Make a WORKING 3D Printed mini Macintosh!

Maccy and Ms. Fox teach you how to make a 3D printed mini Macintosh that actually works!
Let us know if you made one too!
Check out the original Instructables article by CGenco at:
www.instructab...
- Mini vMac ARM Executables by CGenco:
www.dropbox.co...
- Mini vMac Gryphel Project (Roll your own executable!):
www.gryphel.co...
- 3d Model of the SE/30: www.thingivers...
-Sketchup file of the mini SE/30: www.thingivers...
- Disk Image with Macintosh System 7.5.5 ready for Mini vMac: archive.org/de... ( you will need to use 7zip or Keka to extract)
- Macintosh II ROM: Search for: 9779D2C4 - Macintosh II ROM file
hampa.ch/pub/so...
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Components I used:
Raspberry Pi Zero W: www.adafruit.c...
40-pin GPIO Extension Cable: www.adafruit.c...
2.8 inch Touchscreen for the Rasberry Pi: www.amazon.com...

[@chuckgenco]

I’m the person that made the Instructable. Great video of the project! Thanks for sharing it! I had an SE30 after my Mac Plus. Maybe I’ll make a version of your design. 😉

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Thank you so much C Genco :) You made an awesome model! I hope you didn't mind me modifying it :O !

[@chuckgenco]

@Rylin Gough a while back someone mentioned that it wasn’t available. I found an email address in the documentation for the screen and asked. They said Amazon should be getting more.

[@JamesNUFC99]

Heya! Do either of you know where we can find a screen that would work? The one you used seems to be sold out everywhere! Is there another one that will fit, or is there a redesign for supporting a new screen? Cheers!

[@chuckgenco]

@@JamesNUFC99 looking into it

[@chuckgenco]

@Rylin Michelle Gough I got another email from the screen manufacturer after the updated version was very different. Experimenting with some others. I’ll update the Instructable when I have mor info. Happy thanksgiving!

[@comitells]

I found this channel a few days ago because im rebuying my childhood macs, i regret selling them or too young to restore them back then. Now i can't even get any Macintosh for sale in my country, all i have left is the apple desktop bus mouse 2 from my childhood. I always wanted to do a Macintosh project with a twist since importing from other counties is expensive for me, I want a raspberry pi with lcd display but will try to keep shell snow white design (if i have enough time and resources i wish to make a Hartmut Esslinger working prototype). Can't wait till your next video about the apple 2c lcd, would really be interested to see it from many angles. Great channel ms. fox and maccy I subscribed.

[@ElectricEvan]

I like your projects but please don't encourage people to sand plastic and wash the dust down the drain. The sewage treatment system was not designed for that.

[@kjcolewelle]

Apart from finding the project technically just really neat, the whole atmosphere of this video has absolutely cheered me up! Thank you! 👍

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

I'm so happy you enjoyed it :)! Maccy says hiii!

[@questionablecommands9423]

Veronica Explains sent me. I feel like I'm watching videos for an after-school computer club, and I'm here for it.

[@aaronreid8375]

"Ha ha ha, SSH" - :)

[@JeremysRetroBar]

I just discovered your channel through your appearance on the Retro Mac Cast. I love everything you are doing with it! As a fellow post production nerd I can’t imagine the amount of work you put into each of these videos. Great job! Instant subscribe.

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Oh thank you so much!

[@InfiniteLoop]

so ive watched this video several times, and I had a question, you are obviously more Number skilled than I, so I though Id ask, how much would I scale this up to use a 4 inch LCD (wave share 800x400 the one with the 4 mounting holes on amazon)

[@myawen_]

Just discovered your channel and it's instantly a favourite.

[@MightyJabbasCollection]

I've been wanting to do this project for a while, and I love that you've made an SE/30 version of the model! It still seems like the software configuration will be a bit of a pain, but I'll have to give it a try

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Hi Jabba! Let me know if you need help!

