The backplate screws are probably available as camera parts. If that isn't enough help, or you aren't sure of the spec, try http://www.lensrentals.com/contact - they have parts sources & can refer you. If necessary, they are experienced in identifying oddball small screws. If your inquiry sounds interesting enough & hits enough geek buttons you're sure to get their interest (I follow Roger Cicala's blog, and grin widely thinking of him getting into this). And I'd be surprised if there aren't a few Nintendo players among their staff. Tell them the 3DS iterations are all 3D cameras.
The more I think about it, the more I love the idea of having a steampunk textured backplate for my fingers to stroke on my New XL while I play. These ARE 3D devices, after all, so why would I want 2D decorations?
I bet you could offer a basic repeated design or three in steampunk flavors, in metallic gray ABS (with some rub&buff metallic antiquing hints) and get a LOT of orders from New 3DS XL owners. I've been googling designs & there are lots of nice looking ones. If I settle down long enough to determine if any are free, I'll let you know.
Wow! How about 3D patterns in/on the surface for embossed and/or debossed designs? Screenshots, themes, Miis, etc - Including contact info subtly along the edge.. A simple spray paint would be adequate then - Paint & wipe techniques could leave different color effects in the pattern with minimal skill required. Or just leaving at as is.
Are back plates too complicated? I'd buy a custom backplate for my XL - front plate too if replacing it isn't warranty-spoiling. Obviously removing the back plate is no big deal, since we do that to upgrade the micro SD.
I've been thinking about getting a charging cradle & a comparably sized external battery (for recharging cell phones) and rigging a simple tray to hold them together. The batteries I've looked at typically have two usb ports and offer much larger capacity than the reviewed unit, at much lower cost, and would recharge the unmodified n3DSxl while you played. Sure it's more awkward than the unit by itself, but still usable, and the unit would pop right out with at least a partial recharge whenever you wanted. Ant it could recharge a phone or tablet at the same time.
I am very curious if anyone could compare performance on 3DS as described above to performance on New 3DS XL - whether the processor enhancements pay off.
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Re: These 3D Printed New Nintendo 3DS Cover Plates Are Perfect for a Custom Look
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The backplate screws are probably available as camera parts. If that isn't enough help, or you aren't sure of the spec, try http://www.lensrentals.com/contact - they have parts sources & can refer you. If necessary, they are experienced in identifying oddball small screws. If your inquiry sounds interesting enough & hits enough geek buttons you're sure to get their interest (I follow Roger Cicala's blog, and grin widely thinking of him getting into this). And I'd be surprised if there aren't a few Nintendo players among their staff. Tell them the 3DS iterations are all 3D cameras.
The more I think about it, the more I love the idea of having a steampunk textured backplate for my fingers to stroke on my New XL while I play. These ARE 3D devices, after all, so why would I want 2D decorations?
I bet you could offer a basic repeated design or three in steampunk flavors, in metallic gray ABS (with some rub&buff metallic antiquing hints) and get a LOT of orders from New 3DS XL owners. I've been googling designs & there are lots of nice looking ones. If I settle down long enough to determine if any are free, I'll let you know.
Re: These 3D Printed New Nintendo 3DS Cover Plates Are Perfect for a Custom Look
Wow!
How about 3D patterns in/on the surface for embossed and/or debossed designs?
Screenshots, themes, Miis, etc - Including contact info subtly along the edge..
A simple spray paint would be adequate then - Paint & wipe techniques could leave different color effects in the pattern with minimal skill required.
Or just leaving at as is.
Are back plates too complicated?
I'd buy a custom backplate for my XL - front plate too if replacing it isn't warranty-spoiling. Obviously removing the back plate is no big deal, since we do that to upgrade the micro SD.
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I've been thinking about getting a charging cradle & a comparably sized external battery (for recharging cell phones) and rigging a simple tray to hold them together. The batteries I've looked at typically have two usb ports and offer much larger capacity than the reviewed unit, at much lower cost, and would recharge the unmodified n3DSxl while you played. Sure it's more awkward than the unit by itself, but still usable, and the unit would pop right out with at least a partial recharge whenever you wanted. Ant it could recharge a phone or tablet at the same time.
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I am very curious if anyone could compare performance on 3DS as described above to performance on New 3DS XL - whether the processor enhancements pay off.