The Apple 1 Case that Steve Jobs would have LOVED... and HATED

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 296

  • @Diggnuts
    @Diggnuts 2 роки тому +115

    Haha, there is more processing power in that RGB LED strip than in the system itself... Cool build!

    • @Michael_Brock
      @Michael_Brock Рік тому +1

      This and more!
      My low tier phone I am watching this on probably has more computing power than every main frame, mini and the few micro computers on the planet back in late 70s. The only difference would be the much larger input/output bandwidth across those tens of thousands of computers back then.

  • @Gecko1993HogheadIncOfficial
    @Gecko1993HogheadIncOfficial 2 роки тому +83

    I personally think that a mahogany-primed wooden case with a silver Apple 1 logo would have been more aesthetic.
    But I think this is dope-even if the RGB lights are overkill.

    • @solitairepilot
      @solitairepilot 2 роки тому +4

      Agree, I had hoped for more of a 70s aesthetic

    • @common_c3nts
      @common_c3nts 2 роки тому +6

      Agreed, should have been wood grain.

    • @Untitled_9801
      @Untitled_9801 Рік тому +6

      if you watch "how apple 1 computer works" you see how david wanted everything to look authentic and close to the era as possible, but i think the glass and the LED kind of ruined the 70's look of it

  • @P5ychoFox
    @P5ychoFox 2 роки тому +86

    When all the LEDs were flashing , the Apple 1 board looked like an old man marooned in the middle of a dance floor!

    • @xp8969
      @xp8969 Рік тому

      RGB in an Apple I case, omg made my day 😂

  • @jorgepais2876
    @jorgepais2876 2 роки тому +46

    Hi to You and your Brother from Portugal. Unfortunately today is a very sad day for retrocomputing: Sir Clive Sinclair passed away at the age of 81. :(

    • @HenFilmStudio
      @HenFilmStudio 2 роки тому +3

      I am so sorry. :'-(
      Sir Clive Sinclair was a good man!

    • @Dillon69
      @Dillon69 2 роки тому +1

      i don't know who that is but r.i.p

    • @marcsm2008
      @marcsm2008 2 роки тому +3

      @@Dillon69 Clive Sinclair was the creator of the Sinclair line of computers, like the Sinclair ZX80 and the ZX Spectrum.
      Their computers were not amazing, but they were CHEAP and ended up being important since most computer companies had to lower their prices to compete with the Sinclar computers.

  • @Colaholiker
    @Colaholiker 2 роки тому +32

    You know you ovedid your casemodding when the lights have more computing power than the actual computer. ;-)
    Just kidding, this looks just AWESOME!

    • @bn326160
      @bn326160 Рік тому +3

      It can probably even emulate an Apple 1 😋

  • @dennisneo1608
    @dennisneo1608 2 роки тому +36

    You and your brother are so flippin' talented!

  • @Renville80
    @Renville80 2 роки тому +30

    One thing I would have done differently was to use nylon washers instead of metal to hold the board, especially if near any traces.

    • @MrKarlheinzspock
      @MrKarlheinzspock 2 роки тому

      Thanks. I didn't know these exited. I used to mask the washers with some piece of electrical tape into which I had poked a hole.

  • @Dr_Dude
    @Dr_Dude 2 роки тому +38

    I would have left the wood color instead of black, and aluminum would look dope.

    • @zuur303
      @zuur303 2 роки тому +9

      I went audible "nooo!" when he sprayed it.

    • @korumann
      @korumann 2 роки тому

      I would have gone for a dark stain personally

  • @b3ans4eva
    @b3ans4eva 2 роки тому +10

    The giant Apple sticker made it looked gawdy. I would have just used the old 80s branding and be more subtle. But I’m always in awe about how talented you are.

    • @afkafkafk
      @afkafkafk 2 роки тому +4

      A black sticker would have worked just a lot smaller

    • @thecianinator
      @thecianinator 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah he was clearly going for Apple's aluminum and glass look, it's just that a few details are throwing it off. The Apple logo being way too big is one, another is the lack of a black bezel mat under the glass. If he added black trim along the top inside edge of the box it would both complete the look and effectively make the LEDs recessed, which would be a lot less ugly. Honestly he might even be able to achieve that by masking off and painting the bottom of the glass.

  • @jimcabezola3051
    @jimcabezola3051 2 роки тому +21

    That’s a very worthy museum piece! A real masterpiece!

  • @Roberto_Steele
    @Roberto_Steele 2 дні тому

    14:53 I love how there's a line of clamps on the edge of the exit door!

  • @MarcusTDM
    @MarcusTDM 2 роки тому +8

    Wow, that’s amazing, i really think you captured both the apple 1 era and modern day apple in this build. It looks incredible. I bet David is pleased with the end result. Superb.

