uConsole 500 retro faceplate (grhmhome)
A replacement front faceplate styled after the Commodore Amiga and C64 era, in a supported version with better screw alignment and a flat no-support version.
What it takes
- 3D print
- Disassembly
Difficulty 2 of 3 — moderate.
Details
grhmhome's faceplate swaps the stock front for one that looks like a vintage Commodore machine. Two models are provided: A needs supports but lines the screw holes up better, B has a flat back and prints without supports. The designer recommends resin printing, or adjusting the files for your printer's tolerances, and includes a STEP for remixing (GPL 3.0).
Links
Open at Thingiverse — uConsole 500Related mods
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