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Apple Classics

Since the first „Home“ computers reached the market, there where many tech innovations aswell new aesthetics in computerdesigns. The Macintosh is one of the…

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Retrofitting to ITX without modifications or “damaging” its plastic enclosure. As it would be a pity to demolish a perfect working Macintosh. So with my next adapted frame design you can always go back and make your Macintosh original again. (thats the adaption to the current concept) Anyhow pinit if you like it🍀 ….and stay tuned! 🌼

Following the previous classic-II conversion, my wish is to have an universal ITX interior frame design that fits this whole range of Macintoshes. I understand the design variables made between the first and last Macintoshes. Due to Lack on accurate CAD, only 1:1 comparison can give some clarification. Looking at this Apple Mac productseries based on these two examples shows that they have a lot in common, but do differ technically on the interior frame. Next challenge to sort this puzzle out👍

My Apple Plus…

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Installing System 7 the old fasion way…blue scsi! The original floppyset still did its job!

My Apple Classic II -refurbishment of the original electronics- just add soap?

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Since I cant get the 800x600 display to work, I did replace it with this 1024x768 Ipad one 9,7” display.

Since I cant get the previous 800x600 display to work, I did replace it with this 1024x768 Ipad display. As this controller has multisync, its now set at the perfect resolution.

My Apple SE/40 project

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Conversion to ITX hardware - now time for the components trialfitting 🍀-left to do are some custom fittings and corections in CAD…the display-2K-is really nice ✅ -october 2021-done! 🍀This setup has become a very practical Setup, suitable for daily use. The bigger display is really very conveniant.

Just repaired / recapped the 25+ Years Classic-II my sister used wayback, and here a pic to compare it with my converted 9,7“ color classic ……now is used on a daily basis since oct-2021….🍀

My Apple Classic II ITX converted daily driver.

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The 68040 powered LC with Trinitron display….

Some well used Apples waiting for a better “life”

My Apple LC’s

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What to do with the original Apple Quadra 800 logicboard…..One of the fastest conventional 68040 powered classic macs…..Retro-refurcase today! (07102022)

Samsung 151 syncmaster-multisync seems a good choice for this @pple Q800 experiment….(syncs to the strange Apple display settings)

My Apple Quadra 800 project

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Dana Sibera realistic Apple artwork…..

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Same concept testrig-case, but the extrusion is now brought more outwards. This way the extrusion gets more functional. The inside space is now a littlebit wider. Specialy for the side-air supply for the graphics card. Ive now set this dimension(235mm) to square the case. This way all panels can be identical. So the outside dimension now is -235x235xH- mm. Height is a variable set to the needed length for the graphics card 250-350mm The profiles and side panels can be modified to that (27062023)

All fits well, and on its “feet” Time for finalization….

ATX-PSU adapter for a (lasting) uniform mount - assembly screws in the plain sheetmetal of the ATX supply just wear an tear out quickly - never understood why these manufacturerer did not add some sort of insert-thread to these quality PSU‘s. Ayhow its solved sufficiently now for this built.

My 2023 ITX enclosure and the inspirations from pinterest.

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Other “portable” computerstuff….🍭

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Zoltar 2023-ITX-

Same concept testrig-case, but the extrusion is now brought more outwards. This way the extrusion gets more functional. The inside space is now a littlebit wider. Specialy for the side-air supply for the graphics card. Ive now set this dimension(235mm) to square the case. This way all panels can be identical. So the outside dimension now is -235x235xH- mm. Height is a variable set to the needed length for the graphics card 250-350mm The profiles and side panels can be modified to that (27062023)

the inside of a computer case sitting on top of a desk

Zoltar 2023-ITX-

All fits well, and on its “feet” Time for finalization….

Zoltar 2023-ITX-

ATX-PSU adapter for a (lasting) uniform mount - assembly screws in the plain sheetmetal of the ATX supply just wear an tear out quickly - never understood why these manufacturerer did not add some sort of insert-thread to these quality PSU‘s. Ayhow its solved sufficiently now for this built.

