[Coco] CoCo 2/3 and MPI Locking plate

[Brian Blake]

On 10/16/2014 4:42 PM, Nick Marentes wrote:
> 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
>


Maybe just as unpopular with Gene as the teflon (which I still prefer, 
regardless of cost) - wasn't there a product sold that required removal 
of the CoCO and MPI feet and used screws to hold the CoCo and MPI in 
place? Maybe it's just fuzzy memory...

I like Tim's design that has clearances for the vents.


Brian

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