After few test, I've finally released the "official" C4CPC cartridge (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/C4CPC#3D_printed_case) design.
For those willing to modify it, I've included the original sketchup file with the stl one.
For those only willing to print it, I've made it available on :
- Sculpteo.com (http://www.sculpteo.com/fr/gallery/today/?search=c4cpc) : where I've printed all 3 prototypes (32.39/22.67 euro + shipping)
- Shapeways.com (http://shpws.me/Lpeq) : Where I've printed the last prototype (27.53/20.64 + shipping)
It's also available on All3DP (https://price.all3dp.com/#/56fa406d972d951100952b37?_k=gajxdd) where you have a selection of manufacturer (Sculpteo, Shapeways, i.materialise.
I would recommend Sculpteo for French buyer (the shipping cost will make the overall price cheaper), Shapeways for others, however you may try both and check by yourself.
EDIT : do not forget to select the slow delivery option to get the lowest price. You can also select the cartridge colour.
Great work, as usual! 8)
Nice! Got mine on order :)
Just perfect! :D
Great work !
Thank you Gerald!
Picture :
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Left : Shapeways in white
Middle and right : Sculpteo in black (original card design) and white
Merci gerald. I'm happy I waited until now.
I'm not happy I didn't wait, this looks really lovely :D
Thanks a lot Gerald, I will try the design at an spanish 3D printing site and comment the results here
Quote from: KaosOverride on 19:33, 16 January 16
Thanks a lot Gerald, I will try the design at an spanish 3D printing site and comment the results here
Tell us, and do not hesitate to share a link so Spanish users can save on shipping ;)
Done at Amstrad.es forum
Here is the link, but I have to wait a week to receive and evaluate the pieces.
http://www.phygora.com/modelo/c4cpc-carcasa (http://www.phygora.com/modelo/c4cpc-carcasa)
... I just receive the old version this day... :(
Quote from: KaosOverride on 23:05, 16 January 16
Done at Amstrad.es forum
Here is the link, but I have to wait a week to receive and evaluate the pieces.
http://www.phygora.com/modelo/c4cpc-carcasa (http://www.phygora.com/modelo/c4cpc-carcasa)
Do you know which method is used for printing.
I see they are offering very low prices for the 2 first material, but I guess it's FDM (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fused_deposition_modeling). I am not sure the model is suitable for this, mainly the C4CPC logo and the clips.
The Polyamide process is slightly more expensive than Sculpteo/Shapeways but this one could be SLS (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_laser_sintering) as the link I've posted.
Which material did you select ?
I have selected ABS as Lego pieces :D
Well, maybe Lego should be the ABS premium option... But as this is a test, I will see and comment when I have the pieces. :)
Quote from: gerald on 15:30, 16 January 16
Picture :
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Left : Shapeways in white
Middle and right : Sculpteo in black (original card design) and white
excellent work !
the white one on the picture is brut(matte) or polished ?
Because i'm looking for a color who will match the grey keys on keyboard or the color of the grey gotek plastic .. ;D it is hard to see if it's the good one..
maybe i will take it in pink lol 8)
Quote from: Guy0me on 12:48, 18 January 16
excellent work !
the white one on the picture is brut(matte) or polished ?
Because i'm looking for a color who will match the grey keys on keyboard or the color of the grey gotek plastic .. ;D it is hard to see if it's the good one..
maybe i will take it in pink lol 8)
None are polished
I'd like one of these, but not sure which one as the photo on the site doesn't really do it justice.
Quote from: ukmarkh on 18:55, 18 January 16
I'd like one of these, but not sure which one as the photo on the site doesn't really do it justice.
I cannot really help, as I did not print the whole colour set !
The main issue, is that none of the proposed colour match the Plus range.
I can only say that the white is really white, and the black should be a bit darker (a polished finish may help)
I think that some day I'll order a yellow case for the C4CPC ;D
Quote from: ukmarkh on 18:55, 18 January 16
I'd like one of these, but not sure which one as the photo on the site doesn't really do it justice.
Yes it's not easy to choose the right color ! like Gerald said i think the grey is darker than the grey color on the plus, the white is too white or maybe you have a very whitey plus ! (lucky) ... mine is grey light or something.. :'( the only color and even this one is too shiny is the pink on the amstrad logo..
Quote from: McKlain on 21:53, 18 January 16
(http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/avs/avatar_425_1437547975.gif)
I think that some day I'll order a yellow case for the C4CPC ;D
You could get a special one in frantically flickering speedloader bars to also endure what we have to... ;)
If you want to experiment, just try to dye it yourself. ;D
All the coloured ones are made from the white one + dyebath.
The material is just polyamid/nylon
Once you have the right recipe for yellowed plus, just share it :laugh:
I printed cartdridge at firm 3D Phoenix (http://3dphoenix.pl/). Material: white ABS. Quality is not the worst. The cost of printing one set amounted to 184,50 PLN (~ 41.46 EUR).
Thanks a lot gerald :)
Quote from: hsimpson on 19:15, 19 January 16
I printed cartdridge at firm 3D Phoenix (http://3dphoenix.pl/). Material: white ABS. Quality is not the worst. The cost of printing one set amounted to 184,50 PLN (~ 41.46 EUR).
Thanks a lot gerald :)
Uhh, isn't that one's quality a bit below the line, compared to Gerald's shared pics? Looking to the engraved C4CPC logo etc...
Guys, what is the best service to order a 3d print online? I asked to some local services in Istanbul and they gave me quotes around 30 Eur. I find this price a bit astronomical. What do you think?
Quote from: dodogildo on 22:08, 19 January 16
Uhh, isn't that one's quality a bit below the line, compared to Gerald's shared pics? Looking to the engraved C4CPC logo etc...
That's clearly a FDM print. SLS is far better.
Quote from: dodogildo on 22:08, 19 January 16
Guys, what is the best service to order a 3d print online? I asked to some local services in Istanbul and they gave me quotes around 30 Eur. I find this price a bit astronomical. What do you think?
That's on par with the Shapeways price (with slow process option).
FDM choice was not the best. I'll try another company. This time, the SLS technology :) .
-- edit --
I have long sought among Polish companies, but eventually ordered the case at Shapeways. It came out cheaper, even with shipping :)
I received my Shapeways case today. It clipped together nicely around the board and fits into the GX4000 cartridge slot perfectly. The surface finish on the front side has some slight inconsistencies but all in all it does a great job of protecting the board and keeping it dust free, really pleased :)
Quote from: dthrone on 01:54, 29 January 16
I received my Shapeways case today.
(...)
really pleased :)
Nice. Can you share a pic, when you have the time? :)
The best I can manage is this, no digital camera unfortunately. You get the idea though, it does the job :)
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At the moment All3DP | All About 3D Printing (http://www.all3dp.com) has a special offer, where you only have to pay 1$ for your first print, if its printing costs are below 30$. You just have to go to the webpage and click "Compare Prices", upload the cartridge STL from the first posting and order it. The model will then be printed by Shapeways, i.materialize or Sculpteo. Maybe this is interesting for some of you who haven't ordered one :-).
I also printed one by myself, but I guess I have to recalibrate my printer and use support material, but I hadn't the time to do that yet.
Quote from: Octoate on 11:57, 30 January 16
At the moment All3DP | All About 3D Printing (http://www.all3dp.com) has a special offer, where you only have to pay 1$ for your first print, if its printing costs are below 30$. You just have to go to the webpage and click "Compare Prices", upload the cartridge STL from the first posting and order it. The model will then be printed by Shapeways, i.materialize or Sculpteo. Maybe this is interesting for some of you who haven't ordered one :-).
Nice find, 8) though they require script permissions to an excessive lot of external sites, finally ending up with a NoScript XSS warning when linking to PayPal itself.
