massiverobot Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 So The case from TBA really helps keep the XEP80-2 a lot safer than just sliding around. Here are some photos of encaseing it. Only issue is that i had to remove some plastic from the Joytick cable so it would connect in the XEP port. Really nice that there is a mounting point for the USB power input for the HDMI upconverter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massiverobot Posted June 24, 2022 Author Share Posted June 24, 2022 I found a vendor that makes a really nice DIN to SVID cable - and will do custom lenghts. I'm getting a six inch cable made to connect my nuc into this and cut down on the cable insanity that is growing on my table. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 46 minutes ago, massiverobot said: So The case from TBA really helps keep the XEP80-2 a lot safer than just sliding around. Here are some photos of encaseing it. Only issue is that i had to remove some plastic from the Joytick cable so it would connect in the XEP port. Really nice that there is a mounting point for the USB power input for the HDMI upconverter. love the round head and flat screw combo. Whatever is in the scrounge box. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivop Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 51 minutes ago, gilsaluki said: love the round head and flat screw combo. Whatever is in the scrounge box. LOL my mild OCD kicked in when I saw that 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mytek Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 1 hour ago, massiverobot said: So The case from TBA really helps keep the XEP80-2 a lot safer than just sliding around. Looks nice ? BTW since people focused on the dissimilar screws holding the micro-USB jack, if you want to change that I've found that my local hardware store usually has something that'll work for less than a $1 out the door. Or at least that is the case in my town, where they have a section with special bins containing a variety of machine screws, nuts, and washers going down as small as 2-56 or 3mm. Most Home Depots and ACE hardware stores have these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massiverobot Posted June 24, 2022 Author Share Posted June 24, 2022 1 hour ago, mytek said: Looks nice ? BTW since people focused on the dissimilar screws holding the micro-USB jack, if you want to change that I've found that my local hardware store usually has something that'll work for less than a $1 out the door. Or at least that is the case in my town, where they have a section with special bins containing a variety of machine screws, nuts, and washers going down as small as 2-56 or 3mm. Most Home Depots and ACE hardware stores have these. But I have like 8 jelly jars already full of screws! The problem is finding two of the same kind, as we saw. lol 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reifsnyderb Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 23 minutes ago, massiverobot said: But I have like 8 jelly jars already full of screws! The problem is finding two of the same kind, as we saw. lol I understand. But, please, for the sake of us with serious OCD, find some matching screws. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massiverobot Posted June 24, 2022 Author Share Posted June 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, reifsnyderb said: I understand. But, please, for the sake of us with serious OCD, find some matching screws. How is this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reifsnyderb Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, massiverobot said: How is this? It's an improvement. Do you have pan-head screws? They would look much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGB1718 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 12 hours ago, reifsnyderb said: It's an improvement. Do you have pan-head screws? They would look much better. and black ones ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 (edited) 16 hours ago, gilsaluki said: love the round head and flat screw combo. Whatever is in the scrounge box. I'm not sure if any of my vintage computers and consoles still have all original or even matching screws in them anymore! They have all been taken apart for repairs, mods or upgrades over the years, multiple time in most cases (pun intended) and it seems a 50/50 chance all the screws are there when the time comes to re-assembly. And of course the times when I end up with an "extra" screw or two! And it only took about 3 decades of tinkering before I finally got smart and just recently purchase a magnetic screw tray: Bolts and washers are from a new tool chest I purchased and haven't finished assembling yet. Edited June 25, 2022 by Gunstar 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 16 hours ago, reifsnyderb said: I understand. But, please, for the sake of us with serious OCD, find some matching screws. My OCD is not the visual kind, it's a doing thing, I feel compelled to do something 4 times, just trivial things at odd times like locking a door 4 times, next time I lock the door once..Weird stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickJock Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 3 hours ago, TGB1718 said: and black ones ? Just take a black Sharpie to the screw heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 (edited) 17 hours ago, massiverobot said: But I have like 8 jelly jars already full of screws! The problem is finding two of the same kind, as we saw. lol Send them off to one of these OCD individuals complaining about the screws not matching and they'll get them sorted for you or go insane staring at unorganized "mixed nuts" bottles of screws. They will be compelled...? I'm a bit OCD and ADD, but as long as it's out of site I'm o.k. that's why I keep my mixed screws and other mixed components in opaque containers. You can take it to the bank that I keep those containers sorted and parallel and evenly spaced/stacked though! ?But I'd have to find matching screws, unless they are hidden like on the bottom of a case.? Edited June 25, 2022 by Gunstar 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGB1718 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, Gunstar said: But I'd have to find matching screws, unless they are hidden like on the bottom of a case.? Yes, but you'd still know they were there ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Just now, TGB1718 said: Yes, but you'd still know they were there ? I put it out of my mind over time and forget, until the next time I disassemble. I "rough" it through... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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