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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 pcengine-fx.com!
History of the case: pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17972.0 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17972.0)
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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.
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1 Pack (any 3 cases)[/s]
USA: $24 (includes Priority Mail flat rate shipping)CANADA & INTERNATIONAL: TBD (please contact for pricing)
2-8 Packs (bundles of 6 to 24 cases)USA (includes Priority Mail flat rate shipping)[/s][/s]
2pk/6 cases = $483pk/9 cases = $664pk/12 cases = $845pk/15 cases = $1026pk/18 cases = $1207pk/21 cases = $1388pk/24 cases = $156
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.
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Please PM me with the following info:Full real nameMailing address# of packs & color choice
I'll then PM you back with PayPal payment instructions. Once payment has been received, your order will go into the queue for printing!
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- 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! pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=5150.0 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=5150.0)
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Can I order the case in different colors?
Yes! See above...
http://youtu.be/Iw2MA7TiGKE
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SQUEEAL!
Counts loose Hu Cards.
Dang I got 24 of them lol...
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 03/01/2015, 10:52 PMSQUEEAL!
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 :)
Looking mint!
this is great news!
*thinks about how many cases he's cannibalized*
*sighs*
The best part is the clip. Including that clip = love for TG-16.
Is the clip compatible with the original cases, and would you sell just replacement clips?
Quote from: esteban on 03/02/2015, 06:34 AMThe best part is the clip. Including that clip = love for TG-16.
Yeah clip is a nice touch for sure!
Wow. Put me down for a 6-pack! :mrgreen:
Quote from: henrycsc on 03/02/2015, 10:13 AMIs 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.
Quote from: blueraven on 03/02/2015, 12:04 PMWow. Put me down for a 6-pack! :mrgreen:
PM me if you're serious :)
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.
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.
Quote from: guest on 03/02/2015, 01:21 PMDo 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.
Damn, this is pretty sweet!
Very slick. I'm adding these to my birthday wishlist. :D
Quote from: guest on 03/02/2015, 10:21 PMVery slick. I'm adding these to my birthday wishlist. :D
I think I will wait for blue ones.
I like the color blue and heck make the replacement cases with a little JAZZ IMO while I dress up my loose Huey's.
These really do look beautiful. I just wanted to say that. Very nice work!
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 03/03/2015, 01:03 PMThese really do look beautiful. I just wanted to say that. Very nice work!
Thanks for the complement!
I'll be processing the first batch of inquires tonight FYI.
I also realized I made an error in my pricing for 3+ packs. All prices have been adjusted (all lower than originally listed).
EDIT: Just put up an overview video showing off the case in more detail, assembly and applying one of Sparky's spine labels!
http://youtu.be/Iw2MA7TiGKE
These look fantastic. I will have to go through my games when I get home and see how many cases I need to replace! Excellent job.
Nice video.
Thanks again, I'll post some pics of the completed cases to this thread shortly after they arrive :mrgreen:
Great job! I'll look into get some when I get back to the states...
UPDATE 3/7
- COLORS now available!
- Original post re-vamped with updated layout & graphics
- Black is currently sold out w/3-4 week lead time on new orders
They arrived today!! All I can say is... Incredible. On the way home I brought them out to a few friends who work as assemblers for a robotics firm (one is an SNES collector). They were equally impressed; commenting that they would never have thought a video game case would be reproduced. The back construction is incredibly solid, more so than you might think; and once they're assembled, they look killer It's like having a new game on the shelf when you combine it with a Sparky label.
Well done! =D> Will post some photos soon.
The only problem is... I only have one loosie Hu-Card left :D
UPDATE 3/12
- "Turbo Orange" now comes with a BLACK case arm, instead of the normal semi-clear colored arm.
- My new spool of black filament just came in today which means I'll be working on remaining backorders now.
now in 4 colors! man this is too awesome
truely amazing
UPDATE 3/25
- All current orders have been fulfilled & shipped.
Aaron the cases arrived to cold canada, packaged well and great presentation, each 3 pack are shrink wrapped. The quality is top notch, sturdy and the clip that holds the game fits perfectly. Just a great product!
Thank you with a hug!
(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq21/Rookstower/Video%20Games/collection/IMG_3321_zpsddefmlq1.jpg)
...WOW. They arrived safe, and with the aid of Sparky's stickers and Seymor's sleeves.. Here is the final product.
(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq21/Rookstower/Video%20Games/collection/IMG_3317_zpsmi4coklh.jpg)
I cleaned up a few old cases to do a cross-comparison, (and because I didn't want to "waste" one of the new ones on JJ and Jeff), and while they look good, they don't have clips.
omg, those things look beautiful!
