Hi, I finally have a Mac Mini M1 and an iMac G4 15". I'm wondering how I can integrate the M1 board into the G4 without soldering or rewiring. I've seen many online guides that require rewiring, so I'm hoping to find a solution that doesn't involve those steps. I've found a 3D printable mount that can be used to mount the M1 and M1 power supply into the G4.
3D mount: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6527295
And I'm not sure if this breakout board would help? https:// www.thingiverse.com/thing:6527295

I believe Juicy Crumb is nearly complete with an entire kit that's plug and play, assuming you wanted to wait a few months. Otherwise, I'm not sure of an easier version.

>> MacEffects said:

I believe Juicy Crumb is nearly complete with an entire kit that's plug and play, assuming you wanted to wait a few months. Otherwise, I'm not sure of an easier version. Click to expand...

Yeah I think that is likely the best route to be honest

Just please say the iMac G4 isn't working. It's obviously in good enough physical condition for you to attempt it, so it would be a shame if it were otherwise operational.

>> ClassicHasClass said:

Just please say the iMac G4 isn't working. It's obviously in good enough physical condition for you to attempt it, so it would be a shame if it were otherwise operational. Click to expand...

I have an old 15" that I gutted over 10 years ago for a Hackintosh project I haven't built yet, long before I decided to become a collector. I have since acquired both a 15" and 17" which are fully functional with SSDs installed. While I like this idea of the Juicy Crumb kit, it seems cost prohibitive for my taste. Any Mac mini of any vintage will fit inside, as well as a Mini-ITX board or NUC.

>> phunguss said:

I have an old 15" that I gutted over 10 years ago for a Hackintosh project I haven't built yet, long before I decided to become a collector. I have since acquired both a 15" and 17" which are fully functional with SSDs installed. While I like this idea of the Juicy Crumb kit, it seems cost prohibitive for my taste. Any Mac mini of any vintage will fit inside, as well as a Mini-ITX board or NUC. Click to expand...

Yeah their stuff is a bit of a premium. I think part of that is the cost to develop all the specialized I/O to control extra stuff as if it were a native machine. The 27" iMac version is cool because so many had GPU issues so at least its a way to save the rest of the machine from recycling. The screen is still pretty good on the older 27" iMac.

>> MacEffects said:

Yeah their stuff is a bit of a premium. I think part of that is the cost to develop all the specialized I/O to control extra stuff as if it were a native machine. The 27" iMac version is cool because so many had GPU issues so at least its a way to save the rest of the machine from recycling. The screen is still pretty good on the older 27" iMac. Click to expand...

I picked up a dozen 27" and other misc 21-24" machines in a garage clearance. 21 computes for US$150. So, yes, I am working on all those failed GPU issues, and looking at using a couple with dead motherboards as monitors only. There are much cheaper control boards from eBay/AliExpress.

>> phunguss said:

I picked up a dozen 27" and other misc 21-24" machines in a garage clearance. 21 computes for US$150. So, yes, I am working on all those failed GPU issues, and looking at using a couple with dead motherboards as monitors only. There are much cheaper control boards from eBay/AliExpress. Click to expand...

Do you know if those control boards do additional I/O for optical drive, HDD, speakers, fans, etc? That was something I struggled with when looking for a solution all the Aliexpress ones didn't have the same features, though they were certainly cheaper.