That looks good as far as thickness, but probably a bit big length or width size. Also, for a 7" screen on that case, you'd need a really big screen bezel.AfroLH wrote:Question:
I am thinking about using a Pelican Case for the Laptop.
Is this a good case for it?
http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1470
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Well, I have a CNC machine that can cut this case out for you. Symmetrical nice, precision cut.
Check it out
Wow. That kind of sounds like an ad. Sorry.
But it really will get what you want, should be cheap, and will look professionally made like ben's laptops.
Check it out
Wow. That kind of sounds like an ad. Sorry.
But it really will get what you want, should be cheap, and will look professionally made like ben's laptops.
Making stuff with my new beautiful CNC machine!
Would you like a professional looking custom case for your portable? I may be able to help you. Check out this link:
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=32724
Would you like a professional looking custom case for your portable? I may be able to help you. Check out this link:
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=32724
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Looking at it, 'Fro, the DC keyboard is going to be big there - they are the same size as a normal full-sized PC keyboard - ie big.
BTW - still want one if I can get one for you?
BTW - still want one if I can get one for you?
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Awesome!!!64M320N3 wrote:Well, I have a CNC machine that can cut this case out for you. Symmetrical nice, precision cut.
Check it out
Wow. That kind of sounds like an ad. Sorry.
But it really will get what you want, should be cheap, and will look professionally made like ben's laptops.
Only problem is that I don't know anything about drawing designs for CNC.
Yeah, but I was planning on cutting off the number pad from it.bacteria wrote:Looking at it, 'Fro, the DC keyboard is going to be big there - they are the same size as a normal full-sized PC keyboard - ie big.
BTW - still want one if I can get one for you?
And yes, please!
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Isn't there a mod out there which lets you use any keyboard for the Dreamcast? I remember seeing it somewhere, I just can't remember where. (I miss the Dreamcast heydays. I can't find anything for my poor Sega anymore.)
Also, you can use this program to make CNC designs:
http://www.inkscape.org/
Best of all, Inkscape is free!
Also, you can use this program to make CNC designs:
http://www.inkscape.org/
Best of all, Inkscape is free!
Making stuff with my new beautiful CNC machine!
Would you like a professional looking custom case for your portable? I may be able to help you. Check out this link:
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=32724
Would you like a professional looking custom case for your portable? I may be able to help you. Check out this link:
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=32724
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Yes, there is an adaptor for using a PS2 mouse or keyboard on a DreamCast; if you can find them.
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I meant build one yourself. It has to be out there somewhere.
Making stuff with my new beautiful CNC machine!
Would you like a professional looking custom case for your portable? I may be able to help you. Check out this link:
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=32724
Would you like a professional looking custom case for your portable? I may be able to help you. Check out this link:
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=32724
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Both Maplebus and PS/2 protocols are fairly well documented, if you have understanding of how to program microcontrollers, it shouldn't be too hard to roll your own.
I've not seen a how to personally, but I was only really keeping up during the hey-day of the homebrew scene. The two commercial adapters I have use a probably custom bare chip covered in black epoxy.
I've not seen a how to personally, but I was only really keeping up during the hey-day of the homebrew scene. The two commercial adapters I have use a probably custom bare chip covered in black epoxy.
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Update!!!
My Screen Came In!
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My Screen Came In!
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Awesome! I need to get a new battery before I can continue my project lol.
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AfroLH wrote:Update!!!
My Screen Came In!
AND ITS THIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNN
AfroLH wrote:Yeah well Alcohol adds a little bit of sexyness in my eyes, but I dont drink it all the time.HotDog-Cart wrote: Also, the codename stuff adds a little bit of sexyness, in my eyes.
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I'll just leave this bad boy here...
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Why bother with a VGA box if you're going to mod the Dreamcast so much? Just wire the functionality to the AV port directly.