[@JHMBB2]

I assume you use a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard. I've never messed with a Raspberry Pi but have been meaning to! A small keyboard and mouse would be fun to add.

[@RetroHackShack]

Very nice! I might have to build one. Favorite line "Ha, ha! SSH!"

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

You should build one ! :)

[@geekwithsocialskills]

So awesome! Came out really well. Oh no, more Lemmings. Such a fun game.

[@mvenini]

I don’t have a 3d printer. Can I just buy a mini Macintosh?

[@maltoNitho]

I can’t believe how adorable Porti-Maccy is!

[@ast3663]

wee wee mac ..amazing its actually working

[@aa-au]

6:36 "It's like that old saying goes - measure twice, melt once" - love this!

[@trauatsgg3809]

Great Build!! Very nice and informative video. I saw the thing (Thingiverse) a few days ago. I printed it but, I did not have the beige color filament. I'm going to attempt to continue to follow the video for the pi/software version. If there are any questions...Is this the right forum for questions? Also, my display is arriving today. I've owned a Plus and SE before.

[@tehgangstadawg]

This video was informative and a pleasure to watch. I think your channel will go far.

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Thank you sooo much for watching and enjoying my video

[@tombarber8929]

I love the graphics in this video! I have a Prusa Mk3 on the way, so I think I know what the first big print I do on it will be!

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Oooo the Prusa’s are really nice printers! This is a fun toy to make! Let me know if you make one :)

[@tombarber8929]

@@MacintoshLibrarian will do! Yeah, excited to get it. I’ve had an ender 3 for a couple of years but figure it’s time for an upgrade:)

[@AozoraOrigami]

this is my first video of yours and hell yea :D i saw macintosh/ old PC related things and i was very much satisfied ^_^ new subscriber!

[@RetrogradeScene]

I saw the post too I would love to make one of these. Great work on changing the design

[@RetroBytesUK]

Great to see you're up and running and making videos again after the move (love the very appropriate choice of end credits music). It's a really nice project, it came out looking really good.

[@theretromillennial]

Just found your channel through Action Retro’s Next Station video. Very cool stuff! I’m fairly new to the classic Mac scene, and I can’t wait to try this out for myself.

[@rickphillipsjr]

That midi of "Return of the Mack" at the end was hot!

[@WizardClipAudio]

You lost me at LCD screen. However,.. a similar sort of project stuffed in a mini Monochrome portable tv would be pretty dope, and more up my alley. ❤

[@tetsujin_144]

Poor Maccy! 0:20 - "Using the power of the Pi Zero..." "Ooh, what's the Pi Zero?" "It's literally one of the most inexpensive computers you can buy today, and yet it's hundreds of times faster and more powerful than you, Maccy. Isn't that great?" "...Oh... Yeah. Great."

[@LeifHall]

This is fantastic! Your video was so informative and entertaining. I'm looking forward to doing this build. Thank you for all the work you put into this!

[@ccedraro3878]

Dear Ms. Fox, Hi, like all your video very nice, one question the Raspberry Pi zero cannot be found on the market today for $10 box, do you know if I can use the Banana PI BPI M2 zero for this project tsk and best regards.

[@hikingwithcrayon]

omg where did you get your earrings? I want some!

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

i made them ! I will see if i can startup a batch of them so i can sell a handful :)

[@Mr.Macintosh]

I loved this video!!!! Thank you @Macintosh Librarian

[@g2hjs]

I see you got a really big collection. And also Maccy, a very original idea. Keep it like that, Macintosh Libranian!

[@jmorahz]

OMG Everything in this video was delightful! Thank you!

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@samuelbanya]

Has anyone made a 3D printed case for an actual to-scale Mac? That is the only way I would get into 3D printing since these mini projects are a bit of a waste since the screen is too small.

[@frankwc0o]

I hope you can tell us how you create Maccy! They are a great compliment to the video.

