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Title: It's kind of cute; but I realize it's not a Mac!
Post by: gunug on August 27, 2020, 08:05:17 AM

People spend a lot of time doing things I don't have to time to do:

"We know that some in the audience will take issue with calling a Raspberry Pi in a 3D-printed case the “World’s Smallest iMac”, but you’ve got to admit, [Michael Pick] has certainly done a good job recreating the sleek look of the real hardware. While there might not be any Cupertino wizardry under all that PLA, it does have a properly themed user interface and the general aversion to external ports and wires that you’d expect to see on an Apple desktop machine.

The clean lines of this build are made possible in large part by the LCD itself. Designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi, it offers mounting stand-offs on the rear, integrated speakers, a dedicated 5 V power connection, and a FFC in place of the traditional HDMI cable. All that allows the Pi to sit neatly on the back of the panel without the normal assortment of awkward cables and adapters going in every direction. Even if you’re not in the market for a miniature Macintosh, you may want to keep this display in mind for your future Pi hacking needs."

https://hackaday.com/2020/08/27/tiny-raspberry-pi-mac-nails-the-apple-aesthetic/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=wRsn2f6dxCk&feature=emb_logo

Title: Re: It's kind of cute; but I realize it's not a Mac!
Post by: Xairbusdriver on August 27, 2020, 08:57:40 AM

WHAT?! Phillips head screws?!! Why not Pentalobe or at least Torx?!!! Heresy!!!!

The only thing that would have made this a better hack would have been the use of a real hack saw!! :rofl:

This does show the biggest failing of 3-D printers, at least the early models; not great for flat surfaces. :wallbash: Similar to the 128K Mac using 96 dpi, a closer look will reveal the 'pixel' spacing. I hear that newer 3-D printers and/or different 'inks' do a much better job. But, also similar to Macs, they are more expensive. :coolio:

Title: Re: It's kind of cute; but I realize it's not a Mac!
Post by: kimmer on August 28, 2020, 02:31:55 PM

Mac used to monkey around with a couple of older Raspberry Pi's. He thought they were cool.

Title: Re: It's kind of cute; but I realize it's not a Mac!
Post by: gunug on August 28, 2020, 07:57:07 PM

They are cool Kimmer, they're cheap and there is a lot of energy around them!