iMac G4 to M1 Advice?

[wwessex]

Hi, I finally have a Mac Mini M1 and an iMac G4 15”. I’m wondering how I can integrate the M1 board into the G4 without soldering or rewiring. I’ve seen many online guides that require rewiring, so I’m hoping to find a solution that doesn’t involve those steps. I’ve found a 3D printable mount that can be used to mount the M1 and M1 power supply into the G4.
3D mount: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6527295
And I'm not sure if this breakout board would help? https:// www.thingiverse.com/thing:6527295

 

[MacEffects]

I believe Juicy Crumb is nearly complete with an entire kit that's plug and play, assuming you wanted to wait a few months. Otherwise, I'm not sure of an easier version.

 

[wwessex]

I believe Juicy Crumb is nearly complete with an entire kit that's plug and play, assuming you wanted to wait a few months. Otherwise, I'm not sure of an easier version.

Yeah I think that is likely the best route to be honest

 

[ClassicHasClass]

Just please say the iMac G4 isn't working. It's obviously in good enough physical condition for you to attempt it, so it would be a shame if it were otherwise operational.

 

[phunguss]

Just please say the iMac G4 isn't working. It's obviously in good enough physical condition for you to attempt it, so it would be a shame if it were otherwise operational.

I have an old 15" that I gutted over 10 years ago for a Hackintosh project I haven't built yet, long before I decided to become a collector. I have since acquired both a 15" and 17" which are fully functional with SSDs installed. While I like this idea of the Juicy Crumb kit, it seems cost prohibitive for my taste. Any Mac mini of any vintage will fit inside, as well as a Mini-ITX board or NUC.

 

[MacEffects]

I have an old 15" that I gutted over 10 years ago for a Hackintosh project I haven't built yet, long before I decided to become a collector. I have since acquired both a 15" and 17" which are fully functional with SSDs installed. While I like this idea of the Juicy Crumb kit, it seems cost prohibitive for my taste. Any Mac mini of any vintage will fit inside, as well as a Mini-ITX board or NUC.

Yeah their stuff is a bit of a premium. I think part of that is the cost to develop all the specialized I/O to control extra stuff as if it were a native machine. The 27" iMac version is cool because so many had GPU issues so at least its a way to save the rest of the machine from recycling. The screen is still pretty good on the older 27" iMac.

 

[phunguss]

Yeah their stuff is a bit of a premium. I think part of that is the cost to develop all the specialized I/O to control extra stuff as if it were a native machine. The 27" iMac version is cool because so many had GPU issues so at least its a way to save the rest of the machine from recycling. The screen is still pretty good on the older 27" iMac.

I picked up a dozen 27" and other misc 21-24" machines in a garage clearance. 21 computes for US$150. So, yes, I am working on all those failed GPU issues, and looking at using a couple with dead motherboards as monitors only. There are much cheaper control boards from eBay/AliExpress.

 

[MacEffects]

I picked up a dozen 27" and other misc 21-24" machines in a garage clearance. 21 computes for US$150. So, yes, I am working on all those failed GPU issues, and looking at using a couple with dead motherboards as monitors only. There are much cheaper control boards from eBay/AliExpress.

Do you know if those control boards do additional I/O for optical drive, HDD, speakers, fans, etc? That was something I struggled with when looking for a solution all the Aliexpress ones didn't have the same features, though they were certainly cheaper.