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I was thinking,why 3d print a case, when you could use something far cheaper and easier to work with
Cheaper and easier and a whole lot less durable. You don't want to put expensive components and a lot of time and effort into something that won't hold up. I think the examples of this are fairly obvious.I was thinking,why 3d print a case, when you could use something far cheaper and easier to work with
Perfect layout, perfect sizing, durability, easy wire management, looks, friction fitting parts, water resistance, bump proof, no glue, screw posts, cool fan vents, straight edges, easy fitting buttons, control prototyping, switch mounting, airflow direction, easy reproduction of damaged parts, paintable, shareable designs, tweakable before physical assembly. No real reason.why 3d print a case
I was intending to use it just as a moc/research and developmentWell its definetly possible, and yeah, cardboard can probably withstand the heat generated by a wii (its 7w lol) as long as you give it enough cooling (not the stock wii heatsink, its overkill for sure)
If you decide to do this however, you WILL regret it. Seriously. Cardboard becomes very weak after using it for a while and for something like a wii portable, which is very hard and takes a lot of time to build, a cardboard case won't do it justice. (if you'd ask me anyways.) You can however build a "prototype" case out of cardboard without glueing anything down and use it as a base to make a better one by frankencasing or 3d printing.
Why would I use hot glue,it might damage the componentsBecause with a 3d printed case it's durable. How are you going to place components in your case? Apply hot glue to cardboard? I'm not even sure cardboard could withstand the heat produced by the Wii.
Of course,I want it to be stableIf you will also be using duct tape, I'm all for it.
Luke,it's meant to be a point of reference and testing so that when I do get a real case it will fit perfectlyCheaper and easier and a whole lot less durable. You don't want to put expensive components and a lot of time and effort into something that won't hold up. I think the examples of this are fairly obvious.
And I'd argue that it's not easier to work with in the first place.
3d printing isn't THAT expensive, depending on the size, and it is way easier to work with - provided that you have planned it and have paid close attention to detail. Screw posts and such, perfectly cut holes, where do I start?
It can Jeff, with excellent fans on all sidesBecause with a 3d printed case it's durable. How are you going to place components in your case? Apply hot glue to cardboard? I'm not even sure cardboard could withstand the heat produced by the Wii.
You asked "Cardboard Wii Portable? Can it be done?"Luke,it's meant to be a point of reference and testing so that when I do get a real case it will fit perfectly
Weak knees, heavy arms.Just remember: sweaty palms.