ELBox blanking plates

[larsovef]

I need 3 front blanking plates(2 5.25” and 1 3.5”) for my ELBox 1200 tower(Power Tower type). Does anyone know if other brands might work? Getting original ELBox plates seems unlikely.

[Kin Hell]

If you can't get the exact plates, (might be worthwhile asking Elbox) they're just 5.25" Blanking plates. The mount may differ but you might be able to re-fashion a fit.

Alternatively, chuck some 5.25" Devices in there to plug the holes up. - Same for the 3.5" Device. - Doesn't matter if they're non-functional but it will increase your Street Cred on looks alone!

I'll upload some pics of some I have presently. - I can't remember if they're Elbox or A4000 Tower??

*edit* These are the plates I have stashed in my Amiga bits.... Link

[larsovef]

Originally Posted by Kin Hell

If you can't get the exact plates, (might be worthwhile asking Elbox) they're just 5.25" Blanking plates. The mount may differ but you might be able to re-fashion a fit.

Alternatively, chuck some 5.25" Devices in there to plug the holes up. - Same for the 3.5" Device. - Doesn't matter if they're non-functional but it will increase your Street Cred on looks alone!

I'll upload some pics of some I have presently. - I can't remember if they're Elbox or A4000 Tower??

*edit* These are the plates I have stashed in my Amiga bits.... Link

Thanks! I just send an email to ELBox . Thanks for the image, I’ll see if I can find some here locally to see if they fit.
I already have 3 DVD-players in the ? but only 1 of them work! It’s all about the looks, eh ?

[Kin Hell]

Originally Posted by larsovef

Thanks! I just send an email to ELBox . Thanks for the image, I’ll see if I can find some here locally to see if they fit.
I already have 3 DVD-players in the ? but only 1 of them work! It’s all about the looks, eh ?

If it's an apt solution for the problem at hand....

"Have I got any holes in my Rig?...." - Naaa!

So yeah!..... Absolutely!

Joking aside.... They really could be A4KT panels. - Can anyone confirm please??

[Vypr]

If you have, or know someone with a 3D Printer, I put up files for them to print yourself:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3633130

[larsovef]

Originally Posted by Boing-Ball

Which Elbox Power tower version?

Original White one based on a AT Tower? Plenty of them on EBay…

2nd version in Black which is a Zalman Z1 case ?

Current 3rd version?

This one:
http://www.elbox.com/products/e_box_1200.html

[larsovef]

Originally Posted by Vypr

If you have, or know someone with a 3D Printer, I put up files for them to print yourself:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3633130

Yes, I saw these! I have access to a Prusa MK3 printer at work. They have both PLA and ABS filament available. I have never used a 3D-printer before, but this will be fun!
I see that in the Prusa software I can chose between 3 different supports: Build plate only, Enforcers only or everywhere. how do I know what to chose?

CHeers!

[Vypr]

Originally Posted by larsovef

Yes, I saw these! I have access to a Prusa MK3 printer at work. They have both PLA and ABS filament available. I have never used a 3D-printer before, but this will be fun!
I see that in the Prusa software I can chose between 3 different supports: Build plate only, Enforcers only or everywhere. how do I know what to chose?

CHeers!

Support is to support the print while it's printing so that things like overhanging parts are held in lace while printed.
Build Plat only should be fine as only the clips stick out from the sides.
I would strongly advise using ABS as the plates need to flex a bit when you put them in and PLA is fairly brittle. When I designed the blanking plates, I made the clips wider than the original to give them a bit of strength but hey still tend to snap if you push them too hard.