"The M2x2 is largely a 3D-printed case for a Mac Mini, one you can freely print at home yourself, but it's not just a shell. He's outfitted it with a 7-inch IPS touchscreen display, and a full array of additional ports and SD card reader thanks to an integrated USB-C hub."
"The big studs on top are functional, too! The left one contains a hidden Ikea Symfonisk remote control so he can control his Sonos speaker, while the right has a hidden wireless charger for his AirPods. Both have normal Lego-style studs on top, too, so you can connect some classic bricks or a minifig."
"At his stunning interactive website, Staal says he's currently using the M2x2 as his primary computer, though he's mostly using its screen as a Home Assistant dashboard he can tap to control his home. He has a primary monitor plugged into it, an LG DualUp, to get work done."
Paul Staal designed the M2x2, a ten-times-enlarged homage to Lego's iconic 1979 computer brick. The project houses a Mac Mini in a 3D-printed case with a 7-inch IPS touchscreen, USB-C hub, SD card reader, and integrated carry handle. The large studs contain functional elements: the left holds an Ikea Symfonisk remote for Sonos speaker control, while the right features a wireless AirPods charger. Both studs retain standard Lego-compatible tops for connecting classic bricks. Staal uses it primarily as a Home Assistant dashboard for home automation, with a separate monitor for work. Assembly costs approximately $100 beyond the Mac Mini, with detailed instructions and photos available on his website.
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