Megabus dimensions

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Megabus dimensions

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My eye has been drawn to the Mega ST's expansion bus of late.

I was reading the scanned documentation which makes reference to the physical dimensions "see figure 1/2".

Sadly figures 1 and 2 did not make it to the scan.

Does anyone know a reference for the mechanical drawings of a card suitable for fitting in the megabus slot, or is it a case of getting my ruler out?

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Re: Megabus dimensions

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Judging by the existing cards, you only need to pay attention to the battery slot and the pillars supporting the case.

It seems ideal for a Riebl card
but one like Maxon will also fit.
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Re: Megabus dimensions

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Thanks @artik-wroc,

I was thinking in terms of height offset from the socket and the alignment needed for supports and the rear hatch.

I can do it by inspection from a 'Sound Acclerator' board I have, but I was hoping for some proper numbers off the drawings.

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The latest Megabus card to be manufactured is the ATW800/2 (2024) so I could imagine you could ask them?

https://www.geekdot.com/atw800_2/
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