Rose Colored Gaming now open for business!

[wingzrow]

Congrats on getting on Gonintendo.com wiggy! Was pleasantly surprised to see you on the ir front page for the gameboy advance you restored. Will you ever write up how to guides, or do youtube videos of each of your restoration processes? At the very least, you should do a youtube video of your workstation where all the magic happens.

[wiggy]

I probably will.  Just a matter of when I can get to it.  I did a couple of quick, crummy panoramic shots though.  You can kinda get a feel for the space.







Just put the shelving for shipping supplies up in the closet today and some hanging files behind my desk, which cleaned up a huge mess that I couldn't do much about before.  I think I'm like 95% good to go now

[BadChad]

I like the Zelda Goddess of Wisdom UGC cover on the monitor! And an NES controller faceplate.....maybe a future RCG product!?!? Id definetly be in for some of those!

[wiggy]

Good eye!  Yup, that's been on my list of to-dos for a while now.  Just gotta scan it and make a template...

[KMSoulja]

wiggy.. not sure if you've noticed but i sent you an email a couple days ago.

[wiggy]

I haven't, but that's just because I'm trying like crazy to get caught up.  Haven't forgotten about anyone.

[BadChad]

Good eye!  Yup, that's been on my list of to-dos for a while now.  Just gotta scan it and make a template...

Sweet! Orange is my favorite colour BTW...

[wiggy]

I'm finding more and more that a LOT (if not nearly all) of my resources in the automotive modification world can provide me with products and services that I can use for game stuff.  If you didn't know, before I got back into gaming, I did a LOT of custom car stuff in the same vein as what I'm doing now.  I.e. Custom, hack and slash type stuff.   The longer I'm in business for myself, the more I learn it is ABSOLUTELY who you know over what you know.

Anyway, those overlays.  I used a vendor who produces custom gauge cluster, HVAC, etc overlays for various auto applications back when I was doing the car stuff.  Just so happens that his products employ pretty much the EXACT same material which NES and SNES controller overlays are made from.  These should be a snap once I get 5 minutes to scan and re-draw them.  Plus, like the micro faceplates, they can be built to order.  100% custom

[BadChad]

Just so happens that his products employ pretty much the EXACT same material which NES and SNES controller overlays are made from.  These should be a snap once I get 5 minutes to scan and re-draw them.  Plus, like the micro faceplates, they can be built to order.  100% custom

I like the sounds of that! I have a nice little stash of extra NES controllers so it'll be nice to have some fun with them.

Ive always had this original NES controller with orange buttons (apperently released early after launch and pretty limited, cant seem to find anything on them what so ever), and I want to grab one of those orange D-Pad buttons from the old NES controller repair kits. Complete with a sexy custom orange faceplace from RCG and bam! I have my dream NES controller!.

[JDavis]

I'm sure wiggy can make you an orange d-pad (and buttons, so the colors match), considering he makes buttons for his GBAs

[wiggy]

There's already a guy that does that actually.

http://store.kitsch-bent.com/


Also, the 3D printer is in the house!   Woot!

[komodos]

Just out of curiosity how long did it take to make the wiggy smiley face? Not including set up and design.

[oatmeal flavor]

Is the plastic overly brittle when the printing is done?

[wiggy]

Just out of curiosity how long did it take to make the wiggy smiley face? Not including set up and design.

Took about 10-15 minutes from the moment I hit print to completed part.  It's 1.5" in diameter (pretty much a ping pong ball). It has a 1mm wall thickness.

Is the plastic overly brittle when the printing is done?

I'm using their newer plastic called "PLA" which is supposed to be about as tough as ABS. But, it is a printed part, so it will be more fragile. That said, I was sanding the smiley with some 100 grit and a good amount of force to smooth him out and I had no problems despite it being a very thin part

[Lexi_177]

Hey Wiggy! I just had a quick question. I already know you are quite well versed with gaming systems and I was hoping you might be able to mod a top loader nes by adding an av component and led power indicator. I figured it would be best to ask you since even if you aren't sure how to/ don't want to do it you most likely know someone who can mod my nes for a reasonable price. Thanks for your help!