It is super cool that you were able to get a metal one made, I was very worried about the top part of the plastic PCI bracket breaking away over repeated use but had no way to make a metal one myself. The end result looks great. Glad I was able to help.

@thesuperknot_

3 жыл бұрын

We need more thing-minded people like you in the world. Thank you, Toby!

@Khanemis

3 жыл бұрын

You did a great job designing that bracket. Thank you for participating:) Also I hope that writing that letter on a Vaio VGN TX630P wasn't too painful, those old netbooks weren't always quite fun to use:-D

@TobyCowles

3 жыл бұрын

@@KhanemisThanks! I actually quite like the keyboard on that little Sony, the keys are small but they have a shocking amount of travel. The track pad is terrible though

@YKSGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Need to upgrade to one of the $4000+ metal sintering 3d printers ;)

@Locomamonk

2 жыл бұрын

nice work!! and nice note as well!

Shout out for Toby! At least your design was used for the metal bracket.

@erik365365365

3 жыл бұрын

Right! Metal is superior though. Honestly that printed bracket could have passed for metal.

This is an amazing time to be a DIYer. As a kid, my dad and older brother taught me how to etch PCBs - buying copper clad board at Radio Shack, using a Sharpie to draw the circuit, etching with ferric chloride, drilling holes, and soldering to the nasty product that was somehow both under-etched and over-etched and almost always a rough fit even with tolerant through-hole parts. Now, I can use a free schematics app to design a circuit, test it in a free simulator, design the board in a free PCB design tool, send the files to a fab house and, for a couple bucks, get a flawlessly manufactured 4-layer silk screened board with resolution so insanely high I can barely see the traces without magnification. Then I can use another free CAD program to design an enclosure and have it 3D printed on high-end industrial manufacturing machines, and, design a front panel and have it laser-cut in acrylic or metal or plastic or whatever I want. At Digi-Key, I have access to almost any electronics components I can think of, with convenient links to data sheets. If I need something more niche, I can get everything from pre-made connectors to screws to tools to plug-in modules on eBay or Ali Express or even Amazon. Not to even mention the amazing online communities - KZread, Stack Exchange, Thingiverse, the entire WWW.... Or enabling projects like GCC (or GNU or Linux in general), Arduino, Visual Studio Express and all its rebrands like Atmel Studio, Mojo... The limit is quite literally just your imagination. Flippin’ ‘eck!

@MrMega200

2 жыл бұрын

You may want to consider UV etching single sided boards for the small projects. BigClive has a video on how to do that.

Full Metal Bracket

@SiD3WiNDR

3 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment right here.

@OptimaDane

3 жыл бұрын

This needs all the likes, goddamn man thats glorious.

This reminds me of the time I offered my crush a ride home from church in my old Ford Taurus, she thankfully said yes, then the rich kid in his BMW offered her a ride and she decided to go with him instead. Sorry Toby! 😂

@BasedCrusades

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, I felt for Toby.

@beware_the_moose

3 жыл бұрын

Most of us here have been Toby at some point in our lives...

Have so many people wanting to help gives me faith in humanity. Very nice of so many to offer help.

Kevin's metalwork is amazing and Toby's skill to make that design, even though he couldn't take exact measurements himself, it's just astonishing. Amazing job to everyone involved!

For the round DIN port hole in the case, there are plugs called blanking grommets which are readily available in just about any diameter you can imagine.

I had absolutely nothing to do with this and I'm STILL proud. Your people love you, Clint!

to quote another famous youtuber "A thing of beauty is a joy forever", and "A real Bobby Dazzler"

Because, if you're Clint, you can _never_ have too many ports.

@TheTurnipKing

3 жыл бұрын

Then the Amiga is certainly the perfect system. That thing had upgrades every which way from Sunday.

@Charlesb88

3 жыл бұрын

Having all the right connections is very imPORTant to him.

@digitalsparky

3 жыл бұрын

Both hardware and software, nice :P.

