FROM THE SCREEN TO THE WORKBENCH
From an ideato something real. Physical prints, CAD previews, and the steps in between. A closer look at the experiments in the laboratory, including the NES tray, custom shells, and Master Ball USB Vault.
Browse the print files Squirtle brings a surf trio to the NES. Digital design preview of the Squirtle surf trio NES lid. Printing and physical fit checks pending. Original character sculpt: UglyMunkeyWorkshop.
Read the build update A closer look at the surf trio. Digital design detail of the three surfers, boards and curling waves. Printing and physical fit checks pending. Original character sculpt: UglyMunkeyWorkshop.
Read the build update Bulbasaur takes root: the NES lid concept. Work-in-progress digital concept preview with sweeping and woven vines. Printing and physical fit checks pending. Original character sculpt by PokedexPrints; custom NES lid layout and vine adaptation by The Jester Wins.
Read the build update Sleeping Charmander: the rock-ledge revision. Updated October 10 · Digital design preview of the sleeping Charmander NES lid and weathered rock ledge. Printing and physical testing pending. Original sculpt: Silaus_42; source package: Ates2323 / AtesAtesAtes.
Read the build update A closer look at the rock ledge. Updated October 10 · Digital design detail of the new rock ledge and Charmander’s tail flame. Printing and physical testing pending. Original sculpt: Silaus_42; source package: Ates2323 / AtesAtesAtes.
Read the build update The board, fitted inside the NES. October 9, 2026 · Front view of the purple connector board and the cartridge seated in the green printed tray. Final tests pending.
Read the build update A closer look at the tray. October 9, 2026 · Angled view of the green printed tray, purple board, and cartridge inside the open console. Final tests pending.
Read the build update The assembly, from the side. October 9, 2026 · Side view of the printed tray and its position inside the NES shell. Final tests pending.
Read the build update The complete setup, from above. October 9, 2026 · Overhead view of the board and tray assembly with a cartridge seated in place. Final tests pending.
Read the build update The custom build, from the front. October 6, 2026 · The purple Gengar lid on the gray NES, with red eyes, white teeth, and a green insert. Work in progress. The finished lid is not for sale; the $20 print-file bundle includes the all-in-one topper and structural NES lid/deck. Lid and console are not included in the connector kit.
Read the build update A closer look at the face. October 6, 2026 · A close view of the eyes, teeth, front opening, and visible print texture. Work in progress. The finished lid is not for sale; the $20 print-file bundle includes the all-in-one topper and structural NES lid/deck. Lid and console are not included in the connector kit.
Read the build update The rear details, in print. October 6, 2026 · The printed lid’s rear spikes and the purple shell’s vented surface. Work in progress. The finished lid is not for sale; the $20 print-file bundle includes the all-in-one topper and structural NES lid/deck. Lid and console are not included in the connector kit.
Read the build update Gengar, one color at a time. Current separate-pieces CAD design: purple body, two red eyes and eight white teeth/fangs. Glue-in assembly; support-removal tests and physical fit checks are still ahead.
Read the build update Purple JesterBoard concept. October 6, 2026 · Illustrative purple board artwork with the Jester upright. Circuit layout and dimensions are kept private. Physical testing is underway; final tests pending.
Read the build update Tray: a gentler cartridge path. September 22, 2026 · Earlier physical tray prototype pictured. The revised full-length grade still needs a fresh print and fit test.
Read the build update The next fit-test: tray v0.12. September 18, 2026 · An earlier tray fit-test concept. Detailed CAD and dimensions are kept private; the revision had not yet been printed.
Read the build update The next NES tray rendition. September 17, 2026 · The next printed tray rendition inside the NES. Background edited; development prototype.
Read the build update The Master Ball, off the printer. September 16, 2026 · Printed prototype with purple and pink accents. The free download is the original v1 package. Background edited to remove desk clutter.
Get the free print files The early tray, inside the NES. September 15, 2026 · Early tray positioned for a mounting-alignment check. Background tidied for privacy; this is a development prototype.
Read the build update Factory part meets the first print. September 15, 2026 · Factory tray underside at left; early printed prototype at right. Cropped from the original photo.
Read the build update Early connector fit check. September 15, 2026 · An early tray prototype in the NES. Development fit check; dimensions are kept private.
Read the build update The Gengar NES, in the real world. September 13, 2026 · Physical Gengar-inspired NES build. Background tidied for privacy; finishing and fit checks are still in progress.
Read the build update Checking the cartridge fit. September 6, 2026 · An earlier fitting check inside the console. Background tidied for privacy.
A closer look at the mounting area. September 6, 2026 · Printed fitting beside the metal shield and console mounting post. Adjustments are still underway.
An NES with a wicked grin. Custom NES top · digital prototype
Behind the build. Decorative top and carrier · exploded render
Every angle counts. Rear view · digital prototype
