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RolandJuno
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Oct 27, 2025 - #1
A few years ago, I compiled MiniVMac on the PocketCHIP enabling AppleTalk via LToUDP. Since then, the PocketCHIP has made a handy pocket-sized Macintosh to have around to test AppleTalk with. I've always wanted to print a front bezel case and keycaps for it and today I decided to do that.

All of these parts were found online and have been appropriately linked in the Printables model page. I modified a few as noted. I printed the case and keyboard with Polar's Retro Platinum so it looks the part. The key cap legends were printed on waterslide paper with a laser printer, individually hole punched, and applied one at a time.

The case badges don't really blend in (an idea here is to make a waterslide that covers 100% of the bezel surface and cut openings with a craft cutter). But I think the keyboard came out nicely.


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ClassicHasClass
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Oct 28, 2025 - #2
Now you're making me want to dig mine out. I have two rotting in storage that need a project.

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JDW
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Oct 28, 2025 - #3
I had never heard of those before. But I see they are pricey and SOLD OUT too...

Pocket C.H.I.P. [sealed]

Pocket C.H.I.P. CHIP new and sealed in original retail packaging. Ships immediately. From NextThing.co's original website 1 gHz ARMv7 Processor 512MB RAM Mali 400 Gpu WiFi Bluetooth 5hr Battery PLAY 1000S OF AMAZING INDIE GAMES! RUN FASTER, JUMP HIGHER, AND LIVE LONGER WITH BUILT-IN GAME...
shop.pocketchip.co
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jmacz
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Oct 28, 2025 - #4
Ok wow, that is really cool!!

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