Comment by accrual

3 months ago

This is really cool! I like the attention to detail on the front panel, it's something I'd be proud of showing on a carefully built retro PC. I could see using this over CF to IDE adapters which work well but this is a cleaner solution.

Good luck with your launch, I'll be happy to order one!

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userbinator  3 months ago

Personally I think the half-melted (literally) rough 3D-printed look is rather ugly, and would prefer a stamped steel plate --- like this (floppy emulator): https://lotharek.pl/productdetail.php?id=28

  • polpo  3 months ago

    A stamped steel plate is not possible at my planned price point. But one thing I will note is that this 3D printed front panel is only a prototype.

    • marcosscriven  3 months ago

      On the contrary, I think you’ve done a fantastic job with the enclosure. Far from looking “half melted”, you’ve made good use of the bed texture, and the design is top notch.

    • Palomides  3 months ago

      as an aside to anyone else reading this, laser cut and bent sheet metal has gotten pretty cheap and easy, I think you could have an okay (unpainted) tray/case like this made for maybe $5 to $10 at 100 units

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