DIY PS2 Slim Vertical Stand

I've had the ps2 slim for a while now and have only recently found the need to position it up vertically and despite seeing a ps2 slim vertical stand for a few dollars plus shipping, I decided to make my own after also failing to find diy instructions on how to build one.

Step 1: Materials & Tools

BLANK CD/DVD : found in the bottom stack of a spool of cd's or dvd's
SHORT SCREW: computer case screw will fit into the hole in the bottom of the ps2 slim.
PHONE BOOK OR STACK OF NEWSPAPERS: so you can drill the cd/dvd on top of a flat surface
CORDLESS DRILL: to drill a hole into the cd for the screw using a 3.2" drill
SCREWDRIVER: to drive the screw into the ps2 slim's pre-existing hole

Comments

[Arionex]

Nice idea, but it "could" be a bit problematic since the "blank" cd is so thin, have you though of using the case that carries the CD's? It's a bit larger and sturdier. I mean. Great job and all, but now you got ME thinking... :D

[darkerdarker]

I think your idea is ok. with one blank cd and the screw it is still unstable. since the blank cd is pretty thin, the screw is really obvious in that is juts out and makes the ps2 rock back and fort a tad bit. any advice to this problem? thx

[davidkichi]

If you can find a flat head screw, that would solve the unstable part if placed on a hard flat surface. If you have the ps2 on a carpet, any screw will be fine as it'll sink into the soft area. Btw, experiment with other substitutes to screw on the bottom as I've discussed in previous posts. Good luck and post a pic if you make something!

[shorty1k]

doesn't a screw like that throw off the balance?

[davidkichi]

Without the plastic spindle, the screw would throw off the balance. Actually, you can drill a hole in a ruler, piece of wood or styrofoam, old hard cover book, plastic dvd cover,etc... and secure the ps2 slim via the screw. The possibilities are endless!

[king kolton9]

does it work with a fat one

[davidkichi]

If it has a hole for the screw to screw in, it should work! Otherwise, book-ends esp. the fancy solid ones featuring character sculpture would work too for both the fat and slim ps2!