[Coco] CoCo 2/3 and MPI Locking plate

[Nick Marentes]

On 17/10/2014 6:23 AM, Gene Heskett wrote:
> No, plain old 1/8" masonite would be just fine as its 5% of the cost 
> of the teflon. If you want it white, I can't think of a single reason 
> why a small can of white paint couldn't be added to ones B.O.M. to 
> make it.

What about clear perspex?

The important thing for an MPI locking plate to be effective is that the 
material is thick enough for the feet of the CoCo and MPI to sit firmly 
into the holes. The material needs to be thick enough so that the 
devices can't pop out of these holes easily but not too thick so that 
the CoCo and MPI are elevated off the table.

Measure the thickness of the feet and find a material as close to this 
and ensure the holes drilled to fit the feet are a snug fit. If not, 
this will defeat the purpose of the locking plate.

Nick