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    • caver01C
      caver01
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      I added a textured ABS coverslip that I am using to block the stock ethernet port. This is the same material I laminated to build the tiny black "wall" holding up one side of my new ethernet port. It is leftover textured ABS sheeting used to build my Roadcase Cocktail cabinet. But, you could just use a piece of tape I guess, or leave it. I wanted to block it.

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      My 4-player cocktail style cabinet built as a custom "roadcase"

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      • quicksilverQ
        quicksilver @caver01
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        @caver01 you could also cover the hole and put some type of decal over it to cover it up. On a side note, I see that retroflag came out with an updated case today that has safe shutdown/reset included. They didn't move the Ethernet connection though which I feel was a missed opportunity.

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        • caver01C
          caver01 @quicksilver
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          @quicksilver yeah, that new case would reclaim so much space and screwing around. Looks like they made it work with a single switch. Nicely done.

          My 4-player cocktail style cabinet built as a custom "roadcase"

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            jerryfudd
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            felt inspired and did the same :)
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            Dan

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            • caver01C
              caver01 @jerryfudd
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              @jerryfudd oh, excellent job. I like your location better than mine.

              My 4-player cocktail style cabinet built as a custom "roadcase"

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                cyperghost @jerryfudd
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                @jerryfudd Nicely done ;) I see you've a NESPi+ ...
                Nobody clears that question and I can only assume because of the python code used to shutdown. Can you affirm that a total shutdown (poweroff) isn't available? You will see, that on the Pie the red LED will still glow after shutdown ;)

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                • Drakaen391D
                  Drakaen391
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                  Even enough space for the average laptop fan

                  RPi B & RPi 3B OC (Now Raspberry pi 4b 8gb)
                  Retropie (Latest Stable)
                  PiBox with Wind Tunnel Cooling System

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                  • EvertE
                    Evert
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                    @caver01 said in Moving ethernet to back of NESPI case:

                    RJ45 jack

                    That's brilliant, they should make them like that to begin with.

                    My Transformer Arcade Cabinet
                    https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/8658/my-transformers-arcade-cabinet

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                      mcjacksebastian
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                      I see that many of you irritate sockets under the flap in NesPi Case. I do not know why the producer placed them in this place. Probably the print on the flap itself is easier technologically, so this is the idea to put these nests forward - in a word, aesthetic and functional misunderstanding. In the front there should be only 2 USB ports for Joypads.

                      I use 3.5 "HDD connected via USB, and Ethernet sockets - I decided to move everything to the back of the casing.The first plan was to transfer the original PCB module from under the flap to the back of the case, but after calculations, however, I could not do it very well. Placing two USB sockets and an Ethernet socket has become quite difficult.

                      Finally, I came up with the idea that I would design a simple PCB without any electronic components to place the sockets in the right places. I decided to fix the plate with screws to a piece of a plastic plate, so that the whole thing can be glued non-invasively with a double-sided adhesive tape.

                      When I cut the Ethernen socket I made a little too big hole and then I put on a small mask to improve the look. It came out nice and functional but it's a huge mass of work and probably the second time I would not want to do it.

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                      • caver01C
                        caver01 @mcjacksebastian
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                        @mcjacksebastian Excellent work! I really love your solution. Making a PCB is a good, strong method. It is a bit beyond what I was able to do, but I do like that you included the USB ports. So, now you have a NESPi with six (6) USB ports. Nicely done.

                        I do agree, modifying the case is very involved and you have to be really careful when making and enlarging the holes so that they are in the perfect place and be careful not to scratch the rest of the case with your tools.

                        In the end, I think it is worth it. I wish I had the ribbon cable RJ45 when I made mine. That would have made everything easier too.

                        My 4-player cocktail style cabinet built as a custom "roadcase"

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                          mcjacksebastian
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                          Thanks a lot! I used the original Rj45 cable from the NESpi enclosure - it's a bit short but it worked! I would prefer the Ethernet socket to be on the right side but mine did not fit in here.
                          I noticed that you also changed the power supply of the fan to 3.3 V - noise reduction by 80%. :-)

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                          • caver01C
                            caver01 @mcjacksebastian
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                            @mcjacksebastian Oh I see. You desoldered the ethernet cable from the existing jack PCB and added it to your custom board. Nice.

                            Yes, I have the fan running off 3.3v which is slower, and probably hotter, but I have not seen the overheat issues so this works well for me.

                            My 4-player cocktail style cabinet built as a custom "roadcase"

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                              Dalarielus @mcjacksebastian
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                              @mcjacksebastian Hey there! I know I'm resurrecting an old post, but would you be willing to share a CAD file for your board? It looks like a really elegant solution!

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                                mcjacksebastian @Dalarielus
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                                Hello,
                                I hardly look here anymore and got no notice.
                                Are you still interested in the subject of this PCB for Nespi Case?

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                                  Dalarielus @mcjacksebastian
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                                  @mcjacksebastian

                                  It looks like I hardly look here anymore either xD

                                  If you still have the design for your PCB, I'd love to see a copy of it :D

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