Macintosh on a microcontroller
Kicking off #MARCHintosh in style, emulating the original Macintosh on a microcontroller.
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Mentioned in this video (some links are affiliate links):
JCM - PicoMicroMac (v3) hardware: https://jcm-1.com/product/picomicromac/
Pico Micro Mac (pico-umac) software for Pi Pico: https://github.com/evansm7/pico-mac
PicoMicroMac UF2 Creator: https://picomac.bluescsi.com
Eyoyo 5" VGA Monitor: https://amzn.to/4cOULz9
1ft VGA cable: https://amzn.to/4bdaaIq
Micro USB to USB OTG cable: https://amzn.to/3OGeXt9
Action Retro's video: • Building a $14 Macintosh
MARCHintosh info: https://marchintosh.com
nanofix's video on solder wick: • Life Changing Tips for Wicking Solder
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Contents:
00:00 - Pico Micro Mac
01:13 - Some assembly required
02:29 - Firmware and old Mac OS image
03:08 - First boot
04:44 - Exploring old applications and games
10:38 - Exploring the Apple menu
14:11 - Fin!