3dfx Voodoo2 Armor (Single Card)

Update

• Design updated to use M2x8mm screws instead of 6mms.

• Improved structural strength of replacement brackets

Introduction

The 3dfx Voodoo2 card has many small components and very fine-pitched main chips. I have personally seen too many Voodoo2 cards with missing components or crushed pins due to harsh handling or storage.

So here is an armor set to give my mind some peace. You might also find this makes the card more visually appealing ;)

Compatibility

Currently compatible variations:

• Common Board Design

  • Diamond Monster 3D II (Board rev 22150105-009 is incompatible)

  • InnoVision Mighty 3D II

  • Skywell Magic 3D II

  • A-Trend Voodoo 2

  • CMC orbit 3D Voodoo2
     

• Procomp G111 Rev 1.0

  • 12MB

  • 8MB with sockets
     

• STB Systems Voodoo2 1000 / Blackmagic 3D

•  Quantum3D Obsidian2 Arcade

  • More about this card - [Link]

 Possible Compatible with the Common Board Design

• Super Voodoo 2

• Creative 3D Blaster Voodoo2 CT6670

• Super Grace Volcano 3DX2000

• PowerColor EvilKing II / C3DFX2

• Dataland 2455P

• HIS Arcade 3Dfx V2

• Best Data ArcadeFX2

• Eolith Neo 3D II

• EONtronics DP481

• Guillemot MAXi Gamer 3D II

• Octek PCI3DFXV2

• ProVideo PV830 (unsure)

• Triplex Mohock Voodoo II

• Volcano 3DX2000

• A-MAX Technology VP510

• Apac Voodoo2

• Colormaster Voodoomania II

• Gainward Dragon 3000 PCB date 9822

• Hercules Stingray Voodoo2

• Joymedia Apollo 3Dfast II

• Metabyte Wicked3D

• Orchid Righteous 3D2

• PixelView Voodoo2

• Techworks Power 3D 2

• Thypoon 3D Max II

• Trust Voodoo Dragon 2

• ViewTOP Vulcan2

• Yakumo Voodoo2

Currently incompatible variations:

• Micro Conversions Game Wizard Mac

• Canopus Pure 3D II(LX)

• I-O Data GA-VD II

• 2theMax Voodoo2

• Gainward Dragon 3000 PCB date 9846

Verified to not conflict with the PCI slot:

Printing

This design is BIG. My Ender 3 Pro is JUST big enough to fit it. Please make sure your printer bed is big enough to complete the job. If you use clips to fix your printing surface, you might need to move them to different locations to avoid collision.

Print with the outside of the model facing down. This model does NOT need supports.

A front piece version without the chip markings is also provided (since some of you might have issues printing the text nicely).

Special Hollow Print

If you worry too much about solid shell suffocating your card, try the following special print settings:

• Top Layers / Bottom Layers / Initial Bottom Layers = 0

• Infill Density = 20%

• Infill Pattern = Triangles (or whatever you like)

• Infill Line Directions = [-60] (if you want straight vertical lines)

• Infill Line Multiplier = 3

Parts

Use 4 sets of M2x8mm hex screws and nuts to install: [LINK]

You can add 30x30mm heatsinks on the main chips without a problem:

Assembly

Lay the card into the bottom shell. Make sure all sides fit in nicely. The board should be flush with the shrouding walls on the bottom shell.

Then, hold the right side of the front shell, insert the left end UNDER the tips of the VGA hex screws protruding from the back of the VGA port.

Lastly, lay down the front shell. Make sure it closes nicely onto the bottom shell. Then secure the two pieces together with the 4x M2x8mm screws.

Note: Avoid over-tightening the screws will make the shell bow in the center.