World's Smallest iMac
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 พ.ค. 2024
- World's smallest iMac build! In this build, I design and 3D print a miniature iMac. I begin by gently modifying/cutting a Raspberry Pi 4 with my Dremel to fit inside my ultra slim iMac case. (Because after all, who needs extra ports on a Mac, right?) I then paint, prime, and assemble my mini iMac and finally benchmark it by playing Minecraft.
Social Media:
Instagram: @The_Casual_Engineer
0:00 Intro
0:15 3D Print Parts
1:35 Trim Screen to Fit Parts
1:59 Test Fit
3:26 Cutting the Pi
4:40 Test Fit #2
5:00 Connecting Power
5:23 Connecting HDMI
5:57 USB Extension cable
6:30 Trimming Power Cable
6:58 Applying Primer
8:23 Paint Silver Parts
9:02 Paint Black Parts
9:21 Final Assembly
10:55 Final Overview
11:45 Minecraft
MUSIC:
Song: LAKEY INSPIRED - Warm Nights
SoundCloud: / warm-nights
TH-cam: • LAKEY INSPIRED - Warm ...
Song: LAKEY INSPIRED - Monroe
SoundCloud: / monroe
TH-cam: • LAKEY INSPIRED - Monroe
Song: LAKEY INSPIRED - Better Days
SoundCloud: / lakeyinspired
TH-cam: • LAKEY INSPIRED - Bette...
LAKEY INSPIRED - Blue Boi
/ blue-boi
Days Like These - LAKEY INSPIRED
/ days-like-these
• Days Like These - LAKE... - บันเทิง
Nice work! Super clever to get the vent and pin holes to line up. Multi functional. I like it.
Thank you Zack! I really appreciate you checking this out and giving me advice!
hey Zack, fancy seeing you here!
Hey zack michael built it with all of his efforts plz dont do durability test on this imac 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@MichaelPick Can you send me the mini iMac to me? The address is 110 Sage Trail Rd, East Selah, WA, 90901
you would love to monetize off taking this apart and breaking it, wouldn't you?
"As we all know, iMacs are all about aesthetic".
Continues to superglue everything and putting the worst non countersunk screws into the back panel.
And I was expecting some pentalobe screws in there as well.
Yes, the screws took it down a notch. When you remember the leaf on the apple but use those screws
"my way was faster"
and not using a soldering iron
@@aaronkingcto " took it down a *notch* "
Designed in true Apple fashion.....
"Can we make it 0.25" taller?"
"Nah, remove the screw mounts"
"Can we make it 0.25" deeper?"
"Nah, just lose the USB and ethernet ports"
"Can we remove more I/O ports? Yes? Awesome! Let's do that! " - Apple
Amazing build! Could you link me the 3d model files for the build? I would like to do this build however cannot 3d model very well. Thanks!
Marketing: Make it thick so we can make it thinner in a year. 🤑
Shhh, don't give away Apple's 2021 Marketing Strategy!
I'm really impressed with this. You do amazing work. The only thing I would have liked is more explanation on is how you got what looks like Mac OS to run on the raspberry pi. Otherwise, it's an awesome video!!
Thanks! I really appreciate the support! My next build is even better! stay tuned! :-)
I believe this is TwisterOS, which has a couple different themes, including Windows 95/XP/7/10 and macOS.
Sooo proud of you ,Michael....Love you and Mss you...Gramma sandi...
Great work! Could you please link to the screen you used?
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L6WT77H/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
wires are good, wires are reliable
If you want an even smoother finish, use "high build" primer. Let dry, sand. Repeat, but use sandpaper >220 grit. If you really want to go nuts, repeat again with 400 grit.
You're correct! I just didn't feel like going crazy with the sanding in the build. But I might in my next! :-)
Wet sanding would make it so easy.
Great build. I think my favorite aspect of this project is how attainable it is. The only tool I don’t already have is the 3D printer but luckily I have access to one! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! I can't wait to see what you make!
I’ve been wanting something like this for ages!
Awesome! Loved the final result.
Thank you! Subscribe so you don't miss my next build coming this weekend! I think you'll like it!
Your work is sooo amazing, I just know soon you will be famous
Could you do the same tutorial like this for the mini pc you did back then? I got a bit confused since you cut some wires for the gou then next scene idk where it went. would greatly appreciate a high detailed tutorial. ty and nice building!
so cool !!!
Cutting the ports physically hurt me. Wouldn’t it be easier to just desolder the ethernet port?
Cutting was faster. :-)
/r/DiWHY
I was about to say the same thing
Just so awesome. Well done
Thank you!!! If you liked this, you'll really like the next video that's coming!
great job, well done
Thank you! Appreciate the support!!!
