Re: C-Vue

[rb <rbooker@darkwing.uoregon.edu>]

On 2 Sep 1996, John L. Graham wrote:

> 
> The original mount for the CVue is a rather flimsy affair that attached
> to the rear edge of the IIc's case. A set of small "fingers" fit into the
> ventilation holes along the back while a thick pad of double-stick
> tape secures it to the top edge of the case. I have one on my IIc+
> and wished it were a little more temporary. I'm still tempted to remove
> the original mount. I'd add a cable extension to the short ribon cable,
> and make a free-standing mount that would hold the screen over the CPU
> just in back of the keyboard.

another solution is to trim a couple of pieces of square dowel wood to fit
into the hollow underside of the c-view hinge and to friction-fit snugly,
or with rubber shims or lining, into the vertical slots recessed into the
//c for the carrying handle.  i've tested this solution with balsa wood,
and it works, but you would need a harder wood for permanency.  its
relatively quick, inexpensive, and easy, doesn't necessitate lengthening
the cable, and mounts the hinge where the screen can fold downward as
originally designed.  i'm still thinking about ways to reinforce the
connection in those slots.  any ideas?  --robb