Anyway (if hopefully legit, with an eplus cellphone number and all), an unpolished Sculpteo white polyamide SLS (as seemed to look best in Gerald's tests) from the STL of File:C4CPC.zip - CPCWiki (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:C4CPC.zip) (most recent I hope?) is just cents below the Special Offer threshold, which incredibly covers even the additional postage within US$1 (96 Eurocents). :)
It also draws attention to 3D Printing Service | i.materialise | Home (https://i.materialise.com/) which seems to offer plenty of cheaper options than Sculpteo & Shapeways (several cartridge cases might actually fit in one job).
Have yet to receive order confirmation after the debit was done though.
Quote from: OCT on 20:45, 30 January 16
Anyway (if hopefully legit, with an eplus cellphone number and all), an unpolished Sculpteo white polyamide SLS (as seemed to look best in Gerald's tests) from the STL of File:C4CPC.zip - CPCWiki (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:C4CPC.zip) (most recent I hope?) is just cents below the Special Offer threshold, which incredibly covers even the additional postage within US$1 (96 Eurocents). :)
Yes, this is the latest file.
Regarding the surface quality, on my picture the Sculpteo one has some stripes on it. This comes from the cart orientation during the print : it seems to have been printed vertically, with the lowest depth side facing the powder dispenser axis. The 2 other prints from them did not have this default.
This may happen on any provider if they do not care of the orientation (to fill they printer to the max)
Also, Shapeways and Sculpteo are using the same material provider.
Quote from: Octoate on 11:57, 30 January 16
At the moment All3DP | All About 3D Printing (http://www.all3dp.com) has a special offer, where you only have to pay 1$ for your first print, if its printing costs are below 30$.
Yaay!
Thanks mate, I ordered one, let's wait and see what happens ;)
Quote from: dodogildo on 21:40, 30 January 16Yaay!
Thanks mate, I ordered one, let's wait and see what happens ;)
Have you received confirmation (other than for the payment)?
No but I thought maybe because it's Saturday and 9pm?
What do you think, is it a hoax?
Quote from: dodogildo on 21:47, 30 January 16No but I thought maybe because it's Saturday and 9pm?
Well, automated sites know no weekends (isn't that the point of "Industry 4.0"? ;D ).
QuoteWhat do you think, is it a hoax?
I'd rather like to give them the benefit of doubt and assume they have yet to fine-tune interactions with their plethora of third-party servers involved, possibly running the Special Offer precisely for that reason.
So if they can't process PayPal's confirmations automagically (yet), someone there will have to sift through plenty of orders for "C4CPC_all.stl (Polyamide, Solid, raw, White)" and put these back on track Monday morning.
Well, alarmed I contacted them via support page and get that response swiftly:
"Hello,
this is Mathias from All3DP.
Thanks for ordering at our service. We have well received your order and you will receive a detailed order confirmation in short term.
Best regards!
----
Customer Support
All3DP.com"
So, like it's written on a towel in a far away galaxy
"don't panic" ;)
Quote from: gerald on 21:27, 30 January 16Regarding the surface quality, on my picture the Sculpteo one has some stripes on it.
I had seen these, but the features seemed more pronounced on this than the Shapeways one (which seems to have some diagonal stripes instead).
QuoteThis may happen on any provider if they do not care of the orientation (to fill they printer to the max)
Wondering if you've tried out a "multiplied" STL that helps Belgian i.materialise.com max out theirs (i.e. make you several to the dollar)...
Wow, amazing. Have oredered a black one. Seems it is $30 + shipping (I saved $55 or so total). I haven't even got a C4CPC yet, but couldn't miss this offer...
I ordered some kinda yellow ( Polyamide, Dyed, velvet, Ochre) because I figured the white will never match the real color of the GX4000 or the CPC plus and may look cheap.
@octoate thanks again, buddy.
(@oct the official order confirmation arrived recently , BTW)
The team of All3dp.com (see "About us" at the bottom of the page) is well known here in germany, so there was no reason to mistrust them for me. I have also ordered a cartridge and the estimated delivery date is Febuary 16th.
@dodogildo (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1547) No Problem :).
Thought I'd add reading the above comments that the surface inconsistencies I mention are orientated diagonally. If you're looking for a indistinguishable copy of a GX4000 cart in colour and finish, it is a long way off. If you want a C4CPC housing that protects the board, gives access to the SD, USB etc. and fits the cart slot snugly enough to prevent dust entering the GX4000 through the exposed cart slot it does the job. Better to mod an existing cart if you want more than that :D
Quote from: dodogildo on 23:12, 30 January 16(@oct the official order confirmation arrived recently , BTW)
Also got one overnight (to my PayPal address rather than the one used for ordering), apparently "least-cost routed" from "Fulfilled by sculpteo" to i.materialise (maybe reconstructed from the payment data, may just not be ideal if one could have ordered right there with their "velvet" specialty or wants to try out a specific fab: 2+ weeks at each suggest they are all operating at full capacity anyway).
So @Gerald I should soon have one from there to compare.
Oh maaan I got an email from them stating they're canceling my order as it's not eligible for $1 campaign because the project consists of two parts.
D*mn!
Same here :-(
And me. Think might be able to reorder through shapeways and still use the deal though? haven't had a chance to try yet
Every orders have been cancelled according to what I understand.......juste because, the module is in 2 parts :(
It seems that the amount of order @1$ make them afraid :picard:
Well, using come common sense making 2 orders out of one works well. ;)
Quote from: Kris on 14:49, 01 February 16juste because, the module is in 2 parts :(
Can't see where they clearly specified that limitation upfront for the majority who haven't designed their own STLs (while cases have to come as some incarnation of Yin&Yang (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yin_and_yang) to "embrace" anything).
Then again, sounds like realigning the halves in the file (so the recipient has to separate them
after fabbing),
faire un pont et ça ira? ???
@Gerald, maybe http://meltwerk.com (http://meltwerk.com) ("best price guaranteed" SLS in spite of its name) rejects your file for the same (unspecified) reason, would "building a bridge (to be broken) to their heart" (All3DP.com's campaign logo (http://3d-printing-price.all3dp.com/) after all) do the trick?
One that serves a justifiable technical purpose such as ensuring coherent orientation/size/surface structure (as had been genuine issues in earlier tests) of course (rather than subverting unfortunate constraints of their own contracts with printing services).
After all, none of the orders from this forum seems abusive, but rather about some pretty legitimate trial runs to find the best fab&formula, where prices would otherwise be prohibitive - i.e. just what their promotion seems to try&enable&encourage.
Quote from: Munchausen on 12:59, 01 February 16And me. Think might be able to reorder through shapeways and still use the deal though? haven't had a chance to try yet
That one would be too expensive, their extra "multiple object file" fee taking it over the $30 limit.
Quote from: OCT on 19:30, 01 February 16
Can't see where they clearly specified that limitation upfront for the majority who haven't designed their own STLs (while cases have to come as some incarnation of Yin&Yang (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yin_and_yang) to "embrace" anything).
Then again, sounds like realigning the halves in the file (so the recipient has to separate them after fabbing), faire un pont et ça ira? ???
I would not take the risk of adding a bridge (well, at least 2 or 3) without testing it before. It need to be strong enough for the manufaturing and post process, and weak enough for the user to break it without damage.
Quote from: OCT on 19:30, 01 February 16
@Gerald, maybe http://meltwerk.com (http://meltwerk.com) ("best price guaranteed" SLS in spite of its name) rejects your file for the same (unspecified) reason, would "building a bridge (to be broken) to their heart" (All3DP.com's campaign logo (http://3d-printing-price.all3dp.com/) after all) do the trick?
One that serves a justifiable technical purpose such as ensuring coherent orientation/size/surface structure (as had been genuine issues in earlier tests) of course (rather than subverting unfortunate constraints of their own contracts with printing services).
The attached ZIP contains 2 files, one for each pieces.
Note that http://meltwerk.com (http://meltwerk.com) recommend at least 7mm depth for then embossing, the one on the cartridge design is only 4mm.
