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.
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.
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
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. :(
@@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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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. 🙂
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
Seeing as you added an ESP32 and LED strips, AND there is a breadboarding section near the top of the Apple 1 board..... I think you and your bro should hook the ESP into the Apple 1 (Using AT commands, or map some pins of the ESP into the Apple memory address space?) so that you can change the LED colours from the Apple 1 itself
This is really great quality work. It came up very well! The only thing is the fuse is not there to protect anything other than the wiring to the power supply, it won't protect anything on the board and it won't care about supply voltages, be it over or under voltage. Provided it is the correct sized fuse, it will blow before the primary side wiring will get hot enough to burn in the case of over current.
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.
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.
Honestly, only 3 minutes in and I already appreciate the work that went into this. I always loved woodworking since I took woodshop in 10th grade a few years ago, so I just love seeing people doing it!
@@TheGeekPub True. It might just be me being a baby about it, but I feel like there's enough there to tie the machine to the beginning, and enough design cues to tie it to modern day. But there aren't a lot of cues tying it to the middle range..... The one I'm most nostalgic for...... I kind of want to suggest putting the newton apple tree logo on the back on some kind of sudo model information sticker typically found on the back/bottom of any random computer. Somehow put a rainbow logo in the middle somewhere (acrylic, or on the black interior power supply shroud), and leave the black one. Then you'll have the logos going from the past to the current....... Assuming it doesn't look too gaudy having extra logo in there. But don't worry about my ideas..... All I'm doing is typing... you're over here making art.
Love it! An improvement would be to work on the keyboard connector a little bit as well as it looks kinda hacky compared to the otherwise beautiful case! :)
Perhaps you should make a wooden PET200 styled case, for The8Bit guys new prebuild PET board?!!? Carve out a case from a solid block of wood, using a router, and stain it white with semi transparent stain and perhaps make metallic badges out of aluminium. Be sure to make room for an RGBtoHDMI internat adaptor. Now that would be an awesomme thing and a one of a kind. If I had the tools and a workshop, then I would make my own case like that, for my own homebuild ATX64 board.
When the computer running the RGB is several orders of magnitude more powerful than the computer they're decorating... 😂 At any rate, well done! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
3:38 - huge bonus points for Steve Ramsey reference! Though it's not a really good reference, sounds like Steve is all about cheap and quick solutions. Is spray adhesive enough to hold the aluminum strip? Steve would use contact cement :P Thing I would do: -spray the saw dust out of the case before assembly -clean up the keyboard entry hole and paint it too or have a normal wire from the keyboard to some sort of a DIN connector or something -use smaller Apple logo -write "Apple 1" or something on the case -put a badge and/or "Apple 1" on the keyboard too, top-left corner -have some sort of latch mechanism to keep the plexi glass in place Plus one: -there was a white glossy plastic era of Jony Ive, maybe work that into it somewhere
Haha, there is more processing power in that RGB LED strip than in the system itself... Cool build!
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.
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.
Agree, I had hoped for more of a 70s aesthetic
Agreed, should have been wood grain.
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
You and your brother are so flippin' talented!
😂
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. :(
I am so sorry. :'-(
Sir Clive Sinclair was a good man!
i don't know who that is but r.i.p
@@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.
When all the LEDs were flashing , the Apple 1 board looked like an old man marooned in the middle of a dance floor!
RGB in an Apple I case, omg made my day 😂
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.
A black sticker would have worked just a lot smaller
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.
One thing I would have done differently was to use nylon washers instead of metal to hold the board, especially if near any traces.
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.
That’s a very worthy museum piece! A real masterpiece!
You know you ovedid your casemodding when the lights have more computing power than the actual computer. ;-)
Just kidding, this looks just AWESOME!
It can probably even emulate an Apple 1 😋
I would have left the wood color instead of black, and aluminum would look dope.
I went audible "nooo!" when he sprayed it.
I would have gone for a dark stain personally
The vibes of this channel and 8-Bit Guy are on PAR. Love it.
This guy has a REALLY nice workshop, I am absolutely salivating over it.
