Gameboy Cartridge - Switch Game Case

prusaprinters

<p>After coming to the realization that you could probably fit 3-4 switch games inside of a Gameboy cartridge, I knew it had to happen! At least 6 iterations later, this is what I have deemed the final product of this little adventure.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I tried to make the cartridge as close to 1:1 real dimensions as possible, but I lost the “nintendo GAMEBOY tm” at the top due to resolution limitations. I also decided that 3 cartridges were enough as 4 make some annoying geometry. The first stl file is the recommended print, while the second stl contains both orientations of the top piece, and a bottom piece with no dividers if you want to remix it for other uses.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This is a remix of a Thingiverse file that wouldn't properly link so here it is: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5187265">Remix Original</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Updated 11/2/2022- Added individual files for top/bottom. I also fixed the other files so that the bottom layers should be flush with each other.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Printing: ~1.5hr per Cartridge</strong></h3><ul><li>Recommended orientation provided in gb_ready2Print<br>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Supports only needed for top piece (the one with the sticker)</strong><ul><li>No need for supports on the bottom piece (where the switch games go)<br>&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li><strong>Play around with top piece orientation (sticker face up/down)</strong><ul><li>I find that sticker side up gives the nicest faces and supports are easily removed<br>&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li><strong>0.15 mm resolution highly recommended</strong></li><li>I always do 15% infill but it shouldn't matter for this<br>&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Assembly</h3><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://youtu.be/jV9bYKMyLIk"></oembed></figure><ol><li>Peel support off top piece (at 0.15mm usually comes off as one sheet)</li><li>Place top piece sticker-side down on table</li><li>Align bottom piece (upside down) with top piece<ul><li>staggering helps, only need larger bumps to snap in</li></ul></li><li>Place one side of bottom piece into inner groove of top</li><li><strong>Firmly push down on the side to lock into groove</strong></li><li>Slide bottom piece up and down to ensure smooth movement<ul><li>if jumpy, look for loose support or defects and trim</li></ul></li><li>Close by pushing bottom piece fully up until you hear a click</li></ol><p>(will add a better video if people are still confused)<br>&nbsp;</p><h3>Opening</h3><p>To open, simply place your thumb on the top (sticker face), two fingers on the bottom, and push apart. Do not apply pressure near the oval at the top- this is where the pieces lock closed.</p><p>When first assembled, the cartridge may get stuck closed- I recommend opening and closing it a few times by gently prying it open with a flat screwdriver in the top seam. If it is still too tight, try shaving a little off with a razor.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Stickers</h3><p>I made a template in Photoshop to create your own GB stickers- which can be found at this <a href="https://bit.ly/3Wh0SBy">google drive link</a>. For the left-hand side of the sticker, it follows the naming convention AAA-BBBB-CCC where</p><ul><li>A = console (HAC for Switch, DMG for Gameboy etc)</li><li>B = acronym for the game</li><li>C = country/release region</li></ul><p>I thought this would be a fun way of making personalized game holders. If this isn't up your alley, you can also find scans of Red/Blue/Green/Yellow online and print/buy them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>If you make any, I'd love to see them! I'd also love to get recommendations on PLA colors that match the old game carts.</strong> I think that my red/green/yellow colors are on point… but the blue is very wrong (yet very cool :D).&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Cheers,</p><p>Thomas</p>