C64x MiSTer 3 Buttons Side Panel

C64x MiSTer 3 Buttons Side Panel

This is a custom side panel for users of the MiSTer FPA mini ITX in a Commodore 64x, case.

The side panel design incorporates the MiSTer's 3 main control buttons (Reset, Menu and User) into the 64x's side panel mount (where traditionally the power socket, swtch & joystick ports went on the original C64)

The 3 x button switches compatable with this design are the "tact button switches" 2 Pin DIP 6x6x5mm type
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To assemble the print, the 3 round press-button cyinders insert in the main front piece's guide-barrels. Next, the 2pin DIP elctrical switches insert in the middle holder piece, press-switches facing forwards, with their contact pins poking backwards, aligning through the rear holder cap's narrow slots, which allow access for attach the wires connecting these switches through to the motherboard's corresponding switch-headers.

Once assembled, it uses two M3x12mm screws both sides to tightly secure the com