Gamecube controller 5.25" bay ports

[aeroencychris]

Hi,

I picked up a Mayflash GC to USB adapter a while ago for my laptop in my dorm and it's been working great. However, I'm soon building a new PC in (most likely) a Fractal Core 500. This case happens to feature a 5.25" bay, which I feel a bit guilty leaving empty. My inner DIY-er told me this would be a perfect opportunity to mod front panel Gamecube controller ports! However, I'm not quite sure where to start.

Here are what the innards of the adapter look like. It's all removable, so as long as I can make a "shell" that could fit into the case and accommodate these parts I should be good. I do have access to a 3D printer, which should make this much easier. What would be the best way to proceed with modeling a bay for these parts? How would I get exact measurements and use those in a modeling program? I've never done any 3D modeling before, and especially not to scale for real-world use. Are there any 3D-savvy DIY-ers that could help me out here? Sorry for the (incredibly) vague post.

 

Thanks,

-Chris

[ThatOneRussian]

just use something like tinkercad.com download a 5.25 bay and then model the hole needed for the ports and print it off

[Necrodead]

I usually use a ruler(lol) but for really exact stuff I would buy some digital calipers. They are usually quite cheap and they give very exact measurements.

And I would do what @ThatOneRussian said and model the holes out of the middle of a 5.25 bay cover.

[Nonco]

Ooooh melee player aye aye?

[ThatOneRussian]

https://www.tinkercad.com/things/5GvQJ2HzUNm-525-tray

use that and just put a hole into the front. i wouldnt put something plastic into a beautiful case.

[aeroencychris]

Ooooh melee player aye aye?

You know it 

[aeroencychris]

https://www.tinkercad.com/things/5GvQJ2HzUNm-525-tray

use that and just put a hole into the front. i wouldnt put something plastic into a beautiful case.

Could i use a design software to put holes in it to give a smoother look? How else would I cut holes in it? Also, you say you wouldn't put plastic in but wouldn't the PLA be plastic?

[Nonco]

You know it 

 

played any Rivals of Aether?

[aeroencychris]

played any Rivals of Aether?

Nope, haven't gotten around to it yet. Is it worth the money?

[ThatOneRussian]

Could i use a design software to put holes in it to give a smoother look? How else would I cut holes in it? Also, you say you wouldn't put plastic in but wouldn't the PLA be plastic?

yeah you could you can do it in tinkercad if you dont have any 

[aeroencychris]

yeah you could you can do it in tinkercad if you dont have any 

Oh, okay. Would it be better to use the already existing 5.25" face included with the case or just print a new one? Using the included might take a bit more work but might give a better product. The front of the case looks like this:

[ThatOneRussian]

Oh, okay. Would it be better to use the already existing 5.25" face included with the case or just print a new one? Using the included might take a bit more work but might give a better product. The front of the case looks like this:

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Yes but you will have a much harder time doing it

[Nonco]

Nope, haven't gotten around to it yet. Is it worth the money?

 

Yeah its not bad! Has similarities to melee, and is good online too as opposed to netplay in dolphin is pretty poopy

[Nonco]

Oh, okay. Would it be better to use the already existing 5.25" face included with the case or just print a new one? Using the included might take a bit more work but might give a better product. The front of the case looks like this:

 

 

Btw what is that case? Cant find it :c

[aeroencychris]

Yes but you will have a much harder time doing it

Okay, i'll probably just print then. Thank you

[aeroencychris]

Btw what is that case? Cant find it :c

Fractal Design Core 500

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcacore500bk

[aeroencychris]

Yeah its not bad! Has similarities to melee, and is good online too as opposed to netplay in dolphin is pretty poopy

Netplay is indeed pretty poopy. I'll check it out sometime.