YMK's minimalist MacEffects SE

YMK

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This is a Mac SE logic board with Hitachi PSU (everything recapped) in a @MacEffects Rev B case.

It doesn't have a steel frame or power supply enclosure.

Instead, some 3D printed parts help hold it all together, exposing nearly every square inch of PCB.

It's also missing a fan. A section of the case near the handle is cut away to allow for passive convection cooling.

The boot device is a MacSD with its SD card slot and USB port accessible through the floppy slot.

The internals are illuminated by 58 0603 amber LEDs.


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The internal lighting produces a neat effect through the analog board:

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A section near the handle is cut away for convection cooling:

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This is the "with defects" Rev B case that can have a cloudy appearance. The case seems to respond well to the same products and processes applied to automotive clear coats. I was able to eliminate much of the fogginess with rubbing compound, polish and wax. I'm very happy with how this turned out and would recommend these great cases to anyone.
 
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YMK

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Wow, awesome! :)

So, how did you ground the high voltage without the metal chassis?

Thanks :)

In the first picture, you can see the power supply is grounded to the power input.

Logic and analog boards are grounded through the power supply.
 
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@YMK Would you be willing to share your designs for the 3D printed parts?

Provided free for non-commercial use. The part is divided into two models to fit within the bed of most printers. For my SE, I joined the two pieces with a soldering iron. The STLs will need modifications for other power supplies.

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