Yeah I wouldn't say you're an idiot either. What kitsch was saying was just be prepared for what you'd be getting into. There's just a lot more to it then what people think. I would suggest to keep trying what you had in mind anyway. You can always get quotes from designers, try doing your own hand casts, and what not. The worst that could happen is the quotes are to high and you find you don't like doing the hand casting. Either way you tried doing something new. 
177 Feb 13, 2012 11:54 pm
Re: Service: Gameboy Mods (29 replies, posted in Trading Post)
178 Feb 13, 2012 12:57 am
Re: Service: Gameboy Mods (29 replies, posted in Trading Post)
Yeah, I'll let you know, I've had a couple quotes on designs and molds already....like what kitsch is saying, it's a bit of a shocker. They cost a lot more then what you'd think. I even tried searching the web for any designs that were close enough to mine that were already in a CAD format to help cut costs but couldn't find anything. Just as kitsch said though, don't let it discourage you. It is something that will take time and money. As long as you're willing to part with both you'll be fine.
179 Feb 12, 2012 3:07 am
Re: FS: A few DMGs for sale (16 replies, posted in Trading Post)
I'm curious about the clockboy. Was that originally a clear case, and if so how did you get that awesome color on it? By the way, I absolutely love the Harley Quinn one. 
180 Feb 12, 2012 2:52 am
Re: FS: microKorg, Kaossilator, nanoKontrol2, gameboy stuffs (16 replies, posted in Trading Post)
This unit has sold as well.
181 Feb 12, 2012 2:26 am
Re: FS: microKorg, Kaossilator, nanoKontrol2, gameboy stuffs (16 replies, posted in Trading Post)
Fixed.
182 Feb 12, 2012 12:43 am
Topic: FS: microKorg, Kaossilator, nanoKontrol2, gameboy stuffs (16 replies, posted in Trading Post)
Hello guys, wanting to post here before I hit the bay with it. Trying to save up for a new piece of gear and need to clean the closet. Everything is o.b.o. as well so feel free to send me a reasonable offer.
First up is the microKorg, in absolute mint condition. I have lost the mic to it somewhere in my many moves I've done. Asking $225 USD shipped
Next up is the Kaossilator in really nice condition as well. Just couldn't really get into using it that much. $60 USD shipped.
Next is the nanoKontrol2, only used a few times. Yet again, didn't get into using it that much with my DAW. $40 USD shipped.
Lastly is all of my Gameboy stuff. There is a lot here to list but most of it is parts. Both front and back PCBs, buttons, cases (mostly grey but I do have a clear case with its text cleared off) a few that have been painted with X-Metals, screws, battery terminals, and shields. This can all go for whatever you want to throw down on it. Take pieces or the lot. I know that most of the screens do have vertical lines in them, some can be fixed for sure but it's something I'm not up for doing anymore. Whoever jumps on this gets the best of the lot first and I will work down from there.
EDIT: All good screens are spoken for right now on the GB parts. If you want or need front pcbs to practice putting pocket screens, fixing vertical lines on or what have you I have plenty. I also have a pink GBC, unmodded green GB pocket, black GB pocket with yellow (buttons, battery cover and backlight), and a red GB pocket with clear red buttons and inverted red backlight. The red pocket has 1 horizontal line on it and a little rash at the bottom of the screen. Shoot me an offer, open to anything reasonable.
