AVGcart gets a new 1200XL compatible shell

[COREi64]

Here's my latest Atari project.

 

A friend approached me recently, asking if I could design a shell for the AVGcart. Granted, the cartridge (presumably still) comes installed in a modified Commodore cartridge shell which I have to say does look quite nice, but doesn't do the trick for 1200XL users. One wouldn't expect a Commodore shell to be able to pull that duty anyways.

 

So, I came up with a design for the AVGcart, with compatibility including the 1200XL. Slips into the cartridge tunnel nicely with no force what so ever. (Almost like it was designed to fit! ) Obviously also plugs into the other machines without any issues. The length of the overall cartridge issue for 400/800 users still exists, as I can't change the length of the PCB.

 

Here are some photos. (the three shells standing on edge in the "group" shot were early prototypes) The two facing in the first shot are final printed in high res.

 

Thomas

COREi64

 

Edited October 1, 2018 by COREi64

[+Mr Robot]

Is it possible to buy an AVG cart yet or are the few in existence still the only ones?

[Level42]

Just the first series is out there AFAIK...we are all waiting (im)patiently

 

So uhmmm...will you be sharing the 3D design to print or sell the shells ?

Edited October 1, 2018 by Level42

[COREi64]

I recently was fortunate enough to buy one from him. You should message user "tmp", see if he has any more available for sale.

 

COREi64

[COREi64]

The shell is available for purchase here:

https://corei64.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=194

COREi64

 

 

Just the first series is out there AFAIK...we are all waiting (im)patiently

 

So uhmmm...will you be sharing the 3D design to print or sell the shells ?

Edited October 1, 2018 by COREi64

[Lastic]

And here it is in all it's beauty

 

 

 

 

Thanks Thomas

 

[COREi64]

Great photos, thanks for sharing. Glad you like the case.

 

Thomas

COREi64

 

And here it is in all it's beauty

 

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Thanks Thomas

 

[+slx]

Bold design!

 

Are you planning to sell it or will you release the print files?

[COREi64]

Hello, and thank-you for your comment.

 

I do offer the case for sale on my shop. Here's the link.

 

https://corei64.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=194&search=avgcart

 

It's only on rare occasions that I release my STLs. Normally only when I've negotiated with a board maker in a collaborative effort. I did this twice in the Commodore community thus far:

 

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1350202

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1928304

 

 

Thomas

COREi64