The Star Wars R2-D2 PlayBook 4

I must say, this has been my most favorite system to work on to date. It kind of pays respect to the R2 XBOX 360 system a while ago. A R2-D2 Theme has been a lot of fun and I was really abe to use my imagination on this guy. Thanks to the forum www.astromech.net, I was able to get sound effects and 3D printed parts to use on this system. This system has real scaled down R2 parts installed everywhere!  It even has the red/blue light on the front that changes randomly while its on! And with the help of a Adafruit WAVEShield, I was able to have this little guy actually talk. Check out the video and the rest of the photos, including a inside shot, to see all the details.  This is a example of some of the custom work I can do for my systems.

 

Here are all of the photos I have of it. I built this system for no one in particular, I just wanted a fun challenge!

Mk II

The 24″ PS4/XBOX ONE Combo Laptop – The PlayBox 4One

This system is no longer being produced. You can still purchase the single systems though.

(Check out the Original PlayBox 4One HERE)

Well, You asked and I delivered! I introduce you to the PlayBox 4One Mk II! I have gotten an overwhelming response to my original PlayBox 4One prototype I made and put on YouTube a few months ago. It was based off the same 22″ LCD as my other single system laptops which made it slightly to small for everything to fit. Don’t get me wrong, the few I made worked great, but I had to charge a lot because of how much time it took me to build. There was a lot of trail and error for each one I made surprisingly enough. On top of that, the 22″ Vizio TVs I was purchasing were drying up and I was unable to find a sufficient supply since I needed them my single system units. Well I had enough of that, and thought of what else I could do to make this better.

On the same day I was researching different and slightly bigger LCDs, I was contacted by Wayne Brady (@waynebrady), who was very excited to have his own PlayBox built, especially with a bigger screen. So this gave me the encouragement to move forward and get the Mk II underway!

 

Just like the first version, it has both a PS4 and XBOX One inside of the system. PS4 on the left and a XBOX One on the right. There is a smart HDMI switcher that automatically selects the correct input and sends that signal to both the 24″ internal LCD and also out of a HDMI output on the back of the unit to hook to your big screen at home! You still need to have the screen open when using it on a external screen because it needs to ventilate the heat. The HDMI out is on the back of the unit along with a USB for the XBOX, A switch to select which system you want and your power port. You only need a single power wire to run this system, all of the power supplies are internal. The switch on the back of the unit allows you to select which system you want to use. There is no reason to run both the PS4 and XBOX at the same time, especially since it will overheat the system, so a switch is added to only allow one or the other on.

The Screen is a beautiful 24″ Vizio 1080p LED LCD Smart Monitor. The games look much better on this screen compared to my other systems. It has a glossy finish and is really bright and vivid. The LCD itself has its own wifi to allow you to watch Netflix, Amazon ext without having to power up the PS4 or XBOX. Or my favorite, quickly switching to NetFlix when the XBOX is taking forever to install your new game you cant wait to play!

Both the PS4 and XBOX One remain stock. The reason I do no system software modifications is because I want this to be able to play online without any fuss. These systems both work as if you were to buy them from the store. They have WiFi, wireless controllers, ext. The one thing that does not work is the kinect or ps4 camera. I am unable to relocated those ports, so it was sacrificed.

*AGAIN, LIKE ALL OF MY OTHER SYSTEMS, THIS DOES NOT RUN ON BATTERIES*

 

This system is no longer being produced. You can still purchase the single systems though. Check out

www.PlayBook4.com
www.XBOOKONE.com

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Please note that there may be minor differences on the design of the unit, as in Screw Locations, Air Vents and buttons. These may only be minor changes that are actually improvements on the units design and function.

Also please note that these units run on 110v AC Power, if your an international customer and need to use 220v or 240v, please plan on using some sort of step down transformer as I do not give any guarantee on using the system on other power systems.

 Inside this unit is a Sony PlayStation 4 and Microsoft XBOX One. The PS4 and XBOX has not been altered in any way that would be illegal on the PlayStation Network or XBOX Live. It has no performance modification or enhancements. The PLAYBOX 4One is simply just a plastic case that holds a PS4 and XBOX One inside with a LCD Screen. I am in no way affiliated with Sony, PlayStation, Microsoft or XBOX.  It does not have a Sony or Microsoft warranty as you loose the warranty as soon as you take a PS4 or XBOX apart. I will guarantee it will not be DOA. It is non returnable as these are custom made for each individual buyer.