  • @NathanCorleone
    @NathanCorleone 2 роки тому +10

    All your videos are awesome, it’s a good day when he posts. Love from Texas

  • @VW_Fan
    @VW_Fan 2 роки тому +3

    Great video. Really enjoyed it.
    It would be good to show metric measurements on screen for those who have never used imperial. 🙂

  • @votemikejones86
    @votemikejones86 2 роки тому +3

    Never knew you were 8-Bit's brother, and that's just awesome!

    • @MetralletaLuis
      @MetralletaLuis 2 роки тому

      When i first found out i was kinda surprised too, but the fact that they look alike, hace similar tone of voice and the same mannerisms when speaking made me suspect before

  • @isaacandersen1
    @isaacandersen1 2 роки тому +1

    This guy has a REALLY nice workshop, I am absolutely salivating over it.

  • @clintstewart941
    @clintstewart941 2 роки тому +1

    I've been waiting for your new video!!! Love it! Great job. Keep the videos coming.

  • @TheHatMan69
    @TheHatMan69 2 роки тому +2

    I had no idea the 8 bit guy is your brother! I found your channel before I found his! I was here 8 years ago haha

  • @deadstoned
    @deadstoned Рік тому

    Amazing project. Really nice job. Thanks for sharing!

  • @RileyMeta
    @RileyMeta 9 місяців тому

    The vibes of this channel and 8-Bit Guy are on PAR. Love it.

  • @michaelolz
    @michaelolz 9 місяців тому

    This is awesome! The keyboard has that late 70s nostalgic vibe! Way to go! I got a little choked up when I saw the finish montage.

  • @NetworkXIII
    @NetworkXIII 2 роки тому +2

    Great job Mike, I really enjoyed the video and the case looks amazing.

  • @AllensTrains
    @AllensTrains Рік тому

    Amazing! Thanks for uploading.

  • @aydenmarietta4906
    @aydenmarietta4906 2 роки тому +2

    Now that is one hell of a case!! Love it!

  • @RetroWK
    @RetroWK 2 роки тому +1

    Very well done! Looks great!

  • @fynbo1007
    @fynbo1007 2 роки тому

    Very beautiful results, love it. Thank you for sharing your amazing journey. I visited from 8-bit guy. Merry Christmas and a happy new year. God bless you and your family.

  • @glorfification
    @glorfification 2 роки тому +3

    It looks really nice! (Seeing the end result, I think it would also look good with antique brass metal, too!)

  • @gere364
    @gere364 2 роки тому +2

    Ufffff the RGB HAHAHAHA. An Apple1 gamer edition

  • @CharlesHepburn2
    @CharlesHepburn2 2 роки тому

    Beautiful work... turned out better than I expected.

  • @patjackmanesq
    @patjackmanesq 2 роки тому +1

    Oh man that is gorgeous.. Sincere well dones!

  • @TrystansWorkbench
    @TrystansWorkbench 2 роки тому

    Mike - you've done a brilliant job there - the all-new retro Apple MAXI 1. Great stuff. I really enjoyed that build. Thank you

  • @Allen-by6ci
    @Allen-by6ci 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful work

  • @TheGeekPub
    @TheGeekPub  2 роки тому +40

    Steve Jobs would have LOVED this Apple 1 Case... sort of. ;-)

    • @method9706
      @method9706 2 роки тому +2

      hi mike! im early for once!

    • @Marble_1
      @Marble_1 2 роки тому

      Mike, I think you can control the RGB lights for certain holidays.

  • @shawnparker7
    @shawnparker7 2 роки тому +2

    Great video Mike! That case looks Awesome! Yes, you can never have to many clamps! Remember Measure Twice, Cut Once!

  • @ddacombe4752
    @ddacombe4752 2 роки тому +1

    Great work, well done

  • @Midcon77
    @Midcon77 2 роки тому

    Very cool! Well done!

  • @sarreqteryx
    @sarreqteryx 2 роки тому +21

    the LED controller is probably just as powerful as the system itself… if not moreso…
    edit: wrote that before you said it was an ESP32.

  • @Charleshawn66
    @Charleshawn66 10 місяців тому

    Great video!! Early computers and wood shop!! My favorite 2 classes in High School (82-85)! I got all As in all my different computer classes like BASIC & Pascal and also all As in wood shop from 7th-12th grade. I wish the other classes had been as easy! My Xmas 1983 C64 is still on the computer desk I made for it out of walnut in 1984 11th grade wood shop. Thank you again for the great content.

  • @inspiredtiny
    @inspiredtiny 2 роки тому +1

    Great build!

  • @briansouth9325
    @briansouth9325 2 роки тому

    Looks like a mini! Love it!

