CustoMac Mini 2012 in a Macintosh SE casing

[loftman]

I just want to share some pictures, from my first Hackintosh build, on this awesome forum.

The built-in 8” monitor is just a fun detail that I felt was necessary to get the right feeling. I will probably never use it when the computer is supposed to run with my Wacom board.

I was able to find an iMate on Swedish eBay for $5. That allows me to hook up the old mouse, with ADB connector, to an USB port on the machine. Just another fun detail that I probably never gonna use.

Cheers

 

[sonicseamus]

Looks great! Cool mod!

 

[neilhart]

I just want to share some pictures, from my first Hackintosh build, on this awesome forum.

The built-in 8” monitor is just a fun detail that I felt was necessary to get the right feeling. I will probably never use it when the computer is supposed to run with my Wacom board.

I was able to find an iMate on Swedish eBay for $5. That allows me to hook up the old mouse, with ADB connector, to an USB port on the machine. Just another fun detail that I probably never gonna use.

Cheers

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Very nice, a unique project. More details please. How are you driving the display?

neil

 

[Branhower]

A Mac SE with wireless? What is this wizardry?!

 

[BoomR]

BRAVO! What a great job! Would love to see more pics (if you have them) of the case mod "in process"

• What the inside looked like before you removed all the original components
• How you mounted the mobo
• Cutting the housing for all the I/O ports
• ...etc.... etc...

Regardless - GREAT job!

 

[Methanoid]

If you need to clean that case to virgin new colour... one word.... Retr0brite

http://retr0bright.wikispaces.com/

 

[sleppek]

Wow... very nice!!

 

[loftman]

Thank you guys!

This is actually a pretty simple build. But I'm happy with the result as this is my first case mod. Unfortunately, I took no pictures during the build. But have a few more from when the computer was assembled.


When I was looking for a SE to disassemble, I found an empty shell online. So I did not have to slaughter a functioning classic

I went the easy way when I plugged in the built-in screen. I used extension cables for VGA and DC that I mount to the frame (you can see them at the bottom of the back).


Then I use an HDMI-VGA adapter. Unfortunately, I bought a cheap one so I have some problems with the resolution.

To fill the gap between the concave screen seat on the casing and the new flat screen, I used a foam material. Are not entirely happy with how this turned out.


I'm thinking to do as spoonie1972 did (see this thread) and use a thin acrylic sheet instead.

The cut-outs for the I/O ports is made ​​by hand, and hard labor, using a drill, jigsaw and files I used the plate that came with the motherboard as a template.

When I was happy with the cut-outs I putted the motherboard in place and marked out the holes on the acrylic sheet.

The power supply is attached to aluminum profiles with strong, hardened, double-sided adhesive. I did not want to start drilling holes in it and ruin the warranty. Maybe something I’m going to redo later. But it really sits there!



That’s pretty much it. Some lessons are learned, and I've got some new ideas, to the next build. I’m thinking about a Cube as next project…

 

[kdolaac]

WOW very nice, great job....

 

[rehpotsirhc]

Very cool build, I have fond memories of these from when I was pretty young in school. How are your temps? I noticed you don't seen to have any case fans and your PSU vents are blocked by the case. Also I would recommend a DVI to VGA adapter vs an HDMI to VGA to solve your resolution issues.