idflyfish Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I am thinking about how I might create a box for my nanoPEB. I have looked on several sites that show various boxes created for circuit boards and it doesn't look too difficult of you have access to the right tools. Has anyone had first hand experience creating a box for the nanoPEB? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+retroclouds Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I don't think there are any nanoPEB/CF7+ devices with a box around. But I would sure like to get one This would make a great community project, considering how many nanoPEBs and CF7+ devices there are out there. The nanoPEB/CF7+ is probably the only TI-99/4A homebrew hardware of the last 15 years that actually put some $$$$ in the authors' pocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsy Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 For ideas, have a look at the ZX81 16K Ram Pack: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyBritish Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Yeah the ZX81 RAM Pack...complete with build in wobble and lost your work feature :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idflyfish Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 For ideas, have a look at the ZX81 16K Ram Pack: Yes this looks close to something that would work. It looks like I would need to change out the power switch so that it protrudes from the case but that is doable. The case would still need to be opened to get at the flash card but that isn't a huge deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I have conjectured to the use of dead Speech Synthesizer cases, but have not done any measurements. Initially, not a fan of the RAM pack design idea, but the ribbon cable connector would seem to be an advantage. I have actually looked around for project cases from various sites. Yes, I think this project is well worth-while and could be worth a few bucks to whomever solves the problem. I think the biggest problem is the port layout, in particular the parallel port on the front. Though the modular design of the unit means that one can orient it however one wishes providing the expansion port ribbon cable and CF adapter are mounted properly after reorientation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unhuman Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) Speech synthesizer dimensions not correct. Too short. Or CF7+ too tall - you decide. Edited November 3, 2011 by unhuman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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