How to make a working 3D printed mini Macintosh

Using off-the-shelf electronic components, a Raspberry Pi, and a 3D printer, it’s possible to build your own working miniature classic Mac. Here’s how.

There is a lot of overlap between the maker community and retro computing. So, one of the most popular maker tasks is to make working miniature replicas of classic computers.

Several makers have made tiny working classic Mac replicas based on old Classic Mac OS ROM files, a Raspberry Pi Zero computer, and a 3D printed case. The number of parts needed to build such a machine is surprisingly small, although as of late, it can cost a bit more than expected due to component supply chain issues.

Also be aware Apple still holds copyrights to all classic Mac ROMs and ROM files, so in order to legally make a mini classic Mac, you must also own one of the original Macs for the ROM file you will be using. You also cannot sell any working mini replica Macs you create which contain a copyrighted Apple ROM file or other Apple software.

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