ZX Spectrum Plus/3 Raspberry Pi Case

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This ZX Spectrum Plus 3 Raspberry Pi case captures the essence of the classic Sinclair ZX Spectrum. The original rubber-keyed ZX Spectrum, released in 1982, became an instant sensation in the UK and also found a home under the Timex brand in the USA. The +3 variant, launched in 1987, boasted a significantly improved keyboard and a spacious 3-inch floppy drive. The case features ample space to accommodate a functioning Power LED, a disk activity LED, and an external micro SD reader mounted within the 3" drive bay, which is connected internally to the Pi's micro SD reader. An example of the type of microSD to SD card reader required can be found at the following address: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32919143457.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.8.21b961206YqfZg&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0%2Csearchweb201602_1_10065_10130_10068_10547_319_317_10548_10696_10192_10190_453_10084_454_10083_10618_10307_10820_10301_10821_10303_537_536_10059_10884_10887_321_322_10103%2Csearchweb201603_53%2CppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=a4f309b8-a086-4425-abb5-8a359ca93a23-1&algo_pvid=a4f309b8-a086-4425-abb5-8a359ca93a23 The logo that runs across the top of the case and the one on top of the drive bay are provided. Print these using a colour printer and glue them onto the case with water-based glue, such as Modge Podge, just like in the photos. A detailed Word document outlines how to connect the LEDs and the SD reader, and how to patch the Raspbian image to support the disk activity LED. Feel free to use this case for personal projects, but do not sell it commercially or offer to print it for others at a price. If you cannot print the case yourself, you can obtain the 3D printed parts only from the following address: https://retropicases.com/products/zx-spectrum-plus-3-raspberry-pi-cases-with-working-led If this Spectrum Plus/3 isn't your cup of tea, I also create and sell complete cases for the Pi B,2,3, and 4 for several systems: **Atari ST** - https://retropicases.com/products/atari-st-retro-raspberry-pi-case **BBC Micro** - https://retropicases.com/products/bbc-model-b-retro-raspberry-pi-case **Commodore 64** - https://retropicases.com/collections/commodore-cases/products/commodore-64-raspberry-pi-case **Commodore Amiga** - https://retropicases.com/collections/commodore-cases/products/commodore-amiga-500-retro-raspberry-pi-case-for-retropie-and-emulation-station **Commodore C16** - https://retropicases.com/products/commodore-c16-raspberry-pi-case-with-working-power-led **Commodore VIC 20** - https://retropicases.com/collections/commodore-cases/products/commodore-vc-20-raspberry-pi-case-with-working-power-led **TRS80 Model 1** - https://retropicases.com/products/tandy-trs-80-model-1-raspberry-pi-case **ZX Spectrum 48k** - https://retropicases.com/products/zx-spectrum-48k-raspberry-pi-case ### Update 9/7/2019 - Pi 4 support I've added v2 versions of the top Front and Back sections along with a v2 factory file that supports the slightly different footprint of the Pi 4.