Hi Dave, >It is feasable to use standard cases, particularly MicroATX cases. >Unfortunately, this doesn't give us anything - the PSU won't connect and >would have to be replaced, and all cutouts/gaskets would need to be >remanufactured anyway, resulting in higher costs.
I've used two different MicroATX cases for Q40 and Q60. The Q40 or Q60 mainboard fits, and leaves the Micro ATX case quite empty. I have no experience with Aurora in this respect, but I thought the folllowing hints may help: For using DIN keyboards, an AT plate for ATX cases can be used. For using PS/2 keyboards, cheap & ready-made plates with PS/2 connector and cables can by soldered to the bottom of the mainboard by four wires. The Q40/Q60 keyboard input is electrically compatible to PS/2, and I suspect those QL to PC interfaces, which support MF-II, are too. I have a simple trick by one wire, so the (Micro)ATX PSU always starts, when the power is switched on at the back of the PSU or externally. For using the switch at the front of the case, I have designed a simple circuit, which I will document when I find time. >Can someone web a photo of the MinisQL case and send it or a link to me? >I'd like to see somone else's solution... I have some photos on http://www.q40.de Peter