 

The First PS4 / XBOX ONE Combination Laptop!

 

Well guys, I did it… I managed to cram a Playstation 4 and a XBOX ONE into a 22″ Laptop form factor. This was a prototype unit I made for a specific customer and it came out beautifully! This is the same size of the XBOOK DUO, which is only a tad bit taller than the XBOOK ONE or PLAYBOOK 4. Has the same 22″ Vizio Screen and works like a charm. Check out the video above and the photos below. If you want to see more in depth of how I build these units, check out my other videos, specifically the XBOOK DUO HOW TO Video, which explains step by step my process. The only issue I had with this unit was the PS4 capacitive Power button will not work consistently. I have determined it has something to do with interference with the XBOX ONE being so close. Luckily it turns on perfectly fine using the PS4 controller, and still will turn on with the button if you have patience.

 

The PS4 sits on the left hand side of the unit, and the XBOX ONE is on the right side. The whole unit still only takes one power cord (must be plugged in) and only one unit can be powered on at the same time. This system took a lot of attempts and reconfiguring to make everything fit and still some things had to be compromised to make the system work, for example it was impossible to get the USB ports on the XBOX to be extended to the outside of the case. But the unit does offer Ethernet ports for both units (WiFi for both units also works) Along with HDMI Out. Switching between the units is as easy as flipping the Red switch on the back of the unit. You can not power both units at the same time, I do it this way so you dont overheat the system. There is a Smart HDMI switcher inside that automatically selects the active input, that way you do not need to worry about making sure your on the right input. Just power it on and Play!

 

 

This was a prototype unit I made for a customer and is not for sale. Additional units may be built in the future, but due to the high cost and complexity of the process, it will be substantially more than my normal XBOOKs or PLAYBOOKs. Email me for details if your a seriously interested customer.

 

 

 

*PLEASE NOTE*

I am in no way affiliated with Sony or PlayStation. The PLAYBOOK is simply a console modification for a Sony PS4. This is not a licensed Sony Product and should not be confused as such. It is a custom made item by EdsJunk.

Well everyone, due to popular demand, here it is… The PLAYBOOK 4! I had alot of requests if I had plans to make one, and it seemed to happen quicker than later! I had some time in between XBOOK orders to get this one made! It came out awesome and really does look sharp! Check out the video and photos below!

 

  This system is built on the same foundation on my XBOOK ONE (xbox one laptop), Its all been designed in 3D and then manufactured by me using 3D printers, Laser Cutters and CNC Machinery to give a great looking design. Its simple, yet detailed. The system just screams play me! Luckily for me, the Destiny version of a PS4 is white and black, So that makes the PS4 controller match the new white system I designed. So I am calling this one the Destiny Edition! But if you want your own, you can choose almost any color you’d like for the corners, logos and the main body can be either black or white.

 

  The whole thing has been designed to go together almost seamlessly. All of the 3D prints and laser cut acrylic fit nicely into each other and all match up. It is all pieced together using glue, screws and chemical cements to form the main body, just like the XBOOKs, These are sturdy and very strong. Now I still must say these are not “toys” and should be treated with care, but they wont fall apart on you thats for sure! I have been designing systems for awhile now and have solved any problems I have had in the past.

 

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Just like the XBOOKs, these PLAYBOOKs use 22″ Vizio 1080p LED LCD Televisions. These are very crisp clean screens and really make your games look great. But if you want to play on a bigger screen, a HDMI out port can be included so you can play on your tv at home! Also included on the back of the unit is your power plug, Optical Audio out and Ethernet out. The WiFi also still works, so you can play wireless! That being said, this unit does NOT have a battery, it must be plugged into a 110v wall outlet to work. These game consoles are just not designed to run on batteries, sorry guys! Now I could go on and on about all of the details, but I recommend checking out my XBOOK ONE page, and I show a lot more info. This system is built very similar to the XBOOK, so that will explain more. I have to admit the white version looks great, but so does the black one. Honestly, out of all the ones I have built, I have not seen a bad color combo! But this Destiny version might be my favorite!

