Hi there,
I designed a small 3D-printed cover plate for the Namco System 256 to accommodate a 246+/256 mode switch + reset switch at the front without drilling any new holes. Here's the result:
The STL is available here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5800935
It fits right where the original metal plate goes, and uses the same screw.
I made a few versions of it until I settled on a rectangular piece, so I could place a proper label (and also give more support to the other switch)
I started by soldering a solid core wire to the side of the resistor at the point marked RST. Routed the wires with some kapton tape for some strain relief. The other end is a micro JST I had lying around, to avoid accidents pulling wires in the future. The momentary switch I used was adapted with a soldered JST jack + liquid tape. Love this button, it's so clicky!
The mode switch is a two position switch that just happens to fit the space I left perfectly. Just crimped a 3-terminal Dupont to the other end and fitted it over the pins on the motherboard.
I designed a small 3D-printed cover plate for the Namco System 256 to accommodate a 246+/256 mode switch + reset switch at the front without drilling any new holes. Here's the result:
The STL is available here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5800935
It fits right where the original metal plate goes, and uses the same screw.
I made a few versions of it until I settled on a rectangular piece, so I could place a proper label (and also give more support to the other switch)
I started by soldering a solid core wire to the side of the resistor at the point marked RST. Routed the wires with some kapton tape for some strain relief. The other end is a micro JST I had lying around, to avoid accidents pulling wires in the future. The momentary switch I used was adapted with a soldered JST jack + liquid tape. Love this button, it's so clicky!
The mode switch is a two position switch that just happens to fit the space I left perfectly. Just crimped a 3-terminal Dupont to the other end and fitted it over the pins on the motherboard.
