Bill Lange Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I created this Atari 8-bit cartridge holder based on something I saw on Thingiverse and modified it with input from folks on FB. I'll use it to hold (and quickly keep track of) cartridges for my VCF East exhibit. Here is the zipped up STL file: Atari 8-bit Cartridge Stand.zip 26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I'll take five!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphy Rocket Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 WOW! That kicks ass!!! How about a left right (think bookshelf ends) and interlockinging centers. To expand it to as many cartridges as needed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nezgar Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 How does it look with the 2 styles of XE cart shells? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) I really like these. I'll have to get a few printed up. I'll paint them to match the cartridges they hold (obviously leave it gray for XE carts). I'll have some displayed next to each other and at least two as bookends for my Atari books. It would be cool if they could be made with bookend "feet" to go under the books. Are they hollow and open on the bottom? I'm just thinking about weighting possibilities...no need for "feet" if they can be made heavy. Edited March 27, 2019 by Gunstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Lange Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 How about a left right (think bookshelf ends) Upload the .STL file into Tinkercad and have at it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Lange Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 if they could be made with bookend "feet" That is a nice idea. hollow and open on the bottom They are not open on the bottom, but they are not exactly solid (as I printed them) either. The 3d printer kind of honeycombs the "solid" internal parts ... just enough material for the needed structure. You can increase the "solid-ness", but it already takes about 7 hours to print and uses 15% to 20% of a spool of filament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Lange Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) How does it look with the 2 styles of XE cart shells? Edited March 27, 2019 by Bill Lange 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Magic cartridge holder that interchanges the cartridges between each photo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nezgar Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Magic cartridge holder that interchanges the cartridges between each photo! Just push the button select to choose which one is active on the computer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Lange Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 I'll paint them to match the cartridges they hold (obviously leave it gray for XE carts). Here is a test one that painted gray a few weeks ago using Testors 1233 Flat Light Aircraft Gray spray enamel. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Uploaded to Shapeways just to see... $288 for one print Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Uploaded to Shapeways just to see... $288 for one print Damn! That's what I was going to look into...ridiculous, one might as well invest in their own printer at those prices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Damn! That's what I was going to look into...ridiculous, one might as well invest in their own printer at those prices! It's ridiculous, and sad as I would really love to use a few of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) And here I am naively thinking I could have a few printed up for $25 or less... I guess I just turn to my old-school ways once again and copy the form out of plywood and saw and assemble and paint my own. That I can do for about $3 per unit. I've got some nice Atari logo/fuji stickers I can put on the side(s). Edited March 27, 2019 by Gunstar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivop Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) Here is the zipped up STL file: Atari 8-bit Cartridge Stand.zip Thanks! Looks like it's less than 12x12x12 so I should be able to print it Haven't used the darn thing in months for anything useful. Edit: Slic3r predicts around 6 USD of material needed at 25% infill. And pronterface says: The print goes: - from 20.66 mm to 99.30 mm in X and is 78.64 mm wide - from 4.50 mm to 115.42 mm in Y and is 110.92 mm deep - from 0.00 mm to 112.20 mm in Z and is 112.20 mm high Estimated duration: 561 layers, 15:05:56 Guess I have to start one early in the morning Edit2: 3dhubs.com can print it for €25,= in PLA and for €50,= in ABS, excl. shipping. Edited March 27, 2019 by ivop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Lange Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 I printed mine with a $300 Flashforge Finder 3d printer using $20 HATCHBOX PLA 3D Printer Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 1 kg Spool, 1.75 mm, Gray I'd be willing to print them at $15 each plus shipping. Note that it takes 7+ hours to print and takes up to about 20% of a spool of filament. I'll weight and see how much of the 1 KG of filament is used. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Lange Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Guess I have to start one early in the morning I usually print them over night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpressed Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 $15 is a good deal. Filament will be about $5, plus the time it takes to print. Glow in the dark filament would be cool too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Lange Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Here are some other Hatchbox colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpressed Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 OK, firing it up with glow in the dark filament. Cura says my Creality CR-10S will take 11 hours to print with only 10% infill. Uses 137g of filament. Will post with results tomorrow, lol. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I printed mine with a $300 Flashforge Finder 3d printer using $20 HATCHBOX PLA 3D Printer Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 1 kg Spool, 1.75 mm, Gray I'd be willing to print them at $15 each plus shipping. Note that it takes 7+ hours to print and takes up to about 20% of a spool of filament. I'll weight and see how much of the 1 KG of filament is used. I'd love to get two if you have the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Those look amazing Bill, seriously amazing... If someone in the UK starts printing these I might get two..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddtmw Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Bill, these are really nice! I'll print these for people that want them. My slicer says it will cost $6.00 worth of filament. PM me if you are interested. I will accept whatever you think they are worth (even if it is less than $6.00) (I'm definitely not looking to make any money here, just offering to help.) I currently have these colors available: Purple, black, red, white, green, yellow, brown, blue, grey (or gray), orange, glow in the dark and clear(ish) Please let me know what color. Cheers! Thanks. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpressed Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Turned out great, thanks! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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