7 replies to this topic

[disjaukifa]

Hey Guys,

So far the most annoying part for me on releasing a homebrew has been finds, disassembling, and cleaning 2600 cartridges for homebrew game. Its been the slowest process in the world (unless of course you can find the pack in combat cartridge which was that freaking wonderful plastic label that comes off in one go).

I wonder how difficult would it be to create a Homebrew 2600 Cartridge Shell and how much would it cost? Thoughts? Ideas? Somehow I think Curt is going to be mentioned somewhere in this discussion!

-Disjaukifa

[Austin]

I wouldn't doubt if this has been dabbled on before, but I'm interested in hearing the responses.

[disjaukifa]

I'm sure it has as well, but I'm just so tired of taking apart these cartridges, and I really think its not a terrible idea other, I have no idea how much it would cost, but I figure if we bulk ordered them from China, we could attempt to keep the cost low.

[GroovyBee]

The most expensive part is getting the mold made. Depending on complexity you are looking at a starting price of maybe $3000 for something simple. At that price it would be aluminium which has a much reduced impression lifespan when compared to steel. I wouldn't recommend getting the first batch of plastic shells made in China either.

[axh174]

Has anyone thought about printing new shells out using a 3D printer? I hear the quality of the newer 3D printers is quite good. Given the simple shape of the cartridge,little sanding may be needed after printing.

Just a thought.

[SpiceWare]

Curt Vendel's planning to do a new 2600/7800 shell once the 7800 Expansion Module is wrapped up.

After the XM - New Cart cases....

[jferio]

axh174, on Wed Oct 26, 2011 8:30 AM, said:

Has anyone thought about printing new shells out using a 3D printer? I hear the quality of the newer 3D printers is quite good. Given the simple shape of the cartridge,little sanding may be needed after printing.

Just a thought.

The result still isn't as durable (in most cases) unless you spend more on the machine than you would spend on the injection molding. That, and 3D printing is incredibly slow compared to the injection process. 3D printing really works best for "one offs", where you're doing 1 to half a dozen parts for a project.

[vprette]

disjaukifa, on Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:37 PM, said:

Hey Guys,

So far the most annoying part for me on releasing a homebrew has been finds, disassembling, and cleaning 2600 cartridges for homebrew game. Its been the slowest process in the world (unless of course you can find the pack in combat cartridge which was that freaking wonderful plastic label that comes off in one go).

I wonder how difficult would it be to create a Homebrew 2600 Cartridge Shell and how much would it cost? Thoughts? Ideas? Somehow I think Curt is going to be mentioned somewhere in this discussion!

-Disjaukifa

I requested quote for injection mold in china months ago to make intv cartridges
(it's 2 molds for the 2 parts of the cartridge to be joint)

best price I got is 2200$

Edited by vprette, Thu Nov 3, 2011 5:20 AM.