Philips G7000 VideoPac / Odyssey2 cartridge case for EPROM mounted on original PCB

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Replacing a bad ROM in a VideoPac cartridge with an EPROM, using two IC sockets to keep both the PCB and the EPROM intact, made the resulting cartridge too tall to fit into the original case. This is a quick-and-dirty holder for an original PCB that will allow you to insert and remove the PCB from the console, while not enclosing it fully (the cartridge slot is simply too narrow for a lid). It is modelled from the sockets and EPROM I had available to mod my VideoPac 22 "Space Monster" -- your mileage may vary if there are differences in the PCBs. At the thickest point the case has been designed to be just a tad thicker than the EPROM so as to protect that from catching the edge of the cartridge slot. The bottom is then cut to allow you to move the lower edge of the PCB forward after inserting it, so that it can reach the PCB connector inside the machine. So, to use: Insert, push the top back, and insert the rest of the way. There is an edge over the PCB which partly obscures the EPROM from view and kid fingers, partly allows you to mount stuff like switches if you want to experiment. The screw holes are for M4 screws -- but Sketchup source is included if you have better short ones around. :-)