  I will be pricing these the same as the XBOOK ONEs. It will be $1395.00 for a PlayBook 4 without HDMI OUT. To get HDMI out, it is a extra $50.00 to cover the costs of hardware to do that. You can also send me your PS4 if you would like to save a little bit, I will just use yours as the main system inside the unit.

PlayBook 4 – $1,495.00 USD

PlayBook 4 (you provide your PS4) – $1,195.00

W/ HDMI OUT – +$50.00 USD
Flat Rate Shipping of $100.00 to 48 US States Please contact me first if your international or at a APO or similar.

  Heres how the ordering will work. Click the Paypal button on the bottom of this site and you will pay $750.00 upfront nonrefundable deposit. This gets your name put on the list (trust me, its gets full quick) and gets me working on your PlayBook. After its completed, you will pay the remainder and shipping and your PlayBook will be shipped out! Once I start on your unit, it will take 2-3 weeks to complete. There may be people in front of you, so be aware of that. If you have any questions at all, please go to my contact page HERE and send me a message! I will be in contact with you through the building process and will make it personalized for you!   You are able to pick the color of the accents and corners, also the color of the acrylic, either black or white.   Color choices for the corners are: Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Copper, Silver, Grey, Orange, White, Purple, Pink and more, just ask me if there is something specific you want.   I can do full graphic customization if you want as well, it does cost more to do full custom work, but let me know.   (These are just examples to see different color options, but you can choose other colors as well, just email me!)        
 

Please note that there may be minor differences on the design of the unit, as in Screw Locations, Air Vents and buttons. These may only be minor changes that are actually improvements on the units design and function.

Also please note that these units run on 110v AC Power, if your an international customer and need to use 220v or 240v, please plan on using some sort of step down transformer as I do not give any guarantee on using the system on other power systems.

 

Inside this unit is a Sony PlayStation 4. The PS4 has not been altered in any way that would be illegal on the PlayStation Network. It has no performance modification or enhancements. The PLAYBOOK is simply just a plastic case that holds a PS4 inside with a LCD Screen. I am in no way affiliated with Sony or PlayStation.  It does not have a Sony warranty as you loose the warranty as soon as you take a PS4 apart. I will guarantee it will not be DOA. It is non returnable as these are custom made for each individual buyer.  

*PLEASE NOTE* I am in no way affiliated with Microsoft or Xbox. The XBOOK is simply a console modification for a Microsoft XBOX One. This is not a licensed Microsoft Product and should not be confused as such. It is a custom made item by EdsJunk.

THE XBOOK HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THE NEW XBOOK ONE S. Check it out HERE.

 

   

 

