Coming Soon: "The Voodoo Mac"

[Captain Slug]

I have enough spare parts to finish my Home Theater machine (finally) and luckily all the parts will fit into a shell I've been meaning to use for a long time...
http://www.planetunreal.com/identitycrisis/cabins/cs/modding/vacuumac.jpg

EDIT - Change of plans: This will be printed onto an acetate sheet or etched into the window that's going where the monitor screen used to be.
http://www.planetunreal.com/identitycrisis/cabins/cs/modding/voodoo_apple.png


NEW SPECS

Celeron 566 (previously unhappily owned by my Mom)
96mb of PC66 RAM
PCChips M756LMRT
Quantum 7GB UDMA66 Hard drive (OS and games)
PCI TNT2 32mb w/ TV-Out
"open air" 32x CD-ROM drive with volume control.

[eli]

Dude, that will be awesome! Makes me want to do something similar, just don't have the money to put into it.

Good luck man!

EDIT - Are you going to use that crappy monitor? Is that even possible? Hmm. So many questions... I'm intrigued... i know i can get an apple II e.

[Crazy Jayhawk]

What are you going to use as the monitor?

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by Crazy Jayhawk
What are you going to use as the monitor?
Big Screen TV :D

This machine is going in the basement. It'll be my first Digital VCR machine.

[Crazy Jayhawk]

Then what's going in the space where the Mac's monitor used to be?

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by Crazy Jayhawk
Then what's going in the space where the Mac's monitor used to be?
No, that will be a window with a printed image that I haven't decided upon yet.

Originally posted by eli
EDIT - Are you going to use that crappy monitor? Is that even possible? Hmm. So many questions... I'm intrigued... i know i can get an apple II e.

Nope. It had the OS 7 interface burned into the screen and it was only greyscale.

[Starfoxer]

is what i'm sending you going into this rig? :rolleyes: :confused:

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by Starfoxer
is what i'm sending you going into this rig? :rolleyes: :confused:
Nope. That's going into my itty bitty LAN rig. :sn:

[Oni]

I have 3 words for you:

"Master of Shoehorning"

Take pics when you're done. I've just GOT to see this! :)

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by Oni
I have 3 words for you:

"Master of Shoehorning"

Take pics when you're done. I've just GOT to see this! :)
hehehehehe
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Luckily my digital camera will be here before I finish building this machine.

[HeXenViRii]

i didnt know the v3 3000's had tv out .... i thought it was only the 3500's .....

[Captain Slug]

Okay. This project is on hold until I get a new PSU. After getting shocked with 120VAC in the same hand within 3 hours, I have concluded that

Naked PSU = Bad http://www.planetunreal.com/identitycrisis/cabins/cs/b/dead.gif

Edit: hey cool, I can barely move my thumb...

[Skiing Squirrel]

Ouch... Did your hair stand stright up?! :) ;)

[Cullam3n]

Not seeing any pics...

Awesome though! Good luck!

-PC

[Captain Slug]

I'm going to have to order some cable extensions and tomorrow I'll be buying a new Power supply.

The only things I've finished today
- mounting the motherboard to the inside of the shell
- cutting out the window in the rear of the shell
- Taking apart the CD-ROM drive that will be going in this case to allow the CD to be seen through the front window.
- succesfully injuring myself

[Namagomi]

Originally posted by eli
Dude, that will be awesome! Makes me want to do something similar, just don't have the money to put into it.

Good luck man!

EDIT - Are you going to use that crappy monitor? Is that even possible? Hmm. So many questions... I'm intrigued... i know i can get an apple II e.

I was under the impression that all that hardware he listed wouldn't even being to fit into a Classic Mac housing that still had a moniter in it. :(

Anyways, good luck, slug, she'll be a beaut! :D

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by Skiing Squirrel
Ouch... Did your hair stand stright up?! :) ;)
Nope. I now have pepper-mark blisters on the palm of my left hand and a brun underneath the skin of my pointer finger.

Thanks for the comments everybody. I now need to wait for some parts to arrive :(

[Captain Slug]

No! I'm out of precious moneys again. This machine really isn't a priority right now so it may not be finished until a friend of mine is interested in buying it. I'm lacking the Power supply, mouse, keyboard, and cold cathode inverter. So that's unfortunately going to bring this project to a screaming hault.

The most I can do right now is finish modding the CD-ROM and get it setup. I'm hoping that some more spare parts will land in my lap. (that happens every now and then).