It is really an amazing work. I'm really impressed with this. I have a favor to ask, how can I get the same main board in your video which support raspberry Pi and Pi Zero?
Sure! It's called "EVICIV 7 Inch Portable USB Monitor Raspberry Pi Touch Screen"
Search for that on Amazon and it will come right up. :-)
fantastic
I see all the comments about desoldering (and I agree) but I also feel the "the dremel was closer" sentiment. Having said -- for the love of god put this in a clamp instead of holding it in your hand! I was on pins and needles waiting for you to dremel off one of your fingers. (Full disclosure -- I have totally done this type of thing and have some scars).
You really need to get much views, many gaming viewers can't do that. You should feel proud for yourself and I am also a Mac user.
Subbed your channel by the way.
Thank you for the sub and kind words! My next build is going to be even better! Can’t wait to share it!
You could always relocate that port somewhere else you know haha..a bit of soldering work and extension ribbon cable
Very cool!
Thank you!!! Appreciate the support!
People love to criticise, this is absolutely beautiful! Well done mate. Just subbed. Hoping my channel can get to the level where I'm making these kinda builds. :)
Thanks! I checked out your channel! You put out a lot of great content!
@@MichaelPick super appreciate you doing that, thank you! 👏👏
What circuit board did you use as the main back plane ( the one that has the speakers and power switch)? Did you custom make that one?
It's called a "EVICIV 7 Inch Portable USB Monitor" on Amazon. It's a really good value for all kinds of projects!
Also you used a usb2 cable on your usb3 port so you basically lost what the3 can do and turned it into a usb2 they make half foot usb3 cables with USB A f/m you don't always have to buy usb3 with a type c head you can get type A and your 3 port will be able to handle high speed communication between devices 🤔💜😁
Good catch! I'll keep that in mind for future builds!
@@MichaelPick you're welcome I know you don't want to suffer from slowing yourself down and not getting full benefits
Is it possible to make a odroid xu4 version of this?
Beside cool build
Great vid
Thanks! New video coming soon!
I once had the idea to build a raspberry pi into an old broken macbook pro. After having seen this I need to revisit the idea.
Do it! :-)
upvoted for video chapters
I love this new feature! haha
How did you theme / make the RPi look like Mac OS
Twister OS
iRaspbian
I have to go to sleep so I will watch the video tomorrow.
Good Job!
Which SW do you used for 3D Modeling?
I use Google Sketchup 2017 (because it's free!)
Why not make the power hole come out the back like the real iMac thats what that hole behind it is meant for
I tried that, but it wouldn't fit properly in that configuration for the cables I was using. :-(
Nice work! Maybe try building a mini iPhone or mini iPod touch. That might be cool to see too. 😊
We’re can I get the STL-Files for 3D-printing the small iMac?
If you printed the case a little thicker, you could be able to just accommodate the Pi as-is, and enable yourself to just swap in the next generations of the Pi . A tiny fix thru the keyboard in the custom printing is way much more smarter than maiming a standard modular component thus denying modularity and limiting useful life.
The goal of this build was to make it as slim as possible. It would have been really easy to make a fat case (that wouldn't even resemble an iMac from the side), but that wasn't my goal.
You made an ARM iMac before Apple! :)
So cool！
Thank you!
Can someone give me a link to the power cable he used for the screen?
Very cool!! We talked about your build on our podcast.. My question is... can you point me to the instructions on the hackintosh that you setup on the raspberry pi - I would like to try and do a similar build.
I used iRaspbian. It's actually really easy to setup!
@@MichaelPick Thanks!! Gonna have to check that out.
Очень круто!
SO COOL!! One small thing... why my god would you use those screws? Everything else is so great and then those screws 😬 -- love this, thank you!
Thank you! haha
UaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaU!!!!!!! Excelent man...
Where can I get that power cable for the monitor?
You have no idea how badly I want to make this and then use it at some random cafe just to see all the strange looks people give me.
That would be amazing. Flexing on all the full-sized Apple users.
Me too
pls can i hav the 3d files
him:raspberry pie
me: wait there’s food in an imac?
Now I want pie...
This is amazing. May I suggest you flash your SD card with Twister OS. There is an option to make the theme look EXACTLY like a mac.
Thanks for the idea!
3:26 That hurts
Why not desolder, hurts my brain
@@Thehuntedfew1 Because that would have taken more time.
Do you have the 3d model for this project? please link
Man cool project, but... have you ever heard of something called soldering iron?
