I’ve been busy with a few different things lately, some of which will likely wait until KansasFest to reveal to the world. These updated models of my iPod Nano dock, however, are ready to grace the desk of the classic Mac fan in your life.
In addition to the original flavor (128k, 512k or Mac Plus) I’ve brought out models for the Mac SE (and SE FDHD) and Mac SE/30. All three variants are available at my Etsy store, just choose the model when you check out.
I’m particularly proud of this one.
This is a 1:4 scale model of the Apple Monitor //c, companion to the Apple //c “portable” desktop from 1984. Made to go with the 1:4 scale Apple //c Raspberry Pi case, it features a working 2.5-inch color LCD, working power switch, and adjustable tilting base.
Each one is 3D printed in SLA at Shapeways, sanded, painted to match the original, and hand assembled.
And now, a little something for the Atari fans out there.
I had a request to make a custom Raspberry Pi case in the style of my Apple II cases, but in the form of an Atari 800XL, with an accompanying 1050 disk drive for an SD card reader. The new owner has allowed me to share the models, and I will begin selling pieces on Shapeways and Etsy shortly.
The models are available for download from Thingiverse:
Update: Now available for sale on Etsy and Shapeways.
Recently, RetroConnector products have been mentioned in both Juiced.GS and the Open Apple podcast.
If you aren’t already a subscriber to one or both, you should be. I am.
Now available: 3D printed Disk II styled case for the SDFloppy II by Plamen Vasilyov. The SDFloppy II is an SD card reader for the Apple II that emulates a Disk II drive. This replaces the white metal case of the drive with a miniature Disk II (1:3 scale) painted to match the original beige. Remove your SDFloppyII from its case and insert it into the base of this case, then slide the cover on top.
Take a look on the product page, or buy one now on Etsy.
Now available for order, my latest Raspberry Pi case: The Apple //c.
Between work and family, I’ve had a pretty busy Summer and Fall, so far. I haven’t had much time to get all the RetroConnector projects completed that I had hoped to by the end of the year. This is really a hobby for me, despite any appearance that RetroConnector pays the rent (it doesn’t).
When I do finally release some new products – and I have several in the prototype stage now – I’ll announce them in the usual places. Twitter, Facebook, and my New Products Newsletter. It’s probably going to be quiet for the rest of December.
So, follow, friend, and/or sign-up.
In case you don’t recognize it, it’s an Atari 1050 floppy drive. I’m working on it as part of a custom order for an Atari fan.
You did know that I will do custom pieces, didn’t you?
[Update: the replacement base is now available for download from Thingiverse, or to order at Shapeways.]
The RetroConnector miniature Apple II Raspberry Pi case has been updated with a new base, made to fit the updated Model B+.
The advantages of the B+ over the older B include
Head over to the Etsy shop and order yours today.
If you’ve got a keyboard that’s in really bad shape, with multiple broken posts, or you have a collection of broken switches from repairing multiple keyboards over the years, you can now stock up on replacement posts for the IIe.
Replacement Key Switch Posts, set of 12
Cheaper by the dozen, as they say.