Arg!
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[compunut124]

hey man i have a 300w at power supply for ya give me shipping and ill send it to ya might be a little big, pm me if your intrested

[Doofie27cp2]

lol slug, the master finally fudged up.... lmao

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by Doofie27cp2
lol slug, the master finally fudged up.... lmao

YOU try rewiring a Power Supply.

It's a huge PITA.
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I'll quit whining now. Once this machine gets built my friend is going to buy it. He's on a REALLY tight budget at the moment and can't save up enough to really upgrade past his current K6-2 300 with integrated video. This machine will atleast be able to play the games he likes.

[Oni]

Originally posted by Captain Slug
Edit: hey cool, I can barely move my thumb...

LOL!!

Sucks that you can't move your thumb. I was really hoping to see this thing done.

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by Oni
Sucks that you can't move your thumb. I was really hoping to see this thing done.

I'm still getting there. But much slower than anticipated. I'm shopping eGay for cheap parts and if I win those auction I'll only have $25 invested in this machine.
I did finish the CD-ROM mod. I painted the tray silver and removed the upper half so you can see all the innards. Now I need to modify the shell to mount it.

Slow and steady makes the mod...

[Penguin4x4]

Maybe you could shoot Shattered (http://www.shatteredweb.com) Web (http://www.shatteredweb.com) an e-mail for a custome applique?

[Captain Slug]

Nah. I have two hands and a dremel. Plus the applique kind doesn't give the same lighting effect.

[Penguin4x4]

Originally posted by Captain Slug
Nah. I have two hands and a dremel. Plus the applique kind doesn't give the same lighting effect.

Just testin, ;):D:D:D

[Gerst240]

thats a good plan im glad you didnt give up on the mac :)

good luck

[ShadowFolder]

good luck, i hope it'll work :p

[Borgy]

Sorry got to laugh ...lucky your in the US with weedy 110volts unlike the UK with 240volts .... get a jolt from that and ya know it :eek:

nice work By the way
Borgy

[CrazyBorne]

Man, I can't wait to see this.

[Captain Slug]

Hooha! Good/bad news to report.

My Mom's machine kicked the bucket and refused to do all of the things she wants it to do so now I have more parts to work with. I still have things up in the air because out of all these parts, some of them have to end up back with her somehow and the other half need to go to a friend who needs a machine for under $100. I'll figure it out little by little.

So, now I'm probably building a new machine for my mom (she's envious of my faster machines) and I'll have a bundle of spare aprts to work with.

[Captain Slug]

YIPEEEEEEE!!!! I spent all of today working on it and now I just have to add the windows, a few minor details, and then I'll be painting it.

The only part remaining for me to acquire is an inverter for the white Cold cathode tube I have. I haven't invested a penny in this machine yet and $5-$10 to get it finished is alot easier to swallow.

[The Spyder]

(little kiddy voice) Hurry Up!!! Are were there yet? Hurry up~ (/LKV)
LOL

[ShadowFolder]

waitin' 4 new pics... ;)

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by whereismy386
waitin' 4 new pics... ;)

Sorry Sorry.
I'm taking progress pics with a disposable camera to make a guide. I HAVE to make a guide because it's particularly amusing that I'm upgrading this machine 1,066%.
The original Mac Plus was 50mhz (I still have the motherboard). The new and improved "Bad Apple" is 566mhz.

I updated the specs in my first post.

[CrazyBorne]

Cant wait to see the guide. Thats cool that you got extra parts!

[Penguin4x4]

So no HTPC then? :(

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by Penguin4x4
So no HTPC then? :(
Nope, Gaming only. I don't want to sell the TV Capture card.

[Digital Pimp]

guess u gave up on the LCD idea, if u were able to find one let me know.

i have 4 of these mac cases and want to do the same, but with a LCD display.

Digital

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by Digital Pimp
guess u gave up on the LCD idea, if u were able to find one let me know.

i have 4 of these mac cases and want to do the same, but with a LCD display.

Digital
I've only seen 9 inch (or 8.5, I don't remember which will fit better) LCDs on ebay and they were setup for NTSC Video input. I really don't want to pay that much for something that's going to give me fuzzy text.

[Digital Pimp]

ya i know what you mean, i was thinking tho... do u think it'd be possible to cut out a bigger hole for the monitor, like where the sides slope in and part of the surrounding plastic. i think i may have seen some 10" LCD monitors....*runs to e-bay*

Digital

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by Digital Pimp
ya i know what you mean, i was thinking tho... do u think it'd be possible to cut out a bigger hole for the monitor, like where the sides slope in and part of the surrounding plastic. i think i may have seen some 10" LCD monitors....*runs to e-bay*

Digital
I have a 10 inch bare LCD and it's would fit since the inside of the shell is only 9.3 inches wide.

