64c Installation Kit for Gideon's Ultimate64

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16th October 2018, 20:44
COREi64

64c Installation Kit for Gideon's Ultimate64

With Gideon's recent release of the Ultimate64 FPGA computer main board, it became quickly apparent that a set of 3D printed parts were needed to complete a quality installation of this board in a 64c Commodore case.

This set consists of four components.

1. Left keyboard bracket (redesigned to match the new right bracket) with installed heatset, screw and stainless steel washer
2. Right keyboard bracket (redesigned to allow keyboard connection to mainboard) with installed heatset, screw and stainless steel washer
3. Center PCB support bracket
4. Power connector/Power button plate
5. Small bag containing 5 washers used to fasten down the parts set (you supply the screws).

As you can see from the photos, I had to completely re-design the right keyboard bracket so as to accommodate the keyboard connector. Because of the minimal size of the board, I didn't want to apply any pressure on the PCB from a keyboard mount perspective, so I shifted it all to the left. Now the base of the case takes the load of the entire keyboard leaving the PCB to rest without any stress.

This installation set of parts is based on the Gideon Ultimate64 v1.2 mainboard, and is compatible with the 64c, kickstarter and post-kickstarter cases.

Each of the two keyboard brackets come complete and ready to use. Brass M3 heatsets are inserted into the plastic mounts into which the two black oxide M3 hex head screws thread into. Two stainless steel washers are also included, so you'll just put your brackets in, and secure the keyboard with the supplied screws.

Here you see a preliminary set I printed in yellow, so that it highlights all of the areas that receive 3D printed parts. Those being, the two keyboard brackets, the center board support and the power connector/button plate.

https://i.postimg.cc/ygzLsHYF/IMG-6336.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/yWsLGsGK/IMG-6337.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/75G9z653/IMG-6338.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/0rnVRhgw/IMG-6339.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/4m3BJwZF/IMG-6340.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/0bHZrmy5/IMG-6341.jpg

As you can see, I had to completely re-design the right keyboard bracket so as to accommodate the keyboard connector. Because of the minimal size of the board, I didn't want to apply any pressure on the PCB from a keyboard mount perspective, so I shifted it all to the left. Now the base of the case takes the load of the entire keyboard leaving the PCB to rest without any stress.

https://i.postimg.cc/GTtG17YF/IMG-6348.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/9zQGTMSD/IMG-6349.jpg

Here is the assembled machine (yellow brackets).

https://i.postimg.cc/QBnjyf8G/IMG-6354.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/WtZs5mxC/IMG-6355.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/N2RYLY1B/IMG-6356.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/JDfM1tHp/IMG-6358.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/Mv8qNMST/IMG-6359.jpg

Here's some photos of the finished set in black (likely to be the most popular choice)...

https://i.postimg.cc/bs8fL7xS/IMG-6365.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/BLDRBptC/IMG-6378.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/t73L1BKq/IMG-6380.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/LnmGjzSz/IMG-6381.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/y3y5wNmg/IMG-6382.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/4KYDmsgq/IMG-6385.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/hXZFDhHV/IMG-6386.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/QBvR7wNt/IMG-6387.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/wRpZfNmY/IMG-6388.jpg

So, now to the question of price. I'm selling them for $26.95USD plus shipping for all four pieces. You can pick them up directly from me here (just declare interest and send me a message) I'll get right back to you.

Available colors are as follows:

Red
White
Blue (translucent dark)
Blue (powder/baby blue)
Green (translucent dark)
Green (peak)
Green (pine)
Brown (dark)
Black
Gold
Magenta
Natural (translucent)
Orange
Pink
Purple
Yellow
Grey
Silver

Post here or message me with any questions.

Thomas
COREi64
16th October 2018, 21:27
clayster

What's the price?
16th October 2018, 22:20
davideo

Quote:

Originally Posted by clayster

What's the price?

From post #1

Quote:

I'm selling them for $26.95USD plus shipping for all four pieces
16th October 2018, 22:25
Probe

Interested in Natural (translucent)(one unit) pending price :)
16th October 2018, 22:48
COREi64

PM sent. Thanks for your interest!

The price I quoted in the PM is of course for Natural Translucent as you requested.

Thomas
COREi64

Quote:

Originally Posted by Probe

Interested in Natural (translucent)(one unit) pending price :)
17th October 2018, 13:20
iainjh

I'd like 1 x set please! Interested - sending PM.
17th October 2018, 14:03
COREi64

Hello.

Thank-you for your interest. I have sent you a PM.

