CD holder

sweetsuzuki · Post by **sweetsuzuki** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 6:24 am

Hello there. I am building a PSoneP, and came up with the idea to use a metal CD holder for the case. I don't know if this is an original idea, but it is perfect. the mother board fits snugly, and it is about 1.5 or 2 inches thick. The only problem is cutting all the holes in it, but I have a dremel.

sweetsuzuki · Post by **sweetsuzuki** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:07 pm

This will be my first portable. So far I have nearly completed the screen mod on the 3" cinevision, have determined whether it will all fit, and have completed the control assembly. screen mod not finished because I am waiting on LEDs to arrive. tomorrow I will solder all connectors/terminals to the board, and begin cutting the holes in the case.

sweetsuzuki · Post by **sweetsuzuki** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 5:40 am

Wow... This forum is really dead if nobody posts ANYTHING in, like two days, besides me.

Post by **CronoTriggerfan** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 9:08 am

It's only dead because people have posted about this same idea like a million times

Check the other threads for info, it should work provided you can get everything cut. Post pics when you're done.

CronoTriggerfan

Sword_Gun · Post by **Sword_Gun** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 10:44 am

And Please do not Post 3 times in a row. We get your idea.
There is an Edit Button.
(And Its not a Chat room, so you must wait a while for an awnser becuase not everyone has the same idea of what your saying.)

sweetsuzuki · Post by **sweetsuzuki** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 1:48 pm

OK. I'm waiting on the infolithium and white LEDs to get here before I can finish

EDIT: Here's a pic of when I ran a joystick board fit test. The screen and joysticks are in place, but no d-pad/ triggers. L and R buttons go on the sides, as there is no room under.

EDIT: I don't have any access to ribbon cable

If anyone knows where to buy some, it would be very helpful if you told me where. Thanks
More pics

Dr. KillGood · Post by **Dr. KillGood** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 3:00 pm

HEY THATS COOL!

Where did you get that small screen and CD case thing frome mabe thats how ill make mine!?

it looks neat only down size is small screen...

Post by **marshallh** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 6:17 pm

You can get ribbon cable by cutting apart an older IDE hard drive cable, or floppy drive cable.

tom61 · Post by **tom61** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 10:22 pm

Some Radio Shacks also sell ribbon cable. If not, ask a mom and pop computer place for an IDE or floppy cable.

sweetsuzuki · Post by **sweetsuzuki** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 10:24 pm

I think I have an old 5 1/2 floppy drive somewhere...

Or tear through my fiance's old computer which just got replaced

The case does hold everything very nicely... maybe enough room for the 5" psone screen

CD case is made by CD Projects, don't know if they're still around

Got it from a friend a couple years ago.

The screen is the 3" casio/cinevision described in Ben's book. I think I may have messed up on it. If yes, I'll upgrade to the 5" Sony. I'm also considering resessing the controller into the case and deleting the joysticks (lots of bondo will be required).

EDIT: found ribbon cable, but not in the floppy drive. By some kind of miracle, My local radioshack still carries it. 2 feet for 8 bucks. not bad.

White LEDs came in the mail, will be finishing soon

Super Cameraman · Post by **Super Cameraman** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 2:10 pm

Well this is gonna sound stupid BUT:

What's a CD case? Is it a holder for many cd's or one... dvd? What was the kind you used?

-Super Cameraman

sweetsuzuki · Post by **sweetsuzuki** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 2:13 am

It's a 20 cd case. It is made of thin steel and had flimsy "pages" that easily pull out. The brand is CD Projects. These are extremely durable. I threw a ps2 controller at it cuz I was pissed off at Stuntman, and it put a small dent in it. a plastic case would have cracked. With a pair of nibblers, and a dremel, this case is very easy to mod

^^^ love your avatar that you made yourself

Super Cameraman · Post by **Super Cameraman** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 8:04 am

Do you know where I can find one?
Oh and thanks about the avatar.

-Super

sweetsuzuki · Post by **sweetsuzuki** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 3:12 pm

sorry, but I have no idea

I got it when my friend's dad gave me their old computer. probably staples.

EDIT: Never mind. I found a website that has 'em
CLICK HERE
Not exactly the same, but are close and same brand. reasonably priced to boot!

tom61 · Post by **tom61** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 5:58 pm

Wal-Mart usually has about a half-dozen styles of cases like this in the electronics section.

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