https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q3SdtiLAPk

The Hardware

Must Haves

• [ ] An iMac (see video for best models)
• [ ] StoneTaskin SA1 (“Package A”)
  • [ ] Crossover Divider (make sure you select model compatible with your board)
• [ ] MeanWell LRS-150-24 PSU
• [ ] Fan controller with thermistor
• [ ] DC-DC stepdown
• [ ] iMac display adhesive

Nice to Haves

• [ ] DC pigtail from PSU to driver board
• [ ] USB-4 display cable
• [ ] DisplayPort panel mount cable

Materials

• [ ] silicone wire of various gauges
• [ ] Machine screws and washers
  • [ ] button head
  • [ ] socket head
• [ ] Solder (leaded is best)
• [ ] Heat shrink crimp connectors (with tool)
• [ ] Kapton tape
• [ ] Heat shrink tubing
• [ ] Self-soldering butt connectors (optional)
• [ ] threaded inserts (optional)

Tools:

• [ ] Precision screwdriver
• [ ] Wire stripper
• [ ] Soldering iron
• [ ] Heat gun
• [ ] Glue gun (optional)

The Resources

3D Printer Files

I recommend all of these (save for the RAM_door_TPU_plug) be printed in ABS or ASA though PETG will also work—do not use PLA.

• [ ] montezemolo’s project

  • [ ] cable_clip_sx.stl
  • [ ] cable_clip_dx.stl
  • [ ] cable_clip_holder.stl
  • [ ] crossover_and_step_down.stl
  • [ ] fan.stl

• [ ] professorshroom’s project

  • [ ] iMac_PSU_Mount_Left_1.stl
  • [ ] iMac_PSU_Mount_Left_2.stl
  • [ ] iMac_PSU_Mount_Right.stl
  • [ ] iMac_Port_Cover_USB_C.stl (2017 and later iMacs)
  • [ ] iMac_Port_Cover_MDP.stl (2014/2015 iMacs)
  • [ ] iMac_RAM_Cover_Rear.stl

• [ ] Bulabula2001’s SA1 mount

  • [ ] SA1-Halter_v1.stl

• [ ] Snazzy Labs’ modification files (download below)

  RAM_door_TPU_plug.stl

  RAM_door_USB_hole.stl

  dc-dc-stepdown-adapter.stl

Illustrated instructions arriving soon—before you get your driver board from China lol