rc2014 Power Base

Hackable, customizable, expandable

A 3D printable expansion box

The rc2014 is a retro-styled z80 computer kit inspired by the microcomputers of the 1970s. It's fun and challenging project to assemble, yet well documented with helpful instructions throughout. Combined with the Front Panel kit and the Blue Box enclosure, the rc2014 is a beautiful kit computer.

The rc2014 Power Base is a 3D printable, hackable, expansion box for the Blue Box enclosure. Instead of requiring case modifications, the Power Base takes advantage of the existing foot holes on the Blue Box for mounting, making this mod entirely reversible with only a screwdriver. 

Features

The underside of the rc2014 Power Base, showing a mounted rc-25 5V power supply, and a VGA to HDMI adapter
  • Printable on a Stock Ender 3 with no supports and minimal bridging
  • Fully open source
  • Supports all rigid filaments
  • Threaded inserts for easy disassembly
  • Longest print is around 4 hours at 120mm/s
  • Dual DIN rails for mounting custom electronics
  • IEC power port with built in fuse
  • 3 standard Keystone slots for connectivity
  • 1 mounting hole for a VGA Gender Changer as a pass-through
  • rc2014 styled grid-panels for easy air flow
  • Sticker side panel, perfect for the "z80" part of your "z80kits" sticker!

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Gallery

An OpenSCAD rendering of the rc2014 Power Base showing the rear keystone ports.
The Blue Box enclosure upside down, showing the mounting position of each printed foot.
The rear panel of the Power Base as printed, showing the three keystone slots and mounting hole for the VGA adapter
A closeup of the rear panel showing the keystone slots and the mounted VGA gender changer as a pass through
The front panel of the Power Base being printed.
The Power Base mounted on an empty Blue Box enclosure. Front view.
The Power Base mounted on an empty Blue Box enclosure. Rear view.
The Power Base mounted on an empty Blue Box enclosure. Side view.
A close up of the cover for the VGA mounting hole with the VGA Gender Changer included
The Power Base rear foot being printed in white PLA, showing the IEC port
The rc2014 Blue Box with Power Base on a white desk. With cat for scale.
The rc2014 computer with the Blue Box enclosure mounted on the Power Base. The LEDs are rainbow colored.

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