Commodore 64/128 Label Holder

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I have several Commodore 64 and 128 computers that are up on display. Since I don't open them up very frequently, and I've changed hardware inside the machines due to age, hardware death, and in some cases, upgrades, I didn't have an easy way to tell what machine contained what modified hardware, no history on what was done to it, etc. I have basically shells of computers and no memory of what they contain or what was done to them or when they were last tested. Using ANY kind of tape, masking, electrical, packing, whatever, is NOT good if the systems sit around for a while. Tape is a TEMPORARY measure to affix notes to something, and is not a permanent solution. You can, of course, put tape on the case and the tape could hold for years, but, after a while, the tape just becomes a mess to clean up after. As it sits, this model plugs into the User Port (Not Cartridge Port) of the 64 and 128 and offers a safe place to affix a label. After a while, when these labels become miserable to remove, you're not hurting the case in any way. You can either put a new label over top the old, or, try to clean this support, or, just print a new one. The attached files are set to work with Dymo Item # 30334. 1.25"x2.25"/32mmx57mm labels. I'm providing the FreeCad 0.19 FCStd file that includes an embedded spreadsheet so one can change the dimensions as they wish, as well as an STL for those that do not have/want FreeCad installed. Notes: You are the master of your domain, and I'm not going to tell you what to do, but I'd not recommend using a really wide or tall label. The reason is that when you "plug in" this thingy, it'll be right up tight against the case. With the width of this holder as it sits, you can insert your fingers to the left and right of the holder and wiggle it out of the port (It's a tight fit). The height may become an issue if you inadvertently bump the holder, you may damage the PCB with the torsion. This thingy is designed to sit right up against the case, as flush as possible, and not go above or below the top or bottom of the case.