Dave Veloz's Mac Mini Mod, Monitor, & Keyboard

Jake von Slatt — Sun, 03/02/2008 - 20:38

There is nothing in the world that I like better then receiving pictures of things that people have been inspired to build by my projects. When I opened my mail and discovered these photos I squeed like teen on LJ! In interviews I've often described Steampunk as the intersection of technology and romance - well here is the story to prove it!

Dave Veloz created this beauty for his soon to be wife in time for their recent wedding!

He's done an absolutely beautiful job, outdoing me in several respects, the first being the use of actual granite for the monitor's base!

The keyboard is nearly identical to mine, the major difference being the use of leather rather then black felt and his treatment of the Mac mini its connected to is brilliant in its simplicity and execution.

The choice of colors makes Dave's monitor even more Victorian then mine, which I've always though of as closer to the L'Empire style.

The details are fabulous!

The system was setup for their wedding reception where it displayed a slide show of engagement photos.

In a very appropriate setting I might add! What a lovely old Victorian lady. I love that balcony! I wonder if Jenn threw the bouquet from up there?

Finally, here is the happy couple, Dave and Jenn:

Congratulations! from everyone at the Steampunk Workshop and may you have a lifetime of happiness together!

I did some work for a

Umbru — Mon, 11/08/2010 - 03:58

I did some work for a computer repair shop moding some micro atx boards to fit inside replica metal lunch boxes. This has got me thinking I might want to try the applying that experience to a more Victorian looking container, maybe a music or jewelry box. Actually might be able to fit the MB in the base of one of those music/jewelry boxes and leave the music section intact.

I did some work for a

Umbru — Mon, 11/08/2010 - 03:58

Love It!

Clutch — Tue, 09/22/2009 - 22:41

I want one. Functionality and beauty together. Almost a lost idea in this age of plastic, glad to see you keeping it alive.

mouse

kodachromeforever — Tue, 08/04/2009 - 05:55

This is a very well put together site and the work showcased is top shelf. The transformed MacMini is fantastic, but I have one question; where is the punked mouse?

The keybord is awesome!

tassa — Mon, 08/03/2009 - 16:18

That's a really great invention! I liked it so much, espessialy the keybord. I'm a photographer and I make old photo restoration, so the most part of the day I spend at my monitor and it would be a real pleasure to work at the monitor designed like yours! I'm really really impressed! P.S.: Your house is great, too.

WOW. Amazing mod! Did you do

plastorgas — Mon, 07/20/2009 - 08:11

WOW. Amazing mod! Did you do it yourself?? I've never seen something so classy and well done! Congratulations, i envy you a little bit.

Font

nrlucre — Mon, 11/24/2008 - 21:24

All the world's happiness to the beautiful couple!

What a lovely and amazing piece of craftsmanship! Would anyone happen to know - or be willing to venture a guess as to - the typeface Mr. Veloz used for the job?

Fantastic! I don't have a

RadioC1ash — Tue, 06/24/2008 - 15:04

Fantastic! I don't have a mini but I'm determined to get one and attempt something similar. My wife would absolutely love this!

I am crazy about the mini mod

Skipernicus — Mon, 06/02/2008 - 10:02

Details! I'd like to give that a go myself. Did you skin it, or is it painted then detailed?

My understanding is that it's

Jake von Slatt — Mon, 06/02/2008 - 11:51

My understanding is that it's simply laser printed sticker stock.

This is the most beautiful

Anathema — Thu, 05/08/2008 - 11:12

This is the most beautiful computer I have ever seen. I am in love.

This is beautiful! He really

Datamancer — Fri, 04/04/2008 - 19:49

This is beautiful! He really did a great job.

-~D~-

Didn't he though! He's in

Jake von Slatt — Fri, 04/04/2008 - 20:28

Didn't he though! He's in your neck of the woods - I'll send you his email.

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