vita skin template?

[The End of A Heartache]

Just bought a vita and have roll of carbon fiber vinyl

I got some of the small stuff done

But want to get the front face covered

Does anyone know where to I can find a downloadable template for a front face for the vita??

[MysticGamer]

Is this what you are looking for? -----> link

[The End of A Heartache]

It a good start thanks Mystic but I need one with the thumb stick's, D-pad and action bottom already mapped out.

I hope to find at least a template with this mapped out If not I guess I might be able to do something on Microsoft paint

thanks 

[MysticGamer]

It a good start thanks Mystic but I need one with the thumb stick's, D-pad and action bottom already mapped out.

I hope to find at least a template with this mapped out If not I guess I might be able to do something on Microsoft paint

thanks 

Oh wow, ok, then here ya go, wasn't sure what exactly you needed, hope this one helps instead of guestamating button layout link

[The End of A Heartache]

Okie cool  thanks again Mystic 

I think this might help a lot more then doing it all by hands haha.

 A little trial and error will help line up the holes right I have two set of 1 foot by 2 feet long sheet of carbon fiber vinyl So I am sure I can get this setup right


Cheers for good luck 

[MysticGamer]

Okie cool  thanks again Mystic 

I think this might help a lot more then doing it all by hands haha.

 A little trial and error will help line up the holes right I have two set of 1 foot by 2 feet long sheet of carbon fiber vinyl So I am sure I can get this setup right


Cheers for good luck 

Not a problem I'm glad I could have been of some help, and I'm sure the second link I sent ya will help greatly with cutting out the proper holes for the buttons

Good luck getting your skin together Need anymore help, I'm here to lend a hand

[The End of A Heartache]

Not a problem I'm glad I could have been of some help, and I'm sure the second link I sent ya will help greatly with cutting out the proper holes for the buttons

Good luck getting your skin together Need anymore help, I'm here to lend a hand

Thanks ran into some issue, one of them being no ink for the printer haha the second actually has to do with the first link to the template for the vita -.-

It doesn't add up well to the actual vita, the corner are badly drawn, the edge's are about 1/4 inch wider and the upper and lower are also way to long.

I am working with the template and working on some modification. The important part is to get the window size right but I don't have ink right now and its to late to run to any office supply store.

I'll post picture of what I have so far




First set of template on paper, you can see the fit around the edge is way to big




Adjusted the fit but still way to wide


View of the screen under the paper can see the boarder edge is about the right fit



New template, self adjusted the side, the lower and upper and the ring. Went ahead and did the bottom corner by myself.


Could need some help to get head way if someone can do a test print out on paper cut it out and let me know at least the edges are fine and the window has good clearance.  The ring I can rework on them over and over again if need be Just want the window and edges right to get the rings right

[1TONpete]

I have a good valid vita template somewhere. Just gotta find it. I think I only have rear panel but Ill check..

[The End of A Heartache]

I have a good valid vita template somewhere. Just gotta find it. I think I only have rear panel but Ill check..

Oh yes if you can please, Would be great. For now since I woke up the office supply store should be open now all I need to do is run out get more black and cyna ink and come back home to do a test printout and a fit.

Once finish I guess Ill leave a link to download the template for anyone who require it.

[MysticGamer]

Thanks ran into some issue, one of them being no ink for the printer haha the second actually has to do with the first link to the template for the vita -.-

It doesn't add up well to the actual vita, the corner are badly drawn, the edge's are about 1/4 inch wider and the upper and lower are also way to long.

I am working with the template and working on some modification. The important part is to get the window size right but I don't have ink right now and its to late to run to any office supply store.

I'll post picture of what I have so far

Oh wow, sorry about that crap of a template link. I would have tested it out myself, but I don't have either a printer or vita, so that's a bummer lol. I hope you were able to modify it correctly to fit properly, if not, then I'm sure 1TONpete or someone else will help ya out with it

[The End of A Heartache]

Oh wow, sorry about that crap of a template link. I would have tested it out myself, but I don't have either a printer or vita, so that's a bummer lol. I hope you were able to modify it correctly to fit properly, if not, then I'm sure 1TONpete or someone else will help ya out with it

It is alright No apologize on that. I am sure the person who made the template made it a little flawed for reason. I am already editing the template as we speak and am getting closer to finishing the whole thing. I have cut down the size and am slowly tweaking it in places necessary.

