akator Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I'm interested in remixing and personalizing the case. Are the STL files available for download? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/352364-cv-nuc-diy-builders-thread/page/3/#findComment-5386847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mytek Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 4 hours ago, akator said: I'm interested in remixing and personalizing the case. Are the STL files available for download? You can download them from this location: https://ataribits.weebly.com/cv-nuc.html This webpage has all the released files for the CV-NUC+ project (e.g., STLs, Gerbers, Schematics, ect.). Please post some pics of what you come up with in this thread Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/352364-cv-nuc-diy-builders-thread/page/3/#findComment-5387091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
akator Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 ^ Thanks for that. I went to your page before but for some reason I couldn't find the link. I think I'm getting more and more stupid with age 🤣 I'll definitely post my results, although it will be a while since my TBA kit is still being prepped before shipping. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/352364-cv-nuc-diy-builders-thread/page/3/#findComment-5387094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mytek Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, akator said: Thanks for that. I went to your page before but for some reason I couldn't find the link. I think I'm getting more and more stupid with age 🤣 No worries, I do stuff like that all the time 🙃 3 minutes ago, akator said: I'll definitely post my results, although it will be a while since my TBA kit is still being prepped before shipping. That would be great when you get to that point. Lately I've been working on a new case design for the Atari version to accommodate a new upgrade board that's in the works. As I've been doing this, I've reflected back on the CV one and have been thinking that it would possibly benefit from some tweaks, but I simply don't have the time right now to get into it. So I'm very interested in what direction you go with this. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/352364-cv-nuc-diy-builders-thread/page/3/#findComment-5387100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
akator Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 12 minutes ago, mytek said: Lately I've been working on a new case design for the Atari version to accommodate a new upgrade board that's in the works. As I've been doing this, I've reflected back on the CV one and have been thinking that it would possibly benefit from some tweaks, but I simply don't have the time right now to get into it. So I'm very interested in what direction you go with this. I'm still in the abstraction and initial stages. Basically I'm thinking of mostly superficial aesthetic changes that include ColecoVision specific design elements. It seems there should be some brushed aluminum at least on the front, but this may be too much silliness. I looked up your 576-NUC+ upgrades and the new case design. I like the new case design with the strong XL design elements. What are the temperatures like with everything packed in there? 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/352364-cv-nuc-diy-builders-thread/page/3/#findComment-5387135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mytek Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 This a prototype of the new 576NUC+ case design in the works... It picks up a little bit more of the XEGS style, but with a Dark VADER theme. The badge is designed as a separate print that inlays into the case front. I think it goes well with my mini black PS/2 keyboard sitting next to it 👍 31 minutes ago, akator said: I'm still in the abstraction and initial stages. Basically I'm thinking of mostly superficial aesthetic changes that include ColecoVision specific design elements. It seems there should be some brushed aluminum at least on the front, but this may be too much silliness. Nothing silly at all about that. In fact it could be done in a similar way to what I did with the XE badge, only rectangular. And to give it a brushed metal look plus to tie it into the original CV style, perhaps a metallic sticker could be made that is applied to the badge, also sporting the CV logo of sorts. And of course there are other design elements that could be added as well. In some of my early imaginings I was thinking it should look a bit more 'Coleco'. Unfortunately by the time I got to doing the case design for the CV-NUC+ I was getting a little burned out and rushed that through to the finish line. I don't know if this will help in your endeavor, but here are the 'blank' STL files that @Mr Robot shared, forming the basis of my first attempt at a CV-NUC+ case. EDIT: they're contained in the ZIP along with the completed 576NUC+ case designs. 576nuc_case_3-26-2022.zip 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/352364-cv-nuc-diy-builders-thread/page/3/#findComment-5387165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mytek Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 28 minutes ago, akator said: What are the temperatures like with everything packed in there? It's actually not bad at all, although I did put heat sinks on the Antic and GTIA graphics chips to be sure, since they always run hot (similar to the TMS chip). The CV-NUC+ case gets a chimney effect from the cart port, and might even be fine without the upper diagonal vents. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/352364-cv-nuc-diy-builders-thread/page/3/#findComment-5387174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
