Post: Best tool for console mods?
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01-05-2016, 09:15 PM
#1
Raiden
Banned
Has anyone personally used any specific tools to cut/shape plastics? I need, if possible, an all round tool for various shapes, curves, you name it.
I saw on eBay a "hot knife cutting tool" basically is what it says. Anyone used one? Is it good?
I'm planning on picking up a few spare top covers for the PS3 Slim and transferring various designs/patterns onto them (preferably above the fan). Then turning the designs into a vent with modded a LED fan and dust cover fixed to the underside of the case.
I have a great idea lined up that I'll share with NGU, but I just need to find the right tool for the job.
If you have any knowledge to or experience of any specific tools, please let me know as I'm looking into purchasing one.
Cheers
01-05-2016, 10:52 PM
#11
Wu.
Brute
Originally posted by DRObythePoUnD
All that is needed is a dremel and an assortment of bits.
use masking tape on top of the ps3
draw it out
cut it out
Although, with leds you can shine through a fat ps3's top cover, its tinted but transparent so you could cut into the inner top cover for a nice effect.
heres a couple ive done
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use masking tape on top of the ps3
draw it out
cut it out
Although, with leds you can shine through a fat ps3's top cover, its tinted but transparent so you could cut into the inner top cover for a nice effect.
heres a couple ive done
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Looking great.Only if I knew how to do it...
01-05-2016, 11:05 PM
#12
Raiden
Banned
Originally posted by DRObythePoUnD
Cutting the logo can be a pain but not too hard. The leds are pretty easy to install. On the inside of the top cover it is blocked off so you just put 3 leds inside out of logo view but shining towards the center, or 4 leds in each corner. I use a thin piece of plexiglass(can be found in packaging for headphones or something/ like clear plastic paper) on the inside to keep from dust getting in. It is synced with the power.
It's more so the syncing I wasn't so sure on. If you ever get the time to make a tutorial for it, I'd certainly use that.
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