All your videos are awesome, it’s a good day when he posts. Love from Texas
Never knew you were 8-Bit's brother, and that's just awesome!
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
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.
Steve Jobs would have LOVED this Apple 1 Case... sort of. ;-)
hi mike! im early for once!
Mike, I think you can control the RGB lights for certain holidays.
Great video. Really enjoyed it.
It would be good to show metric measurements on screen for those who have never used imperial. 🙂
14:53 I love how there's a line of clamps on the edge of the exit door!
Good to see PCBway supporting you!
OMG!! a quick game of Frogger fading to black, would have rounded this video out perfectly..
Ufffff the RGB HAHAHAHA. An Apple1 gamer edition
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.
Apple 1 mini, I just love it
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!
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
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.
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. 🙂
That is a work of art in its own right.
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.
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.
It looks really nice! (Seeing the end result, I think it would also look good with antique brass metal, too!)
Now that is one hell of a case!! Love it!
Kinda surprised you didn't go for a classic apple logo, but the build looks sick, great job man
The classic logo didn't get invented until the Apple 2.
Great video Mike! That case looks Awesome! Yes, you can never have to many clamps! Remember Measure Twice, Cut Once!
I cut it three times and its still too short!
Beautiful work... turned out better than I expected.
I almost didn't realize that he wasn't the 8 bit guy at first. They look and sound so similar.
The lights make it look like an arcade machine, which would actually be interesting in a museum.
Now get David to write a program on the Apple I that runs the Neopixels in the case!
You have no idea how bad I wanted to do this! The Apple 1 just isn't fast enough to do PWM.
First time watching one of your videos, you can definitely tell you and Dave are brothers!
Man I love the RGB multicolour strip, it looks so 80s
Oh man that is gorgeous.. Sincere well dones!
What a beautiful homage to it.
Personally not an Apple fan, grew up with the Commodore computers but I must say that this is really cool, mixing the old with the new.
That case is too cool!
Such an awesome job. I have to admit the RGB is a very cool touch.
Never thought I'd see an Apple 1 illuminated by RGB...but here we are.
Amazing project. Really nice job. Thanks for sharing!
Great job Mike, I really enjoyed the video and the case looks amazing.
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.
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!!!
Wow, thank you!
@@TheGeekPub
Impressive workmanship
I've been waiting for your new video!!! Love it! Great job. Keep the videos coming.
It really is modern, it has LEDs and the cherry ontop is that you can directly see them so it looks even worse! +100
This was an epic experience!
PCB Way! Sponcering RetroRecipies since I first saw their channel.
Seeing as you added an ESP32 and LED strips, AND there is a breadboarding section near the top of the Apple 1 board..... I think you and your bro should hook the ESP into the Apple 1 (Using AT commands, or map some pins of the ESP into the Apple memory address space?) so that you can change the LED colours from the Apple 1 itself
PCB WAYYYYYYYYYYYY I love you ❤
Gocha 🍻
great build bros, literally!
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 :)
Now you have an excuse to buy a bead blasting cabinet at Harbor Freight!
This is really great quality work. It came up very well!
The only thing is the fuse is not there to protect anything other than the wiring to the power supply, it won't protect anything on the board and it won't care about supply voltages, be it over or under voltage. Provided it is the correct sized fuse, it will blow before the primary side wiring will get hot enough to burn in the case of over current.
We recreated the exact power supply that Woz made. Not our invention.
@@TheGeekPub yes i saw it. But that doesn't change the function and duty of a fuse ;)
Very well done! Looks great!
Great build!
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.
Amazing! Great job combining the old and new!
That case turned out fantastic. Love it!
Looks like a mini! Love it!
So, this is why the Apple 1 replica wasn't at VCFMidwest!
Well, that and the fact I only had so much room in the car and most people wanted to see the X16.
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!
Thank you very much!
Mike - you've done a brilliant job there - the all-new retro Apple MAXI 1. Great stuff. I really enjoyed that build. Thank you
Amazing build! I was sorta hoping for a woodgrain look, though with aluminum highlights; a more 70s aesthetic. Oh well, still an amazing case!
