Author Topic: It's kind of cute; but I realize it's not a Mac!  (Read 882 times)

Offline gunug

  • TS Addict
  • *****
  • Posts: 6710
  • TS Palindrome
    • View Profile
It's kind of cute; but I realize it's not a Mac!
« 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
"If there really is no beer in heaven then maybe at least the
computers will work all of the time!"

Offline Xairbusdriver

  • Administrator
  • TS Addict
  • *****
  • Posts: 26388
  • 27" iMac (mid-17), Big Sur, Mac mini, Catalina
    • View Profile
    • Mid-South Weather
Re: It's kind of cute; but I realize it's not a Mac!
« Reply #1 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:
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF COUNTRIES
Those that use metric = #1 Measurement system
And the United States = The Banana system
CAUTION! Childhood vaccinations cause adults! :yes:

Offline kimmer

  • Administrator
  • TS Addict
  • *****
  • Posts: 9086
    • View Profile
Re: It's kind of cute; but I realize it's not a Mac!
« Reply #2 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.

Offline gunug

  • TS Addict
  • *****
  • Posts: 6710
  • TS Palindrome
    • View Profile
Re: It's kind of cute; but I realize it's not a Mac!
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2020, 07:57:07 PM »
They are cool Kimmer, they're cheap and there is a lot of energy around them!
"If there really is no beer in heaven then maybe at least the
computers will work all of the time!"