Let me know how you're Case is coming out, and if you're doing more. I think it's a good idea! maybe an additional coating to protect from sweaty hands?

I haven't heard back from my metal smith on this project for quite some time.  I assume it's because he's busy, but it's just as well--I'm currently in a deep financial slump and can't afford to compensate him for his efforts.  I will definitely continue posting when I get some progress, but this project is on hold for the moment (regrettably).

I wanted to do a Metal DMG with either Embossed or an Impression of the Nintendo Logo, Start, Select, along with "A" and "B" (with matching metal battery cover ). . .. Maybe metal Buttons and D - Pad, if it's functional without shortage,

And to find a metal smith that could do the case with this type of Treading.

With the ASM Silver or Chrome Front covers.
(http://asmretro.com/diy-gear/screen-cov … reen-cover)

mmm, The only thing I would have to had all the Holes and everything sketched out before the mold, because I would like it to have some modded features too. Backlight, prosound, power light, maybe more, but yeah. It's my to do list.

Let me know how you're Case is coming out, and if you're doing more. I think it's a good idea! :) maybe an additional coating to protect from sweaty hands?

but that's not what nickel plating is though

Perhaps I should have said "sheathed in nickel?" I realize this is different than electroplating.

Electroforming would be easier, but I don't have the proper facilities to do so at my disposal. And in any case, this is less of a skin for the original shell and more of a redux. If I wanted the case to look exactly like the original but in metal, you're right--it would be better. But this endeavor blends the aesthetics of the original case with something else. There will be lots of cosmetic differences as well as multiples layers of metal.

Yup it'll just be nickel riveted discretely to the plastic shell.

but that's not what nickel plating is though

Can we get a better thread title?

Done and done

Magazine release could be used for something with the cart, but I can't exactly visualise what you are planning.

solid metal cases, as discussed by kitsch and e.s.c., would be exactly what I have been wanting.

Can we get a better thread title?

good luck though!

how do you plan to protect the circuit from shorts? just asking since i used to talk to a friend about his plans to get an aluminum shell made and it was one detail that had never been decided upon... maybe leave room for a super thin rubber or plastic coating on the inside?

edit: just saw that you said nickel-plated, not solid nickel.. suppose thatd do it

Yup it'll just be nickel riveted discretely to the plastic shell.

washers, inserts, and screws

edit: just saw that you said nickel-plated, not solid nickel.. suppose thatd do it

This sounds awesome!! I will definitely sub for future updates!

Awesome!  Thanks
I will ask him to take some in-progress photos if anyone is interested.
Otherwise, once it's done (which will probably happen in 3 - 5 weeks), I'll just take some photos of the finished piece.

Currently, this is only a personal endeavor as I'd like to own a dedicated, unique GameBoy for use in composition and gigging.  However, should the final product turn out as planned, I may consider it a prototype and construct more (provided public interest ensues).  My friend and colleague, the metalsmith, has expressed an interest in continuing to work with me on future projects including metal-plated NES controllers and other such things.