183 Feb 10, 2012 4:05 am
Re: musical experience? (53 replies, posted in General Discussion)
As a kid I was interested in quite a few genres of music and always wanted to play instruments. At the age of 12 I tried band out at school but got stuck with the french horn so that didn't last long. Around the age of 13 I took piano lessons for about 2 months and it didn't teach me a damn thing about reading notes or musical theory. I had an ear for music early on and could copy a lot of what was shown to me but didn't have a clue as to what note I was even playing. Instructor started teaching me songs without going over basics so I kind of got the shaft when trying to learn. Tried learning guitar but the only person to ever show me anything showed me how to strum 2 chords...yet again....shafted. At the age of 17 a friend turned me onto a looped based program called Acid Pro. It took me 6 years off and on to even learn the program, only having dial up being out in the middle of nowhere didn't really help me for downloading VSTs or even surfing the web for good tutorials. A couple years ago I started getting more interested in making my own samples and started picking up bits and pieces of equipment. Even though I do have some of the basics to get started I feel rather behind on my experience at utilizing everything to its potential. About 6 months ago I started getting into the chip scene more for the modding but I've been trying to learn LSDJ for the past couple months. Also trying to go back to school for recording arts to pursue this more seriously.
184 Feb 9, 2012 9:20 pm
Re: Chip scene in San Diego? (5 replies, posted in General Discussion)
Thanks a ton guys! Looks like there's a lot more here then I thought. 
185 Feb 9, 2012 8:09 am
Topic: Chip scene in San Diego? (5 replies, posted in General Discussion)
I'm just curious if there is much of a chip scene around the San Diego, CA area? I'm still rather new here and as far as I can tell there are at least 2 other modders in the area but not sure about the music scene. I mean, I love cruising the forums and traversing the red tape of the internet to find information on modding and music what have you but, I'd like to meet some individuals or hit up some shows if possible. Would just be nicer to talk in person with someone that does this stuff instead of getting some of the cold shoulders or dead threads I seem to get/come across when I have questions. Anyway, if anyone knows of things around here I'd love to hear about them.
186 Feb 7, 2012 8:28 pm
Re: DMG button woes (7 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)
It could be, also make sure the silicon pads are aligned correctly. I've got a DMG with one of kitsch's backlights and I didn't have to worry about it being to tight of a fit. You could always loosen the screws on the lower half of the PCB just to be sure, it won't hurt it if they're let out just a tad. Also, did you clean both the silicon pad contacts and the PCB contacts?
187 Feb 7, 2012 8:03 am
Re: DMG and USB Cart (12 replies, posted in Trading Post)
Damn it, if I didn't just get a new set of drill bits for modding I'd be getting that cart right now. >_<
188 Feb 6, 2012 11:37 pm
Re: Gameboy Biversion Mod Using Tiny Surface Mount IC (14 replies, posted in Tutorials, Mods & How-To's)
In most of his blogs I only noticed the 74hc04 chip. I might have missed the one where he used this instead. I'm just glad I know about it now.
189 Feb 6, 2012 9:44 am
Re: Gameboy Biversion Mod Using Tiny Surface Mount IC (14 replies, posted in Tutorials, Mods & How-To's)
This looks so much better then the large bivert 74hc04 chips. I think NeX might be interested in this since he's always trying to shove so much into his Gameboy projects. Thanks for the quick tutorial, I've been wanting to do a bivert but the other chip just looked like crap. To bad you didn't do it sooner or I'd have picked up that breakout board from sparkfun when I won free day. 
190 Feb 6, 2012 1:15 am
Re: Joystick Dpad For DMG-Current Project (27 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)
Personally, I'd imagine making the Dpad with a hole in the middle with a permanent nut inside of it and a metal screw shaft in the joy stick. This would allow the joy stick to be easily taken out of and put back into the Dpad without having to disassemble the Gameboy outright or have a metal shaft sticking out of the Dpad once removed. Also, this would make sure that you could keep the trackball at the bottom of the Dpad in tact.
191 Feb 4, 2012 5:01 am
Topic: Awesome remix of The Rising Sun (0 replies, posted in General Discussion)
Just wanted to pass this along for everyone that loves the Lo-Fi stuff. A buddie of mine posted it on my facebook and I thought you guys would appreciate it. Enjoy
192 Feb 3, 2012 12:06 am
Re: For Sale: NES MPS V1.0 [Custom MPC Inspired 8BIT Workstation] (5 replies, posted in Trading Post)
nickmaynard wrote:
what's da price
It's currently at £56 on ebay last I checked.