Author Topic: HuCard/TurboChip 3D Printed Cases  (Read 6407 times)

Pcenginefx

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HuCard/TurboChip 3D Printed Cases
« on: February 28, 2015, 09:17:11 AM »


I'm happy to finally announce the availability of my 3D printed HuCard case!  Creating the case from scratch and bringing it into reality literally took hundreds of test prints, detailed measuring, and months of trial and error to get to this point and now I'm making it available exclusively from Pcenginefx.com!

History of the case: https://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17972.0








All colors are sold in bundles of 3 and may be mixed.  When ordering, please indicate which colors you would like and how many.  Each case also comes with a new CD jewel case lid - just insert your loose HuCard and manual and you'll be all set!

NOTE: "Turbo Orange" comes with a solid black HuCard case arm, while the black case comes with a semi-clear arm.





1 Pack (any 3 cases)
[ul][li]USA: $24 (includes Priority Mail flat rate shipping)[/li][li]CANADA & INTERNATIONAL: TBD (please contact for pricing)[/li][/ul]2-8 Packs (bundles of 6 to 24 cases)
USA (includes Priority Mail flat rate shipping)[ul][li]2pk/6 cases = $48[/li][li]3pk/9 cases = $66[/li][li]4pk/12 cases = $84[/li][li]5pk/15 cases = $102[/li][li]6pk/18 cases = $120[/li][li]7pk/21 cases = $138[/li][li]8pk/24 cases = $156[/li][/ul]INTERNATIONAL: TBD (please contact for pricing)

For orders beyond 9+ packs, please contact for pricing.

Printing of cases will start once payment is received.  Printing may take up to 2 weeks (all depends on my workload).  If international, lead time may be longer.





Please PM me with the following info:
[ul][li]Full real name[/li][li]Mailing address[/li][li]# of packs & color choice[/li][/ul]I'll then PM you back with PayPal payment instructions.  Once payment has been received, your order will go into the queue for printing!





- Why are you including a CD jewel case lid?
Due to the nature of personal 3D print technology, the HuCard case fits a particular brand of CD jewel case lid.  To avoid fit issues with other case lids, one was provided for you that fits the case properly.

- I need the spine stickers for the cases!
You're in luck - Sparky sells them here! https://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=5150.0


- Hey none of your colors match the exact color of the original HuCard cases!
I never intended for the case color to match the original, so this is expected.


- What are these fine lines on the case?
Personal 3D print technology works by melting plastic (called "filament") and "drawing" the 3D model of the object onto a heated piece of glass, one small layer at a time (in this case, each layer is 0.2mm thick).  This means that yes the finish of the physical model will have fine lines which is expected.


- Will your case fit on my CD shelf/TurboGrafx game box?
Yes!  The case is only a fraction thicker than the original HuCard case, but will still fit perfectly in any CD holder/shelf/TG game box just fine.  The slight additional thickness was added to the case for rigidity purposes.


- Can I order the case in different colors?
Yes!  See above...


« Last Edit: July 08, 2016, 07:43:13 AM by Pcenginefx »
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« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2015, 09:17:36 AM »
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Re: HuCard 3D Printed Cases - Now Available!
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2015, 02:52:04 PM »
SQUEEAL!


Counts loose Hu Cards. 


Dang I got 24 of them lol...

Pcenginefx

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Re: HuCard 3D Printed Cases - Now Available!
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2015, 04:18:22 PM »
SQUEEAL!


Counts loose Hu Cards. 


Dang I got 24 of them lol...

Well, you can always just order one pack to see how you like them :) 
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Re: HuCard 3D Printed Cases - Now Available!
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2015, 06:16:14 PM »
Looking mint!

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Re: HuCard 3D Printed Cases - Now Available!
« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2015, 06:30:15 PM »
this is great news! 
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Re: HuCard 3D Printed Cases - Now Available!
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2015, 08:28:19 PM »
*thinks about how many cases he's cannibalized*

*sighs*

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Re: HuCard 3D Printed Cases - Now Available!
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2015, 10:34:44 PM »
The best part is the clip. Including that clip = love for TG-16.



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Re: HuCard 3D Printed Cases - Now Available!
« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2015, 02:13:56 AM »
Is the clip compatible with the original cases, and would you sell just replacement clips?
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Re: HuCard 3D Printed Cases - Now Available!
« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2015, 04:00:48 AM »
The best part is the clip. Including that clip = love for TG-16.
Yeah clip is a nice touch for sure!

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Re: HuCard 3D Printed Cases - Now Available!
« Reply #10 on: March 02, 2015, 04:04:27 AM »
Wow. Put me down for a 6-pack! :mrgreen:
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Re: HuCard 3D Printed Cases - Now Available!
« Reply #11 on: March 02, 2015, 05:06:59 AM »
Is the clip compatible with the original cases, and would you sell just replacement clips?

I originally modeled the exact diameter of the 2 pegs on the clip, but after testing the pegs would snap if your flexed the arm even slightly...so I made them much larger for my model and are not compatible with the original HuCard cases.

Something like this though shouldn't be too hard for jelloslug to create and sell since the part is small enough.

Wow. Put me down for a 6-pack! :mrgreen:

PM me if you're serious :)
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Re: HuCard 3D Printed Cases - Now Available!
« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2015, 05:21:23 AM »
Do you happen to still have the STL or something for the first version of the clip you made that would fit the original case?  My library district offers at cost 3D printing so this would be a godsend to just be able to print them myself locally. 
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Re: HuCard 3D Printed Cases - Now Available!
« Reply #13 on: March 02, 2015, 05:36:41 AM »
That is some dedication man and they turned out great!
Thanks for the mention/Sticky of my stickers and i will hit you up on some cases "2pk/6 cases"
i will PM you and will have to figure out shipping to cold Canada.
« Last Edit: March 02, 2015, 05:40:06 AM by Sparky »

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Re: HuCard 3D Printed Cases - Now Available!
« Reply #14 on: March 02, 2015, 07:15:44 AM »
Do you happen to still have the STL or something for the first version of the clip you made that would fit the original case?  My library district offers at cost 3D printing so this would be a godsend to just be able to print them myself locally. 

Unfortunately I don't have the version I originally created that may have fit the original HuCard cases - I can however see if I can re-make the model and offer them for those who just want the clips.
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