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

@Michael_Brock

Жыл бұрын

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.

@solitairepilot

2 жыл бұрын

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

@common_c3nts

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, should have been wood grain.

@Untitled_9801

Жыл бұрын

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!

@xp8969

Жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@Dillon69

2 жыл бұрын

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

@marcsm2008

2 жыл бұрын

@@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 and your brother are so flippin' talented!

@Dextermorga

Жыл бұрын

😂

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

@bn326160

Жыл бұрын

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.

@MrKarlheinzspock

2 жыл бұрын

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.

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

@zuur303

2 жыл бұрын

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

@korumann

2 жыл бұрын

I would have gone for a dark stain personally

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

A black sticker would have worked just a lot smaller

@thecianinator

2 жыл бұрын

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

@MetralletaLuis

2 жыл бұрын

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

Ufffff the RGB HAHAHAHA. An Apple1 gamer edition

That is a work of art in its own right.

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

Good to see PCBway supporting you!

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

@method9706

2 жыл бұрын

hi mike! im early for once!

@Marble_1

2 жыл бұрын

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

Impressive workmanship

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.

Amazing project. Really nice job. Thanks for sharing!

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

Apple 1 mini, I just love it

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

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

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

That case is too cool!

Very well done! Looks great!

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

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

@TheGeekPub

2 жыл бұрын

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

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. 🙂

Beautiful work

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

Amazing! Thanks for uploading.

PCB WAYYYYYYYYYYYY I love you ❤

@PCBWay

2 жыл бұрын

Gocha 🍻

Oh man that is gorgeous.. Sincere well dones!

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.

Great work, well done

Great build!

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!

Looks like a mini! Love it!

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

Very cool! Well done!

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

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.

Love the disco lights!

Amazing! Great job combining the old and new!

nicely done

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

That case turned out fantastic. Love it!

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

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

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

This was an epic experience!

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

@TheGeekPub

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

great build bros, literally!

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

@canuckprogressive.3435

2 жыл бұрын

I cut it three times and its still too short!

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

Really impressive!

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!

@TheGeekPub

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Nice one !

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 :)

Awesome man. Just awesome.

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

Beautiful!

What a beautiful homage to it.

That case is amazing 👍

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

it’s beautiful!

it looks great

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

Beautiful 👍

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

The case is beautiful! My only gripe is that the Apple logo is a bit gigantic lol.

The second you started talking I heard the resemblance to the 8-bit guy!

Cool case.

incredible!

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

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

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.

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.

@TheGeekPub

2 жыл бұрын

We recreated the exact power supply that Woz made. Not our invention.

@CaseTheCorvetteMan

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGeekPub yes i saw it. But that doesn't change the function and duty of a fuse ;)

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!!!

@TheGeekPub

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@TheHatMan69

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGeekPub

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!)

Never thought I'd see the day an Apple 1 got RGBs

This is brilliant! Almost looks like a Mac (not so) Mini

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.

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.

I was waiting for this...

Mac Mini move over, this is the Big Mac. _wait, that sounds familiar_

with rgb of course!!!

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

@TheGeekPub

2 жыл бұрын

That's coming! Future video.

Was a clear screen button added? (I remember 8-bit guy mentioned the keyboard did not have one built-in)