It was only a matter of time until I got around to making a XBOOK ONE! For those of you not familiar with my previous work on xbox laptops, I call them XBOOKs. I made quite a few of the XBOOK 360s over the last couple years, probably around 30 of them. But the xbox 360 is old news… out with the old, in with the new! So I now announce the XBOOK ONE! One of the first laptop mods for the Xbox One. Hope you like it as much as I do! It all started about two months ago when I decided it was time to finally tear down a new xbox one… tear…. but I knew it would be worth the sacrifice of the xbox one to give birth to the XBOOK ONE! I wanted this new xbook to be cleaner, thinner, easier to build, and more over all more cool. The xbook 360 had a 19″ 720p screen, I wanted bigger and better! So I went with a 22″ LED LCD monitor. This things is incredible sharp, as it should be at 1080p resolution. I swear this thing looks better than on my big TV! On my old xbook, after playing long hours, my eyes would be tired of looking at a small screen, so I went with this bigger size, but all the while, I actually got the laptop another .25″ thinner. So the tear down began…….   Since my last xbook build, I have acquired even more machines to help out with productivity. I have purchased two makerbot replicator 2s. (Check out my shop tour) These machines at first didn’t do much around my shop, but now that I have found there niche, they have been a huge asset around the shop. I am printing the corner pieces, brackets, custom component mounts and such that I just wasn’t able to do before. This has been HUGE in making the XBOOK ONE. It is giving me the opportunity to create things I just wasn’t able to before. Here are some parts.   What is also different with 3D printing and to what I was use to with the laser and cnc router, is I now need to design in full 3D. There was a learning curve to this. But now that I understand it, it has also been a huge step in making these xbooks. I can now design the whole thing digitally and see what will fit and what wont. This also helps out tremendously for measuring parts. I sat down with Autodesk Inventor and drew up all of the parts and starting creating the XBOOK ONE. And then I was able to send each machine the parts it needs to make and then amazingly enough, everything matched up perfectly my first go! Which was impressive to me to say the least.     Some other things I have done better on this version compared to my last xbook is the LCD LVDS Cable. The ones that come with most monitors, like the Vizio I’m using, the cable from the controller board to the lcd is about 4 inches long. This doesn’t play well when I’m trying to make a laptop. I need it much longer. I use to extend the cables myself, or have my good buddy Mike Burnette do it (There’s your shout out Mike). This involved cutting each of the 30 wires and extending them all individually and soldering all of them. This took a couple hours and the cable was much bigger than it needed it be. Well I found a solution! I discovered a company that will make custom LVDS cables for me at the length and specifications I need! Yes, this cost money, but money well spent I say! Its much thinner cable and no solder points! It gives it that much more professional look! I also changed the location of the speakers from the LCD bezel to the front of the unit. I did this because the screen is so big, anything I can cut off of it will be space well saved. The volume controls, along with the xbox controls, are all on the inside of the unit now instead of the out. No reason in particular except that I wanted to. A custom fan shroud was 3D printed to help save space as well. The stock xbox one fan is really tall. I was able to get more CFM with these fans then the one big fan. So far I have had not a single heating issue and it seems to be cooling efficiently. You can also see in that picture above about where all of the components went, there are some slight differences in the production run of these XBOOKs, but you get the general idea! Also, using all laser cut acrylic gave me the ability to keep the lines clean. I was able to cut through the walls of the case exactly where they needed to be, like the bluray drive opening for example. Also I was able to laser cut all of the screw holes for the components and hinges so everything lines up perfectly when assembled. This again was a improvement over the old design. As for the motherboard of the xbox, it was not changed in anyway to make it illegal to play on xbox live. No performance mods were done and is basically a stock xbox inside. I did not move any of the ports either, but they are all still accessible in the back of the unit. So you can still plug in your Kinect, audio out, HDMI in, USB ports and such. By leaving the ports in the stock location, it keeps the integrity of the xbox whole. That way I don’t have to worry about a faulty solder connection breaking over time. This just keeps the unit reliable. An optional HDMI output can also be added. Just pay for the extra components needed to include this. This unit can be fully customizable to your liking. The blue accents and corners you see on this unit can be any number of colors you want, there is a list on the bottom to choose. I can also change the color of the vinyl graphics and add your gamertag if you’d like. Everything is up to you!  

 

THE XBOOK HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THE NEW XBOOK ONE S. Check it out HERE.

 

I can do full graphic customization if you want as well, it does cost more to do full custom work, but let me know.

Please note that there may be minor differences on the design of the unit, as in Screw Locations, Air Vents and buttons. These may only be minor changes that are actually improvements on the units design and function.

Also please note that these units run on 110v AC Power, if your an international customer and need to use 220v or 240v, please plan on using some sort of step down transformer as I do not give any guarantee on using the system on other power systems.

 

 

 

Here is some examples of custom designs that can be done to your XBOOK. It costs a bit more due to the time it takes to make a one of a kind product, but really does set your XBOOK apart from the rest! This one is the Call of Duty : Advanced Warefare Edition!

 

 

 

 

Inside this unit is a Microsoft XBOX ONE. The xbox has not been altered in any way that would be illegal on xbox live. It has no performance modification or enhancements. The XBOOK is simply just a plastic case that holds a XBOX inside with a LCD Screen. I am in no way affiliated with Microsoft or Xbox.  It does not have a xbox warranty as you loose the warranty as soon as you take a xbox apart. I will guarantee it will not be DOA. It is non returnable as these are custom made for each individual buyer.