I'm going to make a Vacuum Former. Will this do?
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Hi, I'm new to the portable community, and I'd like to get started as soon as I can! I figure the first thing I am going to need to do is get a case, and at that, one that I can redo as many times as desired until I get it right!
So I figured, why not build a vacuum former? So I think I am going to go through with my plans, it seems that the vacuum formed models always turn out beautiful. What I would like to know is, would something like this work?
http://www.halloweenfear.com/vacuumformintro.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I am planning on making something similar to this, maybe a bit more compact.
So, why are you reading this thread you ask? I have a few questions!
1) What kind of plastic can I use that is tough, sturdy, and easy for beginners to mold with.
2) Where can I purchase this plastic (ON A BUDGET!!)
3) How much of this plastic will I need?
4) I have 3 systems at my disposal, I need cases for them before I can even get started! ORIGINAL FULL SIZED PSX, ORIGINAL FULL SIZED SNES, and of course an average N64. I plan on making the N64 as my first portable. So what should the dimensions for this be? I haven't fully ripped it apart yet, and don't plan to until I can actually make a reasonable case for it.
When I ask for dimensions, I mean, what should the minimum L, W, and H be for the project enclosure?
Thanks guys!
So I figured, why not build a vacuum former? So I think I am going to go through with my plans, it seems that the vacuum formed models always turn out beautiful. What I would like to know is, would something like this work?
http://www.halloweenfear.com/vacuumformintro.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I am planning on making something similar to this, maybe a bit more compact.
So, why are you reading this thread you ask? I have a few questions!
1) What kind of plastic can I use that is tough, sturdy, and easy for beginners to mold with.
2) Where can I purchase this plastic (ON A BUDGET!!)
3) How much of this plastic will I need?
4) I have 3 systems at my disposal, I need cases for them before I can even get started! ORIGINAL FULL SIZED PSX, ORIGINAL FULL SIZED SNES, and of course an average N64. I plan on making the N64 as my first portable. So what should the dimensions for this be? I haven't fully ripped it apart yet, and don't plan to until I can actually make a reasonable case for it.
When I ask for dimensions, I mean, what should the minimum L, W, and H be for the project enclosure?
Thanks guys!
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Re: I'm going to make a Vacuum Former. Will this do?
1) What kind of plastic can I use that is tough, sturdy, and easy for beginners to mold with.
Polystyrene is the plastic of choice for many modders that vacuum form. It's rather cheap, too.
2) Where can I purchase this plastic (ON A BUDGET!!)
Click my link above.
3) How much of this plastic will I need?
You shouldn't need more than a couple square feet of the stuff, assuming you're making a portable. I'd buy a bit more, though, in case you mess up.
4) I have 3 systems at my disposal, I need cases for them before I can even get started! ORIGINAL FULL SIZED PSX, ORIGINAL FULL SIZED SNES, and of course an average N64. I plan on making the N64 as my first portable. So what should the dimensions for this be? I haven't fully ripped it apart yet, and don't plan to until I can actually make a reasonable case for it.
Don't make a case until you've got your portable's internal workings operational. Portable sizes vary depending on the skill of the maker, so you shouldn't rely on a rough guess on how big yours will be. Once you get the guts of the N64 working, THEN you can measure it and figure out how much plastic you'll need.
Seriously, though, unless you want to ruin your N64's motherboard, don't do a portable one as your first. Work on an SNES or NES and work your way up.
Polystyrene is the plastic of choice for many modders that vacuum form. It's rather cheap, too.
2) Where can I purchase this plastic (ON A BUDGET!!)
Click my link above.
3) How much of this plastic will I need?
You shouldn't need more than a couple square feet of the stuff, assuming you're making a portable. I'd buy a bit more, though, in case you mess up.
4) I have 3 systems at my disposal, I need cases for them before I can even get started! ORIGINAL FULL SIZED PSX, ORIGINAL FULL SIZED SNES, and of course an average N64. I plan on making the N64 as my first portable. So what should the dimensions for this be? I haven't fully ripped it apart yet, and don't plan to until I can actually make a reasonable case for it.
Don't make a case until you've got your portable's internal workings operational. Portable sizes vary depending on the skill of the maker, so you shouldn't rely on a rough guess on how big yours will be. Once you get the guts of the N64 working, THEN you can measure it and figure out how much plastic you'll need.
