Amiga 3000 inspired modular Amiga/PC desktop computer case
A project in Bedfordshire, UK by Stephen Jones000days
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Welcome to the new 2018 version Checkmate A1500 Plus Amiga/PC case originally launched 1989 and re-imagined for today's computer user.
Backers: 490
Average Pledge Per Backer: £187
Funded: £91,807 of £77,500
Dates: Aug 28th -> Oct 2nd (36 days)
Project By: Stephen Jones
Backers: 490
Average Pledge Per Backer: £187
Funded: £91,807 of £77,500
Dates: Aug 28th -> Oct 2nd (36 days)
Project By: Stephen Jones
£91,807
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 2 @ 15:06 -0400 GMT
118%
of goal
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IMPORTANT - A pledge to you my backers on shipping and no pre orders message 
October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Important: if you want to get on the first batch you need to pledge for this Kickstarter. There will be more batches but I will need a breather of a month from the first batch. Thanks for all of you support again, lets hopefully celebrate later. My... (Read More)
Have reached the target but it is not over yet please read
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, firstly thanks for the amazing support for my little project. However, today I had ten cancelled cases and so it is not over until tomorrow at 8PM so keep the support going until then to confirm the target met and maybe a stretch goal. Thanks... (Read More)
Final push live stream for last hour
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
I will be doing a live stream for the last hour tomorrow so you can join in and celebrate with me or commiserate. Starts at 7PM GMT. (Read More)
Last update before end of Kickstarter chat about stretch goals
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
In this last update I chat about a massive subject, packaging. Whilst this product will ship with strong protective packaging there is no budget for the kind of packaging I want to provide. Oh, and there is the matter of the £70k dance :-) (Read More)
Have been asked can you put a heavy monitor on the case
September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
This image is a bit silly but each PVM is 8.5kg :-) (Read More)
Modular Case Design Chat about Checkmate A1500 Plus
September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I try to answer questions about the modular aspects of this case and flipping between platforms, i.e. build Amiga then switch to PC and vice versa. Note if you may switch then order the back panels you will need after the Kickstarter if a success. I... (Read More)
Side by side comparison with A3000 with risers and then I thought . . .
September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
The last Sunday Question and Answer session 30th September 8pm GMT
September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
The last Sunday Question and Answer session, at the moment no guest, but probably a good thing as I can concentrate on case questions. (Read More)
A nice article in HotHardware.com about the case
September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
It is great to see another good article about the project in more mainstream sites. https://hothardware.com/news/revitalization-of-commodores-amiga-continues-with-exciting-new-retro-hardware (Read More)
Cost of Injection moulding tools
September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
People keep asking why case is so expensive and the target so high, so here is a picture that should explain, to make the front panel in high quality injection moulding there are a number of tools to make. A front main panel, three different tools... (Read More)
Tabor A1222 from A-EON ready in time for Checkmate A1500 Plus shipping
September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
If you are waiting for the Tabor A1222 from A-EON, please read this message from my Facebook group from Trevor Dickinson from A-EON. (Read More)
Quick reminder about tonights stream with David Pleasance
September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
New images created by Paul Kitching to show final look
September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Live stream tonight where I will answer any questions with special guest
September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
New video loaded specifically about building PC
September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
This video has been added to the main page and also discusses the Raspberry Pi. (Read More)
Amiga 500, 600 and internal power connection
September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I have update the page to show two little low cost optional boards that connect the internal 300w (for example) PSU to the Amiga's to give a strong and stable connection without looking unattractive. Note, the 4 way connectors are not the ones being... (Read More)
Updated shipping charges
August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All I have been through the calculation again and where costs are high I have picked the longer delivery time instead of standard. This has reduced some by as much as 30% including USA, Canada and Australia etc. Hope these are more pocket friendly... (Read More)
Shipping estimation list
August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
I have updated the shipping section with an estimator for the main countries that we seem to be getting interest from. Please use the web site and container information to get a rough estimate if not on the list. It is important to understand this is... (Read More)
I have added some questions/answers to the FAQ
August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
There are a lot of questions as can be expected and I have loaded the first batch to the FAQ more to come. I will also be doing another Q&A hopefully on the 31st August. (Read More)
Having a Launch Live stream tonight where I will answer all questions
August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hope you can join us and fire away with the questions. I will try and do these a couple of times a weeks. Steve (Read More)
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