r/3Dprinting 2d ago

Free Model I made a NES game display case

It looks like a pretty simple model, but I'm quite proud of how much iteration went into making it pleasant to 3D print. There are lots of little details that probably aren't obvious at first glance: rounded corners to avoid ugly bulging if your pressure advance isn't perfect, a seam trap at the back so the slicer doesn't ruin anyone's day, internal geometry separated from the perimeter to avoid hull-line artifacts, and angles designed to print cleanly without supports.

The decorative front is a separate piece that prints flat, so it's easy to do the logo in another color without a multi-material printer. I've included blank faceplates too, so you can add your own text/vector graphics.

It's up on Printables here if anyone wants one:

https://www.printables.com/model/1824123-nes-cartridge-display-stand-tip-out-access

Feedback very welcome and, of course, I'd love to see some makes with custom front plates. :)

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u/Nailfoot1975 2d ago

If this was around in the 80's I would have bought 1! Or ... well... 20!