The case you didn’t think you needed for your Mac mini is the original idea of a 3D printing expert, it pretends to be a small Mac Pro
And user who loves 3D printing took on the task of recreating a casing very special thought for Apple’s new Mac mini M4. His idea is based on the original miniature model of the PowerMac G5 that Steve Jobs once had on his desk at his home in Palo Alto. It is a case that shows a mini Mac Pro in which you only have to include the new equipment from Cupertino. It is a very original idea and has a great level of detail.
This is the best case your new Mac mini M4 can have
If Spigen talked about a tempting idea of a colorful case for the Mac mini, User Jerrod H decided to go one step further and make a special case on his own in which the Mac mini will transform into a Mac Pro. The work was published in the Maker World websitea portal that contains hundreds of 3D works that any user with a dedicated printer can print, in addition to having the software to review the designs.
Mac mini with Mac Pro case next to a Studio Display
According to the publication, Mac mini M4 can slide into the back of the case to stay secure. The ports are functional and the power button, which has recently sparked controversy, is accessible via a button on the case itself. Other components of the case, such as Top handles, feet and even hubs that go on the wheels are included to be printed separately and tailored. The only thing you need to buy are some pieces that act as wheels. If required, the user also provides the files to 3D print the wheels.
What is the rating of the case from other users?
The best of all is that Jerrod has left printing and post notes to begin assemblyso an experienced user with 3D printing will have no problem printing and assembling. Over time you have made updates to your files, so it is possible to use the adjustments at any time. In order to continue working on future updates and adjustments, as well as improving documentation on printing and assembly, Maker World users can contribute “boosts” which are direct donations to the user.
Colorful Mac mini case
Looking through reviews from other users who have printed Jerrod’s designs, there are so many customization touches that are amazing. Something very positive about this is that The community contributes to the improvement of the original designs by discussing the best materials and some tips when assembling the case. Some users left the original design intact and others dared to change some details such as colors or some factors of the final shape of the case.
This idea could work for you in the future in such a way that you can rely on a brand that specializes in cases to mass produce them, so that the majority of users can purchase them and adapt them to their Mac mini. Would you like to buy a case like this?
Mac mini case printed at home
Other supports and 3D curiosities for the Mac mini
The incredible thing about this discovery is that It is not the only idea to implement on a Mac mini. In Maker World there are several projects for different supports for Mac mini. One of them is a type of dock that can contain an SSD insideideal for users who want to connect an external drive but do not want it to be visible on their desk or surface where they place the Mac mini.
One of the designs addresses the controversy of the Mac mini’s power button. It’s like a kind of lever in which it is placed under the Mac mini and by pressing one tip it can perform the action of pressing the button. Since it is the idea of a user who does not have the physical Mac mini, he does not have a way to check its operation but asks for help to improve his accessory.
Others supports are more natural, one of them is a bracket to mount it on the wall y another is smarter as it is to provide access to all portsas well as addressing the power button issue. It is ideal to be placed under a desk as it has holes to adapt with screws.
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