Apple IIc "Backpack" Switch Mount

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I had two switches hanging out the back of my lightly modified Apple IIc. (one to select ROM, one to dis/enable color.) I didn't want to modify the plastics in any way, so I took a cue from the backpack connector that comes with the Apple IIc LCD and mount it off of the ventilation holes on the back. I used standard size rectangular switches (equivalent to Carling Technologies RA901), and added pin connectors on each to wire them in. The wire itself is run through the mouse port hole in the back panel. You will need to remove one of the pointy-downy-bits of the fins to make way for an internal support tab. If you have your Apple IIc open, you'll see what I mean. I designed the two "Backpack" versions so that they should not require any support material on any printer, if you print them face down. The "mouse with two vertical" version is an older version that hooks into the vent holes then swings down to connect with the mouse port. This was too fiddly and didn't work well, but I included it here if anyone wants it. I also couldn't find any Apple IIc stuff on Thingiverse, so if you want to use this as a starting point for your own projects, go for it! :D