[Captain Slug]

ARG!!!! I now have a splitting migraine and a cold and won't be able to get this done this week. Oh well. I'm only a few steps from being done.

[CrazyBorne]

Dang, that sucks I hope you get better man.

[Digital Pimp]

ya get well soon.

Digital

[ThePunkGeek]

get better soon and finish this :)

[Mr. $T$]

*bump*

To keep this good thread alive SO I CAN SEE IT.............. lol:)

[Captain Slug]

Under MUCH duress (and alot of Tylenol Extra Strength) I'm trying to get this finished. Albeit at a very slow pace. (Stupid headache)

Everyone keep your fingers crossed that I don't hurt myself. Because when I take Tylenol Extra Strength I'm painless all over.


edit: My Digital Camera came today. I can now take pics without making everyone wait for film to be developed.

[Penguin4x4]

You should see me when I take antihistamines. Its like a heroin addict needing a fix.:eek:

[Doc_Skurlock]

drugs are bad, mmkay? Seriously though, get better soon. Perhaps it's all that thumbwrassling? Can't wait to see this one.
Doc

[Penguin4x4]

Originally posted by Doc_Skurlock
drugs are bad, mmkay?

Specially Nyquil, :D:D:-X

[Captain Slug]

Geez, I didn't tink I'd get this many replies...

Anyways, construction is slow but still moving. I had to prepare for a foot of snow that's expected tonight so I'll be working in the garage tomorrow while wearing 3 layers of clothing :)

Painting may be a problem though since it's ridiculously cold.

[CrazyBorne]

Jeez, seems like when one bad thing goes away a new come reappears. I think someone doesn't want this mod done. :D

[Jawsome]

I just found this thread, read it all, i noticed alot of the posts on page 2 were in November still so i thought "hey maybe when i get to the bottom there will be a link to some pics! It HAS to be done! yay!" but when i got here..... nothing :( Hurry up man!

(never thought I'd be this anxious to see something with the apple logo on it.)

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by CrazyBorne
Jeez, seems like when one bad thing goes away a new come reappears. I think someone doesn't want this mod done. :D
Stupid Apple gods are working against me...
Originally posted by Jawsome
(never thought I'd be this anxious to see something with the apple logo on it.)
Hahahahahahaha! Now I REALLY need to get moving.

[Captain Slug]

If a mod would like to edit the title of this thread to say,
(NOW WITH PICTURES)
I'd be much ablidged, because here they are! :D

http://www.planetunreal.com/identitycrisis/cabins/cs/modding/2_ba1.jpg
This was done completely by hand and took me upwards of an hour to do with my trust Black & Decker RTX with the etching and sanding bits. Once I can procure an inverter I'll be able to see this lit up INSIDE the shell.

Before ----------------------------------------------> After
http://www.planetunreal.com/identitycrisis/cabins/cs/modding/vacuumac.jpghttp://www.planetunreal.com/identitycrisis/cabins/cs/modding/2_ba2.jpg

Granted I have a really weak digital camera, but it's better than nothing. I lost my window of opportunity for painting the shell myself since the temperature outside dropped to 30f yesterday. I'll be taking the shell to an auto body shop soon so I can have the last detail sorted out (a nice silver paint job).
Aside from paint it's 100% complete. If I wanted to I could hook up the cables and let 'er rip. But, I do not yet know who this machine is going to. Either my friend will be buying it, or it's going in my personal stash, or it will be sold to a currently unknown person.

I have to use a Flex ATX motherboard because I was having a hard time getting processor for the SLot 1 motherboard I was going to use. It also save me a little space since I didn't have to make space for a PCI soundcard and could instead use the onboard audio (which works okay). The only two PCI slots are filled with a TNT2 M64 and a 56K modem. Both are mounted by a custom made Lexan backing plate (urg that took forever).

The CD-ROM drive is kinda naked. I completely removed the top cover and painted the tray silver. You can peep into the front window and see the CD spinning or loading. There was absolutely NO room to gracefully mount a floppy drive, so I just omitted it since I've had alot of problems with floppies getting scrambled (Grrrrr).

All said and done, I think it's the second-lightest machine I've ever built. It weighs in at 10 pounds and measures in at 10 x 10 x 9.