Quote from: guest on 03/27/2015, 09:20 PMAaron the cases arrived to cold canada, packaged well and great presentation, each 3 pack are shrink wrapped. The quality is top notch, sturdy and the clip that holds the game fits perfectly. Just a great product!
Thank you with a hug!
Glad to hear they made it to Canada ok and thanks for the feedback!
Quote from: blueraven on 03/29/2015, 09:18 PM...WOW. They arrived safe, and with the aid of Sparky's stickers and Seymor's sleeves.. Here is the final product.
I cleaned up a few old cases to do a cross-comparison, (and because I didn't want to "waste" one of the new ones on JJ and Jeff), and while they look good, they don't have clips.
Looking good there blueraven! Thanks for posting up photos!
Hi. Are all the black cases sold out?
QuoteHi. Are all the black cases sold out?
Right now, all colors are available!
holyturbo :shock:
this is quite a surprise
been gone too long [-o<
and do i need 2 or 3 of those...
pm
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Oh yeah, once the monies issues are over, I am all over some of these. What are the chances we could get the other two classic turbo games in the green and purple? I know, probably shit in one hand and wish in the other...but that would be kind of cool though...LOL Still, this is way cool that these are out there. Congrats on a fine design.
PM's sent. ready to order.
Received the cases just now. They are everything they were represented to be. Superb quality! Great appearance! Great functionality! My loose hueys have a home now. Thank you very much for this product Aaron and PCENGINEFX!!! =D> =D> =D>
PM'ed! =)
Interested! PMed
Very cool! PM'd. :D
Received mine. Thank you so much Sr!
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I messaged you over the weekend to purchase some cases.
No response yet from the person selling these. Anyone know if he is still making them? It doesn't seem that long ago that people were getting them.
Quote from: Sinizar on 10/22/2015, 12:06 PMNo response yet from the person selling these. Anyone know if he is still making them? It doesn't seem that long ago that people were getting them.
I'm not complaining or anything since I know how real life has this tendency to be an asshole and get in the way of things, but I also sent a message about a week ago or so and never heard back as well...
I'm pretty sure Aaron's still doing these, but it might be a while before he gets back to you. He's a busy dude.
Sounds good, I will check back now and then or if he messages me hopefully it will pop up in my email.
Heya everyone - this is the LAST CALL I'm taking for HuCard cases for 2015. If you want them, you have until this FRIDAY 11/20 to order what you want. As before, please PM me your order.
Last of the cases going out for 2015.....
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Quote from: Pcenginefx on 12/02/2015, 04:20 PMLast of the cases going out for 2015.....
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Do you plan to make more for 2016?
QuoteDo you plan to make more for 2016?
What he said
Quote from: Pcenginefx on 12/02/2015, 04:20 PMLast of the cases going out for 2015.....
These look nice, I'd like to buy some in the future and give some of my loose games homes.
Just got mine yesterday and I couldn't be happier with them.
Thanks!
Quote from: Warbucks on 12/02/2015, 06:09 PMQuoteDo you plan to make more for 2016?
What he said
Oh yes, I plan on continuing to offer them in 2016 - I'm going to be on vacation starting the 16th, so that's why I closed orders for the rest of the year.
aw, so awesome to see this finally took off! and it's probably a good thing orders are done for now, i've got to pay down holiday stuff & sort out how many i'd need, haha
Orders have now re-opened for 2016! As before, please PM me with your order.
Hi Aaron, any more Blue and White to be offered?
Quote from: MotherGunner on 01/10/2016, 12:24 AMHi Aaron, any more Blue and White to be offered?
I stopped offering the other colors, but sure - just send me your order details and I'll make it happen.
Don from Starr Mazer TV was kind enough to do a show & tell about my 3D printed HuCard cases recently in his live Twitch show on 1/30.
Episode: http://www.twitch.tv/starrmazer/v/38813896 (http://www.twitch.tv/starrmazer/v/38813896) (skip to 38min to get to the HuCard segment)
Neato. I'm not familiar with the game, but it's cool that he's planning a physical version made to look like a huey with case, box, etc.
That's cool.
Reporting on them a year later they've become a conversation piece a few times with retrogamers, and maker enthusiasts. They've held up incredibly well despite my constant playing (opening, closing, etc.) of the games that I posted earlier in the thread.
Glad to hear the blue and white ones are still available, and thanks for putting out such a great product!