Thomas
COREi64

Quote:

Originally Posted by iainjh

I'd like 1 x set please! Interested - sending PM.
17th October 2018, 14:24
clayster

Declaring interest
17th October 2018, 14:36
uccio69

interested... sending pm
17th October 2018, 14:54
COREi64

Hi.

Clayster and Uccio69... I've sent PM's to you both.

Thanks for your interest.

Thomas
COREi64
17th October 2018, 15:36
Probe

Payment send.
17th October 2018, 16:54
COREi64

Perfect, thank-you. I have everything I need.

I will proceed with getting to work on your installation kit, and will notify you as soon as it's in the mail.

Thanks again for your purchase!

Thomas
COREi64

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Originally Posted by Probe

Payment send.
20th October 2018, 10:47
uccio69

Payment sent for to kits.

thanks
Marco
21st October 2018, 06:51
COREi64

Thanks for everyones purchases/payments. Reception of this kit has been phenomenal...

My 5 printers have been running the last 24 hours... Yikes.

Anyways, I'm planning on sending an update via e-mail to all those who bought off me so far. I'm close to having everyone's done who've paid so far... but want to ask for a bit of patience, as I'd like to delay shipment till mid week... and I'll tell you why...

I've developed TWO new options for this kit. The first is the Userport plate. This is a small frame that slides over the userport area of the board to clean up the look and make it look a bit more slick.

https://i.postimg.cc/BtjKMkgg/2018-10-18-22h10-20.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/s1bZ8mHR/2018-10-18-22h10-45.jpg

Tonight, I finished the last "option" for this kit, that being a new power plate and power/select button. Took a while to fine tune this to be a perfect fit on the Ultimate 64 button... but I did it.

https://i.postimg.cc/GTLhJ0hG/2018-10-20-23h35-23.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/fkDLhdjy/2018-10-20-23h35-41.jpg

Along with the Userport plate, I'm also going to include this alternate power plate and power button with everyone's order. Won't cost you a dime more. I want you guys to be able to taylor your installation to EXACTLY the way you want it to look and feel.

Just need a little more time to print off and add this to everyone's order.

Thomas
COREi64
21st October 2018, 11:18
iainjh

Understood, thank you Thomas!
21st October 2018, 15:39
Probe

Not a problem at all for me Thomas, much appreciated.
21st October 2018, 16:16
uccio69

thanks!
21st October 2018, 16:33
amigo-mexicano

Interested in a set, pending some questions over PM...
21st October 2018, 23:12
clayster

Payment sent. PM with address details sent. thanks
22nd October 2018, 04:38
COREi64

Thanks for all of the positive response. feedback and purchases! (Amigo-Mexicano... I'll get to your PM right away).

I'm planning on starting to ship orders starting mid-week in the order they were received. Will advise each buyer as their package ships.

Now... I have ONE MORE thing to announce with regards to this kit.

As you all know, the kit now consists of the keyboard brackets, the board support, the Userport bracket and TWO options for the power plate/power button ( as well as a set of washers).

I've come up with one more option....

It occurred to me last night as I was shutting down for the evening that I could design an LED into the stand alone power button. So here is how it turned out...

Here is what the LED illuminated button looks like.

https://i.postimg.cc/9DVd9SVY/IMG-6459.jpg

On the Ultimate 64 board, there are two LED positions available. One is for the power LED, and the other is for the Activity LED. It's really up to the owner how they configure their LEDs, but an option here now with this button is that you could connect the LED for the activity light to the power button... OR you could use the original power LED location on the case for activity, and route the power light to the button...

The LED button isn't going to be included in the regular price of the kits, it's going to be an option. Only have enough materials on hand right now to do about 40 buttons with wiring (have more parts on order now)... I'm going to charge an additional $5.00 USD for the illuminated button. If anyone who's ordered already wants the illuminated button (LED colors available are (red, green, blue, yellow and white), let me know.

For those that get the illuminated button, once you stick the cabled LED into the hole in the back of the button, you may want to put a small drop of crazy glue to keep it from popping out. I've made the LED reasonably snug so it should be ok without, but just mentioning it.

Thomas
COREi64
26th October 2018, 02:22
COREi64

All paid orders have been shipped. Each person has been e-mailed notification of their shipment.

Thomas
COREi64
26th October 2018, 20:12
iainjh

Mines arrived in UK already, thanks Thomas!

thats a lot of bits in this one- one thing - the post office smashed the box up somewhat, I have 1 x bag of screws and an allen key, and then 7 more printed parts. is that all correct?
26th October 2018, 20:40
COREi64

Wow, that got to you pretty fast!

There should be the following in the box.