I will add more pics after it's painted. I've done over two weeks of work on this machine and the mounting holes I've cut into the back are a complete work of art. Nothing is hack and slash, nothing is second rate. This is the HARDEST and most labor intensive project I've ever completed.
*phew* :o

[Penguin4x4]

I say Keep it. Another Folding Rig. :D:D:D

Very nice job on the window. My only gripe is, THE WIRES! :eek:


other than that its freakin awesome!:clap:

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by Penguin4x4
Very nice job on the window. My only gripe is, THE WIRES! :eek

I'm working on that. It's hard to hide them when the PSU is hogging almost half of the inside of the case. I also have to keep the cables away from the CD-ROM drive because it's open-air (I tried to make a clear sheild for it but that didn't go all that well).

[Mr. $T$]

Looks good I guess that Mac's can be upgraded :eek:

[The Spyder]

nice job, and if i remember, taking a flame and drawing it 3-4 inch away across the front of the LEXI cutout will make it clear~

[Digital Pimp]

sweet job man, if u dont mind tho... could you take the front off and let us see the insides as well as the backplate.

Thanks, Digital

[thef0x82]

Hey, how did you light the logo? Do you have leds around the edges of the window or are you just using a neon inside?

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by Digital Pimp
could you take the front off and let us see the insides as well as the backplate.

That picture wouldn't turn out. THe flash on my digital camera is too strong to I'm going to need to work up a reflector or collomator of some kind before I can take good pics.

That or I'll just use different lighting and disable the flash...

Originally posted by thef0x82
Hey, how did you light the logo? Do you have leds around the edges of the window or are you just using a neon inside?
It recently snowed so there was a plethora of blueish white light coming through the windows. I will be lighting it inside the case with an 8 inch white cold cathode that I plucked out of a dead scanner.

I'll try to get a new picture ASAP

[Namagomi]

Originally posted by Captain Slug
Okay. This project is on hold until I get a new PSU. After getting shocked with 120VAC in the same hand within 3 hours, I have concluded that

Naked PSU = Bad http://www.planetunreal.com/identitycrisis/cabins/cs/b/dead.gif

Edit: hey cool, I can barely move my thumb...

haha, i got zapped by a capcaitor once, god, that hurt like hell. I didn't know what was going one for a second, my arm felt all "wobbly" for a second, then it reeeeeeeally hurt. Naked PSU == VERY BAD :(

[thef0x82]

Originally posted by Captain Slug


I will be lighting it inside the case with an 8 inch white cold cathode that I plucked out of a dead scanner.

I'll try to get a new picture ASAP

Cold cathode out of a dead scanner huh? I think I've got one of those lying around. How'd you wire that?

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by thef0x82
How'd you wire that?

It has the same connector that my other inverters have, but the inverter inside the scanner is setup to draw more amperage than PSU can feed. So I'm going to need to buy one normally used for inside PCs.

[Blueacid]

Originally posted by Captain Slug

That or I'll just use different lighting and disable the flash...





Try using a desk lamp or something, and use the camera without the flash.

*OR* put the puter on it's back under the room light, and use the camera that way, again without the flash.

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by iamthegreatest
Originally posted by Captain Slug
Try using a desk lamp or something, and use the camera without the flash.

I've tried a couple things and taping a scrap of paper over the flash seems to work rather well. I wish I could adjust the shutter timing...

Man I wish I had my older camera back...

[SpaceRangerJoe]

i have an inverter from the first cold cathode i bought. it was from svc. when i got my new cathode, its inverter can power 2 cathodes. if thats the kind of inverter you want, let me know. it would cost next to nothing for me to mail it. that will look great with some light behind it (as soon as you clear up some of the wires). after you have all the power wires you need, why not just open up the psu, and cut out the extra lines you dont need. namagomi just did that on a box he built, and it keeps the inside oh so much cleaner. i dont think you'll be needing the extra molex plugs later. are you really going to be adding anything to that box later? anyway, good luck! cant wait to see it done.

[Captain Slug]

I don't want to snip lines off the PSU but I could stuff the P4 and P6 connectors inside it. That's what's creating the mess.

[SpaceRangerJoe]

that would certainly help clean up some of the mess.

[Captain Slug]

*does happy dance

Thanks SRJ!
The roads around here are screwed up because of the newly fallen snow so I won't be able to get to an auto body shop until monday. I'm going to try taking better pics now...

[Captain Slug]

New Pictures!
http://www.planetunreal.com/identitycrisis/cabins/cs/modding/2_ba3.jpg
http://www.planetunreal.com/identitycrisis/cabins/cs/modding/2_ba4.jpg

I'm contemplating adding an intake fan to the top (behind the handle).
Edit: Oops. One won't fit there. I'll have to put one on the right side infront of the PSU.