@jesperfrost2358

3 жыл бұрын

I've been watching LGR for like 6-7 years at this point, and just now I realise that the guy is named Clint. I just never knew. Now that says something about how great his content is. Cool name though!

@marinacelada3246

3 жыл бұрын

@@jesperfrost2358 To me, it makes me always think he's about ti sey "My mistake: four coffins.". 😂🤣😂.

Well, thank you all: I had an Amiga 1000, then 2000, then 3000 way back when they were modern, and nice to see the community of geeks is still out there helping each other out!

Next blerb: adding a car lighter to the round port in the back

@eDoc2020

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately that hole is too small at the moment. I suppose he could enlarge it with a step drill...

@aidancommenting

3 жыл бұрын

Only if it comes with a cup holder

@eDoc2020

3 жыл бұрын

@@aidancommenting Usually the optical drive goes in the front.

@aidancommenting

3 жыл бұрын

@@eDoc2020 It was a joke, I didn't say anything about where it goes

@AlejandroFerrariMc

3 жыл бұрын

I think he has a front plate for that! lol

"I dunno. It seems fun."

"It takes a village..." Or at least Clint and a group of helpful fans! Great team effort, it looks very nice.

Just shows how well people come together to make things happen, no matter how small... :D

@Dee_Just_Dee

3 жыл бұрын

No kidding. Mega props to Toby, Kevin and LGR. This is the epitome of open-source innovation and collaboration.

@3dlabs99

3 жыл бұрын

Thats what the nano-scientists say all the time

So nice to see that the community came out in force to help out! You're keeping this history alive Clint! I can totally see you setting up an actual museum with the collection someday! Keep up the great work!

I'm a console gamer, I don't know much at all about computers and have no plans to ever build one, but I cannot get enough of these building videos you make.

Had the same feeling when I randomly found some guy who made 3D model of plastic HDD brackets for my old Cieftech Full Tower case. I printed it in local 3D-farm and rushed home to check if it fits well. Worked like a charm. it's awesome when everything sticks together good and looks just fine. And it's super-awesome when you can use help from people all over the world. Heil networks!

Blerbs and Blurbettes.

Greatest Trilogy since Star Wars.

Kevin has a nice talent. There are quite a few homebrew ISA card projects that are in dire need of custom brackets. Usually companies ask 14 EUR a piece or even more for a custom bracket, if you take small amounts (up to 100 brackets), and most of the time we don't need that many brackets. Examples are the SnarkBarker SoundBlaster clone, or other clone cards, like the Renovation 2001, Argus and GUSar Gravis Ultrasound clones, and several more...

(amiga = "female friend" in spanish) "So let's stick this in the Amiga" "So let's stick this in the female friend" I laughed so much over that silly thing.

@oblitum

3 жыл бұрын

Stay awhile and listen no hay muchas amigas entre informáticos 🤣

@westicals

3 жыл бұрын

Should probably turn the Amiga on first.

@12sorase

3 жыл бұрын

​@@westicals nah first you ask for consent

@rodrigoacosta9708

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha yeah with time I forgot about it, but some things when you speak another language have different meanings, like the Ultima games, Ultima in spanish means "she, the last one" or maybe better written the last, in femenine.

@RikoJAmado

3 жыл бұрын

It’s an Amiga with Benefits!

lemme pause this, make a fancy sandwich, and come back.

@gp3328

3 жыл бұрын

I'm eating chicken nuggets right now.

@idkwhattonamemyself2

3 жыл бұрын

Was it good tho?

@rockwellsecrest4398

3 жыл бұрын

I’d prolly be a healthier weight if ate while watching KZread instead of smoking lol

@loathfluctuation1191

3 жыл бұрын

Duke mayo and dil pickle spear is must

@gaefrogge5806

3 жыл бұрын

A good sandwich hits different while watching his videos

That looks so polished! Nice touch.

Again very fascinating. Thank you, Clint.

Awesome, I'm glad they worked out!

Those metal brackets are so... Metal! 🤘

Awesome metal work.