1. Left keyboard bracket with installed heatset, 8mm M3 screw and M3 stainless steel washer
2. Right keyboard bracket with installed heatset, 8mm M3 screw and M3 stainless steel washer
3. USB plate
4. Main board support bracket
5. Power plate/ power switch combo coverplate
6. Short Power Plate
7. Power Button
8. Baggie containing 2.5mm allen key and six 9mm washers

If you find anything damaged or missing, please let me know. Replacements will be sent if needed.

Thomas

Quote:

Originally Posted by iainjh

Mines arrived in UK already, thanks Thomas!

thats a lot of bits in this one- one thing - the post office smashed the box up somewhat, I have 1 x bag of screws and an allen key, and then 7 more printed parts. is that all correct?
26th October 2018, 21:28
iainjh

It's all there, and its all perfect - thank you Thomas!
26th October 2018, 21:35
COREi64

Great to hear.

When you get it all deployed, it would be awesome to see a photo of your finished product!

Thomas

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Originally Posted by iainjh

It's all there, and its all perfect - thank you Thomas!
27th October 2018, 15:47
Probe

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Stuff arrived today. That was quick. Fits all very snugly, that's good :) Ill try to make some more pics later today. I took transparent to light it up from the inside(need some more color leds going). Thanks for the quality product, really like it, thanks Thomas.
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27th October 2018, 21:18
iainjh

Hi probe if you don’t mind where did you get the 1541 pi case and is your c64 case black or painted black? Looks nice.

Sorry thomas for noise in your thread!:)
28th October 2018, 00:32
Probe

Quote:

Originally Posted by iainjh

Hi probe if you don’t mind where did you get the 1541 pi case and is your c64 case black or painted black? Looks nice.

Sorry thomas for noise in your thread!:)

The black case is made by Pixelwizard, they used the real C64c molds. This kit by Thomas makes sure the Ultimate64 made by Gideon fits properly. Originally it's made for the the old motherboard and also fits the MK2 motherboard. You would still need some extra stuff for the MK2, keyboard mounts for example. Thomas also makes these in various colors(check out his webshop). The Pi1541 is a custom job by Testsson, active member on this forum.
29th October 2018, 08:45
iainjh

ta for info:)

thread back to COREi64 and his wonderful kits. thanks!
2nd November 2018, 22:36
COREi64

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All of the Amibay customer purchased kits are on their way.

E-mails have also been sent as of each respective ship date.

Here are some other photos of different colors that were selected... (Silver, Yellow, Black, Natural/Translucent, Red, Alien Green and Orange)

Attachment 141007 Attachment 141008 Attachment 141009 Attachment 141010
Attachment 141011 Attachment 141012 Attachment 141013

Thomas
COREi64
4th November 2018, 22:58
clayster

Received with thanks. However bracket for user port not fit properly ( must cut it a bit later) but I'm very happy for other brackets - fit perfect. Feedback left.
4th November 2018, 23:44
COREi64

What about the userport bracket doesn't fit.

There might be a tiny bit of residual material in there preventing it from sliding in. Have a close look. It is a snug fit...

Thomas
COREi64

Quote:

Originally Posted by clayster

Received with thanks. However bracket for user port not fit properly ( must cut it a bit later) but I'm very happy for other brackets - fit perfect. Feedback left.
5th November 2018, 16:43
COREi64

Clayster, feedback has been exchanged.

Thanks,
Thomas
COREi64
5th November 2018, 16:48
clayster

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Looks it is different construction of commodore cases, I have installed Ultimate in C64C case (first edition with symbols on the front of keys). As you see the plastic in this place is very thick and unable to use bracket. In the newer version this problem not exist. Today checked all my c64 newer version are fine to mount all brackets, the older not. But it's not your fault - as I said I'm very happy from the brackets.
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5th November 2018, 17:59
COREi64

Ah, yes, I see. That would certainly prevent the Userport bracket from sliding into place.

I'm pleased to hear that you're happy with the kit.

Thomas
COREi64
6th November 2018, 16:46
COREi64

Since this has been discussed a lot (around the net), I thought it would be helpful to ask this question...

For those living outside of Canada, who have received their kit, I think it would be beneficial to post a quick message here indicating if any fees/taxes/duty/VAT had to be paid, and how much it was.

This will help others get an idea of what to expect when their packages arrive... or help people to decide whether it's financially feasible to order this kit.

Thank-you
Thomas
COREi64
6th November 2018, 22:03
Probe

No taxes or fees here(Netherlands)

Quote:

Originally Posted by COREi64

Since this has been discussed a lot (around the net), I thought it would be helpful to ask this question...