Understood

Zoltar 2023-ITX-

ATX-adapter for a uniform (lasting) mount - assembly screws in the plain sheetmetal of the ATX supply just wear an tear out quickly - never understood why these manufacturerer did not add some sort of insert-thread to these quality PSU‘s . Anyhow its solved sufficiently now for this built.

the inside of a computer motherboard with wires attached to it

Zoltar 2023 -ITX-

Baseplate (from plywood) Fits well ✅ will add some extra holes and slots for cable management.

a computer case sitting on top of a wooden table

Components

Fit

Zoltar 2023-ITX-

Components fit the dimensions of the newly cut part. So lets continue.

a metal plate with wires attached to it sitting on the ground in front of a black carpet

Zoltar 2023-ITX-

First -start- iteration - top panel - trial cut from 5mm ALU to get a genuine feel with this built/assembly. Alfter +5 months its time to get my PC parts running from the kiwibox into a decent case😇

an old computer with a keyboard and mouse

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Making a Tiny Mac From a Raspberry Pi Zero

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The 68040 powered LC with Trinitron display….

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Some well used Apples waiting for a better “life”

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Sound

Clear

LC - Performa 450 - LCIII #1

And works, clear sound at startup.

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Unique

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Adding a unique 64MB simm speeds up stuff….🍀

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LC III - 450

Adding a unique 64MB simm speeds up stuff….🍀

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LC475

Trying out the small 8” screen….. Cant get it exactly in center. Anyone a idea?

the electronic components are connected to wires and plugs on top of the motherboard

Loose

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Get set…..what to do when pads did come loose due to the corrosion?

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Repair

Gaming Pc

Tech Innovation

LC 450 - LCIII #1

Caps wired and glued in place….

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Trough

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Connected trough the via‘s

two electronic components on top of each other

LC 450 - LCIII #1

Looking terrible. Some pads came off. After a real good wash in soap and alcohol parts where removed. Then again washed in alcohol. Also look at the crap in via‘s. Clean that extra with brush and toothpicks in the conteminated earea‘s. (Via‘s are these small holes connecting to other underlaying layers)

two different views of a computer case with fan blades on the front and back sides

Zoltar ITX-rig 2023

Test-rig and basic structure from flatpanel and (overhere) good available extrusion profile…. Exploring now new cable connect positions on top or bottom. This way its possible to choose to have easy access to the connectors or feed the cables out of sight through the bottom 🍀 its a bit the idea what I had with my Apple classic II ITX conversion🍀 next to that the outside shell or appearence can change to personal taste. So in the end this is a adurable solution! …..by designstudio Zoltar.

the inside of a computer case is shown with fan blades and other parts attached to it

Zoltar ITX-rig 2023

So this gets me to 225x225x260mm (LxBxH) volume -thats about1.3 liters for this aircool ITX. It could be made a bit smaller but I feel not worth that. Now at least it has a square crossection, results in semetrical side-panels and provides sufficient airstream🍀 no hard to get sfx PSU….standard ATX is welcome here..

a white computer case sitting on top of a wooden floor

Zoltar ITX-rig 2023

Testfitting the digital world with dayly practice gets you the final corrections….

an old computer sitting on top of a white desk next to a keyboard and mouse

The Museum

Zoltar ITX-rig 2023

Good hole pattern👍

Personal Taste

Cable

Zoltar ITX-rig-2023-ecofriendly !

Test-rig and basic structure from flatpanel and versatile extrusion profile…. Exploring now new cable connect positions on top or bottom. This way its possible to choose to have easy access to the connectors or feed the cables out of sight through the bottom 🍀 its a bit the idea what I had with my Apple classic II ITX conversion🍀 next to that the outside shell or appearence can change to personal taste. So in the end this is a durables solution! …..by designstudio Zoltar.

an ipod sitting on top of a table next to a speaker and a plant in front of it

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a computer keyboard sitting next to a trash can

A design I can appreciate!

the back side of a speaker with two different speakers on each side and one is black

Corsair……

Remarkable!

invited you to collaborate on this board

Apple Classics

Since the first „Home“ computers reached the market, there where many tech innovations aswell new aesthetics in computerdesigns. The Macintosh is one of the…

231 Pins

Collection by

Chris Reinders