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Take a Raspberry Pi of whatever model, install it in a self-printed case that reproduces one of those much-loved vintage machines, inject some software and configuration with the help of a MicroSD card and – Voila, the youthful dream from 40 years ago, which couldn't be brought into the home youth room is now a reality. (I can still hear the arguments: X-thousand whaaaaaaat? Do you have a fever?)

An unknown user going by the pseudonym The Old Wolf finally makes this dream come true. Based on a Pi Zero 2 or Pi 4, you can build the Mac of your dreams, and even if the total number of working hours multiplied by your own hourly rate makes the thing practically priceless, it's the experience that counts. Right? Right? 🤔

If you're up for this experience, or at least want to get a feel for it, you can find the entire project adventure wonderfully documented over on instructables.

Enjoy your crafting.

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