Pcenginefx, I am interested in buying two sets of your 3d printed hu-card cases. Per your instructions in the first posting I sent you a PM a few days ago, just wanted to post here as well to confirm you got the message.
Quote from: Umbrella_inc on 02/11/2016, 08:11 PMPcenginefx, I am interested in buying two sets of your 3d printed hu-card cases. Per your instructions in the first posting I sent you a PM a few days ago, just wanted to post here as well to confirm you got the message.
Got it - replying to your PM now....sorry been off the site for a bit.
PM sent on 2/24. Let me know if you didn't receive, thanks!
Just got my cases yesterday and I wanted to say that they exceeded my expectations.
My loose hueys have a new home....
Two months. I'm assuming this isn't happening any more?
Quote from: Scarletspeedstr on 04/24/2016, 02:06 PMTwo months. I'm assuming this isn't happening any more?
He's a busy guy, be patient and try him again.
Sent you a PM
Is this a dead project? - I tried messaging several times in last 2-3 months but no answer even when it shows he's logged in several times.
Does someone else maybe have some 3D printer files to make these they might want to sell??
Hi all - I'm still offering the cases but took my printers offline for a while. I just fired them back up last night and am just verifying the prints are coming out right. Will update here once I'm ready to accept new orders.
Just an update...
Finishing up tweaking of the prints to sell once again. Each case takes 2hrs to print currently as I've made them slightly better/stronger than before.
These look awesome!
PM incoming
pm sent
Hey shadow, FYI, if you pm'ed Aaron about this, you're too late as this subject came up when we were working on helping the Henshin Engine Kickstarter project. He stopped making these and isn't interested in resuming, so FYI if you don't hear back from him.
Looks like the OP isn't making these anymore - anyone have any idea where to get similar repro/replacement/whatever HuCard jewel cases?
Since they're not making these any more any chance of sharing the 3D File to print our own?
damn it :(
+1 hope that he shares the design on a site like Thingiverse.com My Ultimaker 2 is bored and needs things to print for my PC Engine.
Quote from: NightWolve on 10/25/2016, 11:40 PMHe stopped making these and isn't interested in resuming, so FYI if you don't hear back from him.
FUCK
Quote from: NoSexGex on 04/14/2017, 09:19 PMQuote from: NightWolve on 10/25/2016, 11:40 PMHe stopped making these and isn't interested in resuming, so FYI if you don't hear back from him.
FUCK
Calm down James Rolfe :P
Delayed reaction ? ;)
Quote from: Psycho Punch on 04/14/2017, 11:10 PMCalm down James Rolfe :P
I was imitating Pat Contri when he realized how much ass he sucks when he's doing anything unscripted. I'm trying to find that thread now actually when he was doing those LP's
Quote from: NightWolve on 04/14/2017, 11:13 PMDelayed reaction ? ;)
I took the availability of these for granted :oops:
But hey it's good a service like this was even offered, kudos to Aaron for making these for so long.
I'm just looking into the whole process now, it's interesting. Especially all the counterparts, like the arms and custom plastic fronting.
Can someone 3d print a time machine so I can go back and order some of these?
I also vote for the 3D file to be shared :)
*edit* Found these on EvilBay:
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Quote from: TelcoSurveyor on 06/14/2017, 02:06 PMCan someone 3d print a time machine so I can go back and order some of these?
I'm in the process of printing some. I have the 3D file all ready I just need to find a new printer, then fine tune the models demensions to support the new printer
Quote from: compil3r on 07/21/2017, 07:36 PM*edit* Found these on EvilBay:
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That's kinda neat - gotta link? I assume it's a tray insert thing, meant to fit within the back half of a normal jewel case.
Quote from: guest on 07/24/2017, 03:13 PMQuote from: compil3r on 07/21/2017, 07:36 PM*edit* Found these on EvilBay:
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That's kinda neat - gotta link? I assume it's a tray insert thing, meant to fit within the back half of a normal jewel case.
Here's the link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-PC-Engine-HuCard-TurboChip-Tray-for-Jewel-Case/201922829019 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-PC-Engine-HuCard-TurboChip-Tray-for-Jewel-Case/201922829019)
Cool, thanks. $10 is rather steep for a single case though.
oh damn, i was about to write him for a small order :S
I'm all for people seeing a need and filling a need being entitled to the fruits of their labor, but is there still no open design to 3D print these? All of my HuCard/TurboChips are loose so I don't have an original to base mine on (yet). I like TheCoverProject's DVD inserts but don't like that the cards are just loose in there. Being able to use CD cases will let me mix with original cases and CD-ROM^2 cases as I expand my collection.