I think I saw this on Twitter before, but I can’t find the files. Has anyone printed these before?
Who has 3D print files for the CPS2 case?
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This looks more like injection molding to me instead of 3D printing. This is a pretty large and complicated object and the pictures shown don't have the typical characteristics that would show as a normal 3D print (layer lines for FDM, sagging and support pock marks for UV resin, and no grainy surface associated with SLS).
My guess is someone either somehow got their hands on the original mold, or they recreated their own.
I could be wrong since the photo quality isn't great and it's very difficult to pick out details with a white object, but the overall shape is large and complex enough that I don't think it makes sense to 3D print this, so I'm fairly confident in my guess.
My guess is someone either somehow got their hands on the original mold, or they recreated their own.
I could be wrong since the photo quality isn't great and it's very difficult to pick out details with a white object, but the overall shape is large and complex enough that I don't think it makes sense to 3D print this, so I'm fairly confident in my guess.
It's resin if it's Dennis. He makes a lot of stuff for the community, most of which are from scratch; sometimes he uses Wesk's 3D models for reference. He recently finished the full Neo Geo AES shell. He also made the CPS2 Cap covers and I'm almost positive it's him cause of the backdrop and his arm. https://www.printables.com/@RetroGameRevival/models
Resin could make sense, but it would mean whatever machine he's using is pro grade, and far beyond what's available in the normal consumer market. I'm thinking in the 10s of not 100s of thousands, not including maintenance/materials.
CPS2 cases are pretty big (400ish mm length) and a resin vat that supports that size would need to be gargantuan
CPS2 cases are pretty big (400ish mm length) and a resin vat that supports that size would need to be gargantuan
GoldenGlover
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Probably also very expensive to make as well. Damn cool to see done though.
Confirmed. I asked him and confirmed it was him, Dennis. He hasn't finished it yet but is super close. He had to pause cause after 4 revisions, it got too expensive to continue. He's getting these protos made by some other company and something of this size is not cheap. So for now, it's on pause and only the top is nearly complete. Bottom hasn't been started yet, from my understanding.
I think he made it for someone else. I remember seeing it like two years ago.
It’s 3D printed. I saw someone introduce it on Twitter two years ago.
If it’s not mass-produced, you can use silicone molding. It’s way cheaper than making a hard mold, but one mold won’t last very long.
chacal231077
Grand Master
Hi! 
To my knowledge, only Bitfunx could make it.
They specialize in cases for the Super Famicom/SNES and other consoles. You could perhaps contact them to ask.
I'd really like a translucent green model for the Japanese version, like the 8Bitdo SN30 Pro Bluetooth controller.
To my knowledge, only Bitfunx could make it.
They specialize in cases for the Super Famicom/SNES and other consoles. You could perhaps contact them to ask.
I'd really like a translucent green model for the Japanese version, like the 8Bitdo SN30 Pro Bluetooth controller.
The colorful SNES shells are manufactured here, likely by a factory that does OEM production for them.
I’ve bought both the green and purple SN30 Pro; the build quality is superb, and I really love its texture and feel. I also like the clear white version, but that one’s only sold outside China.
I’ve bought both the green and purple SN30 Pro; the build quality is superb, and I really love its texture and feel. I also like the clear white version, but that one’s only sold outside China.
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