Just Installed a Subway USB Device

Peter · 06 April 2007, 15:14

Installed into an A1200 Desktop - What a great device... after a bit of Dremel case cutting work and sanding I got it installed and thought I would post a couple of pictures to see what people think - maybe the pictures will offer a little advice to anyone thinking of buying one as to where to position the four USB inputs...

eerr... how do I insert pictures into threads?

All I need now is a nice Magic Workbench Icon Image for my USB memory stick...

Also can anyone recommend a USB printer that would work with the Subway?
I'm only after a small printer to connect to the Amiga and thought now I have USB I may as well use it...

Zetr0 · 06 April 2007, 15:40

@Peter

Awsome work, i cannot wait to see these modding pics

man i really need to get USB for my miggy!!

anyways!!!
there two ways that i know of to add a picture, you can add it as an attachment, wich is the quickest , but if you wish to reference it within your post, you will need to reference it externally.

such like (added spaces to see the text)

" [ img ] h t t p ://www . guildserver.co.uk/data_images/schematics/A500KB/a500kb.PNG[ / i m g ]"

you should have some webspace free with your ISP, most give some free if you upload your image to there, if not there are plenty that offer free hosting, you can then reference it here like i have

I am not sure what printer i could recomend,

hope it helps Peter

DamienD · 06 April 2007, 15:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter

eerr... how do I insert pictures into threads?

...or upload your images to ImageShack, then copy either the Thumbnail for forums (1) or the Hotlink for forums (1) link and finally paste it in your post

Peter · 06 April 2007, 16:05

Thanks Guys - I'll have a crack at posting the pics later...

keropi · 06 April 2007, 17:16

subways rock... I have 2 and an algorPRO! all quality products!

Zetr0 · 06 April 2007, 18:09

I am really tempted with a thylacine thingy

alkis21 · 06 April 2007, 20:16

I bought one last year, it was worth every cent.

Peter · 06 April 2007, 20:28

I have added some pictures...

First Picture is of the Subway Clockport fixing...

Next a little bit of work with the Dremel...

Three rear internal ports...

Side USB port fixing...

Back on with the lid...

Side View 1...

Side View 2...

Side View 3...

Side View 4...

When mounting the rear three ports you need to take care so as not to offend the keyboard ribbon, the floppy ribbon and the hard drive mounting bracket.

I'm pleased with the result - now I need to get some more USB Devices!

lopos2000 · 06 April 2007, 21:07

That's looks great.

You should post this in the sub forum prb.hardware.pic
Looks excellent.

Peter · 07 April 2007, 01:47

I think I have managed to upload the pictures at a decent size now so I have edited the last thread...

I forgot to mention... I had a bit of a result with this Subway, I saw it on Ebay - Boxed and unused - Buy it Now for £35 - I thought that was pretty good - makes a change for me to get a bargain...

If anyone else is using USB on their Amiga can they recommend me some other USB devices that they have working... a USB printer, mouse, Web Cam etc...

I would be interested to know what you have up and running...

Peter

Zetr0 · 07 April 2007, 02:54

@Peter

Quote:

Originally Posted by lopos2000

That's looks great.

You should post this in the sub forum prb.hardware.pic
Looks excellent.

I cannot say it better, seriously its awsome. I love the attention to detail and indeed and interesting port layout!!!!

I would love to see more detail, the materials / tools used ( as well as some more picies

)

after all I am a hardware Pr0n collector

Truley Inspiring Peter!

07 April 2007, 04:18

Looks fantastic alright.. impressive!
I'd love to do something like this to my 1200 in the future.

Quote:

If anyone else is using USB on their Amiga can they recommend me some other USB devices that they have working... a USB printer, mouse, Web Cam etc...

yes please

Peter · 10 February 2009, 15:09

Just a quick note to say that the pictures from this thread are now back on line...

Peter

Calgor · 18 February 2009, 10:15

Peter, as per Zetr0's comments, do you have pics of the tools used? You mentioned it was a dremel - what kind of tip was used to cut the plastic and smooth it etc?

I was wondering how I would mod the case to do the same thing - I had the idea to put the ports at the top back and coincidentally just found this thread which is perfect! Though I would look at 2 external and 2 internal ports (1 connected to a USB-ethernet adapter where the LAN part goes external)

Peter · 18 February 2009, 11:42

I bought myself a pack of "Needle" Files because although the dremel was useful to drill the initial holes I found that I needed to work very much at my own pace during this work not the dremel's pace.

Something like these...

Peter · 18 February 2009, 11:55

Once you have marked out exactly where your ports are going to mount and you have marked out in pencil on the casing a plan, drill initial holes with either a dremel or a very small drill - make enough holes in each area to allow the needle files to enter the space - continue with these tools, finishing the job with some very fine emery paper.

