Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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I'm reviewing the Checkmate 1500 Plus case and converting a standard Amiga 500 to an expandable desktop form factor.

Checkmate website:
checkmate1500plus.com

Checkmate 1500 Plus case Oyster White:
checkmate1500plus.com/Products.aspx?id=325

Case Riser Pair:
checkmate1500plus.com/Products.aspx?id=330

A500 ATX power and Zorro 2 Interface Card:
checkmate1500plus.com/Products.aspx?id=358

White A500-A1200 external keyboard case:
checkmate1500plus.com/Products.aspx?id=353

200W SFX power supply:
checkmate1500plus.com/Products.aspx?id=379

A500 external keyboard cable kit:
checkmate1500plus.com/Products.aspx?id=355

Edu Arana's UnAmiga board:
arananet.net/pedidos/product/unamiga-a500-header-compatible-with-a500-and-checkmate-1500-cases-pre-order

Individual Computers Keyrah:
wiki.icomp.de/wiki/Keyrah_V2

Individual Computers ACA500+:
icomp.de/shop-icomp/de/shop/product/ACA500plus.html

TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Introduction & Unboxing
3:28 A word about Brexit and Shipping
5:48 First impressions
10:49 Mounting an A500 board
16:06 Mounting drives
21:43 Connecting the power supply
23:51 External keyboard
32:09 Test run
35:43 Possibilities & Options
36:20 Zorro II card test
41:58 Future plans
43:54 My verdict
48:00 Thank you & good night

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