  • @concernedcitizen6313
    @concernedcitizen6313 2 роки тому +4

    I could be a jerk and point out this or that, but the fact is, you did an amazing job, and it's obvious that you and your brother have an immense love for old technology, which I respect and share. The clear top was definitely the right move, since the real star of the show is the computer itself (although maybe the power system in back should get some love, too?). Glad to know you'll be running the lights on white or pale blue. 🙂

  • @pinowsky
    @pinowsky 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic work! If one day I have the tools to work on wood and metal I'd love to this project (or something similar). You got a new subscriber!

  • @MelsvanWees
    @MelsvanWees 2 роки тому +1

    Good to see PCBway supporting you!

  • @aytviewer2421
    @aytviewer2421 2 роки тому

    That case turned out fantastic. Love it!

  • @aner_bda
    @aner_bda 2 роки тому +1

    Such an awesome job. I have to admit the RGB is a very cool touch.

  • @korumann
    @korumann 2 роки тому +1

    Kinda surprised you didn't go for a classic apple logo, but the build looks sick, great job man

    • @TheGeekPub
      @TheGeekPub  2 роки тому +1

      The classic logo didn't get invented until the Apple 2.

  • @woodengamer
    @woodengamer 2 роки тому +1

    I am glad you went with the clear top. I was thinking you were going to use a frosted plexi, which would have made the build look essentially like a G4 Mini promotional display. What I really like however is the fact you embraced the initial concept, buy the board and build it in a way that makes you happy. You have done that!

  • @wofwof007
    @wofwof007 2 роки тому

    Amazing! Great job combining the old and new!

  • @rptube16
    @rptube16 2 роки тому +2

    The lights make it look like an arcade machine, which would actually be interesting in a museum.

  • @saifal-badri
    @saifal-badri Рік тому

    This is beyond amazing loved the case

  • @MelsvanWees
    @MelsvanWees 2 роки тому +2

    That case is too cool!

  • @rcrotorfreak
    @rcrotorfreak 2 роки тому

    Very nice the video. You're brother brought me here. From this video How the Apple 1 computer works brought me here. Super fantastic build :)

  • @cameronross4559
    @cameronross4559 2 роки тому +1

    nicely done

  • @da404lewzer
    @da404lewzer 2 роки тому +1

    I'll be honest, I had my doubts at first. You blew me away with this! Subscribing!

  • @aleksandrbmelnikov
    @aleksandrbmelnikov 9 місяців тому

    Cooling requirements... Oh, hell. Water cool that thing.🤣

  • @jeramydowns2487
    @jeramydowns2487 2 роки тому

    Awesome man. Just awesome.

  • @fwanknmt
    @fwanknmt 2 роки тому +1

    great build bros, literally!

  • @rickkephartactual7706
    @rickkephartactual7706 Рік тому

    That is a work of art in its own right.

  • @fabbrimichele
    @fabbrimichele Рік тому

    Beautiful!

  • @jonathancook4022
    @jonathancook4022 2 роки тому +3

    Imagine having a brother bearing the name 8-Bit Guy.....and his daughter....16-bit Princess and her offspring....32bit Dude and 64bit Lady with her Husband......the 4gHz Guy.

  • @zaprodk
    @zaprodk 2 роки тому +1

    Now get David to write a program on the Apple I that runs the Neopixels in the case!

    • @TheGeekPub
      @TheGeekPub  2 роки тому

      You have no idea how bad I wanted to do this! The Apple 1 just isn't fast enough to do PWM.

  • @HenFilmStudio
    @HenFilmStudio 2 роки тому +1

    PCB Way! Sponcering RetroRecipies since I first saw their channel.

  • @Muttjoey
    @Muttjoey Рік тому

    First time watching one of your videos, you can definitely tell you and Dave are brothers!

  • @the_holy_forestfairy
    @the_holy_forestfairy 2 роки тому +1

    Nice one !

  • @jdelkins2
    @jdelkins2 Місяць тому

    Really impressive!

  • @obieewon
    @obieewon 2 роки тому +1

    That case is amazing 👍

  • @adid.5585
    @adid.5585 2 роки тому

    This was an epic experience!

  • @Jonathan-zf6ho
    @Jonathan-zf6ho 2 роки тому +1

    it looks great

  • @yorgle
    @yorgle 2 роки тому

    I was really skeptical about the keyboard when you said you were putting a frame around it, but daaaamn, the results (17:30) are perfect! (I just subbed!)

  • @acecomics1572
    @acecomics1572 2 роки тому +1

    Apple 1 mini, I just love it

  • @paulbickley7962
    @paulbickley7962 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful 👍

  • @coldacre
    @coldacre 2 роки тому

    it’s beautiful!