Quote from: gerald on 19:47, 01 February 16I would not take the risk of adding a bridge (well, at least 2 or 3) without testing it before. It need to be strong enough for the manufaturing and post process, and weak enough for the user to break it without damage.
There's no better time coming for that than when SLS is at a dollar incl. shipping... ;D (and you've got an army of testers whose FDMs melted out of proportion)
BTW: The bridge might be one that breaks by rotation (twisting) too. I.e linking & growing the halves a centimeter apart (or much less since the PLA powder will always fall out anyway) in a "TIE fighter (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/TIE_line)" style configuration.
Looks like the experts are actually here.... ;) Sorry for derailing, but I would need 100 pieces of regular Cartridge cases for a good price (means quality is more important than money, but not too expensive either). Any advice which producer could be the best choice??? :)
I didn't get why not to go with a "bridged 2 in 1 design"? Brilliant idea!
Quote from: TFM on 20:38, 01 February 16
Looks like the experts are actually here.... ;) Sorry for derailing, but I would need 100 pieces of regular Cartridge cases for a good price (means quality is more important than money, but not too expensive either). Any advice which producer could be the best choice??? :)
I don't think 3D printing gets cheaper with volume really, because it still takes a long time to make each part and most of what you're paying for is machine time not raw materials. I might be wrong though (more info welcome from someone that knows more). But I think you need something else, maybe someone can suggest something. The only thing that comes to mind is injection moulding, but that costs thousands to create the moulds (and then pennies to create each part) so only makes sense if you're making really huge volumes.
If we only could get the original molds...
Quote from: OCT on 20:34, 01 February 16
BTW: The bridge might be one that breaks by rotation (twisting) too. I.e linking & growing the halves a centimeter apart (or much less since the PLA powder will always fall out anyway) in a "TIE fighter (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/TIE_line)" style configuration.
Something for beta testers :
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I just ordered one ;) Wait n' see for their feedback :)
Quote from: gerald on 19:49, 02 February 16
Something for beta testers
Great job Gerald! 8) <- The Force is strong in this one! :D
Saving $27.68 on "Solid white polyamide, dyed velvety soft surface Black" @ i.materialise.
After yet another XSS alert, this time All3DP.com even went back to a "paypalsuccess" page saying "Thank you for ordering!" (and then nothing else).
One could also get it polished - or (even dyed) Alumide if electrically insulating all contact points with the board well (metal particles in PLA, so that's probably for other projects though nice; unless conductivity is ruled out).
Great! I have also ordered one. Unfortunately I had to get a raw white one because i.materialise wouldn't deliver to the UK, and that was the only option from the other producers that was <$30. It is weird because they do normally deliver to the UK. It said "There are no delivery options available please review country and state/region" or something like that.
Did you already receive the confirmation that the new design will be printed?
Quote from: OCT on 20:27, 02 February 16
One could also get it polished - or (even dyed) Alumide if electrically insulating all contact points with the board well (metal particles in PLA, so that's probably for other projects though nice; unless conductivity is ruled out).
Not sure Alumide is a good idea, aside electrical isolation, the material is weaker. Sculpteo did not validate the model on this material.
Quote from: gerald on 19:49, 02 February 16
Something for beta testers :
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Do you think that will hold? The upper surface doesn't seem to have enough support. Can the lid not be flipped over beside the bottom shell and connected with breakpoints?
Bryce.
Quote from: Bryce on 22:13, 02 February 16Do you think that will hold? The upper surface doesn't seem to have enough support. Can the lid not be flipped over beside the bottom shell and connected with breakpoints?
Would be the other option, but it won't need much support: being made from SLS powder, not FDM filament (though heat might still be an issue).
Quote from: Bryce on 22:13, 02 February 16
Do you think that will hold? The upper surface doesn't seem to have enough support. Can the lid not be flipped over beside the bottom shell and connected with breakpoints?
I just expect it's strong enough for manipulation, weak enough so you can break it.
Having the two part beside and connected mean that the breaks will be visible. Here they are inside.
Quote from: OCT on 22:32, 02 February 16
Would be the other option, but it won't need much support: being made from SLS powder, not FDM filament (though heat might still be an issue).
That's what I mean. I could imagine problems with sagging on the top surface.
Bryce.
Quote from: Bryce on 22:45, 02 February 16
That's what I mean. I could imagine problems with sagging on the top surface.
The model is for SLS printing only.
It will be fully buried in powder during the manufacturing so there will not be any more sagging than if it was two separated pieces.
Thanks to @gerald (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=250) we once again are taking our chances.. Let's wait and see what happens :)
(I switched to yellow+velvet this time :P )
Quote from: gerald on 23:04, 02 February 16
The model is for SLS printing only.
It will be fully buried in powder during the manufacturing so there will not be any more sagging than if it was two separated pieces.
Yes, I know the SLS process well, there's a massive SLS machine in the office next to me right now (which seems to print more or less 24 hours a day). However, despite being buried in powder, large suspended flat thin surfaces can still sag sometimes if you don't get the settings exactly right.
Bryce.
I placed my order on their site for $ 1.. except the paypal confirmation nothing else for now .. strange :( let's see if the miracle happens ..
Solid polyamide, dyed velvety soft surface PINK ;D @ i.materialise.
They are from Germany.. but i don't think they made it themselves.. just placing orders for companys..
I got my confirmation message at the long last. But the following line was included in the message :) ->
"thanks for your order and for your efforts. We hope, that this single object file will be printable!"
Haha, indeed.
I have already my confirmation email for the order ;) by someone named Mathias Plica..
he asking me about the correct adress for the shipment ..
Description: C4CPC_OnePiece.stl (Polyamide, Dyed, velvet, Pink)
it looks like positive for the moment.. ;D
Thank you @gerald (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=250) for your work. I ordered the black velvet version. I got a preliminary confirmation. Unfortunately, the PayPal transfer has not yet been received :(.
Hello all,
this is Mathias from All3DP. Please allow, that I post here in your dedicated forum.
Some of you have ordered the C4CPC 3D printed cartridge at our service of All3DP.com (https://3d-printing-price.all3dp.com/).
First: thanks a lot for your trust and for ordering at our service.
Our promotional offer (print for 1$) is serious and we do this to promote our service, which is a new offering.
Those of you who ordered at our service, have noticed, that printing multiple part objects is not accepted by our partnering 3D printing services (Sculpteo, i.materialise) or that cost is just doubled in case of an .stl-file containing two parts (Shapeways). There are true reasons for this policy of our partners, which we understand and respect.
Now we have passed on the "one piece"-stl some of you have ordered, to our partners. I would like to inform you, that the orders are 'on hold' at i.materialise, which means, they are being checked. At Shapeways the order is in the pre-production state.
We should be very glad to deliver to you as promised and will keep you updated.
Thanks!
Hi Mathias, great that you can join the forum and speak to us directly, what a great attitude!
I was wondering, why is it not possible to order one from i.materialise to be delivered to the UK using the offer? Because they normally do offer UK delivery. Is it just because of the extra expense that it is not available in this offer?
Thanks again. BTW I will definitely look at your company first next time I want to get something printed :D
There is a link to directly order the C4CPC shell at All3DP ?
Hello @Munchhausen: You are right. Ordering with i.materialise should work for UK and has already worked in the past.
Have you already ordered? (We have one order for UK here via Shapeways).
If not, you may try it again and be careful when entering the adress. For UK adresses i.materialise asks for the regional county.
However this should not be an issue of extra expenses, because we cover them.
@Toto: As soon as we know, that the orders of the single-object (onepiece) file are well received by our printing partners we will try to give you a direct link. We will give an update here, if that is o.k. with the forum rules.
Quote from: TotO on 14:05, 04 February 16
There is a link to directly order the C4CPC shell at All3DP ?
No you have to click on the $1 offer and upload the file.
OK! 8)
I, for one, am suitably impressed they got on here to give feedback!
I can't believe how powerful, talented and reliable this community is! Great job @Gryzor (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1) and everybody.