Once done I will throw out a photo of the finish product so someone can try it out for me. I believe a couple more trial and error will do

[The End of A Heartache]

Well So far, I am nearly there guys 

After acouple more tweaks and an ink refill on the old HP printer

Starting off from the last template I went ahead and "box" in where the home/start/select button will be resting then adjusted the screen length and the outer corner. I went ahead and used my nail then went back in with pencil. This is where the glass ends.


After even more tweaks you can see my screen cover


I have the home and the D-Pad hole sitting right need to adjust the trimmer (thumb stick) hole alittle more in and down


I have the start/select button in place (sorry for the crappy cutting) Action button hole is sitting right to. Also need to drop and the thumb stick hole


I still need to work on the outer round side. I might end up doing is blocking the corner, going over with my thumb and a pencil sketching that in and then scanning it and reworking it on Microsoft paint to get the upper corner and side's just right. 

Not long to go guys I am almost finished.

[1TONpete]

Really nice work man. 

[The End of A Heartache]

Really nice work man. 

thanks I can not wait till i finish to try it out on some vinyl.

I might have to take a day off today to  help a bud out fix his shower issue.

[The End of A Heartache]

So I am back and I am finished I believe Unless I want to tweak it some more

So starting off last I had issue getting good clearance from the side


They made good till the center where it went flat. I do have suckish cutting skills 


I wanted the side to match perfectly So I redesign the outline

I went ahead and blocked out the side


After cutting it out and taping it down I traced out the outline and scanned it


Cleaning up alittle the image I merged the image to the block and begain the work


After acouple tweaks and 3 more template


The out come





I extend the side, I did this so when some one does lay down the graph they can adjust it by using a very sharp exact knife


I might have to re tweak to get it perfect But Ill either leave that  for tomorrow


List of things still to do:

I still need to outline the little raise around the dual circle on either side,

Re adjust the corner

finally re print it out on a shipping label in reverse and cut it out then test it on the vita


And finally cheer's


just alittle more to go lol

 

[The End of A Heartache]

Well this is it 

I went ahead and reversed the image


I also went to office max and bought this for around $6


nice Full size sheet


I made the mistake and used the software asked to be used on the cover... was simple enough but the outcome didn't line up like it should have

A simple fix was just to use the thick shipping label as regular sheet of paper and print out the image like I would on normal print.


A sharp blade keeps well cuts





First hole cut


Finish product after cutting


Not so clean of a cut I will admit


Gave myself enough space and the great thing about the shipping label is the quick easy peel backing


Test fit before placing


At this point I had to pay close attention. Luckily the vinyl is so soft I could stretch it out enough to fit nicely

Did some edge trimming


And of course inside trimming and a test look



I am not totally satisfied with the out look, Especially around the screen area, I believe its a little to the left, So tonight I will adjust and retest it on white carbon fiber till I am satisfied with the out look. 

Anyways that is it for me for now.

 

Cheers as another weekend another day to imagine

[Rodent]

Awesome and nice part in the tutorial there on the face plate cover  keep up the good work.

[The End of A Heartache]

Awesome and nice part in the tutorial there on the face plate cover  keep up the good work.

thank you I just re did the reverse template. Gonna post it up soon. I don't know how I can post up one that someone can down load.

I don't mind to share to anyone if they are interested.

[The End of A Heartache]

Well this is it

finally actually done

 

Okie so I reworked on the design and got the screen cut out right where I would like it.



Full view of the skin now in place and the screen centered


I had an issue while placing the skin the vinyl was to soft and I ended up over stretching it over the upper left


I will redo the skin again tomorrow.

Btw if any one wants to know how to get the groove down around the side and button circle. I used a tooth pick

I will re post a new image of that tomorrow as well

[ghostshadow]

Wow looking very clean!

[Demonboy]

the template from this post should be a sticky either here or in the art and media section.... good work man.... this can be used by alot of people (especially me since i have access to a cnc vinyl cutter)