Project PS2

[billygoat333]

Hello Everyone,

I actually got a little time to start on my Playstation 2 mod! I know that usually around this site its usually PC mods but i figured that since this was my first mod you all will forgive me :P

My initial idea was to create a completely acrylic case for my ps2... but i decided that was a little tacky so i changed it a little to have an aluminum structure with lexan (stronger than acrylic) panels. I also am gonna change this from a tray loading ps2 to a top loading ps2, how, I am still working on. I am thinking of making this case briefcase-like with hinges and a handle to lift the top, exposing the drive and such. I dunno... still bangin around ideas. anyways... so here goes:

http://www.cdworldidaho.com/flash/ps2modworklog/box.jpg

box of ps2 innards, disassembled nice and neat (not really)
i had already done this before today, helped me in brainstorming.

http://www.cdworldidaho.com/flash/ps2modworklog/aluminum.jpg
aluminum for the case

http://www.cdworldidaho.com/flash/ps2modworklog/mobodesk.jpg
the main guts of the ps2!

http://www.cdworldidaho.com/flash/ps2modworklog/garbage.jpg
this is what i was cutting into (I really need a garage or a shop :P )
http://www.cdworldidaho.com/flash/ps2modworklog/alumcut.jpg
Cutting the aluminum. Used a dremel for lack of better idea. Sawsall might have been a better choice. i dunno.

http://www.cdworldidaho.com/flash/ps2modworklog/insidefinished.jpg
finished aluminum bottom pieces. still have to attach lexan.

http://www.cdworldidaho.com/flash/ps2modworklog/finishedbottomcorner.jpg
http://www.cdworldidaho.com/flash/ps2modworklog/ps2tree.jpg
Lookin good with the christmas tree!

more to come when i have time :)

[Nick_Black]

oh cool, no I don't think anyone will mind A ps2 mod (we have a few Xbox mods so...)

I'm looking forward to seeing this. (I was planning to mod my ps2.. but I'm too buisy at the mo')

good luck with it :)

EDIT: oh, and welcome to TBCS :)

[billygoat333]

thanx glad to be here! :) I have to work all weekend so no worky on this project for me :( oh well.

[Darth Dad]

Your not modding a computer? Off with his head! :eek:

Actually I am not sure it matters what you mod as long
as we can look at the pictures and say "That's cool..." :D

So go for it! I will be sitting practicing my lines...

[billygoat333]

well, last night I had some free time to work on this, so i thought i would update and tell you all about it... but it really wasn't that exciting. mainly more of the same as above, cutting aluminum to the right size and finally being able to file my edges (went out and bought a file. yay. my first metal file. ) I am using JB Weld on the top of the case to make it look better than having a rivet or bolt through like you saw in the bottom. I am at school and don't have a pic of the jb weld excitement, but will when i get home :P

what grit sandpaper should i use for a nice finish on aluminum? and where to get something finer than 400? stupid lowes and home depot both stop at 400 unless i'm an idiot.

[TEAMIKKE]

I went to grid 400 with my ALu plates and then used spray-putty. Then again a little sanding with grid 400 and then the primer and color-coats. Also 400 grid sanding between the coats.

Time consuming but it gives a great result. And although it's somewhat boring, it can make or break your mod. So pay enough attention to it ;)
Good that you're serious with treating the plates already. I can ensure you'll see the reward of that later on:up:

[billygoat333]

http://www.cdworldidaho.com/flash/ps2modworklog/jbweldgoodness.jpg

the jb weld goodness! :) gonna cut the side pieces of aluminum... and quite possibly start on the lexan windows.

Thanx Teamikke for the advice. think i will go gets me some 400 grit paper tonight. :)

[billygoat333]

some more pics for you.
http://www.cdworldidaho.com/flash/ps2modworklog/googone.jpg
love goo gone, usin it to take off the sticker that was so stubbon on the Aluminum.

http://www.cdworldidaho.com/flash/ps2modworklog/joint.jpg
what the finished joint will look like :)

http://www.cdworldidaho.com/flash/ps2modworklog/grindin2.jpg
http://www.cdworldidaho.com/flash/ps2modworklog/grindin1.jpg
doin some grinding on the really rough cuts :P

http://www.cdworldidaho.com/flash/ps2modworklog/cornerfiled.jpg
looks good after filing.

http://www.cdworldidaho.com/flash/ps2modworklog/alumwlexan.jpg
bottom part, just need to sand down the lexan a little more to fit inside.

[TEAMIKKE]

Creative way to keep the mess to a minimum ;)

[billygoat333]

ha ha thanks :)