Would it be possible to print 100 Cartridge cases too, if they would be connected as one part? Could somebody do this?
Well, I got 100 pieces of Cartridge PCBs with original ACID on it ready to go to be used for releasing new Plus games.
Hello,
this is Mathias from All3DP again.
To those of you, who have been interested in the C4CPC 3D printed cartridge: The updated model C4CPC_OnePiece.stl is fine for printing. However with the material finish "velvet" at i.materialise there is an issue. Therefore please choose different material finishes in case you want to order.
Thank you!
Quote from: Mathias on 18:57, 05 February 16this is Mathias from All3DP again.
To those of you, who have been interested in the C4CPC 3D printed cartridge: The updated model C4CPC_OnePiece.stl is fine for printing. However with the material finish "velvet" at i.materialise there is an issue. Therefore please choose different material finishes in case you want to order.
Thanks for your great reponsiveness and attention to detail!
As discussed in a previous page of this thread C4CPC 3D printed cartridge (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/c4c4c-3d-printed-cartridge/msg118847/#msg118847),
Alumide might also look just great (to match our "computer grey"/beige matte ancient machines), and the way I understand the datasheet https://www.shapeways.com/rrstatic/material_docs/mds-alumide.pdf (https://www.shapeways.com/rrstatic/material_docs/mds-alumide.pdf) (in spite of superscript barely recognisable as such on the GigOhms) and Shapeways Blog - A new 3D printing material: Alumide (https://www.shapeways.com/blog/archives/384-a-new-3d-printing-material-alumide.html) in spite of some metal content does not seem to be electrically conductive (over significant distances - or is it?).
So the remaining question is whether Alumide's mechanical properties would be any obstacle to switching this to Dyed Raw at i.materialise or Solid Polished at sculpteo - what are your thoughts on this?
Quote from: Mathias on 18:57, 05 February 16
To those of you, who have been interested in the C4CPC 3D printed cartridge: The updated model C4CPC_OnePiece.stl is fine for printing. However with the material finish "velvet" at i.materialise there is an issue. Therefore please choose different material finishes in case you want to order.
I've just had a look at what is the velvet fisnish ans I must say :
- It will add up to 2mm to the overall size of the cartridge => will not fit within the slot ! :picard:
- I am not sure the aspect will stay after multiple cartridge manipulation
Quote from: gerald on 20:39, 05 February 16the velvet finish [...] will add up to 2mm to the overall size of the cartridge => will not fit within the slot ! :picard:
- I am not sure the aspect will stay after multiple cartridge manipulation
I guess most of us weren't aware it's supposed to be a post-fab add-on rather than a property of that particular powder.
OUCH!!!!! :picard2:
Quote from: KaosOverride on 22:22, 06 February 16
OUCH!!!!! :picard2:
Tried to FDM an SLS-only model?
Quote from: KaosOverride on 22:22, 06 February 16
OUCH!!!!! :picard2:
As you say :'(
Ape's one looked better.
I got a message from Matthias at All3DP to tell me that the two parts broke apart after printing at shapeways and asking whether to send them on anyway. I told him yes, and from the picture he sent they look great:
Quote from: Munchausen on 12:16, 09 February 16
I got a message from Matthias at All3DP to tell me that the two parts broke apart after printing at shapeways and asking whether to send them on anyway. I told him yes, and from the picture he sent they look great:
It would be good to know if Shapeways will accept the model with this issue. If I was them, I would not because you end up with 2 pieces instead of one.
Then a suggestion on the link design so you still can break them, but strong enough for the manufacturing process.
So what's the link to buy one of these, and which Cart Holder do people on here consider the better option?
That C4CPC looks and feels very vulnerable without protection :-[
Quote from: ukmarkh on 12:56, 09 February 16
So what's the link to buy one of these, and which Cart Holder do people on here consider the better option?
On the 1st post you will find link to Shapeways / scuplteo
For the 1$ offer, you will have to use the file posted on this message : C4CPC 3D printed cartridge (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/c4c4c-3d-printed-cartridge/msg118840/#msg118840)
And use it on 3D Printing Service Price Comparison | All3DP (https://3d-printing-price.all3dp.com/)
However it may be rejected (see previous post)
I went with the Shapeways one and it's great. Definitely would feel more confident about using it in my 6128+ now it's in the case, it looked to likely to break before so I only tried it in a GX (where gravity is less of an issue!)
Now I need to make space to set my Plus up!
I desperately want one of these, I don't have any space anymore, all of my retro stuff is in storage, so the GX4000 nestled tightly under the telly is a perfect option for me to continue CPC gaming and adventuring. The case is to protect it from form 7 month year old daughter, who has already gummed my PS3 and PS4 to death on each corner :'(
I've just ordered one too. $1.46AU is not a bad price to pay :)
I've just been reading everyone else's experiences & I'm hoping it all gets accepted!
Hi all, this is Mathias from All3DP.
First thanks to those of you, who have ordered the cartridges. They are in production now and will be shipped as announced.
Second: My colleague Bulent in the editorial team over here at All3DP loved your story so much, that he wrote an article about it. See here:
3D Printed Cartridges for Amstrad GX4000 Games Console | All3DP (https://all3dp.com/3d-printed-cartridges-amstrad-gx4000-games-console/)
I hope, you enjoy it. And please feel free to comment or add your experiences.
Thanks!
Mathias
Oooh love the post :) My regards to Bulent!
Great post. Selam to Bülent.
It is refreshing to read an article about an Amstrad product without the usual comparisons to other 8 bit machines.
A fair article that focus' on the gx4000 only and the community is involved in.
A good and fair read.
My C4CPC printed case arrived a couple of days ago from shapeways, via all3dp, and it's really nice.
I haven't got my C4CPC yet, but I'm guessing that it fits well :)
A really nice article and a great offer. Thanks to Matthias, Bulent, and all at all3dp.com
Have they stopped the $1 offer? Can't seem to find it anywhere on the all3dp link provided?
Quote from: Executioner on 22:28, 14 February 16
Have they stopped the $1 offer? Can't seem to find it anywhere on the all3dp link provided?
Seems like it :(
I have ordered one few eeks ago but still no feedback; not sure I will received it one day :(
Quote from: Kris on 11:02, 15 February 16
I have ordered one few eeks ago but still no feedback; not sure I will received it one day :(
Same here. I ordered it & received the invoice from Mathias on the 10th but have heard nothing since. I know on here he mentioned that they are processing orders but if I wasn't a member of this forum I'd be wondering what was going on by now...
I think that we are many to have asked for the $1 offer.
So, we have to wait now... :-\
Quote from: TotO on 14:22, 15 February 16
I think that we are many to have asked for the $1 offer.
So, we have to wait now... :-\
You're probably right :)
I only seem able to get the option to buy it at £20.84 [emoji26]
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I've followed all the instructions, the £1 thing definitely isn't working, and when you click on the cheapest, which works out at about $12, the site reckons it can take up to 2 or 10 minutes to calculate the price. Then the price shoots up. The other problem is a lot of 'em don't deliver to the UK :-[ I think it's a con with the pricing structure, be careful...
Because the cool story about the GX4000 and the success of this $1 printed shell, I hope they should allow to offer it like a permanent item on their shop for a good price instead of having to upload and pay "too much" for the final use. 8)
ALL3DP don't impress me much!
Quote from: ukmarkh on 17:11, 17 February 16
ALL3DP don't impress me much!
Sounds better than earlier "wishes" at least. ::)
Fine-tuning their customer(&fab) interactions is what the offer's all about I guess.
You might also try https://www.meltwerk.com (https://www.meltwerk.com) with C4CPC_OnePiece.stl (doesn't get rejected without reasons anymore, unlike earlier in this thread) with the "10€ off" Bar2016 voucher if they allow it for that model.
Inversely to Ford, there "you can get any color as long as it's WHITE (sintered polyamide)".
The one piece .stl file, can this be broken down easily into two separate files?
