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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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!!!
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.
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?
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
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!)
5:00 when you just glued it back together, didn't you make that side of the box shorter?! You had taken out the width of the saw curf. My first thought: why not use poplar? It's a wonderful wood to work with.
You might want to explore new options with getting the sheets of aluminum to *really* bond with the wood. It didn't adhere too well. But otherwise awesome looking build man! Your brother led me to your channel.
@@TheGeekPub Ah, I gotcha. It's not even a huge deal. The build looked amazing. Really nailed the fusion between old looking apple and the new, sleek apple. Loving watching all of your videos. You got a new subscriber ;)
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!
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.
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
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 😂
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.
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 😋
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.
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.
14:53 I love how there's a line of clamps on the edge of the exit door!
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
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.
That’s a very worthy museum piece! A real masterpiece!
All your videos are awesome, it’s a good day when he posts. Love from Texas
Ufffff the RGB HAHAHAHA. An Apple1 gamer edition
Great video. Really enjoyed it.
It would be good to show metric measurements on screen for those who have never used imperial. 🙂
The vibes of this channel and 8-Bit Guy are on PAR. Love it.
Apple 1 mini, I just love it
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.
This guy has a REALLY nice workshop, I am absolutely salivating over it.
Good to see PCBway supporting you!
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.
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.
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
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've been waiting for your new video!!! Love it! Great job. Keep the videos coming.
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 :)
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!
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.
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. 🙂
OMG!! a quick game of Frogger fading to black, would have rounded this video out perfectly..
Beautiful work... turned out better than I expected.
First time watching one of your videos, you can definitely tell you and Dave are brothers!
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.
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 job Mike, I really enjoyed the video and the case looks amazing.
Oh man that is gorgeous.. Sincere well dones!
It looks awesome. How do you plug in the tape drive? You’ll have to use 90 degree connectors or something.
That is a work of art in its own right.
It looks really nice! (Seeing the end result, I think it would also look good with antique brass metal, too!)
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!
Very well done! Looks great!
Amazing build! I was sorta hoping for a woodgrain look, though with aluminum highlights; a more 70s aesthetic. Oh well, still an amazing case!
You're actually pushing the material on the table saw with something other than your hand. Glad to see somebody knows how to use one safely. 👍
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
I'll be honest, I had my doubts at first. You blew me away with this! Subscribing!
Now that is one hell of a case!! Love it!
PCB Way! Sponcering RetroRecipies since I first saw their channel.
PCB WAYYYYYYYYYYYY I love you ❤
Gocha 🍻
The lights make it look like an arcade machine, which would actually be interesting in a museum.
Amazing! Great job combining the old and new!
This was an epic experience!
Amazing project. Really nice job. Thanks for sharing!
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
Was a clear screen button added? (I remember 8-bit guy mentioned the keyboard did not have one built-in)
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.
That case turned out fantastic. Love it!
great build bros, literally!
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 ;)
I'm not an Apple guy (Crapple?) but what an awesome job! That looks absolutely incredible.
That case is too cool!
Was that a whataburger cup in the background there around 16:00? No shame, just curious as I want to try a Whataburger (California based here)
Considering I have used Apple II's a lot, what can the apple I even do, by that I mean what kind of limitations does it have compared to using an II?
that's incredible! how do you know about building a nice case for the Apple I?
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?
No. It's not supposed to go all the way around. The back of the Mac Mini is black too.
Impressive workmanship
what about the 2 cassette ports on the expansion card?
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.
Looks like a mini! Love it!
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
Subscribed once I saw that Apple logo on a brushed metal case, awesome job
Great build!
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!)
5:00 when you just glued it back together, didn't you make that side of the box shorter?! You had taken out the width of the saw curf.
My first thought: why not use poplar? It's a wonderful wood to work with.
Yes, by 0.05 inches. Hardly matters.
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.
Great work, well done
Beautiful work
I almost didn't realize that he wasn't the 8 bit guy at first. They look and sound so similar.
This is beyond amazing loved the case
Maybe you'll need to implement a keyboard connector to prevent accidental pulls that may break your board or flat wire
We just used the exact connector Woz used for authenticity.
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.
Great job, look really awesome! How about adding the RESET button on the keyboard?
That's coming! Future video.
Amazing! Thanks for uploading.
idk bout mr jobs but i loved it. greetings from brazil! knew ur channel trhu 8bit guy's channel, your brother is great too
You might want to explore new options with getting the sheets of aluminum to *really* bond with the wood. It didn't adhere too well. But otherwise awesome looking build man! Your brother led me to your channel.
It didn't adhere well enough because I didn't let the glue dry long enough (wanted to get the video out).
@@TheGeekPub Ah, I gotcha. It's not even a huge deal. The build looked amazing. Really nailed the fusion between old looking apple and the new, sleek apple. Loving watching all of your videos. You got a new subscriber ;)
I would have used the old apple logo
It really is modern, it has LEDs and the cherry ontop is that you can directly see them so it looks even worse! +100
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!
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.
Man I love the RGB multicolour strip, it looks so 80s
17:55. Sick gaming setup man.
😆
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!
Love the disco lights!
Awesome man. Just awesome.
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 love the build but is there any ventilation? That heat sink heats up an awful lot.
Forgive me if I missed it in the video. Really awesome build! :-)
Future video will cover that.
At about 15:30 all those clamps in the background! WOW
Cooling requirements... Oh, hell. Water cool that thing.🤣