WIP: mini NES case

[skylargray]

As I mentioned earlier, the bottom half of the case is not finished because I'm waiting for an OUYA.
The original NES enclosure uses vents in the bottom half of the enclosure as input with the top vents as output.
I can't add those bottom vents in yet until I decide how the OUYA board is going to fit in.

Since there is no fan in the NES, I'm assuming cool air enters from the bottom vents and exits through the top vents, following the laws of thermodynamics.
The OUYA's fan should pull in cooler air from the top vents (in closest proximity to the fan), which is then heated by the board components, and exhausted through the bottom vents.

There's also a secondary input/output vent that you cannot see from the renders, but it's just above the connector bezel on the side of the bottom half of the case. That might stay or go depending upon what I end up with for venting on the bottom half.

The point is, I've already started making accommodations for cooling and will continue as the bottom half gets further developed. Don't worry about it.

[krixon]

As I mentioned earlier, the bottom half of the case is not finished because I'm waiting for an OUYA.
The original NES enclosure uses vents in the bottom half of the enclosure as input with the top vents as output.
I can't add those bottom vents in yet until I decide how the OUYA board is going to fit in.

Since there is no fan in the NES, I'm assuming cool air enters from the bottom vents and exits through the top vents, following the laws of thermodynamics.
The OUYA's fan should pull in cooler air from the top vents (in closest proximity to the fan), which is then heated by the board components, and exhausted through the bottom vents.

There's also a secondary input/output vent that you cannot see from the renders, but it's just above the connector bezel on the side of the bottom half of the case. That might stay or go depending upon what I end up with for venting on the bottom half.

The point is, I've already started making accommodations for cooling and will continue as the bottom half gets further developed. Don't worry about it.

I actually happen to own a Makerbot Replicator 2 (a 3D printer). If you feel comfortable lending me the .obj/.stl/.max etc. files, I would be happy to see if it can be printed on a consumer device. I also own an OUYA, and can experiment with how the components fit.

[kingmid]

I actually happen to own a Makerbot Replicator 2 (a 3D printer). If you feel comfortable lending me the .obj/.stl/.max etc. files, I would be happy to see if it can be printed on a consumer device. I also own an OUYA, and can experiment with how the components fit.

You are the man. I hope he takes you up on your offer and thank you for making the offer.