The chap who can print this for me lives local, but he needs the files separating?
Quote from: ukmarkh on 12:18, 18 February 16
The one piece .stl file, can this be broken down easily into two separate files?
The chap who can print this for me lives local, but he needs the files separating?
It was posted as one file with two pieces earlier in the thread if that helps?
Quote from: Munchausen on 12:46, 18 February 16
It was posted as one file with two pieces earlier in the thread if that helps?
I must have missed it, searching now!
Could someone kindly repost the link, It's really difficult trying to find using my phone :(
Quote from: ukmarkh on 13:22, 18 February 16
Could someone kindly repost the link, It's really difficult trying to find using my phone :(
It's in this post: C4CPC 3D printed cartridge (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/c4c4c-3d-printed-cartridge/msg118794/#msg118794)
This is the download link but not sure that will work from here: http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/c4c4c-3d-printed-cartridge/?action=dlattach;attach=17626 (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/c4c4c-3d-printed-cartridge/?action=dlattach;attach=17626)
Quote from: Munchausen on 13:24, 18 February 16
It's in this post: C4CPC 3D printed cartridge (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/c4c4c-3d-printed-cartridge/msg118794/#msg118794)
This is the download link but not sure that will work from here: http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/c4c4c-3d-printed-cartridge/?action=dlattach;attach=17626 (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/c4c4c-3d-printed-cartridge/?action=dlattach;attach=17626)
Thank you so much, that's the one I was looking for.
My C4CPC arrived over the weekend and it fits the $1 shapeways case perfectly. The whole thing is so professional and cool looking I'm really really happy with it. Thanks Gerald :D
Quote from: Munchausen on 21:04, 21 February 16
My C4CPC arrived over the weekend and it fits the $1 shapeways case perfectly. The whole thing is so professional and cool looking I'm really really happy with it. Thanks Gerald :D
You got a good bargain :D
I still need to get a couple of these ( will stick with the white one ) haven't got £49.60 for bits of plastic spare at the moment though. :laugh: :'(
Quote from: Munchausen on 21:04, 21 February 16
My C4CPC arrived over the weekend and it fits the $1 shapeways case perfectly. The whole thing is so professional and cool looking I'm really really happy with it. Thanks Gerald :D
I just got informed by Mathias of All3DP hat my case's been sent 2 days ago. Excitiiing!
I used a local 3D print resource, as postage from mainland Europe to Britain is really expensive, so much for being a member of the EU. £10 all in, waiting with baited breath.
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Quote from: ukmarkh on 00:44, 22 February 16
I used a local 3D print resource, as postage from mainland Europe to Britain is really expensive, so much for being a member of the EU. £10 all in, waiting with baited breath.
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Yeah it looks as though 3DPRINTUK - SLS 3D Printing Service London | Batch Production | CAD | (https://www.3dprint-uk.co.uk) is about that price. Might order a polished black case at some point.
Quote from: Munchausen on 11:51, 22 February 16
Yeah it looks as though 3DPRINTUK - SLS 3D Printing Service London | Batch Production | CAD | (https://www.3dprint-uk.co.uk) is about that price. Might order a polished black case at some point.
I've just tried they online quote :
Quotethe minimum order is of GBP 15.00; any smaller order will be increased to the minimum
And add GBP 3 for the VAT.
That's already GBP 18, which is about 23 euro, on par with Shapeways/Sculpteo.
You may just save on shipping to UK.
BTW, they shipping is worst than any other for non UK buyer (GBP 14.4 = 18.4 euro), making the cart cost 41.4 euro for non UK buyer.
received this morning by ups delivery nice and clean in a small box from I.materialise (All3GP Order) :D 8) all of this for 1 $ what more can i say..
J'adore ta toile cirée :)
Quote from: Kris on 13:46, 22 February 16
J'adore ta toile cirée :)
On a le droit de parler en francais sur le forum ? :laugh:
Me too i have this early this morning what a great monday ! ;D
Quote from: ukmarkh on 00:44, 22 February 16I used a local 3D print resource, as postage from mainland Europe to Britain is really expensive, so much for being a member of the EU.
As if there wasn't much of the Latest on ebay (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/classifieds/latest-on-ebay/msg118566/#msg118566) thread dedicated to instances of HM's very own Royal Mail ripping off people, well, royally (possibly even referring to Continental Europe as "overseas" with a ditch only slightly wider than the Danube in between, and chunneled at that).
The EU can be blamed for a lot of things (let alone all it tried to pull off until somebody found out and then they'd be backpedalling over yet another scandal), but having rules
against Les Belges or anyone else so inclined undercutting the market forces by subsidizing their industry by 1€ shipping through a state-owned postal service, Chinese style, isn't one of them.
In the parliamentary record on accession through 1972, the crocodile's tears over sovereignty shed ever since (as if the UK's hand had been forced, rather than impatient for France to actually let them join at last), are hardly found raised by Learned Lords or as even a minority voice of Common(s') sense.
Quote from: Guy0me on 13:51, 22 February 16
On a le droit de parler en francais sur le forum ? :laugh:
Rarement avant juillet, il y en a déjà l'épouvantail d'un Brexit. ;D
Back on topic, black polished one-piece C4CPC i.materialised today, through UPS in almost over-generous packaging, très réussi with the logo nicely visible (not that anyone would ever see inside a CPC), with very little sideways motion when clamped shut, and unlike an earlier FDM (that someone might like for a GX4000?) fitting perfectly - though I wonder what "raw" would be, looking at a "polished" surface that turns out anything but even.
Quote from: OCT on 18:18, 22 February 16
As if there wasn't much of the Latest on ebay (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/classifieds/latest-on-ebay/msg118566/#msg118566) thread dedicated to instances of HM's very own Royal Mail ripping off people, well, royally (possibly even referring to Continental Europe as "overseas" with a ditch only slightly wider than the Danube in between, and chunneled at that).
The EU can be blamed for a lot of things (let alone all it tried to pull off until somebody found out and then they'd be backpedalling over yet another scandal), but having rules against Les Belges or anyone else so inclined undercutting the market forces by subsidizing their industry by 1€ shipping through a state-owned postal service, Chinese style, isn't one of them.
In the parliamentary record on accession through 1972, the crocodile's tears over sovereignty shed ever since (as if the UK's hand had been forced, rather than impatient for France to actually let them join at last), are hardly found raised by Learned Lords or as even a minority voice of Common(s') sense.
I haven't the foggiest what all that was about?
Quote from: OCT on 18:18, 22 February 16
As if there wasn't much of the Latest on ebay (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/classifieds/latest-on-ebay/msg118566/#msg118566) thread dedicated to instances of HM's very own Royal Mail ripping off people, well, royally (possibly even referring to Continental Europe as "overseas" with a ditch only slightly wider than the Danube in between, and chunneled at that).
The EU can be blamed for a lot of things (let alone all it tried to pull off until somebody found out and then they'd be backpedalling over yet another scandal), but having rules against Les Belges or anyone else so inclined undercutting the market forces by subsidizing their industry by 1€ shipping through a state-owned postal service, Chinese style, isn't one of them.
In the parliamentary record on accession through 1972, the crocodile's tears over sovereignty shed ever since (as if the UK's hand had been forced, rather than impatient for France to actually let them join at last), are hardly found raised by Learned Lords or as even a minority voice of Common(s') sense.
I'll take 5 grams of whatever you're on! :D
@ukmarkh (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=34): Wait until you guys have left the EU, then local will be the only affordable option.
Bryce.
Quote from: OCT on 18:31, 22 February 16
Rarement avant juillet, il y en a déjà l'épouvantail d'un Brexit. ;D
I don't understand what you mean ??? l'epouvantail d'un brexit ? lol
Here is my old case by Apes and the new case looks really clean and i have no problem to use it in the cpc+ ;)
Consolidated guide for newcomers:
c4cpc-3d-cartridge-quick-guide (http://classicreplay.blogspot.com/2016/02/c4cpc-3d-cartridge-quick-guide.html)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2QDNV2e2j1o/VsxgkCHTyGI/AAAAAAAAB3M/9r0WNhtqVAo/s1600/combine_images.jpg)
Happy Birthday!!! ;D
Wow my eyes can't see ! :laugh: It's so shiny i need my shades on 8) who made this one ? does it fit into the cartridge slot easily ?
