my empty case the other day and thought wouldn't it be great to put the trigger buttons in there because it felt so comfortable looks like you did the same thing I'd really love to print this for my project if you could post that on thingiverse It would be much appreciated awesome design

[HoolyHoo]

Awesome work @kapakai. Copied your design but only needed a two button version. Still need buttons but fits great. More ergonomic than the straight back buttons. Very creative on your part. Thanks for posting your idea.

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[kapakai]

I have the exact same screen as you. I can test with your STL file and modify it if i need it.

Thanks

Here's the link to my thingiverse:

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2210947

Looks like a neat new way to get back buttons! Is the idea that you use your middle and ring finger to hit the buttons? Or is that high enough to use your index fingers on the top buttons?

I'm curious about your battery solution, as at first glance I fear this occupies a lot of space inside generally where a battery would be stuck.

Yes, I use my index and middle finger. Doesn't feel awkward to hold at all.

My battery is mounted where the GB cartridge slot is. I do have a new design in the works, that should work without stealing space from the battery compartment.

@kapakai
Your splash screen looks awesome! Would you be willing to share it with the forum?

I've been getting PM's about this so I might as well post in this thread too.

DL Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0tsa0o0pcnfd5 ... o.mp4?dl=1

[kapakai]

I was holding my empty case the other day and thought wouldn't it be great to put the trigger buttons in there because it felt so comfortable looks like you did the same thing I'd really love to print this for my project if you could post that on thingiverse It would be much appreciated awesome design

That's exactly how I came up with the idea. I grabbed the Gameboy without its battery cover and my fingers naturally fell in that spot.

BTW, I will be posting everything I make on Thingiverse.

EDIT: Here's the link to the stl

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2210996

Awesome work @kapakai. Copied your design but only needed a two button version. Still need buttons but fits great. More ergonomic than the straight back buttons. Very creative on your part. Thanks for posting your idea.

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Nice. It's blue too! I made a 2 button version as well but I figured you can never have too much buttons especially since space is limited at the front.

[Valadone]

You are amazing man ! Thanks a lot !

[Jmags1700]

Although the print had started out good something happened at the end of the print... unfortunately I was asleep and didn't monitor it gonna try again later but the failed print still fits in the gameboy case

[HoolyHoo]

Although the print had started out good something happened at the end of the print... unfortunately I was asleep and didn't monitor it gonna try again later but the failed print still fits in the gameboy case

Did you slice it with supports? It is needed.