akator Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 ^ Thank you, that will be helpful. The part of the case photo that you cropped is really close to the minimum needed to convey the CV aesthetic. When I was looking at your blog and the video of the case I noticed how you did the badge. I was considering that as a possible approach with a CV-NUC+ case but using one of the PLA "silver" metallic filaments. I think it calls for some experimental prints. 4 minutes ago, mytek said: It's actually not bad at all, although I did put heat sinks on the Antic and GTIA graphics chips to be sure, since they always run hot (similar to the TMS chip). The CV-NUC+ case gets a chimney effect from the cart port, and might even be fine without the upper diagonal vents. I think those upper vent ridges are an integral part of the CV aesthetic. It would definitely be easier to 3D print them as solid and without vents (easier to clean, too). More experimental prints. 😀 (For some reason I mistyped "XL" styling when describing your new 576-NUC+ case. It's definitely XE / XEGS styling as you kindly pointed out.) Interestingly, your CV-NUC+ case looks a lot more XL. I think a gray / black or cream / brown combo with those similar XL accents would definitely look good on the 576. Your new case design is strongly XE and looks good as well. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/352364-cv-nuc-diy-builders-thread/page/3/#findComment-5387200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mytek Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 10 minutes ago, akator said: Interestingly, your CV-NUC+ case looks a lot more XL. Well there's a very good reason for that, because it was based upon the 576NUC+ XL LID Blank STL. I had 3 choices to begin with, and that seemed like the best of the 3, with the XE style not being a contender due to the slanted vents interfering with the cart. 15 minutes ago, akator said: I think a gray / black or cream / brown combo with those similar XL accents would definitely look good on the 576. I think on the original prints that @Mr Robot did he was using some similar colored filaments. 17 minutes ago, akator said: When I was looking at your blog and the video of the case I noticed how you did the badge. I was considering that as a possible approach with a CV-NUC+ case but using one of the PLA "silver" metallic filaments. I think it calls for some experimental prints. Yep that would definitely be a good approach to try 👍 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/352364-cv-nuc-diy-builders-thread/page/3/#findComment-5387221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 I think I've got the last set of boards from Larry Case printed (on trusty Voron 2.4 ) Just started assembling (fast delivery of components from Digikey to NL). Still waiting for a couple of parts from other sources (video, 554 and 4416 memory chips). I hope it will go as easy as 576NUC+ The only thing is - I have no cartridges. Need to look at ebay or our local marktplaats.nl Will post some pics once it will look more complete... 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/352364-cv-nuc-diy-builders-thread/page/3/#findComment-5440812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mytek Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 I thought I should post this here as well on my website. !!! WARNING !!! Not all SGM Physical Carts are guaranteed to work, although the equivalent digital download versions using an AtariMax Ultimate Cart often times will work. This is something that came to light over the last 6 months. I and a fellow beta tester had run all the SGM game digital download tests via an AtariMax Ultimate SD Cart without any issues during the R&D development phase. But first one and then another end user discovered that a limited few SGM Physical Carts would not work (apparently they didn't pass the SGM test performed by the game). Obviously it's a timing issue between the physical and digital download versions, with the digital versions via the AtariMax cart usually working fine. If I knew specifically what that difference really is, there may have been a way to correct it possibly through a CPLD update. However I'm presently at a loss, and I'm obviously not going to rush out and purchase a bunch of physical SGM carts to find out, since I already spent a considerable amount to fund the R&D on this project. As I mentioned only a 'few' SGM physical carts have not worked, so it doesn't appear to be a chronic problem. But I felt it only right to point this out to potential buyers and/or builders. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/352364-cv-nuc-diy-builders-thread/page/3/#findComment-5446648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 I kept forgetting to post mine here. Here it is - Working from the first launch. I only have this Donkey Kong cart but at least, I could test it. I also already made a huge mistake and ordered the Atarimax cartridge.. but it's the wrong one (not the CV one.... - stupid me...) The whole thing was easy to put together. Larry, thanks again for the boards. 