Macintosh Classic II - 9,7” conversion-

[ZoltarCNC]

Thats a really good reproducible and quick solution
(and very nice video), too.
Concluding with software scaling the viewport 9,7 and even a 10” display can fit.

This rounded spacer is something I've considered, but I prefered to have flattened it out anyway.
And so it happened.
A little bit less bezel gives you almost 9,7“ viewable space.....and a bit of a more modern look. (I always appreciated about the trinitron color classic straighter lines.)
Indeed, it's something personal, and what I always wished for.....
-A fast color classic II-

 

[ZoltarCNC]

“Same if using Windows.
Underscan is only available if display is connected via HDMI. Settings are available in system preferences (iGPU) or AMD Adrenalin (dGPU).”

My Lenovo mini Win10 connected via VGA to this 9,7” display intel resizing option works....see screen grabs earlier post. So not only HDMI?

As my advantech display is VGA connected only I did order a hdmi to vga convertor and see if that works beter and more convenient connecting to other modern devices. See how that will work out.

Thanks for your input!

 

[ZoltarCNC]

Yes, that may happen.....there is a plan B ;-)

 

[ZoltarCNC]

Ive bought this display back in 2018.....and has VGA....works great under Windows, BTW.
Plan B is to change out the electronics-controller.

 

[ZoltarCNC]

You are correct, it won't be a Hackintosh only.
I am looking for multiboot OS’s to run, and next to that be able to connect a Raspberry Pi and other game consoles and use it as a monitor only.

1+2 The ITX MB is suitable for use as a hackintosh. The VGA connection is indeed not looking good, there is HDMI out on the MB. Otherwise there is an option for a graphics card. Luki managed to get this ITX running Big Sur OS. Leaving the issue with VGA on the monitor side...conversion to HDMI is possible (Plan B)
3 Checking iMB is OK, tried Windows working normal.
Next read a lot over here and then start preparation for an SSD to run Big Sur....
4+5 Having fun with that as part of this adventure.

Thanks for your guidance-checklist!

 

[ZoltarCNC]

A small (update) step forward…..toying with plywood, getting the dimensions right.

I figured out that mounting a subframe carrier for the ITX onto the original framework makes it actually more complicated and messy.
Creating a custom side-support allows lowering the carrier ”frame” a bit, then 250mm long graphics cards seem feasible.

Next adding some plywood attaching the components and see where it gets.

 

[ZoltarCNC]

like so…just adding sidesupports, replacing the (complex) original frame.

 

[ZoltarCNC]

Small step ahead…
As for the VGA, I found a connector/convertor HDMI to VGA that works.
HDMI on mainboard works, also, now.
See what it does with Big Sur installation next.

 

[kmare]

@ZoltarCNC, I got the same board and having issues with HDMI output. How did you fix? And to confirm VGA works as well?

I looked into WhatEverGreen patching and everything looks OK - all FrameBuffer ports are mapped to HDMI. I got verbose boot/HDMI output until the FrameBuffer initiates, and then blank screen.

 

[ZoltarCNC]

Hello Kmare,
Good question I'm trying the board with aDell monitor on HDMI; it did not give a picture under Win10. VGA was no problem with that. Later on with the HDMI-VGA adapter to the 9.7” screen, it did work instantly. Don’t ask me why.
Did not get into Big Sur conversion yet, but should work- better ask Luki!-
Enjoy!