Love seeing you customize this thing

I really love that Be Quiet screwdriver

I thought this was a little nuts at the beginning of the video, but after seeing it all assembled I thought, ok yes that's pretty satisfying.

No finer level of detail than matching slot covers!

Super nit pick. The usb port is upside down.

@LGRBlerbs

3 жыл бұрын

I've honestly never given any thought to USB port rotation, haha

@deineroehre

3 жыл бұрын

So he just shortened the plug-turn-plug-turn-finnally-plugin of USB by one plug-turn-sequence. ;-)

@MajorMokoto

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, I was thinking about making this comment too. My OCD is like ... nooooooooooooo LOL. Great video Clint!

@DukeDudeston

3 жыл бұрын

@@deineroehre my thoughts exactly.

@thicclink

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't want to say it so I'm glad someone else did 😂😂😂

YES I was craving for some video to watch thanks clint

Oh those blanks make me happy

This makes me happy so see! I'm attempting to mount a MiSTer as well as a A1200 in my Checkmate, I'm going to need to track down an equally bespoke solution. What a nice finish though!

That is a full metal *bracket* right there.

For the round hole, just a little metal plate and drill a couple holes and screw it in place on the inside of the case. Quick, easy, and would look good. Getting all the little things the way you want them on anything custom (cars, computers, anything) takes time and tinkering.

Scope for improvement there. Making the square holes smaller. They seemed too big. Matching the shape with some wiggle room would have been very nice. But then again, I am a perfectionist.

I actually bought my 3D printer in part because of this case, it’s nice to have my GBS-8220 VGA converter internal to the system with my custom bracket and not sticking out at the side like I had to with the original case.

This became one of a kind. Awesome Amiga 1200 ! I will wait for another update/blerb or main channel video about it. Awesome stuff !

Amiga forever ! ❤️

That printed part is really useful

Think you have the best fans. They work together to make cool stuff.

Beautiful metal work :)

Sir, you are awesome.

Great video, LGR.

Custom I/O stuff like this is the sort of thing I’d pay for. Especially ATX I/O shields.

I'd probably just go for a dome plug, available in all sizes. Or, go the whole hog and get a midi interface and a 5 pin din. You know, just cos, more ports. Or maybe a cassette din adaptor? Sure there is a gizmo that does it. For the fans, of course, lower voltage for slower/quieter. Standard is a 12v fan running on the 5v rail, but they can have trouble starting up. I find 24v fans on 12v are more reliable. Not as common in the junque bin, but definitely available if your buying new. Looks pretty swish dude.

Good job boys!

I swear the screwdriver that came with my Be Quiet cooler is one of the most useful tools I own. Looks like Clint agrees. ;)

@LGRBlerbs

3 жыл бұрын

I use it all the time, it's true.

I envy you man. I haven't dubbed around with an AMIGA since I left my 500 behind in '92. I did get to install it in a custom wooden case with detachable keyboard, also in a wooden keyboard case.

Offlical: fans of LGR Blerbs are henceforth known as "Blerbs"

@maxwang9003

3 жыл бұрын

So much better than being ‘beliebers’

@jasonm5874

3 жыл бұрын

Been called worse.

@aidancommenting

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonm5874 Hi worse I'm dad Please forgive me

@BasedCrusades

3 жыл бұрын

Always have been

@39Chevy

3 жыл бұрын

What about Blerbals? The stuff we make should explode.

Hey Clint, the bracket you could use is one from an old ISA multi-IO card that has 1 serial and 1 joystick port that fit the exact size of USB and DVI

Very clean looking, as if that was how it was meant to be... and now it is. Great job, fans. :)

Very nice plates, on a project like this it's worth the extra little touches.

Just saw you on the Game Dungeon follow-up. That was awesome and an pleasant surprise. I love that you guys have collaborated and that you've collaborated with others such as the 8-Bit Guy and PushingUpRoses, both of which I've also watched. All of you make great content.

Awesome!!!

