Amiga 1200 in a cube case

[cevoner]

I have put a 1200 in this case and it fits perfect. The sides come off, the top comes off (fan is an extra, I do not have) and drives can be added in the front. I have added a CD drive and a Gotek drive internally. The video is sent to an LCD monitor via a EGA/RGB Signal to VGA HD Video Converter Board (29.) mounted inside. Also inside is a 230v power supply (15.) under the 1200 motherboard so you can access the 1200 by lifting out the top. I take the left side off to change PCMCIA cards which I cut a hole for. A hard drive boots it internally from a 4xIDE board also. It is accelerated with an ACA1232. Its' a fully contained case except for a Lyra keyboard converter. Pretty functional. You could add a Indivision for better quality video but having native modes was what I was after. I have an NTSC 1200. I plug the MAS player sound module in to run MP3's also. It is the size of a laser printer but much lighter. 2 handles on each side help its' mobility. Two durable 120mm XtraFlo fans included in the front.
I thought I would relay this functional case. Let me know if you would to see actual finished photos for this project. Minimal cutting is needed for this case. Just the left side panel is cut.
Lid easily slides open to rveal interior.
PCMCIA slot accessible from the outside. Power supply fits underneath.
Inside is video converter and harddrive underneath MB also.

Backwall the converter is mounted where a fan was suppose to be. Also accelerator fits.
Left panel comes off for easy handling. 2 screws on back hold it on.

 

[User2921]

Definitely curious to see how you did this

 

[cevoner]

You can buy this case on Amazon and it needs little modifying. In fact if you do not require PCMCIA access maybe just holes for your motherboard need to be drilled. I mounted the power switch on the side. If you can figure how to connect it to the case's switch that cut can be avoided too. Easiest to convert case I have purchased. (About 100.)

 

[User2921]

Any chance you're willing to share actual photos of what you have and what you've done?

 

[Gravislord]

Great stuff, more details, and pics, certainly appreciated as I have this EXACT case (currently is a de-commissioned HTPC).

 

[cevoner]

Sure I'll snap some photos. Coming.

 

[ElectroBlaster]

Awaiting pictures with baited breath!

I may go and grab one of these myself. I did tower conversions many years ago and decided to do no more, but this case looks interesting

 

[cevoner]

More views of case. Not much modding since the case was meant as a test bench and meant to be flexible.
left side slides open to reveal 3.5 hard drive underneath motherboard.
In the front mounted CD Drive and Gotek USB drive.
Left has power switch and cutout for PCMCIA card. Already has holes so easy to cut.

 

[Ed.D]

Awesome!