As seen recently on Action Retro’s YouTube Channel there’s a brand-new Mac 128K out there! Pico Micro Mac is headed by Ron’s computer Videos, it’s about the size of an Altoids box, it’s super light, and even has VGA display out! Built using microcontrollers, you can get a fully functioning Macintosh for a mere $19.99 – $24.99,
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(Above: This Tiny 90’s Macintosh Really Works – Action Retro)
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It can be purchased pre-assembled, or can be assembled on your own, too. All you’ll need is to supply your own monitor + USB Keyboard + USB Mouse + a USB hub + USB power 5v via a Micro-B connector, and that’s it! For the best vintage experience I highly recommend using a CRT display, although any will work as long as it can accept 640 x 480 @60 Hz. While 128K memory is the default, you can always step up to the Pico’s 208K of RAM.
Read More about this project:
- https://axio.ms/projects/2024/06/16/MicroMac.html
. - https://github.com/evansm7/pico-mac
. - https://github.com/TechByAndroda/pico-mac (Ron’s special version that fixes video timing issues)
. - Upgrade the Pico Micro v3 so it has sound: https://jcm-1.com/product/pico-micro-mac-v3-audio-refit-kit/
(Above: This Tiny 90’s Macintosh Really Works – Action Retro)
As of right now they’re out of stock, but they should be in stock again soon. For just $24.95 ($30 if you get a 3D printed case), a monitor/KB/mouse/a USB hub/some USB wire combo is all that’s needed to transform a desk into a vintage Macintosh computing experience.
- A recommended “on the go” Usb hub: Micro USB OTG Hub for Raspberry Pi Zero
. - Firmware and Disk Image creator: https://picomac.bluescsi.com/
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Kudos to everyone involved in the making of this project, for making it a real thing that can be used! It’s remarkable how in the span of 42 years, technology has progressed to the point a computer from ’84 is about the size of a tape cassette.. what an incredible creation the Pico Micro Mac is!