Ideas for making an Apple 1 (Or Replica 1)

[Theretrogamingroom]

I was thinking about getting an Apple 1 (Or Replica 1), putting it into an Apple II case and making a custom Apple 1 logo and putting it where the Apple II logo is.

What I am asking is if where can I get an Apple 1 or Replica 1, would it fit in an Apple II case and what or who can make a custom Apple 1 logo?

PS: What do you think of the design?

Thanks

 

[Unknown_K]

A nice varnished wooden case would be better for an Apple 1 (gets that vintage 70's feel to it maybe with a smoked glass top to see inside), make the nameplate engraved brass or something.

 

[Theretrogamingroom]

I know that a wooden case would look more original, but the main reason I would like to put the Apple 1 or Replica 1 in an Apple II case is because you can put an Apple II Monitor and Apple II Disk Drives on it, yet still keep that 70's Apple look.

 

[Unknown_K]

Whats wrong with a custom floppy/monitor shelf? A replica Apple I is fairly costly, I just don't see sticking it in a cheap Apple II case.

 

[Theretrogamingroom]

I don't think there is anything wrong with a custom shelf, I just want mine to match other Apple/Macintosh computers.

 

[Peter.Howard]

What about this?

http://www.brielcomputers.com/wordpress/?cat=4

 

[Anonymous Freak]

Some day, when I have time and money, I plan on getting a Replica-1. I plan to make a custom Aluminum chassis for it that is roughly the same size as an Apple IIc, and rip apart an Apple "small" USB keyboard to use as the keyboard. The top of the chassis would be glass, maybe with "deep green" LED lighting (the color green Apple uses on their AirPorts.)

 

[Dog Cow]

You'll need an ASCII keyboard.

 

[Dennis Nedry]

Depending on how nice you want the keyboard to act with simultaneous keys and such, with a fairly simple digital circuit, one could tap directly to the sheets inside of said keyboard to provide said interface. Any true Apple 1 enthusiast might jump at the idea. What a cool idea - combine technology from all throughout Apple's complete history into one ridiculous computer. I love it.

It may be more appropriate to create a USB keyboard to ASCII converter so as not to modify the newfangled keyboard. That is not outside the realm of possibility for a hobbyist.

We should come up with a list of specs:

- Replica1 board (done)

- Bondi Blue iMac keyboard (mod)

- Disk ][ disk drive (mod)

- Apple 23" Cinema Display (adapter)

- Compact Flash (done)

- MDD G4 case so replica1 flips down, make it transparent (easy mod)

- Tap power, power button, power indicator light from said case (easy mod)

- Remove MDDs from said case and insert Disk ][ drive in that area (easy mod)

- LED/CFL lighting with programmable interface (easy mod)

- Give it the old LC III / Quadra startup sound (mod)

- Add real time clock that uses the 4.5V battery (mod)

- Add soft power that relies heavily on a 3.6V battery (mod)

- DB-25 and Mini-DIN serial (easy mod)

Would this be a useful machine? NOT IN THE SLIGHTEST. Cool? YES