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HigashiJun wrote: 14 Nov 2025 00:28 You're preaching to the choir. :lol:
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HigashiJun wrote: 14 Nov 2025 00:28 I completely agree and I always try to keep the original design of my retro stuff.
Me too. I've done quite a lot of composite mods and each time I do I don't drill the case to add connectors, I add flyleads instead and make it a reversible .

One thing about clear cases is that it reminds me of prison electronics which are clear to prevent inmates using them for no good!!!
HigashiJun wrote: 14 Nov 2025 00:28 I only made an exception for my A1200 and installed it in a black case.
I can see that, my A1200 is very scruffy and could do with a tidy up. I think black is a good choice as it is less likely to get as scruffy as the original colour over time.
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rubber_jonnie wrote: 14 Nov 2025 09:46 I can see that, my A1200 is very scruffy and could do with a tidy up. I think black is a good choice as it is less likely to get as scruffy as the original colour over time.
I first had a new white case, but when I got my new white keys, I've then found the whole thing was to white compared to the original A1200...

So I decided to go for a black coloured Amiga.

I am very pleased of the result now:

A1200.JPG

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HigashiJun wrote: 14 Nov 2025 10:41
rubber_jonnie wrote: 14 Nov 2025 09:46 I can see that, my A1200 is very scruffy and could do with a tidy up. I think black is a good choice as it is less likely to get as scruffy as the original colour over time.
I first had a new white case, but when I got my new white keys, I've then found the whole thing was to white compared to the original A1200...

So I decided to go for a black coloured Amiga.

I am very pleased of the result now:


A1200.JPG


:D

Looks very smart indeed :) Where did you get the case and keys from if you don't mind me asking?

BTW I just ordered a Famicom N8 cartridge, will look much better than my NES carts sitting on an adapter :)
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800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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@rubber_jonnie

The case is from Amigakit:

https://amigakit.amiga.store/a1200-case ... ftp9nordm7

and the keycaps are from A1200NET:

https://www.a1200.net/shop/amiga-keycaps-black/

I'm waiting for their mechanical keyboard now...

As said before, very pleased with the result (and not "of", as sneakily suggested - and replaced - by the spell checker)...

The N8 cart is really good, nice move !

8-)
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HigashiJun wrote: 14 Nov 2025 11:11 @rubber_jonnie

The case is from Amigakit:

https://amigakit.amiga.store/a1200-case ... ftp9nordm7

and the keycaps are from A1200NET:

https://www.a1200.net/shop/amiga-keycaps-black/

I'm waiting for their mechanical keyboard now...

As said before, very pleased with the result (and not "of", as sneakily suggested - and replaced - by the spell checker)...

The N8 cart is really good, nice move !

8-)
Stupid spell checker!

Thanks :)

The case and keys are not a cheap endeavour, so I will have to see if I have other priorities first, but definitely a great look for the A1200.
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Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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rubber_jonnie wrote: 14 Nov 2025 11:17 The case and keys are not a cheap endeavour, so I will have to see if I have other priorities first, but definitely a great look for the A1200.
Yes, all this stuff costs a lot...

:(
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HigashiJun wrote: 14 Nov 2025 11:27
rubber_jonnie wrote: 14 Nov 2025 11:17 The case and keys are not a cheap endeavour, so I will have to see if I have other priorities first, but definitely a great look for the A1200.
Yes, all this stuff costs a lot...

:(
Indeed. I think in the case of the upgrade board for the FC it was definitely worth it though :)
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800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
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HigashiJun wrote: 14 Nov 2025 10:41
rubber_jonnie wrote: 14 Nov 2025 09:46 I can see that, my A1200 is very scruffy and could do with a tidy up. I think black is a good choice as it is less likely to get as scruffy as the original colour over time.
I first had a new white case, but when I got my new white keys, I've then found the whole thing was to white compared to the original A1200...

So I decided to go for a black coloured Amiga.

I am very pleased of the result now:


A1200.JPG


:D
The A1200 does look great in black. I do keep thinking about having a black keyed one in one of those dark purple transparent cases.
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rubber_jonnie wrote: 14 Nov 2025 11:34 Indeed. I think in the case of the upgrade board for the FC it was definitely worth it though :)
Sure it was !
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PhilC wrote: 14 Nov 2025 13:57 The A1200 does look great in black. I do keep thinking about having a black keyed one in one of those dark purple transparent cases.
Would like to see the final result !

However, I cannot imagine my ATARIs in black...

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