Keep testing the slots you are filing for size - don't take away too much casing.
Take your time as one slip and you can damage the casing.

coze · 18 February 2009, 12:02

peter, did you find any printers compatible with the subway ?

Peter · 18 February 2009, 12:06

I never did but I cant say I looked that hard tbh... I might have another look...

06 April 2007, 15:14	#1
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	Just Installed a Subway USB Device Installed into an A1200 Desktop - What a great device... after a bit of Dremel case cutting work and sanding I got it installed and thought I would post a couple of pictures to see what people think - maybe the pictures will offer a little advice to anyone thinking of buying one as to where to position the four USB inputs... eerr... how do I insert pictures into threads? All I need now is a nice Magic Workbench Icon Image for my USB memory stick... Also can anyone recommend a USB printer that would work with the Subway? I'm only after a small printer to connect to the Amiga and thought now I have USB I may as well use it... Last edited by Peter; 07 April 2007 at 01:57.

06 April 2007, 20:28	#8
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	I have added some pictures... First Picture is of the Subway Clockport fixing... Next a little bit of work with the Dremel... Three rear internal ports... Side USB port fixing... Back on with the lid... Side View 1... Side View 2... Side View 3... Side View 4... When mounting the rear three ports you need to take care so as not to offend the keyboard ribbon, the floppy ribbon and the hard drive mounting bracket. I'm pleased with the result - now I need to get some more USB Devices! Last edited by Peter; 07 April 2007 at 01:35.

18 February 2009, 11:42	#15
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	I bought myself a pack of "Needle" Files because although the dremel was useful to drill the initial holes I found that I needed to work very much at my own pace during this work not the dremel's pace. Something like these... Attached Thumbnails

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06 April 2007, 15:40	#2
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	@Peter Awsome work, i cannot wait to see these modding pics man i really need to get USB for my miggy!! anyways!!! there two ways that i know of to add a picture, you can add it as an attachment, wich is the quickest , but if you wish to reference it within your post, you will need to reference it externally. such like (added spaces to see the text) " [ img ] h t t p ://www . guildserver.co.uk/data_images/schematics/A500KB/a500kb.PNG[ / i m g ]" you should have some webspace free with your ISP, most give some free if you upload your image to there, if not there are plenty that offer free hosting, you can then reference it here like i have I am not sure what printer i could recomend, hope it helps Peter

06 April 2007, 16:05	#4
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	Thanks Guys - I'll have a crack at posting the pics later...

06 April 2007, 17:16	#5
keropi . Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ioannina/Greece Posts: 5,040	subways rock... I have 2 and an algorPRO! all quality products!

06 April 2007, 18:09	#6
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	I am really tempted with a thylacine thingy

06 April 2007, 20:16	#7
alkis21 Zone Friend Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Athens, Greece Age: 49 Posts: 1,409	I bought one last year, it was worth every cent.

06 April 2007, 21:07	#9
lopos2000 Zone Friend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cider is best In The West Posts: 1,238	That's looks great. You should post this in the sub forum prb.hardware.pic Looks excellent.

07 April 2007, 01:47	#10
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	I think I have managed to upload the pictures at a decent size now so I have edited the last thread... I forgot to mention... I had a bit of a result with this Subway, I saw it on Ebay - Boxed and unused - Buy it Now for £35 - I thought that was pretty good - makes a change for me to get a bargain... If anyone else is using USB on their Amiga can they recommend me some other USB devices that they have working... a USB printer, mouse, Web Cam etc... I would be interested to know what you have up and running... Peter

10 February 2009, 15:09	#13
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	Just a quick note to say that the pictures from this thread are now back on line... Peter

18 February 2009, 10:15	#14
Calgor (Amigas && Amigos)++ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Anrea Posts: 999	Peter, as per Zetr0's comments, do you have pics of the tools used? You mentioned it was a dremel - what kind of tip was used to cut the plastic and smooth it etc? I was wondering how I would mod the case to do the same thing - I had the idea to put the ports at the top back and coincidentally just found this thread which is perfect! Though I would look at 2 external and 2 internal ports (1 connected to a USB-ethernet adapter where the LAN part goes external)

18 February 2009, 11:55	#16
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	Once you have marked out exactly where your ports are going to mount and you have marked out in pencil on the casing a plan, drill initial holes with either a dremel or a very small drill - make enough holes in each area to allow the needle files to enter the space - continue with these tools, finishing the job with some very fine emery paper. Keep testing the slots you are filing for size - don't take away too much casing. Take your time as one slip and you can damage the casing.

18 February 2009, 12:02	#17
coze hastala vista winny vista Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mt fuji Age: 46 Posts: 1,335	peter, did you find any printers compatible with the subway ?

18 February 2009, 12:06	#18
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	I never did but I cant say I looked that hard tbh... I might have another look...

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