Recent content by CostasV

  1. CostasV

    My PiMac Build (2008 20" iMac)

    I wanted to get the M.NT68676.2 off Ebay (for the M201EW02 v8 panel). The seller sold me a different one without HDMI input, saying he couldn't get that one to work with the display. I suspect he was trying to con me the price difference, which he refunded after a few messages. I can't find...
  2. CostasV

    My PiMac Build (2008 20" iMac)

    Well, after some usage, my wife forced me to swap out the really underpowered Raspberry Pi 3 for something that could actually open a normal website like LinkedIn or YouTube. I guess I never realized weak this little SBC is. I looked through all my scrap and found an old HP 2133 netbook. Even...
  3. CostasV

    My PiMac Build (2008 20" iMac)

    Hi All, I would like to share my experience building a custom iMac using a Raspberry Pi 3 as the new motherboard. I still have some quirks to fix, but it works very well already! Build Info: 2008 iMac Original 20" LCD Original power supply Original fans Original speakers Raspberry Pi 3 ($39)...
  4. CostasV

    Need Help: iMac + Raspberry Pi = PiMac

    Hi All, I was recently given an old iMac 20" (2133 model) to see if I could fix it. There was a logic board failure, so I figured it was not worth the trouble/money to replace it, given its age and limited performance. My wife has a Macbook Air and I am not a big fan of OSX either. I do love...
Back
Top