Yep, but as mentioned, I had to file a few bits and bobs here and there, nothing major, and then viola! Fitted like a glove, straight in and out of the slot. All you need to do is follow the guide, and then select your online printer
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Quote from: ukmarkh on 16:05, 23 February 16
Yep, but as mentioned, I had to file a few bits and bobs here and there, nothing major, and then viola! Fitted like a glove, straight in and out of the slot. All you need to do is follow the guide, and then select your online printer
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Ok thanks but i have already got one just asking about yours.. ;)
Quote from: Guy0me on 10:34, 23 February 16
I don't understand what you mean ??? l'epouvantail d'un brexit ? lol
They're wielding their standard scarecrow of "We'll leave the EU, unless: postages go down, or Euro against the pound, or any other pet peeve
du jour (and then have to beg France on our knees to allow us back in)" ::) , again, simple as that.
So, French's gotta wait (so does German) on this forum too until they've held their referendum (and stay, if ve & vous want them to). ;D
Quotethe new case looks really clean and i have no problem to use it in the cpc+ ;)
Yes, the matte black finish (never mind it's sold as "polished") fits the CPC really nicely, great job gerald, Mathias of All3DP, & i.materialise! :)
Blue-jean ;D
Very nice product. ( I.materialise All3GP Order)
(http://s11.postimg.org/58idn8ppd/c4cpc_bjean.jpg)
I received my C4CPC case today. As you can see in the photos, it's awesome! Excellent job iMaterialized, great service All3DP.com and @mathias.
Thank you @gerald for this beautiful design and clever 1-piece hack!
I received my C4CPC cases yesterday. First (white) from Shapeways & second (black) from All3GP (1$ Order). Cases are brilliant made.
@gerald (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=250): Thank you for your work.
Isn't there enough of a problem with yellowing on old machines as it is our is that your very clever solution to it ;)
The cases are beautiful!
Quote from: hsimpson on 22:57, 23 February 16
I received my C4CPC cases yesterday. First (white) from Shapeways & second (black) from All3GP (1$ Order). Cases are brilliant made.
@gerald (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=250): Thank you for your work.
You got the same as mine in black colour, good photos ! ;) we can use it for the wiki pages..
I have to say, of all the cases I've seen so far, mine look the best [emoji23][emoji6][emoji12][emoji13]
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Quote from: Guy0me on 10:07, 24 February 16
You got the same as mine in black colour, good photos ! ;) we can use it for the wiki pages..
Thanks :). Yes, of course, no problem.
I just got mine delivered today. I'm very happy with it & I can't wait to get it home & give it a try!
Finally my order arrived, too (from i.materialise). Great quality compared to my own printed cartridge (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/c4c4c-3d-printed-cartridge/msg118647/#msg118647).
Quote from: Octoate on 13:16, 27 February 16
Finally my order arrived, too (from i.materialise). Great quality compared to my own printed cartridge (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/c4c4c-3d-printed-cartridge/msg118647/#msg118647).
Is it me or it looks like pink ? i asked for it from i.materialise and they told me they can't do this color .. :'( so unfair lol
Quote from: Guy0me on 16:31, 27 February 16
Is it me or it looks like pink ?
Time to change your screen ;D
Quote from: Guy0me on 16:31, 27 February 16
Is it me or it looks like pink ? i asked for it from i.materialise and they told me they can't do this color .. :'( so unfair lol
It's you, that's definitely a deep red.
Bryce.
Quote from: Bryce on 17:50, 27 February 16
It's you, that's definitely a deep red.
Absolutely. It's red - no pink here :D!
Yeah i was deeply hoping that was pink, it's my imagination :picard: i asked to a friend "what is that color for you" and he told me "it's red" .. ;D
Quote from: Guy0me on 12:15, 28 February 16Yeah i was deeply hoping that was pink, it's my imagination :picard: i asked to a friend "what is that color for you" and he told me "it's red" .. ;D
Might not be the monitor, but maybe also dyschromacy, many men have some sort of it, but often find out only after decades (for a species evolving as hunter-gatherers, variety in human color vision has actually been an evolutionary advantage, as this way at least one in a group of "predators" is always likely to defeat the camouflage of prey that works on the others).
If you come by an ophthalmic optician, might be interesting to ask for the Ishihara plates or Farnsworth test (not the one from Futurama :D ).
So take someone with dyschromia, I wonder what kind of palette they see on the CPC. And how they keep saying to themselves "why the fuck do they keep saying the CPC has a lovely vibrant palette?" :D[nb]Yeah, I know it doesn't work like that.[/nb]
Imagine what they'd say to the C64 pallette then ???
Quote from: Gryzor on 15:47, 29 February 16
So take someone with dyschromia, I wonder what kind of palette they see on the CPC. And how they keep saying to themselves "why the fuck do they keep saying the CPC has a lovely vibrant palette?" :D [nb]Yeah, I know it doesn't work like that.[/nb]
I'm sure MacDeath will be along with a CPC dyschromia palette within minutes. ::)
I once thought I had dyschromia, but turned out it was just Christopher Street Day in Cologne.
Bryce.
Now that I've got a white FDM case by Apes left over (wouldn't fit into the depths of a CPC6128plus but should hopefully be fine for a GX4000), if anyone wants it at €9.45 (just what I paid) incl. shipping within Germany (other destinations TBD), please drop me a Personal Message.
Hi all,
this is Mathias from All3DP.
Earlier in February I was very happy to see members of this forum use our services at All3DP to 3D-print the C4CPC cartridge.
I just would like to pass on the news, that we are running another special promotion: You can print the cartridge in a number of materials for just USD 1.00 within the next few days.
See our related story about this here: https://all3dp.com/3d-printed-cartridges-amstrad-gx4000-games-console/ (https://all3dp.com/3d-printed-cartridges-amstrad-gx4000-games-console/)
In the second line of the story there is a direct link to the preloaded model, which forum member Gerald has designed earlier. The best option so far for printing was polyamide dyed (different colours), raw or polished.
(Make sure you choose the 1.00-$ option, when the promotional offer/banner appears!).
Thanks and all the best!
Great news !!! I will order one for sure :)
Order done :)
Ahhh I guess so, too!
Hm, I can see no way to order >1? Anyone tried to?
Quote from: Gryzor on 13:38, 30 March 16
Ahhh I guess so, too!
Hm, I can see no way to order >1? Anyone tried to?
I think the offer is valid only for one unit per person.
Quote from: Gryzor on 13:38, 30 March 16
Ahhh I guess so, too!
Hm, I can see no way to order >1? Anyone tried to?
Are you just getting a blank page?, that's what happened when I tried the link with Internet Explorer, the page came up with Microsoft Edge.
If the page is coming up just press the $1 offer when you see it pop up, then you click on one of the materials you want at the bottom.
Quote from: Mathias Plica on 13:29, 29 March 16
(Make sure you choose the 1.00-$ option, when the promotional offer/banner appears!).
Thanks and all the best!
Thanks Mathias, ordered one myself... Now I just need the C4CPC to go in it.
Thanks Mathias for letting us know about the offer. 8)
Quote from: Munchausen on 14:24, 30 March 16
I think the offer is valid only for one unit per person.
I believe so, as I couldn't see any way to add a second.
Quote from: Mathias Plica on 13:29, 29 March 16
Hi all,
this is Mathias from All3DP.
Earlier in February I was very happy to see members of this forum use our services at All3DP to 3D-print the C4CPC cartridge.
I just would like to pass on the news, that we are running another special promotion: You can print the cartridge in a number of materials for just USD 1.00 within the next few days.