Seriously, though, unless you want to ruin your N64's motherboard, don't do a portable one as your first. Work on an SNES or NES and work your way up.
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Re: I'm going to make a Vacuum Former. Will this do?
Actually, it may be better to build a case first, then you have something to work toward instead of a jumble of parts. But AT LEAST MEASURE STUFF FIRST, not like me.Shakespeare wrote: Don't make a case until you've got your portable's internal workings operational. Portable sizes vary depending on the skill of the maker, so you shouldn't rely on a rough guess on how big yours will be. Once you get the guts of the N64 working, THEN you can measure it and figure out how much plastic you'll need.
Seriously, though, unless you want to ruin your N64's motherboard, don't do a portable one as your first. Work on an SNES or NES and work your way up.
Eh, it's possible, but you'll probably fry one first.
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Re: I'm going to make a Vacuum Former. Will this do?
What everyone else said plus:
Is the original PlayStation (not PSX) a 9000 series? Look on the sticker on the bottom. If it is, the motherboard is pretty small, and you could probably make a decent portable out of it. Otherwise, it's kind of a monster.
Full-sized SNES is not worth the hassle. It's too big and power-hungry to make a decent portable.
Regular N64 is doable, but very easy to screw up as a first portable. You'd probably want 3-4 on hand as you methodically fry them.
Is the original PlayStation (not PSX) a 9000 series? Look on the sticker on the bottom. If it is, the motherboard is pretty small, and you could probably make a decent portable out of it. Otherwise, it's kind of a monster.
Full-sized SNES is not worth the hassle. It's too big and power-hungry to make a decent portable.
Regular N64 is doable, but very easy to screw up as a first portable. You'd probably want 3-4 on hand as you methodically fry them.
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Re: I'm going to make a Vacuum Former. Will this do?
Yes indeed. Polystyrene is also referred to as "Styrene" and in the UK it is called "Plasticard" (no idea why). I use this stuff.Shakespeare wrote:Polystyrene[/url] is the plastic of choice for many modders that vacuum form. It's rather cheap, too.
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Re: I'm going to make a Vacuum Former. Will this do?
OMG I'm surprised no one said get the book yet! So get the book those are pretty easy and you probably will not go by every single thing it says.
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Probably for two reasons - 1) vacuum forming is not "in the book" and 2) "the book" is outdated and has a number of mistakes in it. Anyone want to buy my copy? (I don't use it anyway, just collecting dust).DopestKidEva wrote:OMG I'm surprised no one said get the book yet! So get the book those are pretty easy and you probably will not go by every single thing it says.
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Aren't the 9000 series psx's the ones that have an amazing audio system in it? I'm pretty sure if you run a CD in it, and let it burn in for almost 1000 hours or something, you get extreme audiophile quality.eagle5953 wrote:What everyone else said plus:
Is the original PlayStation (not PSX) a 9000 series? Look on the sticker on the bottom. If it is, the motherboard is pretty small, and you could probably make a decent portable out of it. Otherwise, it's kind of a monster.
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it could be but the main one I hear people talking about is scph 1000
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Re: I'm going to make a Vacuum Former. Will this do?
I thought that was the 1001, or 1000, or something.ghosstt wrote:Aren't the 9000 series psx's the ones that have an amazing audio system in it? I'm pretty sure if you run a CD in it, and let it burn in for almost 1000 hours or something, you get extreme audiophile quality.eagle5953 wrote:What everyone else said plus:
Is the original PlayStation (not PSX) a 9000 series? Look on the sticker on the bottom. If it is, the motherboard is pretty small, and you could probably make a decent portable out of it. Otherwise, it's kind of a monster.
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Re: I'm going to make a Vacuum Former. Will this do?
NOO, I bought poly-styrene and it did not work, It melted made a nasty smell and dissolved. Styrene however was much better, easier to use. There is a large difference, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Styrene" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for styrene and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polystyrene" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for polystyrene. There is a big difference. Plasticard is a brand.bacteria wrote:Yes indeed. Polystyrene is also referred to as "Styrene" and in the UK it is called "Plasticard" (no idea why). I use this stuff.Shakespeare wrote:Polystyrene[/url] is the plastic of choice for many modders that vacuum form. It's rather cheap, too.
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