Hi, I've built a couple of PC systems using standard cases, but this is my first ever Case Mod. I bought a broken Commodore PET 3032 system online so that I could re-purpose the case for a RetroPie and general Raspberry Pi coding machine. The Commodore Pet was the first computer I ever saw/touched and I love the distinctive design. I also like how all the kit in contained in the one box - Keyboard, Monitor & CPU. I'll be continuing this by installing a trackball into the keyboard rather than having a separate mouse. I initially tried to fit a modern keyboard into the existing Commodore Pet keyboard cut out, but the layout was pretty awful and a lot of the keys were missing - plus I don't like numeric pads and have never used one in my life. I therefore decided to get the keyboard hole routed out so I can fit in a full keyboard (a 68% mechanical keyboard) and mouse. I've added a pic to show the current state of the case. The next step is to get the case spray painted (I'm going with the original white, but I might add a modern touch by using a metallic paint).
The case is with company that specialises in painting plastics, it should be completed by Friday and I'll paste in a photo. I don't seem able to link to photos so I'll upload the original case pic and then one showing the respray.
Well, I can't upload a file either. Is there a rtestriction on newbies posting links or uploading files?
Yes, upload to Imgur or the the like and link it in... Makes it easier as there's no file size or resolution restrictions Edit: i suggested Imgur as you can select a "thumbnail" size to make images uniform
I have used imgur for the gifs and Flickr for the photos, both give you various embedded links so you can post with the preview size you prefer. Flickr has the advantage of keeping the same quality of the photos you upload, imgur compress them. You can upload to Pinterest too if you have it, but it gives only direct links if my memory serves me right.