Soldering iron? What is that? haha
@@MichaelPick 🤣
Will you share your stl files? This would be really fun to build with kids. Even if the files aren’t perfect, would be a great starting point.
I also would like to have the STL or other source files
Does this run macOS or is it Linux with a theme?
how did you get mac os?
Nicely done. Did you consider using a 3A+ for a lower profile?
Also, as someone else said, how'd you get the iOS theme?
I went with the Pi 4 2GB model because it was super cheap and supported by a lot of the newer screen/pi combos. I used iRaspbian for this build.
Do you mind to share the 3D printing files? I really want to try to make one myself.
What how do you get Mac on the sad card idk how show me and what macOS did you use do catlin
TwisterOS
What is a sad card
No that’s Mac not twister OS twister OS looks a lot differenter
The poor Ports,u couldve just desortered them😂but nice Video
Can you Bild the new M1 I mac
What is the tool that you used at 8:37 called?
what’s the brand of the screen you’re using?
It's called a "EVICIV 7 Inch Portable USB Monitor" on Amazon! I highly recommend it!
Can you link the pi used?
this is so freaking cool! Is there a speaker in those raspberry pi kits? bluetooth speakers are probably best bet. or headphones
Yep! This board comes with speakers, but I'd recommend using Bluetooth speakers.
It took courage to remove the speaker.
Michael Pick thanks for replying! such an awesome project, i grew up with imacs. i have always been an apple geek since 12 🤓
Legalzinho, mas poderia ter usado um ferro de solda pra tirar as USB.
Shorter standoffs would have slimmed it even more.
True, but I'd still have to mount it to the board somehow if I removed them, and I would only save like 1mm.
Hey zack michael built it with all of his efforts plz dont do durability test on this imac 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Anywhere to buy the files and which screen to make our own?
What os did you install in raspberry pi?
Twister os
where to get Mac OS for pi?
Pls can I have the obj/stl files
👌
What is the ips screen model? Anybody have a link please?
EVICIV 7 Inch Portable USB Monitor: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L6WT77H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Which OS did you use?
iRaspbian, it's really good!
it would be better to use raspberry pi zero w or compute module 4 instead of clipping the usb connectors and erhernet connector, the back screws with cone head flat screws.
does that usb 2.0 port still work? I wonder...
Works perfectly!
I actually thought that was Mac OS X running for a second.
Woah there, cowboy!?! Couldn't you just disassemble the port cage?
When Apple sees this video.
🤯🤯🤯
Everyone is so outraged at not using a soldering iron on the ports. Sometimes you just got to ‘A-Team a project’. Let them sparks fly ;)
Right?! That's half the fun! :-)
@@MichaelPick this is a great example of "just do it". I love the ingenuity
Can you make a bigger iMac 🖥 with cm4???
why use the apple logo instead of a raspberry though
Is that imac running macOS? or just a linux?
TwisterOS
"200IQ"
Hot Snot fixes everything. This was a really fun build. Thanks for sharing!
Hot glue solves all of life's problems! Thanks for watching! :-)
Wow for sale??
Awesome project! Found you through reddit, good idea posting it there.
Thanks!
*Aversome*
I don't mean to be a nuisance man but did you ever post that part list for the mini PC?
Hey, sorry about the long delay. I'm working on that right now.
Links to all items in the description for that video! :-)
@@MichaelPick I don‘t see the Part List in Description
I‘m also Interrested in the 3D file (STL?)
Can you make a mini macintosh se?
Running mac os 6 or 9?
It seems that Michael Pick is teaching us how to make it... But who can actually make this
Found you on reddit ^.^ I subbed
Thank you! And welcome to the Channel! :-)
Why didn't you just desolder the usb/rj45 and resolder single bay usb2/3 ports and add cat wires to the solder points of the RJ45 to a female cat extension that you can mount behind the monitor for when you need to do higher speed downloads since Wi-Fi is way slower compared to RJ45 connection.... just some notes from my own mods
That's a really good plan! This was just a lot faster so I went with this design path.
What's the OS?
iRaspbian
What keyboard?
Search Amazon for: "Rii 2.4G Mini Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad"
Everyone complaining about all this stuff... But none of them actually did it. YOU DID.
TH-cam comments at Kittyhawk after the Wright Brothers touch down: "JFC Dude, Where's the tray table??" "Sure there's a lot of leg room, but have you ever heard of a damn entertainment system?"
Right?! All of these builds are just for fun. I welcome people to improve on my designs! If they can build a better version of this, go for it! ;-)
Did you sell them
Needs more superglue on front, so it will be a nightmare to open =P
I knew I forgot something! haha