The Mark-8 minicomputer is considered to be the first personal computer to be offered as a kit. The original Mark-8 did not come with an actual case or specs of suggested case. This case is a close reproduction of the case shown on the front page of the July 1974 Radio Electronics magazine.

The vertical members are CNC machined aluminum. Four are required for the case. It contains four threads per piece so be sure to select "threads" when ordering.

The horizontal members are also CNC machined aluminum and contain threads (select "threads" when ordering). There are two sizes of the horizontal members - one is 15-1/4" long and the other is 9" long. The case requires four of each size.

The front panel is 1/16" thick aluminum sheet metal. You can have PCBWay paint it for you or do it yourself (cheaper).

The rear panel is 1/16" thick aluminum sheet metal. Version 1 contains an opening for a fan, power plug and switch. Version 2 is coming soon and will also contain openings for serial ports.

When ordering, make sure to select "CNC" for vertical and horizontal pieces and "sheet metal" for all others.

The remaining sides of the enclosure are standard 1/16" thick aluminum sheets cut to size (can be sourced cheaply elsewhere).

• Side pieces are 10.0"x8.75", 1/16" thick (2)
• Top piece is 17.25"x11.0", 1/16" thick (1)
• Bottom piece is also 17.25"x11.0" but 1/8" thick (1)

Additional hardware (bolts, screws, etc.) will need to be acquired separately. To assemble the case, 48 #10-24 x 3/8" screws will be required.