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/352364-cv-nuc-diy-builders-thread/page/3/#findComment-5507307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mytek Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 Hi @Marek Your CV-NUC+ came out great 👍 And it looks like your 3D printer made a very nice case for it as well. Welcome to the club It looks like you are using the composite video input on that monitor. I see color bleed on the text and the ladders. If you don't have the option for S-Video on your monitor(s) I did find a good scaler to take it up to HDMI for cheap. Check out this LINK for my discussion on that. I've used it both with my CV-NUC+ and my 576NUC+ with great results. 19 hours ago, Marek said: The whole thing was easy to put together. I'm glad that you had great success out of the box 19 hours ago, Marek said: I also already made a huge mistake and ordered the Atarimax cartridge.. but it's the wrong one (not the CV one.... - stupid me...) Steve at AtariMax is a good guy, so I'm sure you can make arrangements to get the correct one and send yours back. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/352364-cv-nuc-diy-builders-thread/page/3/#findComment-5507619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 (edited) 4 hours ago, mytek said: Hi @Marek Your CV-NUC+ came out great 👍 And it looks like your 3D printer made a very nice case for it as well. Welcome to the club Thanks! I'm always happy to do such a project! Regarding the case, I like to use the textured PEI steel plate to print cases or other parts that require a nice finish. It nicely masks the lines and imperfections 4 hours ago, mytek said: It looks like you are using the composite video input on that monitor. I see color bleed on the text and the ladders. If you don't have the option for S-Video on your monitor(s) I did find a good scaler to take it up to HDMI for cheap. Check out this LINK for my discussion on that. I've used it both with my CV-NUC+ and my 576NUC+ with great results. If you look closely on the picture with joystick, you will see that I use exactly this upscaller I just did not have the s-video cable. 4 hours ago, mytek said: I'm glad that you had great success out of the box It was pleasure to build! That was my second build of your project (after NUC 576+) 4 hours ago, mytek said: Steve at AtariMax is a good guy, so I'm sure you can make arrangements to get the correct one and send yours back. I'm sure he is, but since I'm in EU, sending it back to US would make it cost more in total. I'll just order the correct one day and sell the other one on ebay for the cost return. Edited July 29 by Marek 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/352364-cv-nuc-diy-builders-thread/page/3/#findComment-5507756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 At the moment I've solved my lack of correct AtariMax cartridge by building the PiColeco cart. Works perfectly Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/352364-cv-nuc-diy-builders-thread/page/3/#findComment-5527941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mytek Posted September 4 Author Share Posted September 4 5 hours ago, Marek said: At the moment I've solved my lack of correct AtariMax cartridge by building the PiColeco cart. Works perfectly I love your stack of mini consoles I'm now seriously contemplating a future "cart-less" version based upon an embedded PiColeco. And I'm thinking with some CPLD changes I could potentially get this all on a single PCB instead of the current set-up. But I'm in no rush to do this, because I have enough unfinished stuff to last me for a couple of years. Also I'm biding my time to see what other open-source upgrades will appear that I can integrate Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/352364-cv-nuc-diy-builders-thread/page/3/#findComment-5528244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 1 hour ago, mytek said: I love your stack of mini consoles Thanks! I love them too! Actually, that mini PC under the monitor can also be considered a mini console..haha It's my "dev PC" for all things that won't work on Mac (I've programmed all chips for both NUC's on it). 1 hour ago, mytek said: I'm now seriously contemplating a future "cart-less" version based upon an embedded PiColeco. And I'm thinking with some CPLD changes I could potentially get this all on a single PCB instead of the current set-up. But I'm in no rush to do this, because I have enough unfinished stuff to last me for a couple of years. Also I'm biding my time to see what other open-source upgrades will appear that I can integrate Sounds like a (great) plan 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/352364-cv-nuc-diy-builders-thread/page/3/#findComment-5528344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chart45 Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 little.update on my cv nuc i replace the f18a with the pico9918 and work perfectly its 35$ f18a instead of 200$ f18a pcb and same size of the original vdp 20241026_153055.mp4 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/352364-cv-nuc-diy-builders-thread/page/3/#findComment-5555444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
visrealm Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 On 10/27/2024 at 6:26 AM, chart45 said: little.update on my cv nuc i replace the f18a with the pico9918 and work perfectly its 35$ f18a instead of 200$ f18a pcb and same size of the original vdp 20241026_153055.mp4 Thanks for this. I'll add it to the supported devices list. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/352364-cv-nuc-diy-builders-thread/page/3/#findComment-5560131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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