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Converting my Versa 500 chip case into a 600 chip case (2 Viewers)

Venturalvn said:
Are there any reviews of this on PCF that show the printing?
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I haven't found any reviews and don't have personal experience. For the two cases I bought last month, I uploaded a small unobtrusive graphic into their customization tool to put on the case and deleted their placeholder graphic, so I could still get the discount (15% off at the time) on the cases. When they arrived, my graphic was not actually printed on the cases.

I didn't follow up with them about it because I was fine having plain cases--easier to resell later if I didn't want them anymore (though would likely have to be a local sale since shipping these must cost a lot, not sure how chiplab can afford to offer free shipping on these, but I'm not complaining).
 
TheOffalo said:
If anyone wants to get an equivalent case at a discount, chiplab.com is having a sale, 22% off their custom products (w/code NEWYEAR22) through Sunday, which includes their customized cases (a custom graphic can be printed on the case). The customization does not add to the cost of the case.

They sell "gunmetal" cases in 100/300/500/1000-chip sizes. The 500/1000 capacities look identical to the Versa Deluxe cases sold by DPS, Amazon, etc, while the I've only seen the 100 and (I think) 300 capacities at chiplab.com.

Their prices are as good or better than DPS, plus no tax except in Colorado, and free shipping for orders over $49!

I bought two of the 500-chip capacity cases last month and have been very happy with them!
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How long does it take if you get it customized?
 
Note, the sale has been extended another week!

Sicembears said:
How long does it take if you get it customized?
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I think it only takes a day. They have machines that print that stuff for their custom chips onsite that I assume they have similar equipment.

As I mentioned in my previous comment, something happened with my order and I didn't end up with my design printed, but I didn't mind. If you really want the design, maybe follow up after you place the order and have them confirm your design is saved in the order.
 
TheOffalo said:
Note, the sale has been extended another week!


I think it only takes a day. They have machines that print that stuff for their custom chips onsite that I assume they have similar equipment.

As I mentioned in my previous comment, something happened with my order and I didn't end up with my design printed, but I didn't mind. If you really want the design, maybe follow up after you place the order and have them confirm your design is saved in the order.
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Thanks. I think I'll just go with no design in that case. Seems like a good deal vs what the versa goes for on Amazon. Going to go ahead and pull the trigger on two.
 
@alecnetwoodworks

Is it possible to get inserts made that are able to accommodate a mixture of 39 and 43mm chips? For example if I wanted 500 39mm chips and 100 43mm chips to fit in the insert?
 
Another customization option, taking out the middle dividers with bare hands, and using 4 soft tubes
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638 (actually 640) mint Paulsons, or 624 CPCs
 
Now that I've purchased two Apache 2800s (because I have a Versa 500 count and don't like the chips touching), I'm wondering if there's hope for this case yet. I would much rather be able to put a 39mm set in this case, but is sounds like I'm going to have to replace the insert?
 
I referenced this thread (and several others) when looking for cases so wanted to chime in that I was able to fit 600 Paulsons in this one with no modifications. I purchased some chip spacers so they were even columns of 50 and everything fit snugly (and less counting when distributing barrels). Fit 600 chips easily plus two 65mm buttons with no issues or modding.

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Love this thread! Inspired me yesterday to convert mine and order a second too. Sharing process... very easy. Should be able to fit ~700 in here when all said/done given you can usually fit 53-55 per row.

1. Original case
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2. Pulled out center dividers (by hand)
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3. Pulled out small trim nails (6x)

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4. Pried out center (used divider piece as a buffer to tray to protect felt)
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5. Pried out (slow and steady, working the flathead down further) each side tray:
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Found with new cases (different glue than older cases) that you really need to get under there to not break the wood.
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7. Repeat on the other side... oops (slight wood crack, but tray is fine) - highlights importance of going slow and steady
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8. Scrape off excess
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9. By hand (or assisted with flathead), carefully pry out sides... trying to work slowly to just remove the trim piece but leave the felt edge glued on
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10. Cut off outer edge corners of trays - required to ensure you can fit 3 rows inside the gap
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To be continued..
 
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11. 3d print a tray to fit the gap.. helpful to have a neighbor with a 3d printer.. file: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6876210
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12. Install..
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13. (edit -updated) Add sticky felt paper on top of the 3d printed section
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14. Installed and glue gunned bottoms.. done! Not all perfect color matching, but works perfectly.
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Edit.. 15. Nice
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Also if anyone didn't know, the "Justin" racks fit into to the groves and closes all the way. The plastic may take up a little space, but it's nice to have a few racks.
 
By just removing (with bear hands) the unnecessary middle dividers, you make room for 4 soft tubes, each containing up to 26 CPCs or 27 Paulsons or Tinas etc

So, total, 624 CPCs or 648 used Paulsons or Tinas

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@Cratty The file doesn't download unfortunatley, for me.
If your guy wouldn't mind uploading it to Bambu MakerLab I would LOVE to put it to use!
 
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FWIW I removed all the velvet-covered chip thingies from a 1,000-piece Versa case and used standard racks instead. This resulted in it holding 1,100 chips plus room for two stacked card setups.

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I cut down some thin black foam sheets from Joann Fabrics to make up for s little extra space around the edges and make these snug.
 
Cratty said:
Love this thread! Inspired me yesterday to convert mine and order a second too. Sharing process... very easy. Should be able to fit ~700 in here when all said/done given you can usually fit 53-55 per row.

1. Original case
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2. Pulled out center dividers (by hand)
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3. Pulled out small trim nails (6x)

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4. Pried out center (used divider piece as a buffer to tray to protect felt)View attachment 1435745

5. Pried out (slow and steady, working the flathead down further) each side tray:
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Found with new cases (different glue than older cases) that you really need to get under there to not break the wood.
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7. Repeat on the other side... oops (slight wood crack, but tray is fine) - highlights importance of going slow and steady
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8. Scrape off excess
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9. By hand (or assisted with flathead), carefully pry out sides... trying to work slowly to just remove the trim piece but leave the felt edge glued on
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10. Cut off outer edge corners of trays - required to ensure you can fit 3 rows inside the gap
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To be continued..
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nice seamaster dawg
 

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