M1 Macintosh 128K Mod

[iosidapple]

Hi, just wanted to share my newest M1 Mac mod: http://ajdesign.com/mac/ I combined the vintage design of a Mac128k with the power of the new M1 Mac. Best of both worlds

 

[RavingMac]

Looks sharp!

 

[chscag]

Okay, thanks for posting it again. Sorry about the previous misunderstanding.

I do have one question that might give your mod a bit more clarity:

Is that a Mac Mini M1 you're using for the mod? It looks like it is.

 

[iosidapple]

Yes, it is. Just got it last week. Love it.

 

[chscag]

Okay, thanks.

 

[iosidapple]

Display: 9" HDR 1920/1200 TeNizo LCD
Front bezel: Custom designed and 3D printed
Back: Recycled and modified Mac Plus back
Floppy slot: USB 3 hub
Keyboard plug: tinkerBOY M0110 Keyboard To USB Converter

The 3D print of the front bezel was not perfect when it arrived. I miscalculated it in a few areas, so I had to do quite a bit of additional drilling and a lot more dremel work before I could fit it in the original Mac Plus backing. I would share the STL file, but I don't want anyone to spend money on printing something that they have to modify after receiving it.

 

[pigoo3]

Very interesting project. I believe I'm seeing an HDMI and 2 Thunderbolt ports on the back. I'm assuming at least a single (if not multiple ) external displays can be connected? If so...definitely makes this project computer much more useable...since the internal 9" display would definitely be a bit cramped (and text very teeny)!

- Nick

 

[iosidapple]

Very interesting project. I believe I'm seeing an HDMI and 2 Thunderbolt ports on the back. I'm assuming at least a single (if not multiple ) external displays can be connected? If so...definitely makes this project computer much more useable...since the internal 9" display would definitely be a bit cramped (and text very teeny)!

- Nick

Yes, I have my LG 43" monitor plugged into one of the Thunderbolt ports.

 

[iosidapple]

My upcoming project:

 

[pigoo3]

Yeah I figured there was a ton of empty space inside the original form factor Mac case...making the "L-shaped" upcoming project feasible. Instead of making it "L-shaped"...how about making it foldable (display part foldable)?

- Nick