The second you started talking I heard the resemblance to the 8-bit guy!
Never thought I'd see the day an Apple 1 got RGBs
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.
I'll be honest, I had my doubts at first. You blew me away with this! Subscribing!
Beautiful work
A little bit old school, a little bit modern, a little bit country, a little bit rock n roll...
I was always under the impression that the finish Apple uses is an anodized aluminum in their current product line. Your project looks remarkable!
They do. Anodizing is a coating, not the texture.
Honestly, only 3 minutes in and I already appreciate the work that went into this. I always loved woodworking since I took woodshop in 10th grade a few years ago, so I just love seeing people doing it!
Great work, well done
I really wish it had the old rainbow logo, instead of the newer single color logo.
The rainbow logo was never used on the Apple 1 either.
@@TheGeekPub True. It might just be me being a baby about it, but I feel like there's enough there to tie the machine to the beginning, and enough design cues to tie it to modern day. But there aren't a lot of cues tying it to the middle range..... The one I'm most nostalgic for...... I kind of want to suggest putting the newton apple tree logo on the back on some kind of sudo model information sticker typically found on the back/bottom of any random computer. Somehow put a rainbow logo in the middle somewhere (acrylic, or on the black interior power supply shroud), and leave the black one. Then you'll have the logos going from the past to the current....... Assuming it doesn't look too gaudy having extra logo in there. But don't worry about my ideas..... All I'm doing is typing... you're over here making art.
Cooling requirements... Oh, hell. Water cool that thing.🤣
Love it! An improvement would be to work on the keyboard connector a little bit as well as it looks kinda hacky compared to the otherwise beautiful case! :)
Future video!
Love the disco lights!
It looks awesome. How do you plug in the tape drive? You’ll have to use 90 degree connectors or something.
Amazing! Thanks for uploading.
i see you use the same music as the 8-bit guy, then again alot of people do, I gotta say Ander's music is aewsome.. and i'm a 90's kid so.
nicely done
17:55. Sick gaming setup man.
😆
How about adding the original Apple logo, the one with Sir Issac Newton*, to a name plate on the case?
*Not the inventor of the Fig Newton cookie.
That's a super cool idea!
Perhaps you should make a wooden PET200 styled case, for The8Bit guys new prebuild PET board?!!? Carve out a case from a solid block of wood, using a router, and stain it white with semi transparent stain and perhaps make metallic badges out of aluminium. Be sure to make room for an RGBtoHDMI internat adaptor. Now that would be an awesomme thing and a one of a kind. If I had the tools and a workshop, then I would make my own case like that, for my own homebuild ATX64 board.
Dang, just by your look and your voice I can totally tell that you're The 8-bit Guy's brother haha
I would have used the old apple logo
When the computer running the RGB is several orders of magnitude more powerful than the computer they're decorating... 😂
At any rate, well done! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I'm not an Apple guy (Crapple?) but what an awesome job! That looks absolutely incredible.
Subscribed once I saw that Apple logo on a brushed metal case, awesome job
THIS = BADASS!
I was waiting for this...
The case is beautiful! My only gripe is that the Apple logo is a bit gigantic lol.
3:38 - huge bonus points for Steve Ramsey reference! Though it's not a really good reference, sounds like Steve is all about cheap and quick solutions.
Is spray adhesive enough to hold the aluminum strip? Steve would use contact cement :P
Thing I would do:
-spray the saw dust out of the case before assembly
-clean up the keyboard entry hole and paint it too or have a normal wire from the keyboard to some sort of a DIN connector or something
-use smaller Apple logo
-write "Apple 1" or something on the case
-put a badge and/or "Apple 1" on the keyboard too, top-left corner
-have some sort of latch mechanism to keep the plexi glass in place
Plus one:
-there was a white glossy plastic era of Jony Ive, maybe work that into it somewhere
There's a LOT left to do to this case and computer. Look for a part 2. And as for Steve... it's a joke. Listen to his latest podcast with Matthias.
@@TheGeekPub Of course, I'm always there when you upload!