Build Log 2 -- Setting the Project Goals and Layout
I've got a pretty good idea of what I want this project to look like at the time of completion. That said, there are a few unknowns at this point to which only time will tell the success or not. This is a brief outline of what I hope to accomplish in this mod. There are similarities to my 17" iMac G4 mods in areas that have worked very well previously.
Hardware Summary
- Intel NUC D54250WYK with i5 processor
- 8 GB 1600 DDR3 RAM
- 120 GB mSATA Crucial SSD Storage
- 120 GB SATA3 6.0 Gbps Intel 530
- Apple A1181 Bluetooth
- Broadcom WiFi
- Internal 19V Antec SNP90 Power Brick (90W)
- Internal PicoPSU WI-25-120 PSU
- 12V to 24V Step-Up converter to obtain 24V
- BC547B Transistor actuated PicoPSU on/off control
- Picaxe 08M2 Micro-Controller for touch-sensor LCD brightness control
- Picaxe 08M2 Micro-Controller for pulsing sleep LED
- Picaxe 08M2 Micro-Controller for PWM case fan control
- Startech HDMI to DVI converter with MOLEX PN 74320-4004 connector
- Noctua NF-B9 92mm Case Fan with software PWM speed control
- StarTech ICUSBAUDIO Stereo Audio Adapter
- 3.5mm Audio Jack
- Original iMac G4 speakers
- External 20W amplifier
- Internal Microphone utilization
- 3 x USB 3.0 external port
- 1 x USB 2.0 external port
- Gigabit Ethernet port
- Original Power Plug
- Original Power Button
- Hard Reset button
- Apple BT Trackpad/Wireless Keyboard/Wireless Mouse
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No DVD-ROM will be installed
The Layout
The following diagram illustrates the approximate layout scheme I've chosen to fit all the components into the dome of the G4. Note that the DVD-ROM will not be used, and the resulting space will be re-purposed for other hardware.
It is hoped that this build log in its eventual final form will be of assistance to others embarking on such mods as this iMac G4. Apple created a truly unique design with it that will hopefully be preserved for years to come by modding with current hardware.
Regards,
Ersterhernd