ESPectrum Microdrive Case

Building upon the existing Makerworld design by Marcel_X, I have modified and crafted this diminutive ZX Microdrive-styled enclosure to accommodate a LILYGo TTGO VGA for running the ESPectrum emulator… I have also designed a small module to house an SD card extender and connected a The Recreated ZX Spectrum via a USB port I implemented, utilizing a Raspberry Pi Pico as a keyboard/USB to PS/2 interface converter (ps2x2pico) for operation. Finally, it also includes a speaker and an LED 😎

DETAILS

The front panel must be adhered to the top cover. The top and bottom sections are secured with an M3 screw.

The design is quite snug and intended for use with the flat VGA cable detailed in the links section.

The PS/2 connectors must be desoldered from the LILYGo TTGO VGA board…

Pending acquisition of a Microdrive faceplate, I have applied a rainbow sticker, and I rather like the effect…

The ZX Microdrive logo is a separate print, requiring two colors and subsequent application…

The Recreated ZX Spectrum must be positioned on Layer B…

The ‘foot’ file should be printed thrice and affixed to the base. I used rubber feet, and the result is superb!!

And I believe that encompasses all I wished to convey

UPDATE 16/01/2025

I have updated the top and base parts with small tabs and notches on their rear faces to enhance the fastening of both parts, which is achieved with a single screw.

LINKS:

ESPectrum Emulator: https://zxespectrum.speccy.org/

Ps2x2pico: https://github.com/No0ne/ps2x2pico

MicroSD to SD Extender: https://es.aliexpress.com/item/32819264601.html

USB Connector: https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005005489374676.html

Flat VGA Cable: https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005005442077765.html