Hi.
*** UPDATE September 25th, 2023 ***
I have now resumed this project, which has been delayed due to questions from the producer lost in transit to me. I never got them, and they were busy with other projects.
Status today is that I have commissioned 50 of each floppy drive bracket, that is the flat bracket and the bracket with sides that can also hold a harddrive.
Also comissioned 50 pieces of the entire metal rail that holds the two floppy brackes, rear harddrive bracket and PSU.
HOWEVER - my commissioned main metal rail comes with a single modification; the rail only holds a single floppy drive, to the left, as the entire right part is taken up by a custom cutout for a 92mm fan with mounting holes and clearence for dampening material, blowing air down towards any accelerator card present. Think Noctua fan, silently moving air over your low profile Cyberstorm PPC...
All metal parts are galvanised to look like the original as much as possible, while retaining their resiliance towards rust.
Prices are still to be determined, but sadly substancially more expensive than I initially was led to believe.
50€ would purchase a floppy drive rail, as it looks right now
120€ would purchase the main metal rail for the floppy drive, harddrive, PSU and accelerator fan, again as it looks right now.
Would this make more financial sence to produce in China? Absolutely. Would it also involve much more risk, regarding finish, fit and material durability? NO DOUBT!
These metal parts are produced locally, 20km from my house in Denmark, by highly skilled artisans that otherwise produce parts for expensive Scandinavian design lamps and furniture.
Now - this is *not* a "for sale" thread; I am still waiting for the first prototypes, so assess final fit and suitability. I'll post pictures as soon as the first prototypes arrive.
Use this post / thread to determine whether this is for you, and reply with non-committing interest and/or questions.
Purchasers would as always benefit from my 7-day, no-bullshit warranty. You don't like it, return it! You only pay postage both ways.
Thanks for your interest.
// Rimmer
Note: cutout of one of the drawings I’ve received from the supplier inserted below. They’ve done an amazing job of measuring the brackets. I’m so looking forward to holding a prototype in my hands
*** UPDATE END ***
So I’m in process of having 50 replacement FDD mounts / brackets professionally made by a local company specializing in producing metal parts for high-end danish design lamps. Think artichoke lamp at 10.000€ per lamp.
My intention is to supply these at cost, which would be in the 30€ range. Please note that these are 1:1 replicas, and *not* the version with *welded* tabs for mounting inside the A3000D, rather pressed tabs like the original.
Also, I’d like to make the same amount of the HDD bracket. Alas, I have no bracket to supply for measurements.
Are there anyone out there willing to borrow me this bracket?
Once the mounts / brackets have been made, I’ll make a post here for those interested.
Thanks for looking.
// Rimmer
*** UPDATE September 25th, 2023 ***
I have now resumed this project, which has been delayed due to questions from the producer lost in transit to me. I never got them, and they were busy with other projects.
Status today is that I have commissioned 50 of each floppy drive bracket, that is the flat bracket and the bracket with sides that can also hold a harddrive.
Also comissioned 50 pieces of the entire metal rail that holds the two floppy brackes, rear harddrive bracket and PSU.
HOWEVER - my commissioned main metal rail comes with a single modification; the rail only holds a single floppy drive, to the left, as the entire right part is taken up by a custom cutout for a 92mm fan with mounting holes and clearence for dampening material, blowing air down towards any accelerator card present. Think Noctua fan, silently moving air over your low profile Cyberstorm PPC...
All metal parts are galvanised to look like the original as much as possible, while retaining their resiliance towards rust.
Prices are still to be determined, but sadly substancially more expensive than I initially was led to believe.
50€ would purchase a floppy drive rail, as it looks right now
120€ would purchase the main metal rail for the floppy drive, harddrive, PSU and accelerator fan, again as it looks right now.
Would this make more financial sence to produce in China? Absolutely. Would it also involve much more risk, regarding finish, fit and material durability? NO DOUBT!
These metal parts are produced locally, 20km from my house in Denmark, by highly skilled artisans that otherwise produce parts for expensive Scandinavian design lamps and furniture.
Now - this is *not* a "for sale" thread; I am still waiting for the first prototypes, so assess final fit and suitability. I'll post pictures as soon as the first prototypes arrive.
Use this post / thread to determine whether this is for you, and reply with non-committing interest and/or questions.
Purchasers would as always benefit from my 7-day, no-bullshit warranty. You don't like it, return it! You only pay postage both ways.
Thanks for your interest.
// Rimmer
Note: cutout of one of the drawings I’ve received from the supplier inserted below. They’ve done an amazing job of measuring the brackets. I’m so looking forward to holding a prototype in my hands
*** UPDATE END ***
So I’m in process of having 50 replacement FDD mounts / brackets professionally made by a local company specializing in producing metal parts for high-end danish design lamps. Think artichoke lamp at 10.000€ per lamp.
My intention is to supply these at cost, which would be in the 30€ range. Please note that these are 1:1 replicas, and *not* the version with *welded* tabs for mounting inside the A3000D, rather pressed tabs like the original.
Are there anyone out there willing to borrow me this bracket?
Once the mounts / brackets have been made, I’ll make a post here for those interested.
Thanks for looking.
// Rimmer
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