For those living outside of Canada, who have received their kit, I think it would be beneficial to post a quick message here indicating if any fees/taxes/duty/VAT had to be paid, and how much it was.

This will help others get an idea of what to expect when their packages arrive... or help people to decide whether it's financially feasible to order this kit.

Thank-you
Thomas
COREi64
7th November 2018, 09:55
dimfil

I'm still waiting for my U64 so I have plenty of time to decide in which case it will be nested! Your kit will definetely be my choice to go, but before ordering pixelwizard case + your kit I kindly ask if you have in mind to create something for breadbin cases too. To be honest, I like these a lot more than C64c ones, and I have one breadbin case to spare for that purpose...
7th November 2018, 16:48
COREi64

Hello,

Yes, I do plan on creating a kit for the breadbin as well. I will certainly post here when I have something to show!

Thomas

Quote:

Originally Posted by dimfil

I'm still waiting for my U64 so I have plenty of time to decide in which case it will be nested! Your kit will definetely be my choice to go, but before ordering pixelwizard case + your kit I kindly ask if you have in mind to create something for breadbin cases too. To be honest, I like these a lot more than C64c ones, and I have one breadbin case to spare for that purpose...
14th November 2018, 14:39
uccio69

...my kits arrived! great product!!

thanks!
14th November 2018, 16:30
COREi64

Great to hear! Feedback exchanged.

BTW, did you have to pay anything in taxes or duty when your kit arrived?

Thomas
COREi64

Quote:

Originally Posted by uccio69

...my kits arrived! great product!!

thanks!
14th November 2018, 21:26
uccio69

Nothing to pay.... i was lucky!

Quote:

Originally Posted by COREi64

Great to hear! Feedback exchanged.

BTW, did you have to pay anything in taxes or duty when your kit arrived?

Thomas
COREi64

Quote:

Originally Posted by uccio69

...my kits arrived! great product!!

thanks!
16th November 2018, 14:25
c64new

Quote:

Originally Posted by uccio69

...my kits arrived! great product!!
thanks!

How long did it take to get the item in Italy?
Regards

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... As has not been said, it has already arrived a few days ago :)
Perfect objects! :lol:
24th November 2018, 02:37
COREi64

Elapsed time for this shipment was 21 days.

Thomas
COREi64

Quote:

Originally Posted by c64new

Quote:

Originally Posted by uccio69

...my kits arrived! great product!!
thanks!

How long did it take to get the item in Italy?
Regards

----------------->
... As has not been said, it has already arrived a few days ago :)
Perfect objects! :lol:
10th January 2019, 16:14
Romanujan

Interested in black set, will PM in a moment.
10th January 2019, 17:56
COREi64

Thanks for your PM. I've just sent your reply.

Thomas
COREi64

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romanujan

Interested in black set, will PM in a moment.
22nd January 2019, 01:26
Raymond_Day

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same for me.

The back cover plate can not fit it lifts up from the C=64c case. I just left mine off.Attachment 143206 This is with it in there it can't go down all the way.

I think I should of got this back cover what he showed in this thread.

https://postimg.cc/BtjKMkgg

Is this one for the C=64C?
22nd January 2019, 02:58
COREi64

Hi.

Sorry to hear that the USB plate doesn't fit your case. The one you have is indeed for the 64c case. The other style (for the breadbin) is considerably different.

I designed this install set on the kickstarter/pixelwizard 64c case, and that port cover fits perfectly on that case. Early on I had identified a variance between the kickstarter/pixelwizard case and a european case and adjusted the design accordingly.

I just dug through my collection of old cases, and indeed I found the same case bottom that you're having issues with. Good news is that I've managed to replicate the problem as I appear to have a sample of the same case you're showing in the photos.

All is not lost. I will re-design this part so-as to be compatible with your case. There is definitely a marked difference between this factory case and the kickstarter one (internally). Once completed, I will send you a replacement that will fit your case, of course, at no charge.

Thank-you for bringing this to my attention.

It's worth noting that all the other brackets in the kit fit this factory case, it's just the userport cover plate that needs some adjustment.

Thomas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raymond_Day

The back cover plate can not fit it lifts up from the C=64c case. I just left mine off.Attachment 143206 This is with it in there it can't go down all the way.

I think I should of got this back cover what he showed in this thread.

https://postimg.cc/BtjKMkgg

Is this one for the C=64C?
23rd January 2019, 20:50
Joostel

Interested in one black set, PM on its way
24th January 2019, 02:05
COREi64

Hi,

Thanks... I've sent you a PM with some details.

Thomas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joostel

Interested in one black set, PM on its way

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