full size dvd case mod tutorial?

Anyone got an URL to a full size dvd case mod tutorial? Don't wanna spend $25 or whatever on a new case

almost evry case mod tutoprial I've seen to make your orig case fit full size dvds usually looks pretty bad, and your just gonna end up cutting into the plastic to make it fit anyway. If you don't want to buy one or change your original, I would sugest that you build one out of your own materials.

I think this site is very good:

http://www.consoleworkshop.co.uk/Tut...t%20guides.php

it tells you which parts you have to cut (the colored ones :P)

I have not tried this myself but found some nice examples of people who followed this guide, and their gamecube looks like stock from the outside

I tried this with my old black cube and worked good. It's hard to get a mech. working to open the door though. I'd say tape up what you're not cutting with masking tape and go smooth and steady. Eat plenty of protein 4 hours before and take deep breaths .

I did the mod today, full dvd fits nice, but now I screwed back the open mechanism, and it is hitting the dvd. Do I have to dremel that also?

Yeah, you can't use the original opening mechanism. You gotta be creative. Heres an idea for ya. Sand down the bottom side, glue a magnet to the top of the angle thing, cut the original part that holds the top down off, and glue a magnet up there too, then the magnetic pull will hold it closed, and it will open when you slide the magnet out from under the other one (press the button). Others found you can put a magnet above the disc motor and the center thing is metal or something so you just push the back for it to come up or something. Here are some pics of mine, not to good of a job though.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ecube/open.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ube/closed.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ube/button.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...mecube/lid.jpg

Oh yeah, and check radio shack for "Rare earth magnets". They're small but strong as hell.

Originally Posted by ROFLMyWaffle

Oh yeah, and check radio shack for "Rare earth magnets". They're small but strong as hell.

i`ll quote that, the sort of magnets which are used in old hdds are what i used to use as well , small but very very powerfull, and their also flat and can be `snapped` with snips to the desired size and shape.

hot melt glue gun to fix the mag to the top case
hot melt a small strip of thin metal to the bottom, make sure they `marry` (good thing using thin metal as it allows you to bend it so it marrys better.

then, i black primed the underside of the lid to hide all the glue / plastic marks, if done right looks very very nice.

glad me cut out guides help

yea thnx for your guide, my case is finished now. opens and closes fine (with a magnet and some metal, kept the led light, and it fits fullsize dvdrs

only thing I gotta make is something like this:

http://www.gcownz.com/case/Bild 1.jpg

http://www.gcownz.com/case/Bild 2.jpg

http://www.gcownz.com/case/Bild 5.jpg

http://www.gcownz.com/case/Bild 6.jpg

I will post some pictures of my own gamecube soon

hmm, thats not a bad idea, enterthehatrix (aka hrtlnd) made a case where there was no lid. Looks like it took forever but it looks good. I'll try to find some pictures.

Thanks for the tips guys
gonna try this when I find the right tool

btw what tool(s) do you guys recommend for cutting?

Dremel/Rotary tool w/ cutting disc or multipurpose cutting bit.

Originally Posted by ROFLMyWaffle

Dremel/Rotary tool w/ cutting disc or multipurpose cutting bit.

as above, with patience thrown in there

also hotmelt gluegun, black primer spray paint for neatness