[Cullam3n]

Dude that is sick! I wish I can do that!

-PC

[Abra_Volta]

I was just thinking, if it's going to be light with that white cathode, how about giving the case a coat of black paint?

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by Abra_Volta
I was just thinking, if it's going to be light with that white cathode, how about giving the case a coat of black paint?

It's currently WAY too cold for paint to adhere to the shell. I'm hoping to get an automotive quality paint job on MOnday in either silver, or black.

[Namagomi]

i'd say put some phosphores...yeah.. you know.. glowing dye in the apple design. that would rock.

Also, cutting out those stupid AUX and p4 power headers is a freaking godsend. I hate messing! (:D) around with all those extra wires i'll never need. I highly reccomend it

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by Namagomi
i'd say put some phosphores...yeah.. you know.. glowing dye in the apple design. that would rock.

Also, cutting out those stupid AUX and p4 power headers is a freaking godsend. I hate ******* around with all those extra wires i'll never need. I highly reccomend it

You might want to edit that.

I just shoved them inside the PSU and it made a big difference. The only reason I'm not snipping them off is because I'm selling this machine to somebody.

[Namagomi]

wait, you're selling the bad apple?? nooooooo! to who?

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by Namagomi
wait, you're selling the bad apple?? nooooooo! to who?
A very needy teenager who's currently stuck trying to play newer games on a K6-2 300 with 64mb and integrated video (The though of that just makes me cringe).

The money will be used to pay for a much needed upgrade to my Mom's machine (upgrading to Duron 900)

[Abra_Volta]

K6-2 300Mhz? What is the motherboard? I'm currently doing my first overclocks on a K6 266Mhz.

Got it up to 300Mhz and shooting for 400Mhz.

[Mord-Sith]

I had somone give me 2 mac SEs ... your idea is a good one but i think ill still turn mine into aquariums

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by Mord-Sith
I had somone give me 2 mac SEs ... your idea is a good one but i think ill still turn mine into aquariums

After spending two weeks on this project... yes that is a much easier option.

[Captain Slug]

Mmmmmm, fresh paint. I'll put up more pics when I have the red neon installed.

http://www.planetunreal.com/identitycrisis/cabins/cs/modding/2_ba5.jpg
My "Nude" CD-ROM drive with a clear acrylic dust gaurd to protect the lens. I REALLY hate acrylic. It melts in a jiffy and it just ruined my etching bit.
http://www.planetunreal.com/identitycrisis/cabins/cs/modding/2_ba6.jpg
Shiiiiiiny :drool:
http://www.planetunreal.com/identitycrisis/cabins/cs/modding/2_ba7.jpg
Any more cable organized and I'd go crazy!
http://www.planetunreal.com/identitycrisis/cabins/cs/modding/2_ba8.jpg
ph34r my l33t h0t glue gun skillz! The big button on the lower left is the Reset (you can't hold it down). The small one is the power button.
http://www.planetunreal.com/identitycrisis/cabins/cs/modding/2_ba9.jpg
Here's the 15 inch monitor that I'm selling with it. I'm not sure I want to spend 3 hours taking it apart to paint it...

As you may notice, there's no intake fan. That' because the fan inside the power supply is kind-of noisy and powerful and is doing a very good job of sucking air in through all of the venting holes in the case. The current temps after running for an hour are still under body temperature.

[grim]

wow that really looks good painted silver and its gonna look even better with the red light installed. nice work (all of your work is).

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by grim
wow that really looks good painted silver and its gonna look even better with the red light installed. nice work (all of your work is).

Thanks. It's freezing here right now and I had to paint it in the garage with the spray can in one hand and a hair dryer in the other.

[Oni]

I've said it once, and I'll say it again:

Captain Slug, you are the Master of Shoehorning! I'm very very impressed! Excellent job!

I'd kill to have something that cool sitting becide me (or at the very least, becide my own modded system :D)

[FunkDaMonkMan]

Originally posted by Captain Slug


Thanks. It's freezing here right now and I had to paint it in the garage with the spray can in one hand and a hair dryer in the other.

HEY That's a really good idea!


btw, the voodoo Mac Is looking good. You could wrap the cables in something to give it a neater look.

[Abra_Volta]

Awesome, absolutely awesome!

[thef0x82]

ph34r my l33t h0t glue gun skillz! The big button on the lower left is the Reset (you can't hold it down). The small one is the power button.

ph34r?

fear?

