At 10:03 �� 9/2/2002 +0100, you wrote: >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:
The Aurora needs (if used with the Q-Plane/M-plane and adapter from ATX > AT psu (I used to have one) IIRC they were pretty cheap as well >For using DIN keyboards, an AT plate for ATX cases can be used. Most GOOD ATX cases do include AT Plates (eg. The Vascom (www.vasco.de IIRC) that I used had practically every cutout conceivable) >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. Yes they are indeed. I was using a PS/2 keyboard with my Aurora/superHermes (It was cheaper :-) >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. I remember you posting that (and I had a diagram somewhere) but since after that crash I lost everything could you send details again? (pins etc?) >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
