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January 23, 2012, 02:59:12 AM
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This RAR file contains these and few more images in larger: http://www.mediafire.com/?1k9w1spbni1qd0z

January 23, 2012, 03:31:43 AM
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You know, I don't know very much about Famicom Game Carts, other than that they come in a variety of sizes and shapes.

The tab placement in that case is interesting... Especially the two tabs circled in Red. They appear to have some Teeth on them.
Are all Famicom Games designed to interact with those toothy tabs?

It would be nice if they all do, because then I can add Famicom Game Support to a Game Case.
I'd put some hold In clips in between the Right and Left tabs...
I still need to research Japanese Famicom Manual sizes though, because I'd prefer to use DVD-Case-Style-Tabs to hold in the manual, if possible.  :P

Thanks for the pictures!
You've given me a lot to think about, and set me on a path that will see cases for Famicom Games get made.
Before I saw these pics, I was about to give up on them, or put them on a back burner.
« Last Edit: January 23, 2012, 03:35:27 AM by Seymor Onion »
Onion Game Cases; Summer 2013!
NES Game Case's 3D-Printed Prototype Photos:
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The HuCARD Envelope Artwork Thread (USA):
http://tinyurl.com/ma95woq

January 23, 2012, 03:39:14 AM
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Those tabs don't touch the regular Famicom carts

Just a sec I'll upload comparision shots.

January 23, 2012, 03:46:16 AM
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And here are the manuals, one in the middle is normal US/Euro one.

January 23, 2012, 04:14:30 AM
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Thanks for the additional pics.
Hmm.. Well, there goes that idea!

Well, just how many different sizes of Famicom carts are out there?
I think I can give about 1/8 of an inch (about 3 mm) of extra height to the well, per group, to try and keep the variations low, and the wiggle room down.

If there are just two primary heights, that'd work out pretty well, because I can have the smallest vertical, then the tallest horizontal.
Any that fall in the middle could fit in the Tall Orientation, and I'd just have to pack in some foam or snap-in spacers, with each case, for a fraction of a cent per case.
« Last Edit: January 23, 2012, 04:16:14 AM by Seymor Onion »
Onion Game Cases; Summer 2013!
NES Game Case's 3D-Printed Prototype Photos:
http://tinyurl.com/kbysxr9

The HuCARD Envelope Artwork Thread (USA):
http://tinyurl.com/ma95woq

January 23, 2012, 04:25:43 AM
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I know 3 sizes of which 2 are virtually identical.
Third being official version of the blue pirate cart.
1mm taller and thicker, 2 wider. Maybe even less difference.

January 23, 2012, 04:34:08 AM
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I know 3 sizes of which 2 are virtually identical.
Third being official version of the blue pirate cart.
1mm taller and thicker, 2 wider. Maybe even less difference.
Sweet! That's right in line with what I was hoping for!

I think I have the manual holder tabs nailed.
Hopefully, these are the only 2 sizes I need to worry about.



I could lower the Center Tab, so yall could put the CrisisForce size manuals horizontal, if need be, and if it isn't too long.
It's hard to tell from the pic where the CrisisForce Manual's spine is. I think i see a staple at the top.
I'd rather grip the spine, than the side.
It's kinder to manuals when you clip the Spine.  ;)
Onion Game Cases; Summer 2013!
NES Game Case's 3D-Printed Prototype Photos:
http://tinyurl.com/kbysxr9

The HuCARD Envelope Artwork Thread (USA):
http://tinyurl.com/ma95woq

January 23, 2012, 04:56:17 AM
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Yep the stable is at top.

One single stable. :-\

Here is comprarison sot with N64 manual, with spine on spine action. ;)


As you can see the width is near identical, less than 2 mm difference.

January 23, 2012, 05:10:45 AM
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Yep the stable is at top.

One single stable. :-\

Here is comprarison sot with N64 manual, with spine on spine action. ;)


As you can see the width is near identical, less than 2 mm difference.
Sweet!
I'll go with that positioning (normal horizontal w/spine facing left).
I know it can fit that way, because a SNES Manual is not too wide to fit, in that orientation, in my upcoming cases. ;)
Onion Game Cases; Summer 2013!
NES Game Case's 3D-Printed Prototype Photos:
http://tinyurl.com/kbysxr9

The HuCARD Envelope Artwork Thread (USA):
http://tinyurl.com/ma95woq

January 23, 2012, 06:28:45 AM
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When you get these going I and a few others will certainly be ordering from Australia, am I right in thinking your SNES cases will support PAL SNES games as well?

January 23, 2012, 06:32:41 AM
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When you get these going I and a few others will certainly be ordering from Australia, am I right in thinking your SNES cases will support PAL SNES games as well?
Are PAL SNES Game Carts the same dimensions as USA Carts, or Japanese Carts, or are they different?
How about the Manual Sizes for your SNES Games? Are they comparable to other regions?
Onion Game Cases; Summer 2013!
NES Game Case's 3D-Printed Prototype Photos:
http://tinyurl.com/kbysxr9

The HuCARD Envelope Artwork Thread (USA):
http://tinyurl.com/ma95woq

January 23, 2012, 06:48:28 AM
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Our carts are identical to Super Famicom carts, manuals are the same as the NTSC ones.

January 23, 2012, 07:25:29 AM
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Then, yes, my SNES Cases will support USA, Japanese and PAL Australian Games.

I'm going to update my website to reflect that, in a day or two.  ;)

Also, I'm removing SNES Support from the n64 cases, to make room in the n64 Cases
for a place to stow the n64 Controller Pak (Memory Card).

I'm still looking into n64 GameShark support.
It'll probably be as simple as making the case a bit thicker under the Cart,
and having an impression/dip to accommodate that bit on the back that sticks out,
and leaving part of the top cart wall off, so the female cart slot won't hit it.
It should be doable, but I need to do some testing first, to make sure.
At the very least, I'll make sure nothing obstructs the female cart slot.

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The new SNES Cases will support all 3 aforementioned SNES Game Types, and the American Game Genie.
I might be able to get a Japanese or Australian SNES Game Genie/Action Replay (or whatever it's called) to fit as well,
if you all ever got such a device, and if I can get my hands on one before I make my final revisions to the design.
I won't need it for a while, and I'll be sure to ask to borrow, or buy, one, if I can't get it through normal means.

In order to support those strangely small Japanese SNES Manuals, I'm going to offer some inserts,
about the size of an American SNES Manual, that will have a resealable pouch in the center.

I think I'm going to wind up taking a similar approach to the NES Case's manual support.
If I do, the inserts/pouches for the standard small manuals will be included with every USA NES Game Case,
since the vast majority of American games come with that small manual.
IIRC, less than 20 NES games have the similiar-to-USA-SNES-size Large Manual.
Onion Game Cases; Summer 2013!
NES Game Case's 3D-Printed Prototype Photos:
http://tinyurl.com/kbysxr9

The HuCARD Envelope Artwork Thread (USA):
http://tinyurl.com/ma95woq

January 23, 2012, 07:39:54 AM
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I have Action Replay mark 2.
It's same size as normal PAl cart except it has cart slot at top and back so it needs extra space. Oh and a switch on one side.
Those sticks out about 5mm.

And nope, there aren't many big manual NES games.

January 23, 2012, 12:18:44 PM
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To my understand all cases will have the card holder.

And if it really bugs you, you can always cut it away... ::)

And it looks better IMHO with the card holder. :D