Got it. I think the pizza box machines are still likely the best natural fit since the PSU is sized proportionally - see this post/image for reference, if you loose the floppy & HD it gets pretty compact. https://68kmla.org/forums/index.php?/topic/51160-the-fabulous-macintosh-lc-iii/
The only smaller MBs I can think of from that era off the top of my head are from compact macs (i.e., SE/30) and need even more special hookup for PSU and video out. On Thu, Aug 2, 2018 at 11:28 AM, John-Robert La Porta < [email protected]> wrote: > Not looking for just the MB, I meant more that I am looking for a Mac > model that has a MB that is a suitable size to put into a somewhat compact > package (likely behind a screen like the new iMac...not in the same case, > however). For instance, if someone has a Performa whatever that is a real > beater case-wise, but the board is small and amenable to be turned into > this, then I'd look into using it for the project. Just looking for some > suggestions as to what might fit/work well. > > On Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 11:07:16 AM UTC-4, The One True Stickman > wrote: >> >> Is there a reason you're just looking for a motherboard? Since the Macs >> used custom PSUs it's probably easier to find a working machine unless >> you're wanting the extra challenge of connecting it to an ATX supply. :) >> >> I'd recommend a pizza-box style machine like the late LC/Quadras with a >> 68030 or 68040 processor. They're compact and simple enough you could >> probably make a clear top out of acrylic without messing around with the >> rest of the machine. Also keep in mind that it'll spit out a lot more EMI >> without a shielded case on it. >> >> On Thu, Aug 2, 2018 at 10:58 AM, Bolling Holt <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> This isn't a direct answer to your question, but in addition to your >>> SCSI to SD adapter (I'm about to order a couple of those myself!), I've had >>> great success with the Floppy Emu on my recently-acquired Macintosh SE. As >>> soon as I get a Mac to VGA adapter, I'll be able to try it out on my IIfx >>> for the first time as well. It also works with Apple II and Lisa >>> machines. You can get a complete package with acrylic case and even an SD >>> card full of images for Apple II, Lisa, and Macintosh for a little over >>> $100 at bmow.com. >>> >>> Can't wait to see how your project turns out! >>> >>> On Thu, Aug 2, 2018 at 9:41 AM, John-Robert La Porta < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi everyone, >>>> >>>> I am looking to build a custom, small enclosed Mac with LCD screen. >>>> Acrylic case, etc, for my girls to use as a cool play machine. I'd like it >>>> to be based on a machine of early 90's vintage (90-94 or so) running System >>>> 7. I am looking for suitable machine motherboards that might be amenable to >>>> this. I'll be using a SCSI to SD adaptor, and will not be utilizing a >>>> floppy or CD drive. What machine's motherboard might easily lend itself to >>>> this? 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