Escarioth's Aluminum Cases

[Frank_fjs]

Here's some dimensions to get you started regarding accommodating the S16 multi selector.

I'm thinking it may be best to wait until you have both the S16 multi and game selector in hand before entering fabrication. I'd wager 90% of people whom will be purchasing an aluminium enclosure for the S16 will want it to be compatible with the multi and game selector.

 

[ShootTheCore]

I just shared these System 16 Multi and OLED selector measurements with @Escarioth in PM, but I'll share them here as well in case they're useful to anyone else.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/juafpx1sgswvxtj/AAC2SAPt_J7HklVJiViveOkia?dl=0

 

[Escarioth]

Thx @ShootTheCore and @Frank_fjs
with this i can proceed to make the right changes.
ill think of something to merge that small pcb or hide the hole if you want to use
a vanilla sega16 (not multi)

 

[Escarioth]

Ok then, Im going to try with this first prototype.

we'll see how it might look when everything is done.

RED circles - I decided to see if i could add a usb-c extend so that the remote can be wired from outside the case
that way you can remove the remote for proper storage

YELLOW circle - the cover artwork plate will have a square cut that can be removed if necessary, (see on the right of picture)
This way, if someone keep a standard Sega16 and later wants to upgrade the case to receive Frank's pcb...you can remove the small plate
but if that small square plate is removed..., it never can be put back. anyway... if a sega16 is switched into a multi... i doubt it would be ever send back to its original state.

or for a small fee... i could include 2 plates...one with a pre-cut hole and one closed. but price would be slighter up. since ill have to put 2 stickers and have 2 plates....
i try to stay the lowest $$$ possible. So one of the 2 choices could be put in
-1 plate : closed or with removable option + art of your choice
or
-2 plates : 1x closed + 1x with removable option, each with arts you choose)

edit ( i will create a multi label for sticker later)

 

[Hackcell]

By any chance do you have a picture of the KI2 case?

 

[Escarioth]

By any chance do you have a picture of the KI2 case?

its part of the future plans
nothing yet

 

[LazerFlux]

I'm game for 2x 2-plate versions.

 

[Escarioth]

aaaand im a few hours from fixing this.
paint will be done next week for test and all.

after that all ill need is @Apocalypse multi and @Frank_fjs remote for further testing :3

 

[hoagtech]

aaaand im a few hours from fixing this.
paint will be done next week for test and all.

after that all ill need is @Apocalypse multi and @Frank_fjs remote for further testing :3

I would love to see one of your cases polished bare aluminum.

I’m not sure if it’s doable but something about uncoated raw materials.

 

[Escarioth]

I would love to see one of your cases polished bare aluminum.
I’m not sure if it’s doable but something about uncoated raw materials.

well.. it might be possible since i've seen aluminum cases going uncoated.
but i do remember that one particular time when very small aluminum filing fell on our clients pcbs and it made a huge mess.

so yes it can be done...but i m not sure i would advise it. With paint you can be sure everything is stick together and it prevent accidents.

also, everything fits in
BUT AS ALWAYS ... i seem to get a bad habit to have volume pot measurements off.. o_o
and also the air vent for the heat on near opening would need to be a bit longer .

besides those two things i think everything fits in correctly
(i printed a small image for fun on top)

 

[RandomRetro]

Please add to my want list @Escarioth! Nice work.

 

[trmm]

Can I be on the list for 1 as well for round 3?

 

[Escarioth]

tomorrow is the painted version of the sega 16
(i decided white for fun. black will also be available don't worry )

 

[Nodoyuna]

I'm interested in one case for System16, once they're available

Does it have a price yet?

 

[RandomRetro]

I'm interested in one case for System16, once they're available

Does it have a price yet?

Priceless

 

[Escarioth]

I'm interested in one case for System16, once they're available

Does it have a price yet?

It might be 125$ +extra? + shipping.
the paint color/ extra plates might be the only things adding extras to this price.

If i make a mistake about that price ill tell ya right away.

Frank's remote will be tested for test when i get it.
Someone will probably be picked for full testing since im not going to get a multi soon enough.

i'll check with you guys when i'm ready .
thanks for support !

 

[Nodoyuna]

BTW, I'm supossing it will be a solderless install, right?

 

[Escarioth]

yup, no solders.

only screws to install

 

[Escarioth]

looks pretty sweet

now its time to work on a decent art label for the front or multi.

 

[Frank_fjs]

Saying it looks pretty sweet is a big understatement... It looks phenomenal!

SEGA logo looks wild. Is that cutout to the left of the logo intended for the selector?