+SabertoothRetro Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 These look great! I really like the version with the centered AA logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybird3rd Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Very nice! It's so great to see new Atari shells finally being made. The logo looks nice, and I'm glad to see that it's recessed, which won't interfere with stacking. For whatever it's worth, I prefer the one with the centered logo, too. Will the texture on the back and sides match the originals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Yes, these are just to test fitment (both of boards and in systems), plus I can see how the AtariAge text/logo looks on the back. There are two different styles of logos. It's tough to get pictures of them on a white cartridge! The plastic is stronger than I envisioned it would be for 3D printed cartridges. Nice. I think the centered logo looks better. That said, I would have liked the one with the logo to the left better if the type was smaller (it looks out-of-proportion). For shooting white objects, try reflecting light off of a large sheet of paper suspended above it, instead of straight-on. By changing the angle of the light and/or paper, you should be able to control shadows and overall illumination better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmervine Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 This makes my day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 Nice. I think the centered logo looks better. That said, I would have liked the one with the logo to the left better if the type was smaller (it looks out-of-proportion). I prefer the larger logo too. And I agree with Nathan regarding the logo on the left. It should have about the same size as the font. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 These look great! I really like the version with the centered AA logo. Yes, that was the second revision of the logo, and I prefer it as well. Very nice! It's so great to see new Atari shells finally being made. The logo looks nice, and I'm glad to see that it's recessed, which won't interfere with stacking. Having the logo recessed was one of my requirements so the carts could be stacked without interference. Will the texture on the back and sides match the originals? Not sure it will be exactly like Atari's carts, but should be close. Nice. I think the centered logo looks better. That said, I would have liked the one with the logo to the left better if the type was smaller (it looks out-of-proportion). I agree, and it would have been reduced in size to match the font if I went with that design. For shooting white objects, try reflecting light off of a large sheet of paper suspended above it, instead of straight-on. By changing the angle of the light and/or paper, you should be able to control shadows and overall illumination better. Thanks, I'll try that. ..Al 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I agree the carts with aa logo looks cool, good way of branding as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthpopalooza Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Good news. No more need to cannibalize old carts. Now if we could mass produce POKEY chips for 7800 games this way so we wouldn't have to kill more Ballblazer carts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Good news. No more need to cannibalize old carts. Now if we could mass produce POKEY chips for 7800 games this way so we wouldn't have to kill more Ballblazer carts On it! See: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/223420-another-mystery-device/?hl=%2Bhokey&do=findComment&comment=3021205 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickeycolumbus Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Finally, awesome! What is your estimated cost per shell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Finally, awesome! What is your estimated cost per shell? 5,000,000 yen! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Suggestion for the logo - the letter spacing looks too far apart, and visually uneven. I'd suggest tightening it up a bit, like so: Original: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Good attention to details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Suggestion for the logo - the letter spacing looks too far apart, and visually uneven. I'd suggest tightening it up a bit, like so: I agree, that does look better. If you can give me a vector version of that, I can give it to the guy doing the CAD work. ..Al 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I agree, that does look better. If you can give me a vector version of that, I can give it to the guy doing the CAD work. PM sent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Love the design! And yes, attention to detail is a beautiful thing. White translucent only so far though? Any plans to do other colors, solids and black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 White translucent only so far though? Any plans to do other colors, solids and black? These are prototype cartridges printed on a 3D printer, to test fitment and other issues. The actual cartridges will be black, although I will explore smaller runs of other colors as well. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Since y'all are waiting so patiently, I thought I'd share some photos from a copy of the manual I printed. The manual is sixteen 5" x 7" pages and is stunning. Jordi Cabo, who won the Star Castle Arcade Label Contest, created the manual, and he will be also be crafting a design for the box. ..Al 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Teasing us ! Looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bcombee Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 That's pretty amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 These are prototype cartridges printed on a 3D printer, to test fitment and other issues. The actual cartridges will be black, although I will explore smaller runs of other colors as well. ..Al Cool! Yeah, don't get me wrong, even the white prototype color/design looks great. Who knows, might be some games down the road that would look nice in different colored cases. I cherish the blue SeaWolf cart I bought from the store way back when. *That Star Castle manual is stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Love the Nixie Tubes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 My experience here may be limited, but for me the best one I ever saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 looks great, can't wait get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Phruby Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Wow! I love the artwork on that. I may just have to buy this version of Star Castle to go with my Williamson version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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