Snazzy Labs’ newest dive into retro tech has concocted a homage to the 1984 Macintosh, mixing nostalgia with a dash of modern flair. Holding a fully 3D-printed case, the creator reveals a Raspberry Pi-driven gem that gives fresh breath to a timeless design.
Digging into the nitty-gritty, the project blends the Raspberry Pi’s compact might into a fully 3D-printed shell, whipped up with Bambu Lab’s H2D and H2D Laser printers. The print files outline a design that keeps the original’s aspect ratio intact while fitting a bigger screen. Putting it together calls for M2.5x4x4mm heatset inserts and 6mm screws to lock the Pi in place, with tree supports from the build plate steadying the standoff posts—tucked neatly into the USB/Ethernet I/O slots. The old CRT screen swaps out for a 10.5″ (1920 x 1280) modern IPS display.
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To sprinkle some retro magic, the build taps a BMOW Wombat controller to hook up a 1991 Apple Keyboard II, linking old-school input with today’s tech. This USB Wombat, built by Big Mess o’ Wires, tweaks the keyboard’s ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) setup to USB, letting it chat smoothly with the Raspberry Pi.
The functionality pops with a custom software layer that echoes the classic Mac OS vibe. It runs lightweight emulators and modern apps, doubling as a working gadget and a chat starter.
Power flows through a right-angle USB-C cable for the display, teamed with a tailored software setup. MacintoshPi simplifies OS installs with one command, though it’s capped at Pi models up to 3B+ due to Pi 4 compatibility snags. The build tosses in a virtual modem for telnet BBS links and CDEmu for mounting CD images, adding handy retro perks.
