I have worked with Polar Filament to get color matched Classic Mac Platinum PLA filament made - only $21.99 per kilogram. WOO HOO!
Order now, order plenty, and let them know you want them to print it forever!
polarfilament.com/pr...
Very cool, Joe! I’ll order a couple rolls and test how it compares to the Bambu PLA Matte in “White Oak” that I recently used for this project:
mastodon.social/@jerrod/1141...
I haven’t put it on MakerWorld yet, but when I do, I will certainly link to your filament.
@reckless.bsky.social I have a billion-dollar idea to build upon the already-vibrant party speaker market using AI, LiDAR, robotics, and home automation:
DJ Roomba ULT 2000XAI
4-ft tall robot vacuum robot. Huge capacity. Infinite battery. RGB. Ultra bass. And active cancellation of vacuum noise.
A cozy living room scene featuring a vintage beige Macintosh computer on a wooden side table. Adjacent to the computer is a decorative table lamp with a marble base and beige shade, casting a warm light. A small blue smart speaker is also on the table. In the foreground, a brown sofa is partially visible with blue patterned cushions. Cream and yellow curtains hang from a nearby window.
A vintage computer with a retro design, featuring a beige, boxy frame and a large black screen. The front includes a floppy disk drive slot and a small colorful logo on the lower left corner. The computer is angled slightly to the right, with visible ventilation slits on the base.
A vintage computer with a retro design, featuring a beige, boxy frame and a large black screen. The front includes a floppy disk drive slot and a small colorful logo on the lower left corner. Side view.
A vintage computer with a retro design, featuring a beige, boxy frame and a large black screen. The front includes a floppy disk drive slot and a small colorful logo on the lower left corner. Back view.
I can't get over how good this looks...
This 3D printed M4 Mac Mini case uses a 9.7" iPad panel for its display. The designer, @hofferth.net also has a version that works as a display stand for the @usetrmnl.com e-ink smart display.
makerworld.com/en/@Jerrodh
#3dprinting #macOS #retrocomputing
The starting point for this project is the incredible wind tunnel model by @hofferth.net
www.printables.com/model/849713...
...and here's the full write-up on the eMac mini, with designs and component links for you to print your own!
makerworld.com/en/models/10...
My “eMac mini” is just about done. Custom case is printed in Bambu ABS-GF and clear PETG.
M4 Mac mini, 9.7" 2048x1536 IPS iPad panel w/ HDMI control board, Class D amp for the speakers. One power cable only, all else routed internally.
Coming soon to MakerWorld here:
www.makerworld.com/en/@JerrodH
My next project for MakerWorld’s STEM contest is a printable kit for performing lab-grade schlieren imaging at home! With just a few printed parts and low-cost hardware, you can visualize fluid flows by seeing their otherwise-invisible density changes!
makerworld.com/en/models/98...
Enjoy!
See also my new, modular "Rack"-mounted Mac Pro and accessory system released yesterday:
makerworld.com/en/models/89...
The "Mac mini Pro" Version 2 is now available! Easier and faster to print with only minimal supports required. Better-suited to 2-color printing of the Apple logo. Left- and right-handed options now available!
Thanks for sharing and enjoy!
Free:
https://buff.ly/4gCZ6Eq
I'm excited about this one -- the "Mac mini Rack Pro" system for M4 Mac mini!
Securely mount your M4 Mac mini together with popular accessories like the OWC 1M2 SSD, CalDigit TS3 Plus and TS4, Streamdeck Mk2, Focusrite Scarlett Solo Gen4, and more!
Enjoy and contribute!
https://buff.ly/3P3Vn6S
Later this week I will release two new projects:
First will be a “V2” of my Mac mini Pro, revised for even easier printing and use. I will also include a “mirrored” version.
Next will be a really fun *modular system* for the Mac mini… Stay tuned!
Had an issue with the SD card slot on my Sony a6300 and decided to try to clean the contacts right before a dance recital. Bent a pin and made it worse.
Luckily, I had the time to pivot to recording via HDMI capture on my Mac.
Seems I have an APS-C webcam now. Not going to try to repair. :-(
My next 3D-printed design for the M4 Mac mini is a try at something (potentially) useful in some scenarios. It looks like a wind tunnel, directing the cooling airflow for confined or tightly-packed installs.
Help me test the idea?
https://buff.ly/4iwfhFf
In this month-long sprint, I have amassed quite a collection of fun little designs for the M4 Mac mini and other Apple gear -- thanks for your support and shares!
What would you like to see next? More “fun” stuff? A niche functional part? Let me know!
https://buff.ly/4gvDGc9
Moof! My latest 3D-printed design is a nod to Apple's "Icon Garden" circa 1983-1998.
Featuring Clarus the Dogcow and 7 other classic MacOS and MacPaint icons by iconographer Susan Kare, this is a colorful “bouquet” decorating an M4 Mac mini or standing on its own.
https://buff.ly/4feJC8i
This new 3D-printed M4 Mac mini accessory incorporates up to 3 MagSafe chargers as a functional desk accessory. Styled like an iPhone "Pro Max" camera bump, it also can house an Apple Watch charger, so you can keep all your devices topped off.
Can also be used w/o Mac mini.
https://buff.ly/3ZoqdvY
Latest in my series of 3D-printed Mac Mini shenanigans: a beautiful miniature version of Apple Park’s six-color rainbow stage that features a MagSafe charger underneath!
Free at MakerWorld:
https://buff.ly/4g10C38
Commemorating my biggest 3D-printing project of the year with a miniature version as a Christmas ornament. 🎅
https://buff.ly/3B9Mky8
The M4 Mac mini is small enough to toss in a bag and take with you while commuting or on travel, so today's CAD experiment is a one-piece TPU bumper case. This protects the edges from accidental dings in transit.
Test prints pending -- I'm still on holiday travel.
https://buff.ly/4fPee1s
Happy Thanksgiving, all!
Here's another fun 3D-printed Mac mini holiday design -- give the gift of Mini! 🎁
https://makerworld.com/en/models/831988
Today I posted a new M4 Mac mini enclosure, this time referencing the original "cheese grater" design of the PowerMac G5 and 2006-2013 Mac Pro.
Happy Thanksgiving, y'all. I've really had a blast making all of these fun designs and reading your responses.
https://buff.ly/416PhKl
It is mind-blowing to me that you necessarily build and maintain this monster in the same interface that I continue to struggle with for tiny shortcuts. 🫡
Bringing holiday smiles to my local Apple Store:
https://buff.ly/3CDlgYy
Now on the 3D-printer for testing -- a Nintendo NES Case for the M4 Mac mini! It's cute.
Free download:
https://makerworld.com/en/models/815576
#MacMini
A fun 3D-printed design for the holiday season -- bring some jollity to your desk with an adorable Santa Hat sized perfect for your M4 Mac mini! This is a perfect model to use with the "fuzzy skin" feature of the slicer. It looks great!
https://buff.ly/3CHJHnw
#MacMini
I drew a bit of attention recently making silly 3D-printed designs for the new M4 Mac mini. 🤪
Here's my larger printable project – a fully-functional wind tunnel (!) for interactive STEM play and exploration, exploring basic aerodynamic concepts with smoke and lasers!
https://buff.ly/4hYXypA
I went to help a friend set up her M4 Mac mini, and took some photos with my various 3D-printed accessory designs:
https://buff.ly/3Z1DP05
#MacMini
I really hope R3X is available when my IONIQ5 lease is up.
