Mac Mini M4 & Macintosh! Retro | 5-inch Secondary Screen | Expansion Hard Drive | Cooling Shell | Storage Box | Expansion Dock
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Mac Mini M4 & Macintosh! Retro|5-inch Secondary Screen|Hard Drive Expansion|Cooling Shell|Storage Compartment|Expansion Dock!
Disclaimer: The sale of this model is prohibited! A labor of love!
Original Model Bilibili & Xiaohongshu @dachudahu |Please tag me if you create a video showcasing this model
Update Log:
- 20241211 Update: Added configuration for A1 mini printability, corrected Macintosh Plus font, aligned front IO ports,
- 20241206 Fixed issue with easily breaking footpads *Fixed excessively tight drive bay issue*Improved rear cover aesthetics*Increased storage compartment size*Adjusted cable management port size for hard drive placement*Added Apple logo*Addressed sharp edges on floppy disk port*Adjusted C-type port size*Added indicator light opening
1. Introduction:
- Macintosh enclosure adapted for the Mac Mini M4!
- The design preserves the original Macintosh aesthetic, faithfully recreating the top cooling vents and front floppy disk slot
- The five-inch screen serves admirably as a secondary monitor for work, a casual tool for leisure, or even to play short animations. Ideal for use as a secondary monitor for video editing!
- Replicating the Macintosh's ventilation slots and installing footpads ensures excellent cooling for the mac mini! Seamless fit and installation
- With size optimization, the front IO ports of the Mac mini are preserved.
- An improved floppy disk port, bridging the past and present, acts as an expansion dock (supporting 120mm*55.5mm*17mm) interface—elevating it beyond mere ornamentation.
- The rear design is replete with Macintosh elements—a profusion of grilles!
- Features an M.2 hard drive bay, expanding the Mac mini's storage capacity!
- Includes a cable management port.
Offers storage compartment functionality; the compartment can also house a solid-state drive
Overall, this Macintosh enclosure offers extensive expansion capabilities, encompassing not only hard drive and expansion dock interfaces but also effective cooling solutions for the mac mini.
2. Required Components
Screen Component Link: http://e.tb.cn/h.T2SRBYbJK6o40Zo?tk=ZLac3u4VzVX （Purchase 5-inch IPS 800*480 non-touchscreen Package Nine, not an advertisement）
3. Precautions:
1.The floppy disk opening is initially sealed, maximizing the front's seamless aesthetics. If you intend to use the expansion dock, carefully open it using a small knife
2.To better emulate the Macintosh's texture, I used material number 11401 from TuZhu, which closely resembles the aged, yellowish hue of vintage electronic device plastic casings—yielding excellent results
4. Installation Instructions (Detailed tutorial in progress)
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