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by thef0x82
ph34r?

fear?
yep.

Thanks for the comments everybody. I now have a smirk that I won't be able to get off my face for a whole week. :sn:

I can't wait to make some Mac people mad with these pics...

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by Oni
I'd kill to have something that cool sitting becide me (or at the very least, becide my own modded system :D)

Digital Pimp has some old Mac shells like mine that he wants to do a similar mod with. You could nag him for one...

Then all you'd need is a nice Flex ATX board. Epox makes one based on the KT133+ chipset (so you could build a very capable gaming rig in one of these shells that would be upgraded with a full size video card).


The outer dimensions of this system are: 14" x 10" x 9.5"
(the inside dimensions are much smaller because of the handle built into the top and the slope in the front of the case)

[Zerileous]

thats killin man, iv been waiting a while to see what this thing looks like. You have great modding skillz. I just love that because in elementry school that was the comp we had (im only 15 but it was a small private school, we had i think 3 apple IIs and one of those)

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by Zerileous
thats killin man, iv been waiting a while to see what this thing looks like. You have great modding skillz.

:D
It does help that this is the 15th case that I've modded. Practice makes perfect I guess.

[Captain Slug]

Everyone needs to keep their eyes peeled! The red neon for this machine will be here next week, and I'll be starting a new "Shoe-Horning" project once the AT parts I'm hoping to get arrive.

[Blueacid]

I suppose the next step for you is to make a souped-up BBC micro.

1mhz => 2ghz...



Or you could *try* with a ZX spectrum or something :)

[Captain Slug]

Mac users have no taste... (http://cgi.techtv.com/messageboards?action=whole_thread_view&board_id=17&topic_id=62&thread_id=520180)

Quote from an idiot who doesn't know how to mod or how to appreciate one.
"You've gotta be kidding me?! I didn't think it was possible to make a Mac look that bad. Boy, you must be some kind of "genius", huh? "

Naivity is great, isn't it. :rolleyes:

[Penguin4x4]

Yeah it is, :rolleyes:

http://secure.newegg.com/app/WishHistoryReview.asp?position=HISTORY&submit=VIEW&ID=199608

[Codeman05]

awesome job Capt!! Turned out great

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by iamthegreatest
Or you could *try* with a ZX spectrum or something :)

I was considering a spectrum display for this machine until I noticed that my wallet was empty... :)

[illwillchill]

remember just where you posted it: The Screen Savers? mac board :rolleyes:

the pathetic thing is that no one there realizes that your mocking all mac users :D :D

btw very nice job, original idea

[Captain Slug]

That's why I was posting there...
I was actually expecting to ruffle more feathers than this, but I guess I could try posting it in the MacAddict forum (while wearing my flame-retardant suit) :D

[SpaceRangerJoe]

hey capt. i finally got around to digging up that inverter, so if you still want it.... i dont have the case it came in though, must have gotten thrown away. but im sure it still works. i even found the switch it came with! but ill get it mailed begining of this week.

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by SpaceRangerJoe
hey capt. i finally got around to digging up that inverter, so if you still want it...

I do! Mucho Mucho

[diggingforgold]

Is there a way to fit a LCD screen in where to mac screen was? Then cut holes for drives and mobo ports! Install XP! I WANT!

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by diggingforgold
Is there a way to fit a LCD screen in where to mac screen was? Then cut holes for drives and mobo ports! Install XP! I WANT!

I am still unable to find any 9" LCD screens that can produce any kind of image quality good enough to be used with a computer. If anyone wants me to make them one of these all they'd have to do is provide the shell and other parts.

[Digital Pimp]

if anyone needs a shell... i may have some if the price is right. ;)

pm me if interested

Digital

[filip04]

dude!!! that's INSANE!!!!!!! i LOVE IT!!!

congrats

[flowrider]

That is one wicked mod job. You are the man Mr. Slug. The Mac heads in the school district would choke on that one. I wish I had it to stick it to them. Don't get me wrong I like macs but not to the point of being a zealot like they are.

[Digital Pimp]

lol, looks like we've resurected this thread.

slug, i was thinkin... there must be some smaller touch screen LCDs out there somewhere?

Digital

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by Digital Pimp
slug, i was thinkin... there must be some smaller touch screen LCDs out there somewhere?

Only if I wanted to cough up $400 (barf) (http://www.earthlcd.com/SK2010.HTM)

[Digital Pimp]

:eek: ...back to the drawing board...:(

Digital