[@figu26]

Great video i really think i might do this. Also be carefull @1:53 it looks like theres a ghoust in your house. JK

[@VRRobots]

awesome.😄

[@TechnicolorMammoth]

1:47 Ahhhhhhh your place is haunted or your chair is alive like Maccy!!! 😂😂😂

[@TheBasementChannel]

Great, clear and easy to follow instructable. What a neat project!

[@traceydomrow1490]

Dont know if anyone will see this but i have completed this and was wondering if there is a program or code for Maccy or something similar I can install on mine?

[@tonykyle2655]

Hey, the Pi 0 W (Pi Zero W) is discontinued. What other board can we use please?

[@WannerLeivaRobles]

Me encanta, deberías construir una mini macboook (1181)🤩

[@RoseTintedSpectrum]

Oh my good gravy, I need to make this.

[@popolony2k]

Cool......your channel opening remind me Computer Chronicles opening :)

[@fmlazar]

I want to do the same, but make a mini Amiga 1000.

[@CrazyTechReviews]

Awesome Video! I think you did a really nice job with this little SE/30, maybe someday soon I should invest in a 3D printer of some kind so I can build stuff like that too!

[@retroclipso]

Es justo lo que me gustaria hacer solo que con una Raspberry pi 4 y con cuerpo de lamina negra pintada del mismo color o almenos con un tono parecido

[@mortenthorpe]

ROFL ! “What does sssshhhh do”… awesome tutorial

[@Cameront9]

What an awesome video! Thanks for showing the Raspberry Pi setup in-depth. So many tutorials glaze over that stuff! Also, where did you get your earrings?

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Glad it was helpful! I made the earrings using a 3d model my friend made for me :) then i printed with my 3d printer and added maccy's face with a 2d printer

[@mattmyers9351]

Wow! Sorry I missed this one. It passed me by until today.

[@SuperMoleRetro]

Wow! That is very neat! Who would have thought you could do that!

[@frstwhsprs]

Hehehe You're making a friend for Maccy

Thats a very lovably project!!🥰

[@deusprogrammer_thekingofspace]

I always have issues getting things to fit into the holes of my prints =/

[@allycat7699]

is the mac... the voice actor from veggietales? lmao

[@pwissink1]

Great video tutorial. That would be an awesome gimmick on my desks. 👍

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

It really is a nice desk toy ! And you can put on the After Dark clock screensaver for added usability

[@molten_software]

In case the black on your screen is blue, or the white is yellow, here is a fix from the geekworm wiki: wiki.geekworm.com/2.8_inch_Touch_Screen_for_Pi_zero#comment-1025 I used this same screen inside of a imac desk clock with a pi and took me forever to find this solution.

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Thank you so much for this! It helps get the colors more accurate :)

[@adonian]

can we make it for a 10.1 raspberry pi lcd?

[@kazuyam1negishi]

Y'know, I've wanted to make a bigger version for a Pi 3 A+ and a Hyperpixel 4.0, and these models have given me some inspiration! Thanks!

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

That would be cool!

[@stephenwhite7627]

Please help Mac-y! When I click on the Mini_vMac_ARM file on the pi, it asks what program to use. What do I do?

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Terminal ! This is for Raspberry pi

[@Qu0thTheRaven]

O_O its a mini computer! *mind blown*

[@SuperHamsterGaming]

There should be a mini Apple IIgs.

[@kronos2611]

great video, nice to see projects like this

[@augologo]

Now Maccy's got a friend :D

[@nysaea]

MaccyIsCool3'# FACTS

[@celebraces2]

Hahaha SSH!

[@stephenoliveau]

15:50

[@deadmetalbr]

Maccy is my hero. Hahahaaa... SSH!

[@RetroTechChris]

Very cool! I have been following the Instagram posts, so cool to see the video on this. Great video!

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Thanks Chris for watching ! Maccy says hiii

[@Mine_Craft_Player_2928]

The talking macintosh is cute

[@nathakp7223]

Nice 👍🏾

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Thanks 💯

[@ArmandasZilius]

i like mini macintosh! 🖥

[@mrwoodcat]

Cuute :D does this project compatible with the new pi zero 2 w ?

