Crafts » Suitcase PC II (2004)

The first suitcase PC was kind of cramped, so it could only hold hardware matching special requirements. For example, when using a full-sized graphics card it was not possible to close the lid completely. So I wanted to build another case-con based on the same idea, but respecting the ATX-specifications this time.

Unfortunately there was no suitcase in the right size available, which would still be cheap and easy to work with. Therefore I had to use two suitcases this time, connecting them via a big wire harness which could be detached for transportation. At the end it did not match the ATX-standard completely, but I could use it for arbitrary hardware while loosing only a small amount of mobility in turn. Both suitcases combined can hold four harddrives, one floppy disk drive and one CD-ROM drive. Because there was some unused space left, I also added two speakers, one 5-slots network hub and a keylock which controls the power switch.

This con was exhibited at the 2nd GC CasemodMasters during the Games Convention 2005 in Leipzig, Germany. There I realized that having a cheap mod which focusses on practical values is no match for professionals putting much more time and money in their creations. However, it was still an interesting experience which I got lots of valuable feedback from.