+Philsan Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I had a SIO2SD device but without a case. Thanks to AtariAge user Lotharek now my device has found a home! You can send him your SIO2SD and he will make the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 You can also buy a case from MegaHz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) Aww but the fun is in making your own case out of interest though how much did Lotharek charge you? Edited July 28, 2009 by orpheuswaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Philsan Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) I paid 40 euro for case + work. So in total for my SIO2SD (Pigula's board + Lotharek's case) I paid 75 euro. I have to say that Pigula and Lotharek have done a good and professional work. Edited July 28, 2009 by Philsan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+skr Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I have to say that Pigula and Lotharek have done a good and professional work. And I have to add, that Lotharek´s support is great, too. I once had some little problems with my Stereoboard (the board was ok, but I was stupid) and he solved it via email. Good to have such people still acitve in the scene. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl0re Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Aww but the fun is in making your own case out of interest though how much did Lotharek charge you? Normally, yeah, but the sio2sd is a special case / form of hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foster Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I've got one of Lotharek's cases too and it works like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikmir Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Hi all Atarians! I have recently bought the sio2sd package from Lotharek. I must say the build quality is exceptional. If you take into account that he really took the time to find a black/white led for me I must say: very nice guy. Received the package with a DVD and SD card ready to go! And having a lot of fun with my 800XE machine. Now just to buy another 800XL and I am really back into my teens (my production date was 1972....) Anyway, you cannot go wrong with Lotharek. He may need a bit of time but in the end delivers a very sturdy handcrafted SIO2SD box. Will post pictures later (digital camera on the Fritz.... ah well, just wish everything was built as sturdy as our XL/XE machines back in the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Aww but the fun is in making your own case out of interest though how much did Lotharek charge you? Normally, yeah, but the sio2sd is a special case / form of hell. really? I put mine in an old XM301 case... And wired new buttons to the existing ones... that way if I want to swap it out to something else I just desolder the leg leads and I have a stock SIO2SD... was easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl0re Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Aww but the fun is in making your own case out of interest though how much did Lotharek charge you? Normally, yeah, but the sio2sd is a special case / form of hell. really? I put mine in an old XM301 case... And wired new buttons to the existing ones... that way if I want to swap it out to something else I just desolder the leg leads and I have a stock SIO2SD... was easy Yeah, really. Wiring new buttons to those little posts is not fun for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 I could do with one of those cases - having the EPROM die on me was a scare. I'd like to buy a case but fit it myself, if that's possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackpanther Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 (edited) Recently got myself one of these and I now want to get a case for it or make my own. I did contact Lotharek to see if he would supply a case and he said I would have to send it to him. Would you have to send the adaptor to MegaHz for a case or would he send one out? I was thinking of using a tape case or maybe an old game cart if I decide to try it myself. Edited August 9, 2009 by blackpanther Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotharek Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Recently got myself one of these and I now want to get a case for it or make my own. I did contact Lotharek to see if he would supply a case and he saidI would have to send it to him. Would you have to send the adaptor to MegaHz for a case or would he send one out? I was thinking of using a tape case or maybe an old game cart if I decide to try it myself. the problem with sio2sd case is that lcd displays are not equal sized. I know at least 5 producers with 4-5 size variations. All work I do is hand-made and difference of 1mm causes lcd fall iside the case. The same is with board. Whilst building my devices I use smd version of sio2sd .....and it really takes long hours to assembly (anyway, its fun but not for everyone - beginings may be a liitle bit frustrating). ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) I'm not having any luck finding a case for this: I was going for the XM-301 option but I can't find one on ebay that doesn't cost the earth in postage. I'd like to do the work myself, though. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas? I certainly don't want to to fit it inside the Atari case since it's shared between machines anyway (one of which has SIO2IDE). Edited September 15, 2009 by flashjazzcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookt Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I'm not having any luck finding a case for this: I was going for the XM-301 option but I can't find one on ebay that doesn't cost the earth in postage. I'd like to do the work myself, though. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas? I certainly don't want to to fit it inside the Atari case since it's shared between machines anyway (one of which has SIO2IDE). What about an XC12? There's the nice transparent plastic of the cassette door for the LCD and I'm sure you could hook up the menu buttons to play, ff, rew etc. In fact now I think about it I'm sure I've seen something similar before ... Plus they should be cheaper than an XM-301. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorgle Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I'm not having any luck finding a case for this: I was going for the XM-301 option but I can't find one on ebay that doesn't cost the earth in postage. I'd like to do the work myself, though. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas? I certainly don't want to to fit it inside the Atari case since it's shared between machines anyway (one of which has SIO2IDE). What about an XC12? There's the nice transparent plastic of the cassette door for the LCD and I'm sure you could hook up the menu buttons to play, ff, rew etc. In fact now I think about it I'm sure I've seen something similar before ... Plus they should be cheaper than an XM-301. Here's what I did. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) What about an XC12? There's the nice transparent plastic of the cassette door for the LCD and I'm sure you could hook up the menu buttons to play, ff, rew etc. In fact now I think about it I'm sure I've seen something similar before ... Plus they should be cheaper than an XM-301. Interesting idea, but ideally I want something smaller because desk space is very tight. Shame I didn't get a tape deck with the new 130XE, though. Could have been fun. Here's what I did. That's more the size I want. No 1064s around at the mo, though. ...just thinking, maybe it would look good in a transparent/translucent case. Kind of like an iSIO2PC... Edited September 15, 2009 by flashjazzcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I have got a 1064, make me an offer if you want it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Here's what I did. Very nice. How did you deal with the connector at the front? Did you manufacture some kind of blanking plate (like the one on the pass-thru at the back)? I have got a 1064, make me an offer if you want it PM'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorgle Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Here's what I did. Very nice. How did you deal with the connector at the front? Did you manufacture some kind of blanking plate (like the one on the pass-thru at the back)? As of yet, no. Eventually, I want to make an aluminum panel to cover up the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 OK, thanks. Got one on the way so I'll see what I can do with it. Will be a long term project, since I have next to no suitable tools ATM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Here's what I did. Any chance of a shopping list of parts or a quick guide to how you fitted out the 1064 case? Mine's just arrived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urborg Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 (edited) Here are pictures of SIO2SD case which I have done few days ago. It requires a lot of patience, but it is not very difficult to do. Edited November 17, 2009 by urborg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick Bill Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 You can also buy a case from MegaHz How much does MegaHz charge and where can I get in touch with him? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 You can also buy a case from MegaHz How much does MegaHz charge and where can I get in touch with him? Bill http://mega-hz.no-ip.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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