Omega MSX Squared Case

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This is my Omega MSX2 case. I'm calling it "squared case". :) I decided to print separate pieces and then glue everything together. The idea is to use a 22x22x25 printer (I used a Creality Ender 3) to print all pieces and them put them together to form the case. You need to print all the pieces. Then start by the bottom and use cyanoacrylate glue to form the bottom part of the case. On the back you will have the holes for all the connections and on the front you will have two locate on the right side for the joysticks. On the left side I created two roles, one will host a on/off switch and another dedicated to a reset button. Look the images. Box corner supports and keyboard holders are used to strength the box structure and also to support the keyboard. I glued one in each corner and two in each side (on the front part of the side piece) to have the keyboard in place. Note that the case is almost of the width of the keyboard, just slightly bigger. You will need to print at least 10 of those. The top of the case is a challenge and I accept contributions. I created four pieces. Two for the top back and two for the top front. Top back has a MSX logo, the hole for the cartridges a a "ventilation" set of holes. Glue them together and do the same for the keyboard support. As we have an angle, it is a challenge to glue top front to top back. I used strong tape on the inside to do that, but will change to have it glued together soon. To have the top part in the right place I used pieces of PLA (3mm by 3mm) to create connectors just 3mm before the end of the pieces. That allows to kind of "connect" the top cover into the base of the case.