Awesome work to the guys who supplied the 3D printed and metal brackets! Perhaps you should give them a shout out in the description if they have businesses that can supply us retro guys with excellent parts like these?

By your projects combined, He is *Captain Bracket!*

Damn fine job!

That round hole could easily be covered with a metal blanking plate, and it would not be super hard to make, just drill two holes in a piece of metal of the right size.

That looks amazing but the perfectionist in me is bothered by the gaps around the plugs

Clint being extremely happy about custom made brackets also makes me happy :) Also, I just subscribed to this channel. Welcome to Sublurbia!

Nice sheet metal work

Keep this up and your Checkmate will turn into _your_ very own MMX (Marble Machine X)

Cool for Toby.

In the circle slot next to the fans, you can put a toggle switch that controls the fans. Just an idea, instead of covering it, make it useful.

@toby cowles Toby's plastic bracket on thingyverse will no doubt make many Amiga case builders very happy !!!!! Not many people have access to a metal work shop.

@TobyCowles

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@wvbassassassin

3 жыл бұрын

I'm very fortunate to work in a metal shop!

Mouthwatering

At this point if your Clint and you want something you just drop the hint and wait for it to arrive, must be nice..

@angelorusso3219

3 жыл бұрын

Can I give Clint some hints to drop for me, and it will arrive at my place?

The holes are slightly big, but still way better than what I'd manage to do. And I did brackets before.

I smiled when I saw your cameo at Ross's latest video :D Good going man, take care.

One of those PCI screw cover things would be nice, too, IMHO. You see them on small form factor PC cases a lot. It would just cover the hole to the left of the PCI brackets. Seems like it could just be a fitted piece, as long as you can get it to be color-matched.

Clint, I highly recommend you make the jump to 3D printing if you haven't already. I got an Ender Creality 3 a few weeks ago, and have been having a blast making custom stuff.

Kinda jealous of this case!! :)

Only LGR can make a bracket interesting :)

vibin to some blerbs!

Crazy coincidence, I too, am a Kevin with a metal workshop. Ain't that grand?

@aidancommenting

3 жыл бұрын

Are.. are you the same Kevin? Lol

@wvbassassassin

3 жыл бұрын

@@aidancommenting No

Bet you could plug that round hole with something out of the 'hard to find' hardware drawers at Lowe's. I think they've got an assortment of sizes for just snap in plastic hole plugs, or you could get a rubber plug.

Just to add that polish, some custom labels over the ports would look great.

View at .5x speed for comedic effect.

If it's custom it's AWESOME! ;-P

I love watching you mess around with an Amiga. The Amiga computers are the one and only loves of my life. It was the greatest tragedy that I had to get rid of my A500 and 4000/040 and seeing you mess around with one makes the loss that little bit smaller.

A bit random, but LGR is how I found out about Goodwill, and shortly after that found out that one of my dad's friends works in Goodwill Corporate in Jax, and with a few strings pulled, I'm now on a decent paying job at Goodwill Corporate, pretty much thanks to ya :D

We're *ALL* _Blerbs_ now, aren't we?

I do love me a good blerb in the afternoon!

An Ethernet PCMCIA card would also be nice. You can get this off of amikit pretty easily.

If you had a color apple macintosh back then,you would,ve been the prince of the king.

Great video again, thanks Clint, would love to connect with the Metal fab guy :-)

Is it possible to route the CF card to the second bracket? Would be nice to have immediate access to it...

Oh good, things.

Darn it. That little blank panel that was put in first in the upgrades video was what I thought surely would be (ahem) the case for where those ports would wind up going.

Now i know what i used to sound like to my Dad all those years ago lmao

Nice.

There have been times where Ive needed to make custom slot brackets like that. I wish i had the space for a metal workshop or even a 3D printer. I have enough money to buy stuff, just nowhere to put it. I have to make do with a drill and various sized files to make custom shaped holes.

hayat sana güzel, Clint.

Monday just got better

I want something that looks nice, for the nice people!