- Rainbow of 1 bit offers the classic Mac of the market
- It has a two -inch screen and is fed by a Zero Raspberry Pi peak
- You can buy a completely assembled unit for only $ 59
It is possible that you have heard the phrase “PC of small factor” to describe the computers that are smaller than the average platform, but someone has just carried the SFFPC concept at a completely new level with a Mac that presents a screen that measures only two inches wide.
Properly called Pico-Mac-Nano, this small 1-bit Rainbow computer presents a 3D printed chassis that faithfully recreates the classic Macintosh look of the 1980s, although on a minute scale.
Inside, the device is fed by a Zero Raspberry Pi peak, while included on a two -inch 480p screen for a somewhat uncomfortable reading, plus 512 MB of memory, a microSD card slot for storage and a three volt CR2 battery. Execute the MICROMAC 128K emulator, which provides the taste of the Mac Vintage operating system. That means it is a completely functional computer, although in reality it is practical It is another matter.
You can buy the Pico-Mac-Nano completely assembled for only $ 59 (around £ 44 / au $ 92), both for Apple’s tax. Alternatively, Rainbow of 1 Bits has supplied the 3D printing files if you want to print your own box and flash a regular Raspberry Pic yourself.
There is even a special edition of collectors of the Pico-Mac-Nano that comes in a small-scale replica of the original Macintosh ‘Picasso’ macintosh shipping box of Apple. This version will return the modest $ 78 (or around £ 58 / au $ 122).
A true factor mac in a small way
As someone who loves and has a SFFPC and a Mac, I am always attentive to the fascinating projects that can close the gap between both worlds.
However, this device could be taking a bit too far even for me. I can’t imagine that I can run many of Mac’s best games, it doesn’t matter “Can you run? Cysis? “, Maybe we should ask” Can chess execute? “
Even so, there is no doubt that this product is an incredible achievement and shows what can be done with modern hardware and software. Whether you want to print it yourself or not, you will still get a small orderly project that makes a faithful wink to the Macs of yesteryear.
So, if the tiny M4 Mac Mini is not small enough for you, perhaps the peak-Nano will do the trick. Simply expect to handle the Depseek R1’s big language model in the short term.
