Master Phruby Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 The case arrived today. It's beautiful!! Mike you did a great job on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Phruby Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 How are you guys threading the screw holes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender3455 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Me too if there are any console cases left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBorn Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) How are you guys threading the screw holes? Screw in very slowly, just a bit, then back the screw out. Keep doing this, a little further in, each time until you feel a dead stop. Works perfectly. (Same method for the cart cases) Edited April 21, 2015 by AtariBorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 How are you guys threading the screw holes? Huh? You mean the screw bases (towers) are not threaded, as in they're solid? First we're hearing of this… funny what gets left out of the feedback and details. If that's the case, guess I'll be taking a tiny drill bit and steady hand to 'em. lol Also, guess these also do not come with backplate's? Tis true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBorn Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Huh? You mean the screw bases (towers) are not threaded, as in they're solid? First we're hearing of this… funny what gets left out of the feedback and details. If that's the case, guess I'll be taking a tiny drill bit and steady hand to 'em. lol Also, guess these also do not come with backplate's? Tis true? The threading is a non issue and takes about a minute per screw. The cases are practically in the same state that the original cases would have been during final assembly at Atari, minus the relocated posts and rear panel. I'm pretty sure a drill bit won't thread the posts, only "woller" them out to a larger sized hole. The rear panel is not included and that has been covered several times in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I'm pretty sure a drill bit won't thread the posts, only "woller" them out to a larger sized hole. The rear panel is not included and that has been covered several times in this thread. Thin drill bit would act as a starter at least. Something for the screw to bite into. As for the rear panel, was assumed it was included and pretty sure Mike confirmed, but hadn't paid attention for several pages afterwards and obviously something changed since then. …and yes, now I see several lines of posts *after* I paid, sure enough - he did not include the rear plate. Didn't exactly exclude it either in a subsequent post, but obvious now what's what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBorn Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) You could always thread your screws first, without the bottom of the case attached. With the posts being clear, you can see your progress without fear of over stress. The stock screws work fine as the holes are the same as the originals and tap nicely. Edited April 22, 2015 by AtariBorn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Phruby Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 We'll there are holes in the posts but no threads for the screws. I think the in and out method mentioned above will work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh3-rg Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Spooky... I likey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender3455 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Somebody said something about switching the LED from red to white....I think that'd look sweet with a translucent case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Had to keep the red button. haha Little bit of trouble with the power switch actually. Cut off the posts to the first step as directed, but the board still sat a little high, so you couldn't engage the switch. Cut some more off, but guess I cut too much because now the board sat too low and again, couldn't engage the switch. I didn't like the plastic posts resting directly on the board anyway as there's a chip leg that gets bent, so cut up some adhesive foam and placed right between the posts. Works a treat now and has just the right amount of "cushion" when pressing the button. Even without the backplate, this worked out really well. Had a spare system laying around that had a scratch or two in the case, so was a no brainer what I wanted to do with the board. Perfect combo with that new Catbox-like doo-dad. Oh, I noticed the black screws that hold the cartridge port in place are a bit too long without the shielding. Just ended up using the two silver screws to the left and right of the switch that held the board in place. Perfect length for the cartridge port! As for the bottom, Ace Hardware sells 1/2" clear rubber bumpers that fit into the holes. No skidding or sliding around on you and raises the console up a bit for airflow. Thanks Mike, love the quality of these shells! Cartridge shell was a bit of tight squeeze with the Skunk, but overall - am blown away at how nice these are. Really nice feel to the plastic and can tell they're not going to get marred easily, attract dust or show paw prints. Glad you decided to pursue the project and make this small run available for us here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I see you have one of those fancy new NotScatobox™ units 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 The pictures of the clear casing looks great. Almost tempted to buy one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I see you have one of those fancy new NotScatobox™ units That thing's really nice for what it is! Great build quality and the LED's on each side that face the rear, flood the innards for the cool, almost TRON like glow. Bottom of the shell especially. Happens to make a great pair! ...I'll replace these grainy camera phone pics some night with my DSLR. Just wanted to throw something up quick. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 have to ask how did you get skunk in the clear cart shell? I tried but it won't close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 have to ask how did you get skunk in the clear cart shell? I tried but it won't close. Very, very tight fit. First off, make sure the board is evenly spaced between the guides and not slanted on one end or bowed in the middle. Had to back mine off a bit as the capacitor was right up against the rear. Then assemble the top piece, snap one side in first, then the other. Ensure the entire case is properly and evenly snapped in, then you're ready for the screws. Had to press pretty hard actually with most of the pressure near the clips. Almost thought I was going to break something getting it to close, but this plastic is tough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Very, very tight fit. First off, make sure the board is evenly spaced between the guides and not slanted on one end or bowed in the middle. Had to back mine off a bit as the capacitor was right up against the rear. Then assemble the top piece, snap one side in first, then the other. Ensure the entire case is properly and evenly snapped in, then you're ready for the screws. Had to press pretty hard actually with most of the pressure near the clips. Almost thought I was going to break something getting it to close, but this plastic is tough! what version skunk you have? I have the one goat store version 3 I think it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 what version skunk you have? I have the one goat store version 3 I think it is Mine's a version or two under yours. Desoldered the side USB ports so it would fit in a case. Then used a soldering iron to melt a divet in the rear shell so the cable would fit through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Mine's a version or two under yours. Desoldered the side USB ports so it would fit in a case. Then used a soldering iron to melt a divet in the rear shell so the cable would fit through. thats prob mine won't fit the usb ports are in the way. oh well at least its a nice thing to have. I'm no good at soldering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tron Unit Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Last time I asked, Best said they were sold out of Jag boards. Luckily, there were a couple of "no power/as-is" consoles on flea-bay for about $50. Quick change of the U38 and were back in business! How hard is it to replace the U38 chip for somebody with novice soldering skills? I was thinking about getting one of those no power/as-is consoles because I just need the motherboard for my clear shell and don't want to pay hundreds for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitari Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Hi Michael, when are you planning on sending single cases plus carts to the UK please? I'd be interested to know an approx. timescale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im_reg Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Have uk orders been dispatched yet and of so anyone got theirs yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesonichd Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Have uk orders been dispatched yet and of so anyone got theirs yet? ^^^ what he said ^^^ Just logged in to ask the same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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