  • @TheDarkHour684
    @TheDarkHour684 11 місяців тому

    Amazing build! I was sorta hoping for a woodgrain look, though with aluminum highlights; a more 70s aesthetic. Oh well, still an amazing case!

  • @Spyder756
    @Spyder756 2 роки тому +4

    Never thought I'd see an Apple 1 illuminated by RGB...but here we are.

  • @Locomamonk
    @Locomamonk 2 роки тому

    incredible!

  • @greypatch8855
    @greypatch8855 2 роки тому +2

    PCB WAYYYYYYYYYYYY I love you ❤

    • @PCBWay
      @PCBWay 2 роки тому

      Gocha 🍻

  • @dh-_1011
    @dh-_1011 2 роки тому

    It looks awesome. How do you plug in the tape drive? You’ll have to use 90 degree connectors or something.

  • @mlthmp
    @mlthmp 2 роки тому

    Great video. You gained a new sub today

  • @stabilini
    @stabilini 2 роки тому

    Man I love the RGB multicolour strip, it looks so 80s

  • @TheHatMan69
    @TheHatMan69 2 роки тому +3

    I remember when your channel first started. I was within the first 1000 subs. Maybe earlier?! Things have really changed and I can't wait to see what you do next!!!

  • @loserdotnet
    @loserdotnet 2 роки тому

    I almost didn't realize that he wasn't the 8 bit guy at first. They look and sound so similar.

  • @BrainSlugs83
    @BrainSlugs83 2 роки тому +5

    When the computer running the RGB is several orders of magnitude more powerful than the computer they're decorating... 😂
    At any rate, well done! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @NigelDraycott
    @NigelDraycott 2 роки тому

    Impressive workmanship

  • @itsasecrettoeverybody
    @itsasecrettoeverybody 2 роки тому +1

    I was waiting for this...

  • @johnsonlam
    @johnsonlam 2 роки тому

    Great job, look really awesome! How about adding the RESET button on the keyboard?

    • @TheGeekPub
      @TheGeekPub  2 роки тому +1

      That's coming! Future video.

  • @DoomDeer
    @DoomDeer 2 роки тому +1

    with rgb of course!!!

  • @donaldcongdon9095
    @donaldcongdon9095 Рік тому

    Really beautiful work! One question. It looked like the metal wasn't long enough to wrap around the case fully. But you didn't show that view for very long. How did you handle it? Did you just splice another piece in?

    • @TheGeekPub
      @TheGeekPub  Рік тому

      No. It's not supposed to go all the way around. The back of the Mac Mini is black too.

  • @eformance
    @eformance 2 роки тому +2

    Now you have an excuse to buy a bead blasting cabinet at Harbor Freight!

  • @amostake
    @amostake Рік тому

    Cool case.

  • @AnonymousFreakYT
    @AnonymousFreakYT 2 роки тому +2

    I want to buy a Replica-1 and make an aluminum case reminiscent in design of modern MacBooks, with a hacked Apple USB keyboard as the keyboard. Overall design reminiscent of an Apple II, wedge up front with keyboard, taller section at the back. One idea is for smoked glass lid so you can see the motherboard.

  • @saifal-badri
    @saifal-badri Рік тому

    Subscribed once I saw that Apple logo on a brushed metal case, awesome job

  • @jamesdecross1035
    @jamesdecross1035 2 роки тому

    Love the disco lights!

  • @TaraAnythingGoes
    @TaraAnythingGoes Рік тому

    lovely!

  • @williamsteele
    @williamsteele 2 роки тому +1

    What a beautiful homage to it.

  • @warmsteamingpile
    @warmsteamingpile 2 роки тому

    I love it!

  • @TheGlitchyMario
    @TheGlitchyMario 2 роки тому +1

    17:55. Sick gaming setup man.

  • @robclaggy8620
    @robclaggy8620 2 роки тому +1

    THIS = BADASS!

  • @Axonteer
    @Axonteer 2 роки тому +2

    For the Mobo Standoffs i probably would have used countering nut's first to hold the "screw bolt" in place if you ever take the board out again and dont want the screws to fall out. Mayhaps even Plastic Nuts (since there isnt really the requirement for any torque) to double as standoffs - but thats just me :D I know yall never take the board out again anyway :)
    As for the RGB strips: didnt expected them - mayhaps a small board like 1x1cm (yes im a metric man) to hide them? I know there isnt probably enough space, but i think it would look cool if you couldnt see the LED strip itself.

  • @erniemanco
    @erniemanco 2 роки тому

    I'm not an Apple guy (Crapple?) but what an awesome job! That looks absolutely incredible.

  • @andresbravo2003
    @andresbravo2003 2 роки тому

    that's incredible! how do you know about building a nice case for the Apple I?