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Title: Unibody MacMini on 12Volts
#1
Just finished doing a power supply mod on a new MacMini.
It is running on 12Volts and is unbelievably fast.

Info on the mod is here:
http://mikegyver.biz/gyverisms/files/cat...-2010.html

I used my old Carnetix 2140, all I had to do was change it's primary output voltage to 12V from the old Mini setting of 18V.
 
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#2
That is awesome. I have last years mini which will be easy enough to convert. What do you use for a monitor?
 
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#3
I used an Argonaut monitor in the cockpit, the exact model of which is no longer available. The replacement is here:

http://www.argonautcomputer.com/tflex-G6...onitor.php

There is a second monitor at the nav station down below. I used a cheap ViewSonics, here:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6824138063

This is a shot of the installation early on before the cockpit mouse was installed.

http://www.panbo.com/archives/2007/09/co...chpad.html

You should not have to modify your Mini other than butchering the power supply cable. The Carnetix devices have selectable output voltages, the old Mini wants 18.5.
 
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#4
Thanks Bob.

I assume, then, that you hardwired the ViewSonic into your Carnetix, per your Panbo post. Most of them have a power supply box, which was not needed and you hard lined 12 volt directly into the montor?
 
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#5
Oh, and mine is the new old mini.
 
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#6
Nereus Wrote:Oh, and mine is the new old mini.

Not the old new mini? Smile

Sorry, couldn't help myself...
 
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#7
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ma...cmini.html

Only the Mid 2010 (and later) have an integrated power supply.
Scott Dillon
Sydney Australia
North Shore 38
CYCA
 
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