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

This is something I am looking into. Should be 100 compatible

[@j2simpso]

Macintosh Earrings? Now that's what I call a proper Maccie!😅

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Yes!! You noticed ! I love them 😍 I need to wear them out and about more

[@Voultar]

This is now my favorite KZbin channel.

[@pipp33]

LOL! "Hahahaaaaa, SSH!" Oh, Maccy.

[@DavidStahlOLDHAPPyMACs]

That Is So Neat Thanks For Showing Us I Will Have To Built One Of Them And Tell Maccy That Fredericka Is So Happy To See You And Maccy

[@b3ans4eva]

I want a wee Maccy so bad.

[@FanBoyyyyyyyy]

Fun idea iPad Air 4 and Mac mini version that is designed to fit both and be an all in one Macintosh

[@FanBoyyyyyyyy]

Ok thanks for the heart but if this is actually made please put the model online

[@markmendez8947]

I love this Mac 💜🥰

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Thanks Mark!

[@CipherDiaz]

You made me watch all that, and its not a full size even? We want full size!

[@DrawntoRetroTech]

She did say mini

[@Retrocomputernerd]

Is the link to the screen different now? The linked screen isn’t 640x480. Awesome video, love that you modified the drawing to an se30 and shared the file.

[@poweroruka8521]

amazing! pretty

[@another3997]

Awwww, so adorable. I also liked the excellent mini Mac project! 😉. Seriously though, an excellent video.

[@RetroDetroitEcho]

This is so cute and cool! I think this is going to be one of the first projects I make when my X1 Carbon arrives next week!

[@joir2000]

Verry cool project!

[@computinglemon]

This is awesome!

[@MicrobyteAlan]

Interesting and well presented. I have a 3D printer and all sorts of Raspberry Pi stuff. Hmm, it’s doable. Thanks from Orlando Florida

[@Fred_Raimer]

YAY! I missed you two!

[@TaylorLasch]

This exact video earned my subscription today Mrs. Fox! Exceptional content. Already queuing up more!!

[@MegaCadr]

I love Maccy!!!

[@OverlordJake]

9:23 Whoa, Deja Vu 2. I never got to play that one, but the first one was really cool.

[@kuillus]

Oh man this is so cute. You did a marvelous job modifying the Mac Plus model to be a Mac SE. Great job all around, another fun video. Did you make the modified files available as a derivative work for others who prefer a SE over Plus?

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

I have the modified STL files available in the description on this video. I will post the SketchUp file soon! I forgot to add that 😮 ! Thank you for watching !!

[@kuillus]

@@MacintoshLibrarian I just noticed it. Thanks for the heads up. I quickly skimmed it the first time and missed it because I was looking for a Thingaverse link or popular 3D printing site rather than Dropbox. That’s on me. My mistake. Thanks again for sharing the files, they better than any of the SE I’ve found on Thingaverse to date.

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

I should get it on Thingiverse asap! I will post it as a remix of the original model

[@kuillus]

@@MacintoshLibrarian I can see it being a popular print on Thingaverse. The SE and SE/30 are fan favorites, and you put a lot of work on getting a faithful SE appearance with all the detail work. Yep remix it, throw in credits, and a link to the project and there can be a fleet of mini Maccys.

[@Yirsi]

really cool project

[@DinovanderMerwe]

Sooooo cool. Thanks

[@cesaru3619]

crapintosh

[@Ghent2007]

CUTE VIDEO!

[@christhomas5804]

Great!!! someone should make a market and sell the complete sets of the shrinked vintage-Apples.

[@katinagreyhat]

Just found your channel and automatically had to subscribe after this video your content is so cute and funny all while be educational i love!

[@nathanlevigraves]

Brilliant use of return of the “Mac”

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Mac is back !

[@JOEQNICHOLSON]

You've got such a cool children's show vibe with the mac sidekick character, subbed!