TurboGrafx-16 Turbo Everdrive Shell

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This is a custom topshell for the Turbo Everdrive flash cartridge of the TurboGrafx-16. I picked one up from Stone Age Gamer and could not justify spending an additional $40 for a simple piece of acrylic to cover the top. The TurboGrafx-16 looks rather bare without a topshell, so I created this instead. It features embedded text so that a label is not necessary. The design has openings to allow access to the PCE/TG16 switch and uSD slot, along with a small lever to activate the reset button. The bottom is carefully shaped to sit atop the PCB and chips, resulting in a solid feel. Simply print out the STL file and then use something like an old soldering iron tip to melt the plastic pegs into place. Print out the attached STL file, which includes my final version with built-in text. There is also a separate Sketchup design that features only text elements for easy customization or replacement if desired. You can simply remove the pre-built text and replace it with a custom sticker or decal. Update: After upgrading to a dual-extruder printer, I reprinted the model with the lettering in a different color, which added some extra flair to the design. It came out quite vibrant and eye-catching when I used yellow ABS filament for the text (even though it looks somewhat green). Additional changes include the inclusion of an LED shine-through hole as well as some minor modifications. **Printing Instructions** I printed this shell in standard black ABS material using my default settings. To clean up the text outline, I changed the number of horizontal shells from three to one. After printing, press through the mounting holes with your pegs, making sure they extend slightly beyond the board. Melt these plastic pegs flush by pushing them into their corresponding holes and using an old soldering iron tip. Since new prints can sometimes be shiny and difficult to read due to reflections, you may want to use some fine grit sandpaper to give the shell a matte finish (220 grit works great for this). If you'd rather add color to your text or make it easier to read, try painting the surface or adding an external label. Note: With my new dual-extruder printer, I tried something different with printing. Using yellow ABS for the lettering made a big difference - it added depth and really brought out the design's unique details. You can replicate this effect by following these same settings. Just remember that setting the support material from the secondary extruder allows you to keep both colors in sync without extra file management hassle!