MacTester57's Finished Mods

[MacTester57]

Here is a small summary of my case mods, which I've done during the last couple of years. Enjoy!

iMac G5 A1058 Model - the newest!

I did it again. And of course it's once again a bit more complicated than the previous project...
- Arduino SMC (credit for the first one goes to kiwisincebirth)
- Original LCD, fans, speakers, microphone, PSU
- "Breathing" LED during S3, always on during S0, if screen is dark
- "Apple Chime" Start Melody (also uses both original iMac speakers, switched with relay)
- Hidden NUC splash screen (CCFL Backlight disabled)
- CCFL brightness control via slider applet (credit: kiwisincebirth, enhanced with readings & preferences window by me) or via capacitive touch sensors, hidden left and right of the Apple logo
- PWM controlled original Fans, three DS18B20 temperature sensors with OneWire Bus (one for each Fan)
- WiFi, BT, GLAN, 3x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0
- Working DVD drive in preparation...

Details & software see here: http://www.tonymacx86.com/imac-mods/130197-mactester57s-imac-g5-17-a1058-model-11.html#post1039057

Videos:

HemiMac G4

This was the most complicated and difficult Mod, which I've ever done... The optical drive is still in use - tight is only the first name! It's equipped with three Picaxe microcontrollers to reproduce the original functions such as a breathing sleep LED.

Videos:

for details see here: http://www.tonymacx86.com/imac-mods/104625-mactester57s-hemimac-g4.html


Mac Audio - An AppleTV replacement for 24/96 HD Audio

Precision machined aluminium case, iPod front display. It has the same case as my DIY Audio AMP.

Video:

for details see here: http://www.tonymacx86.com/others/94282-mac-audio-my-hackintosh-based-music-player.html


G4 Cube 'Intel Reloaded Edition' - my current daily-used workstation

i7 CPU, but only one fan. Reused original heatsink. Bluray Drive, Dual boot OS X 10.8, Win7.

Video:

for details see here: http://www.tonymacx86.com/powermac-...oaded-edition-my-2nd-hackintosh-case-mod.html


Power Mac G5 'Intel Reloaded Edition' - my first Hackintosh in a vintage Apple case

i5 CPU, Bluray Drive. Nothing spectacular.

Video:

for details see here: http://www.tonymacx86.com/powermac-g5/58976-power-mac-g5-intel-reloaded-edition-new-pics.html


Non-Mac Mini - fully watercooled

As the title says - It's not a Hackintosh, but still cool!

Video:

for details see here: http://www.tonymacx86.com/others/75188-non-mac-mini-fully-watercooled.html

Have fun with your mods!

MacTester

 

[kiwisincebirth]

Here is a small summary of my case mods, which I've done over the last couple of years. Enjoy!

You make it yery hard to pick my favourite, but if I had to I would pick "Mac Audio". This looks so professional from the outside, and very different to any other build I have thus encountered. The matching AMP complements it perfectly, and the iPod Touch up front makes it stand-out, even compared to commercially produced gear.

 

[neilhart]

MacTester, I enjoy seeing your work and your presentation. Great work and originality.

Good modding,
neil

 

[MacTester57]

Thanks for your kind comments, guys! My current project is not a hackintosh, but it's equipped with a picaxe microcontroller, see my iMac thread. We all are poor guys - we just can't be without our projects...

MacTester

 

[gotojanoo]

Great mod thanks for sharing .SO organized work. Thanks again

 

[Rothko]

Very impressive, and lots of very thought out work, (you make me feel very lazy!)

 

[MacTester57]

Thanks for the praise! It was a lot of work.

MacTester

 

[beatman2008]

great works... i haven´t mod, but i hope i do it a liitle bit in the next time...

mactecster i would you write an pm, but i cant. i have a few (simple ? newbie ?) questions, powermac g4. if you can write me an pm or (if the admin give it) a mail.

greetings beatman2008

 

[MacTester57]

great works... i haven´t mod, but i hope i do it a liitle bit in the next time...

mactecster i would you write an pm, but i cant. i have a few (simple ? newbie ?) questions, powermac g4. if you can write me an pm or (if the admin give it) a mail.

greetings beatman2008

beatman2008,

Welcome to the community and thanks for the praise. You should ask your questions here, so everyone can read them.

MacTester

 

[aaron97]

Fantastic job, they all look amazing.