See our related story about this here: 3D Printed Cartridges for Amstrad GX4000 Games Console | All3DP (https://all3dp.com/3d-printed-cartridges-amstrad-gx4000-games-console/)
In the second line of the story there is a direct link to the preloaded model, which forum member Gerald has designed earlier. The best option so far for printing was polyamide dyed (different colours), raw or polished.
(Make sure you choose the 1.00-$ option, when the promotional offer/banner appears!).
Thanks and all the best!
Hi Mathias,
are there any plans for another promotional offer? ;)
Quote from: Mathias Plica on 13:29, 29 March 16
Hi all,
this is Mathias from All3DP.
Earlier in February I was very happy to see members of this forum use our services at All3DP to 3D-print the C4CPC cartridge.
I just would like to pass on the news, that we are running another special promotion: You can print the cartridge in a number of materials for just USD 1.00 within the next few days.
See our related story about this here: 3D Printed Cartridges for Amstrad GX4000 Games Console | All3DP (https://all3dp.com/3d-printed-cartridges-amstrad-gx4000-games-console/)
In the second line of the story there is a direct link to the preloaded model, which forum member Gerald has designed earlier. The best option so far for printing was polyamide dyed (different colours), raw or polished.
(Make sure you choose the 1.00-$ option, when the promotional offer/banner appears!).
Thanks and all the best!
Wish I knew about this.. I've only just got a 464 Plus and ordered a new C4CPC.. Would have taken advantage of this for $1! Can't really afford another 30 euros right now..
Hello, this is Mathias from All3DP again.
Some of you know us already, because 3D printing the C4CPC cartridge works well. I have been asked to let you know, when a next promotion of our service is running. So here it comes, for a very short time we have the $1.00 option open. Hope you have fun!
This is a direct link with the right model to upload All3DP Price Comparison (https://price.all3dp.com/#/56fa406d972d951100952b37?_k=gajxdd:) All3DP Price Comparison (https://price.all3dp.com/#/56fa406d972d951100952b37?_k=gajxdd)
And this is the story: https://all3dp.com/3d-printed-cartridges-amstrad-gx4000-games-console (https://all3dp.com/3d-printed-cartridges-amstrad-gx4000-games-console)
Two more things on my earlier post:
When printing the cartridge, the best material turned out to be Polyamide polished.
And please avoid the Internet Explorer when uploading the modle - the Explorer is Buggy.
Best, Mathias
Well, I try to buy one, but it tells me "Model has deleted from database". How to get one?
Same here... :(
I wrote a mail to Mathias. Stay tuned... ;)
In case someone is interested... it fits great.
3D printed C4CPC case - Amstrad CPC 6128 464 Plus - GX4000 - Carcasa impresa 3D (http://www.ebay.es/itm/231966412249)
IMHO people are more interested in the $1 verson. ;)
:D
lol... i would too.. but didn't that offer end already ?
Cheapsters :D
The only issue I have with my printed cartridge case is it's very difficult to remove the Micro-SD. Not that I want to be doing that often anyway once I get direct USB I/O working.
Quote from: Executioner on 04:14, 25 June 16
The only issue I have with my printed cartridge case is it's very difficult to remove the Micro-SD.
You may need longer nails ;D
I must say that the recess to access the SD should be a bit deeper, but it's a tradeoff beween the accessibility and the shell width.
It's also linked to the precision I have when assembling the socket.
Hello everybody,
we are running our monthly promotion again on All3DP - this time with a 5$-promotion.
Last time the link to the cartridge was not working, this time it should be o.k.
Try this link
All3DP Price Comparison (https://price.all3dp.com/#/57712550af1894110075a870)
(All3DP Price Comparison (https://price.all3dp.com/#/57712550af1894110075a870))
or see the related story for more background.
https://all3dp.com/3d-printed-cartridges-amstrad-gx4000-games-console/ (https://all3dp.com/3d-printed-cartridges-amstrad-gx4000-games-console/)
The best results come with the material Polyamide polished (in any colour you wish).
The promotion is just running with our partner i.materialise. They deliver worldwide.
Please let me know, if you experience any problems.
Thanks and have fun with the 3D printed cartridge!
Mathias
All3DP
Hi! I would love to 3D print regular Cartridges for the CPC too. Is there an existing model that I can upload to such a 3D print company?
Quote from: Mathias Plica on 09:01, 28 June 16Hello everybody, we are running our monthly promotion again on All3DP - this time with a 5$-promotion.
THX! :D
Is someone willing and able to modify the c4cpc case design to a CPC+ original cartridge design ? Or is there already one somewhere ?
Quote from: Shining on 11:39, 20 September 17
Is someone willing and able to modify the c4cpc case design to a CPC+ original cartridge design ? Or is there already one somewhere ?
That something on my TODO list actually, may be time to change its priority ;)
Any news about this original case ?
I need one of each (C4CPC case and standard case).
Quote from: Kris on 07:43, 25 July 18
Any news about this original case ?
Here it is (STL and freeCad files)
Can be ordered online on sculpteo : edit : removed file and link. There is a error making original PCB not fitting.
How fast !!! THank you Gerald, i will be able to put my GnG in real cart ;)
Quote from: Kris on 18:00, 25 July 18
How fast !!! THank you Gerald, i will be able to put my GnG in real cart ;)
Not that fast, the zip file is reqdy since may :picard: :laugh:
You can thanks @shinning for regularly reminding me of that !
Just receive a test print and I forgot that I move the internal support : it now prevent the original PCB to fit (collision with the EPROM)
I'll upload a fixed version soon.
@Gerald: Please keep in mind, that I had problems with the clips and the pcb-holder-pin, too. I've (for me) fixed cartridge-case, using one screw for hoding pcb and 4 screws for holding the 2 case parts together. See here: http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/after-the-c4cpc-is-there-a-demand-of-'classic'-plus-cartridges/msg161931/#msg161931
The case is basing of your great design but I've put many hours into it for making a case, which is suitable for me and my 3d-printer.
At the moment I'm not @home but I can upload my modified design next week. I do not know, how much the printing-costs are online, but if one or two people are interested in some cases (I do not want to make a big batch out of it) and online is expensive, I can print one (at the moment only black or this white/transparent, see pictures) for lets say 10€ including the 5 screws but excluding postage.
Edit: Found the files somewhere.
Quote from: Shining on 18:47, 11 August 18
@Gerald: Please keep in mind, that I had problems with the clips and the pcb-holder-pin, too. I've (for me) fixed cartridge-case, using one screw for hoding pcb and 4 screws for holding the 2 case parts together. See here: http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/after-the-c4cpc-is-there-a-demand-of-'classic'-plus-cartridges/msg161931/#msg161931 (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/after-the-c4cpc-is-there-a-demand-of-'classic'-plus-cartridges/msg161931/#msg161931)
The case is basing of your great design but I've put many hours into it for making a case, which is suitable for me and my 3d-printer.
Totally zapped this thread !
I have an excuse, I was in vacation :D
Yes, I know that the clips are not playing good with FDM printing. The design is initially targeting SLS printing where Vinyl elasticity is used for that.
The recess for the original sticker or the C4CPC logo on the C4CPC case is also a problem for the FDM process.
Yes, some design-aspects where not so suitable for FDM-printing but my solution works now, for me. Also I found a printable sticker, which fits the printed cartridge. It's now not like the original but compatible with original pcb...
I just had an FDM case made up as a test, pic attached, cost only £5 but unfortunately the finish is not good.
I've just had some SLS printed shells made up from 3dprintuk (https://www.3dprint-uk.co.uk/). Half the price of Shapeways and they've turned out well. A bit of grey spray paint added to prevent the inevitable yellowing.
It's Nylon, so it won't yellow, it will just suck up every bit of dirt and grease that comes near it :)
Bryce.
Quote from: Bryce on 11:22, 03 September 18
It's Nylon, so it won't yellow, it will just suck up ever bit of dirt and grease that comes near it :)
Bryce.
