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HigashiJun wrote: 14 Nov 2025 00:28 You're preaching to the choir. :lol:

:D

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.

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:


:D

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 :)

@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-)

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.

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...

:(

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 :)

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.

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 !

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...