Building a New Retro Styled Computer

[@RetroRecipes]

Wonderful work and we were touched your daughter enjoyed our video. Now get that computer in the wishdosher!

[@bitwize]

You are dad goals. The fact that she enjoyed building it herself, customized it with the pink color, and uses it all the time put a smile on my face. My dad bought me a VIC-20 as my first computer and I was thrilled; had I been a kid today and gotten something like this I would have absolutely lost my shit.

[@CubicleNate]

We took the computer to South East Linux Fest this year and it was a big hit. She loves using it for the various bits of enjoyment. It is going to get a major upgrade in the very near future to make it even more enjoyable. I just hope I can find the time to turn it into a video to share.

[@UNSCPILOT]

Man, a Raspberry Pi in the Vic-20 would have been a wonder computer even long before the internet, more powerful than anything on the market in the size of a credit card, and it's not even the fastest thing among SBCs

[@mitchib1440]

This is really cool! I cannot understate how special it is that your daughter wanted to actually build something. That is incredible!

[@raulrrojas]

It looks fantastic. I like the lighting efects, the keyboard, everything so nice. Congratulations!

[@joeplayedthis]

What a fun father and daughter project! I enjoyed seeing her put some work into it as well. It looks like a really good machine for her to use right now.

[@CubicleNate]

It is a good machine and I find myself using it quite a bit, actually.

[@retroCombs]

I had a blast watching this one. Nicely done, Nate. Now I want to print one of my own.

[@CubicleNate]

I really do like it. I am working on making some upgrades to the computer end of it. I have removed the Pi4 and am designing a cradle to put a Framework mainboard with an intel 11th gen CPU. This will be pretty awesome when I'm done.

[@retroCombs]

@@CubicleNate The RPi5 would be an interesting addtion now!

[@CubicleNate]

@@retroCombs I wonder if the Pi5 has power management....

[@retroCombs]

@@CubicleNate I think I read somewhere that's not in place, but don't quote me on that one!

[@CubicleNate]

@@retroCombs I'm going to get a Pi5 anyway... On principal. 😁

[@JamiesHackShack]

Awesome job! 👍🏻

[@CubicleNate]

Thank you very much. I did enjoy the process of making it.

[@EricAdamsYT]

190 hours for the successful print? Wow! I knew 3D printing was time consuming but that’s amazing. It didn’t matter one bit though. The memory of making this together is worth every bit of time, effort, and money spent. Bravo!

[@CubicleNate]

Thankfully I didn't HAVE to babysit the 3D Printer. The direct drive extruder made the whole process a lot more consistent. I do need to do some kind of battery backup it because it is not like I experienced only ONE power disruption while printing. I do agree that the memories of a fruitful project is going to be something of a kind of anchor point in both of our memories.

[@royalscam9]

I also printed a Callisto II. Mine is the one printed in Pink Silk PLA. This was a great project I built for my Niece. I powered it with a Raspberry PI 3 and it is currently running Retropie. Now that Raspberry Pi availability is making a comeback, I'll be upgrading hers, and making a couple more. I will also be including some of your mods. This is a great project, if anyone is looking for a cool build this one is hard to beat!

[@CubicleNate]

I am glad that you find value in my modifications. I am working on a major modification for this one but it is going to take some time to complete it. I think this is the single best 3D printed project I have ever done.

[@EnjoySynthSounds]

A nice gift for somebody. The Pi can run DOS, so a good DOS gaming setup would be fun.

[@CourtWatchAu]

looks great

[@mbpbm]

I love it ! Well done !

[@CubicleNate]

Thank you. I am thinking I could make it better if I added a webcam and microphone to it now. :)

[@mbpbm]

@@CubicleNate That would be great !

[@SPDLST]

Great design. Great project. And great video!

[@CubicleNate]

Thank you very much! It was a VERY fun project, for sure. I am starting to think about adding additional functionality to it... for a future video, of course!

[@davidwalz3317]

Nice! I bet it will get good use.

[@ltchugacast131]

This is gonna be a legendary cyberdeck once she’s old enough to trick it out herself. The fact you just fabricated it from home makes it like the legendary swords from epics of the past forged by fathers for their children. Who knows? Maybe that little machine is the start of something world changing.

[@mrdominguez]

Quedó buenísimo

[@RetroTechChris]

Simply amazing! Well done, Nate!

[@CubicleNate]

Thank you! It was a fun project and continues to be quite the popular machine with the kids.

[@8bitsinthebasement]

Really nice build and it made your daughter happy too (that's the most important thing). It's great to spend time making something that not only looks good but is used a lot too. Well done both of you ;)

[@CubicleNate]

Thank you! I do agree that these things are not important in and of themselves but the memories you can have through them with friends and family.

[@jillix2]

It turned out beautiful Cubicle!! And I love you daughters choice of color! 😂🤗🐧🐧🐧💗

[@CubicleNate]

It is indeed a great color of pink! I like that it is truly a one of a kind machine.

[@johnnyolsen8019]

Awsome work...! I like it a lot...! 🙂

[@bloepje]

That's a nice keyboard. And I love the style since I used to work on a televideo 920C and several other terminals like that. I miss the rounded CRT. It needs some kind of glass in front of it to get those nice rounded screen. Only 2 of my terminals had flat screens (still crt). The backside usually is riddled with D25 connectors, so seeing USB there is nice.

[@g0mtnlee]

Fantastic! Great job. Now I'm thinking I should make one too. Both video and laptop are very nicely put together 😀

[@CubicleNate]

Thank you! If the machine had a touchpad... it would make for a decent laptop, I suppose but not one that closes! I highly recommend this as a project. It is an amazing design, for sure.

[@JosipRetroBits]

Very nice build :) Great video!

[@CubicleNate]

Thank you! It was a fun build... Except for that power surge... 😁

[@EnjoySynthSounds]

Its like a hybrid of a miniature imac g3 and an original mac lisa.

[@GarrisonMorton]

I wanna build something like this so that I can feel like Dr Claw MWUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

[@pctlc]

Awesome job Nat!! I think a small Intel Nuc would work well on that, my two cents worth Lol

[@CubicleNate]

The question I will need to answer is some sort of UPS system that will conveniently fit inside of the case. I think I have a solution using a USB C style backup battery. I will see if I can make it happen!

[@lqlarry]

It's nice to see a youngun' working with their old man to make things. Next thing is to put a Steam Deck inside.

[@CubicleNate]

I think it is critical that kids learn from their parents. A SteamDeck might be on the table as you can buy the main board alone but I don't know enough about it to be certain that would be a good idea yet... but not a BAD idea...

[@hherpdderp]

Just wondering, are the keyboard recommendations strict, or will most 60-64 keys be similar? 😅

[@xanrerkazuki9929]

You let chidren use Linux??? Linux is a highly addictive and dangerous material, I been hooked to it at the age of 19 (legal age) and ever since then I couldn't quit it.

[@CubicleNate]

It seems like the best option for addiction. 😁

[@leviticus8930]

If it is pink and it for a girl (especially if it is your daughter), then it is a requirement.

[@CubicleNate]

Absolutely. Shhh... little secret, I super like it and sometimes I'll use it instead of my laptop. The keyboard is so wonderful to use.

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

WTFN.

[@iLoveYoutubePoopAndMemes]

0:01 PIXELLAND KEVIN MACLEOD

[@CubicleNate]

It sure is and I love it