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“Mac mini Pro” 3D Printed Enclosure — Test fit at Apple Store
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Just drop the Apple logo so you don't get in any trouble. You have done a great job. I see you have a on/off switch solution, I thought of the exact same solution, the difference is, you made one. Well done!
A few seconds with a black sharpie on that Apple logo and it would really stand out!
Now you just need to design a Pro Display XDR housing for an iPad mini!
Now you just need to design a Pro Display XDR housing for an iPad mini!
Check with your local library. Two of our libraries recieved 3D printers donated from corporate sponsors, such as Intel, and allow you to upload the STL file and print for free.
It looks really nice but I think there are two problems with this design related with the cooling system.
First by putting it vertical it doesn’t dissipate the heat properly since the heat goes up.
The other thing is the case itself. You’re covering the big part of the aluminum from the Mac Mini with Plastic, so the heat that could be dissipate through the top of the Mac Mini now is hold into the case.
I know that maybe the Mac Mini doesn’t heat up too much in general, but I think for hard tasks that could be the case.
First by putting it vertical it doesn’t dissipate the heat properly since the heat goes up.
The other thing is the case itself. You’re covering the big part of the aluminum from the Mac Mini with Plastic, so the heat that could be dissipate through the top of the Mac Mini now is hold into the case.
I know that maybe the Mac Mini doesn’t heat up too much in general, but I think for hard tasks that could be the case.
Don't have a 3D printer but you are the epitome of "sharing is caring". Great job.
"The button is in the wrong place." I would not want a button that can be bumped into and activated.
This is fantastic! Great work, and big kudos to you for sharing with the community and world at large!
Excuse me, but your shameless, egregious, wholly-unauthorized and unsanctioned misappropriation of the classic Apple® "Rainbow" logo as your avatar is yet another example of the sort of crass, wonton intellectual property theft that infects all corners of the internet like a class 5 malignancy. Have you no shame?
(no actual righteousness contained in this post. This project is just the best and kudos to the creativity and skill of the OP!)
Oooh, could someone 3D print a small cottage for me?
No. It's a cheap travesty in a plastic wrapper.