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- bobetter - August 16, 2010
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/category-diy-mac-mini-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.
- Nereus32 - August 25, 2010
That is awesome. I have last years mini which will be easy enough to convert. What do you use for a monitor?
- bobetter - August 26, 2010
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-sunlight-readable-monitor.php
There is a second monitor at the nav station down below. I used a cheap ViewSonics, here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824138063
This is a shot of the installation early on before the cockpit mouse was installed.
http://www.panbo.com/archives/2007/09/cockpit_mac_w_touchpad.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.
- Nereus32 - August 26, 2010
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?
- Nereus32 - August 26, 2010
Oh, and mine is the new old mini.
- AugustH - August 27, 2010
Nereus Wrote:Oh, and mine is the new old mini.
Not the old new mini?
Sorry, couldn't help myself...
- GPSNavX - August 27, 2010
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/index-macmini.html
Only the Mid 2010 (and later) have an integrated power supply.