That explains the lovely shade my C4CPC shell has gone then!
New version of the original cartridge shell, proof printed this time ;D
Zip file contains stl file and freeCad file
Quote from: gerald on 18:20, 05 September 18
New version of the original cartridge shell, proof printed this time ;D
Zip file contains stl file and freeCad file
Nice! I can stop hacking with a craft knife now :)
Quote from: gerald on 18:20, 05 September 18
New version of the original cartridge shell, proof printed this time ;D
Zip file contains stl file and freeCad file
The central support still appears in both halves in these files. Shouldn't it have been removed in the top half or am I missing something? :)
The support is needed on both side. I prevent you to crush the cartridge.
I just moved it where it was supposed to be :D
Quote from: gerald on 16:16, 07 September 18
The support is needed on both side. I prevent you to crush the cartridge.
I just moved it where it was supposed to be :D
Brilliant, thanks for the clarification Gerald! :D
Has anyone tried these files on a CNC machine? A Teak or Walnut wodden cartridge would be cool! :)
Bryce.
Quote from: Bryce on 13:19, 08 September 18
Has anyone tried these files on a CNC machine? A Teak or Walnut wodden cartridge would be cool! :)
Bryce.
It would at least requires a change in the closing mechanism. Clips will surely not survive.
And since it's a process that remove material, there is no reason for thin walls where not needed.
But that would be cool indeed :)
I'd remove the clips and glue the two halves together.
Bryce.
Wooden that be nice. :picard:
(Ray)
Quote from: Audronic on 00:32, 09 September 18
Wooden that be nice. :picard:
(Ray)
And I was waiting for someone to say "It wooden work" :D
Bryce.
Quote from: gerald on 18:20, 05 September 18
New version of the original cartridge shell, proof printed this time ;D
Zip file contains stl file and freeCad file
Can someone point me the best place to make the shell using this file either directly in Paris or by mail order ?
I have a new toy to test, but I prefer to protect it first.
I have a new toy at home, printing my own C4CPC shell at the moment !
Nice. You'll have to show us how it turns out :)
Cheers,
Shane
Hi!
I have a 3D printed case for my C4CPC, thanks to Gerald's design, but I don't know the exact size of the 4 screws needed to close the case. I've been looking online for this information without success.
Could somebody tell me the name/size of the 4 screws needed for the C4CPC case? Thanks a lot!
Update: somebody told me the measurements.Four screws M2 of 12mm. Thanks
Hi just got a C4CPC look forward to trying out all the games.
I don't suppose there is anyone in the UK can sort me out with a printed cart for a good price?
Thanks.
Well you know what they say, give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime, but that doesn't help getting a cart for a c4cpc. So sometimes the guy just has to spend £61 on a 3D printer and make it himself.
(https://i.imgur.com/r2WEqWz.jpg)
Unfortunatly the clips all snapped off when trying to put it together and the pin struggled to fit in the hole, so had to widen it a bit, also the dipswitch block was not 100% flat against the pcb, so maybe that didn't help, but it does hold together pretty well even with all the previous said, and it's gonna spend 99% of it's life inside a GX4000 so it's fit for the job.
Can see why people went for the screw version instead, but this looked prettier.
Quote from: siccoyote on 01:14, 29 November 19
Well you know what they say, give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime, but that doesn't help getting a cart for a c4cpc. So sometimes the guy just has to spend £61 on a 3D printer and make it himself.
Unfortunatly the clips all snapped off when trying to put it together and the pin struggled to fit in the hole, so had to widen it a bit, also the dipswitch block was not 100% flat against the pcb, so maybe that didn't help, but it does hold together pretty well even with all the previous said, and it's gonna spend 99% of it's life inside a GX4000 so it's fit for the job.
Can see why people went for the screw version instead, but this looked prettier.
Doesn't look bad for homemade and nice coloured plastic!
Quote from: dthrone on 01:56, 29 November 19
Doesn't look bad for homemade and nice coloured plastic!
It's the reel that came with the printer, but yeah is fitting, was thinking I could spray it white, leaving red highlights, but thought better of it.
(http://i.imgur.com/eJc8VgDh.jpg) (https://imgur.com/eJc8VgD)
Printed with the XYZ Nano on PLA plastic.
You know you've ran out of things to do over the Christmas break, when you spend the entire day making a wooden cartridge case for your C4CPC...Is this a first? And yes, I know, I still have to drill the holes for the LEDs (and varnish it).
Bryce.
This looks really great!! Some fine filing and varnish and it's a piece of art! (Well almost)
Quote from: Gryzor on 17:08, 03 January 20
This looks really great!! Some fine filing and varnish and it's a piece of art! (Well almost)
A lot of filing, some work with a lighter (removes the fine splitters) and a few coats of varnish. This is just attempt number one though. My final goal is to make one in dark Teak wood or walnut (because I really am a bit mad).
Bryce.
Why stop there, all family heirlooms should have some semi previous stones embedded 😄
Quote from: Bryce on 16:37, 03 January 20
You know you've ran out of things to do
*cough*
CPC LaptopCPC Tape Sound Level Indicator*cough*
:D
Quote from: remax on 21:41, 03 January 20
*cough*
CPC Laptop
CPC Tape Sound Level Indicator
*cough*
:D
Believe it or not, I've actually started the laptop project again. Unfortunately, I've spotted a serious mistake I made and I'm not sure I can resolve it. I may need a different laptop case.
Bryce.
Ok, consider this finished. Three rounds of sanding and varnishing. If I continue there'll be no wood left. Haven't had this much wrist action since I was a single student! The first wooden C4CPC cartridge case! And who said it wooden work :picard: ...
Bryce.
@Bryce (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=225)
Well Done.
"And who said it wooden work".
Not Me.
Ray
Quote from: Bryce on 19:24, 04 January 20
Ok, consider this finished. Three rounds of sanding and varnishing. If I continue there'll be no wood left. Haven't had this much wrist action since I was a single student! The first wooden C4CPC cartridge case! And who said it wooden work :picard: ...
Bryce.
Dear Bryce,
You will recall in my email to you of 7th March that the MINIMUM length for the carving must be 10 inches along the longest length. I quote for the instructions:
1. The carving can be any size you choose but must be a MINIMUM of 10 inches along the longest length. Obviously you will need to take into consideration the weight of the carving so that the shipping cost is not to great for you, however, remember that we will of course reimburse your shipping costs in full on receipt of the artwork. As an example to you, the normal LENGTH of this particular carving along the longest length is 14 inches. You may make your bigger or smaller but no bigger than 20 inches along the longest length.
When the carving arrived there seemed to be a small amount of damage, however this is not the problem. During the shipping process something must have happened to the wood (perhaps the temperature changes?) because when the carving arrived and I inspected it, the length of the carving is very small, at only five inches along the longest length. This is half the minimum site as stated to you on 7th March.
The strange thing is that the box you shipped the carving in seems to be much bigger than the carving inside, which leads me to think that there has been some kind of shrinkage due to either the temperature changes or a combination of this and the type of week used.
I will of course be most happy to supply you with photographs of the carving to show you exactly what I mean.
I do not know if the board members will be prepared to accept this however I cannot tell you for certain now until Monday morning (we do not work over the weekends obviously).
Please let me know if you need any photographs and also let me know if you have some explanation for what may have happened.
Sincerely,
Derek Trotter - Director
Trotters Fine Arts
www.deltrotter.co.uk
@remax (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=314): Excellent, but most people here will have no idea what you're talking about :D
Oh, and last night I realised I'd made one of the notches in the side too small and started filing all over again :picard:
Bryce.
Hi,
I'm looking for a company who may be able to produce these in the UK, anyone had any success?
Are you looking for mass production, or do you just need one or two for yourself?
Bryce.
Hi Bryce,
Just one or two for myself.
Regards
I can print off one or two, what colour do you want.
Bryce.