Uzebox 3D printed enclosure!

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Perhaps that black is a bit dull. What about adding some good ol' 80's retro stripes? Good or not?
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What about the L and R buttons? Yes, those stripes really help!
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I totally agree the stripes are better and the L/R buttons should be there. The design overall is really retro-cool but still it's own original take on it.
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Thanks guys for the feedback! But...but who uses the shoulded button??? ;) Those will be hard to make!

Update: Enclosures printing are progressing steadily.
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uze6666 wrote:Thanks guys for the feedback! But...but who uses the shoulded button??? ;) Those will be hard to make!

Update: Enclosures printing are progressing steadily.
Just put them on the back about where the middle finger rests. That is how I have seen others overcome that issue. The look is very classic but I prefer the comfort of a Sega Saturn 6 button over most.
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So, turn the header around and upside down, right? What do you mean by solder on a ribbon cable? Or was that a type-o?
So here's what I meant with the cable thing...
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This solution appears to be perfect! And I don't need to de-re-solder the ISP header. Just my b00000010 cents.
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Very nice solution
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I would have preferred the isp accessed at the back like the other connectors. But for this iteration of the pcb, it will do the job in a way I like. :)
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Well well well, just look at what the mailman brought in today! Uzebox logos made of 3D printed metal!! Thanks Shapeways!
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The top one is made of stainless steel (cost me ~12$USD). It's a nice material with a grainy feel that I like a lot even if the print lines are quite obvious. The second one is gold plated brass and is just smooth and perfect (~55$USD). From what I understood, this one is actually made using a 3D printed high resolution wax mold and then cast using traditional techniques. Can't describe how awesome it is to have those one of a kind designs in my hands for such a low price! I'll make the design public on shapeways shortly.

And yes, it fits the new enclosure...nerdgasm! :mrgreen:
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