Amiga 3000 inspired Mini ITX computer case (Launch 7PM GMT)

A project in Bedfordshire, UK by Stephen Jones
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The new Checkmate 1500 MIni enables compact and powerful PC, Raspberry Pi and FPGA based desktop Amiga compatible computer builds.
Backers: 303
Average Pledge Per Backer: £212

Funded: £64,330 of £50,000
Dates: Dec 8th -> Jan 9th (33 days)
Project By: Stephen Jones
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Latest News

Thinking of getting an UnAmiga ITX with your case

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
If you are thinking of getting a case with an UnAMiga ITX, may I suggest you get a white case as I have managed to track down these nice low cost keyboard/mouse sets in limited numbers. These will look wonderful together especially if I can make some... (Read More)

Classic Amiga look

January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Great if you can get an SVGA monitor for your UnAmiga-ITX or MiSTix  (Read More)

Last Q&A before the end

January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Get your questions in :-)  (Read More)

Checkmate A1500 Mini system options and system run through

January 4th - via: kickstarter.com
First 15 minutes covers the key points, after that I just run through the pros and cons of each system option. Be aware it is long even for me so specific part times below. System comparison Pi4, UnAmiga and DE10 Nano 00:14:36  Pi4 00:23:35... (Read More)

Live Q&A with Alexey Melnikov

December 28th - via: kickstarter.com
As you may know I am a hardware guy at heart even though my day job is writing software so when I get to do interviews with hardware people it makes my day. This upcoming stream should excite those who love Retro computers, consoles and Arcades. Due... (Read More)

UnAmiga ITX extra cores video

December 28th - via: kickstarter.com
If you are thinking of getting an UnAmiga ITX with my case or just the UnAmiga this may be helpful.  (Read More)

Vampire V4 Standalone fitting Kits

December 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Vampire V4 Standalone As mentioned in the introduction video we will make a fitting kit for the V4 standalone. I cannot show pictures of the kit as we will buy the board after the Kickstarter is successful. Vampire V4 standalone My previous Vampire... (Read More)

Prices and comparisons of the UnAmiga ITX, MiSTix and Pi4 mount kits

December 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Please click on this link to visit my site with the planned pricing for the ITX boards and fitting kits, or view below. Please note these cannot be ordered until after the Kickstarter and will only be available if the Mini is successful. Also, these... (Read More)

Happy Christmas to you all

December 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Just want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year. Update video coming before end of the year. Steve  (Read More)

Live chat with Amikit creator Jan about Pi4 version

December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Sunday 20th December at 8PM GMT Should be a great chat.   (Read More)

For those who keep asking "can we fit a big monitor on this case"

December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
 The Mini is even stronger  The Mini will be even stronger  (Read More)

Nice Bronze/Gold Aluminium set of feet will be an option now

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Sadly too expensive to add as a stretch goal but these are great quality. Made from metal so again not cheap, my optional upgrade price around £13 for a set of four with screws to fit Mini only case unless you drill holes in the Plus case.   (Read More)

Finished my Water Cooled PC build

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
This is a very small case obviously, so you cannot fit everything inside like you would with the Checkmate 1500 Plus. But if you do want a boring PC then this is quite a nice option. Mine goes without any optical drive but with my AMD Ryzen 3400G I... (Read More)

Live stream with Amiga Bill on Guru Meditation channel

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Amiga Bill from the Guru Meditation channel Live Stream SATURDAY December 12th 2pm EST/7pm UTC/8pm CET - Incredibly HOT new Amiga products with Stephen Jones. Is this the future of Amiga? #commodore #amiga #commodoreamiga #retrogamer #MiSTer #FPGA... (Read More)

Great start thanks, and Pi4 fitting kit price

December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Mini ITX - Pi4 Fitting kit price £59 The Pi4 fitting kit which includes the metal frame, hex spacers and screws, port adapter board (for rear large HDMI), our ATX power adapter and power cable shown will cost £59.  Obviously this does NOT include... (Read More)

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