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