Nezgar Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Thanks @Sikor I haven't been following this thread well, so I didn't know about your website. Your prices are reasonable, shipping probably same as from USA actually. Now thinking about ordering extra for future projects as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikor Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 O.K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 On 5/3/2020 at 11:32 AM, ccwrc said: 'Army of Darkness' Fred: black-green label, black case, green PCB Star Riders: black label, black case, black PCB Had to quote that again - those shells are absolutely gorgeous. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nezgar Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Stephen said: Had to quote that again - those shells are absolutely gorgeous. I agree - It's almost a shame to slap on a label that obscures the view of the PCB inside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccwrc Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 New black labels for compilations carts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRaven81 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Would it be possible to make these with dust covers? like the Atari brown/black/silver label carts? Like this one for example: http://www.atarimania.com/8bit/boxes/hi_res/Pengo_cart.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, TheRaven81 said: Would it be possible to make these with dust covers? like the Atari brown/black/silver label carts? Like this one for example: http://www.atarimania.com/8bit/boxes/hi_res/Pengo_cart.jpg I really am not a fan of Atari's various sliding dust-cover carts (2600, 5200, Atari 8-bit computers), so I'd never buy such a thing. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRaven81 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Ah ok. I dunno, I've bought a few carts recently, and it kinda bothered me that they didn't all get made like this. It seems like having the PCB's slot connection exposed like that leaves it more susceptible for getting the connector dirty. Not like they are difficult to clean or anything, but still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 9 minutes ago, TheRaven81 said: Ah ok. I dunno, I've bought a few carts recently, and it kinda bothered me that they didn't all get made like this. It seems like having the PCB's slot connection exposed like that leaves it more susceptible for getting the connector dirty. Not like they are difficult to clean or anything, but still. These carts are a big pain, the springs can bend or become detached from the rail they sit on (I see this on a regular basis, especially with 2600 shells), the dust cover doesn't always snap into place (I see this quite a bit with 8-bit carts), and it's just unnecessary complexity. If it's so useful, why did Atari abandon it with later 7800, Jaguar, and later 2600 carts (which used the same shell design as the 7800 at that point)? And I don't think any (or at least very few) third-parties on any of these old systems copied Atari's lead with this overly complex cartridge design. Some of them used a spring-loaded prong design, but they pretty much all left the PCB edge connector exposed. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathy Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Hello Albert 58 minutes ago, Albert said: ... why did Atari abandon it with ... Probably because "without" is cheaper. Time Warner saved money wherever they could (and couldn't) and Tramiel Atari was even worse. Sincerely Mathy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, Mathy said: Probably because "without" is cheaper. Time Warner saved money wherever they could (and couldn't) and Tramiel Atari was even worse. Yes, definitely this. They also used cheaper plastics for the 7800 console and cartridges. They are quite brittle and break pretty easily if you're not careful. If I accidentally drop a 7800 cartridge on the hardwood floor, odds are quite good it will break. This never happens with 2600 shells (well, excepting the later ones that used the same shells as 7800 games). ..Al 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikor Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 5 hours ago, TheRaven81 said: Would it be possible to make these with dust covers? like the Atari brown/black/silver label carts? Like this one for example: http://www.atarimania.com/8bit/boxes/hi_res/Pengo_cart.jpg Sorry for google translate: Yes, it is possible but economically unreal. For now, I have not yet paid the costs of making the injection mold for those housings they make, WARNER housings are more complicated and have more elements, such as the closing plate. In addition - I personally like the onuda style from XE GS, and I was inspired by them. Good news - PCBs compatible with WARNER housings are compatible with those housings that I make. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikor Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Cardboard box for Sikor Soft cartridge cases, dimensions: Box (length x width x height, dimensions in mm): 232x158x32 Insert for housing (length x width x height, dimensions in mm): 225x148x20 All external dimensions, construction of the box allows you to close the inside of the cartridge housing together with a possible instruction with a maximum thickness of about one centimeter. Boxes made with a professional die on white-gray cardboard (see photos). Dimensional tolerance about 1.5mm. Price? I will count soon, around 3 PLN / pcs. In packs of 5. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikor Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 How build your own carttridges: http://www.retronagazie.eu/sprzet-jak-zbudowac-wlasny-kartridz-dla-8bitowego-atari-xl-xe/ (text in Polish only, films in Polish and English). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 On 3/24/2020 at 9:40 PM, Wilheim said: Thank you for your compliment! I had converted Realm of Impossibility to cartridge some years ago, so I decided to design the label. On 3/24/2020 at 9:30 PM, adam242 said: That Multigame artwork is fantastic! And is there a cart version of Realm Of Impossibility out there? I loved that game! The EA record style packaging that held the disk was so cool back then. It would be great to see a disk to cart conversion. My Ultimate Cart would enjoy that! Back to the topic on hand.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 On 4/25/2020 at 4:46 PM, Albert said: Just built up two games with these new shells so I could test them out. ..Al ?? Love these gray cases!@Albert Does this mean we'll see more new games in the store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 1 minute ago, Zeptari1 said: ?? Love these gray cases!@Albert Does this mean we'll see more new games in the store? Yes, indeed. ..Al 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, Albert said: Yes, indeed. ..Al Holy Smokes!!!!! Awesome! I'm on a XEGS kick as of late. So this is very exciting! Bring on the disk to cart and homebrewed games! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 On 1/24/2020 at 9:55 PM, Curt Vendel said: Sorry for taking so long to get back. Been tied up with work on my XM's and just work in general. So here is the shell I think you guys really want. The XE game shells, the two piece plastic shells were actually designed by Warner Atari Inc in 1982 as a replacement for the Plastic/Metal shells done by Craig Asher for the 400/800 in 79. So here is the full sheet. Sorry about the shadows on it, I don't have time right now to go to Fedex/Kinko's to run this through the scanner and its E sized and would take me an hour to try and scan each section in then run it through the composite assembler to make one image. @Curt Vendel As a programmer,fabricator,artist and atari lover I find these drawings just awe-inspiring! Thank you so much for posting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faicuai Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 (edited) On 1/24/2020 at 9:55 PM, Curt Vendel said: (...) were actually designed by Warner Atari Inc in 1982 as a replacement for the Plastic/Metal shells done by Craig Asher for the 400/800 in 79. So here is the full sheet. (...) After plugging and un-plugging many sorts of carts on the 400/800/XL lines, all I can say is that gram-by-gram, inch-by-inch, Craig's design has no substitute. His carts' unique balance of size and that special quality-oozing, solid-feel was never seen again... and the stuff that came after just feels cheesy and cheap, plain-and-simple (although much easier and simpler to manufacture, to this day, of course...) Kudos to Craig, for getting it so right, so well, at the first try! Edited June 21, 2020 by Faicuai 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccwrc Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Another fun with the dark version - dark Robbo With dark menu: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 First batch of Sikor's new Atari 8-bit shells has arrived! Now the fun shall begin! ..Al 21 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tschak909 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 holy crap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 Just built a few games using these new cartridge shells. 16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Man are those sharp! If they were available in the early 80s when I had my 400, I would ave spent more time staring at the "magic" PCM inside, than playing the game. Fast forward 40 years - I am still just as fascinated 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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