I did this because I somehow get great satisfaction from reverse engineering these old computers.
Reasons Why You Should Build a Mimeo 1:
If you need me to provide reasons, then you should try something else!
Before You Purchase a Kit or Components:
Read this entire page
Read my main Mimeo 1 project page
Read my A1 build blog
Read the assembly and build manual
If you are interested in components supplied with the kit download this hi-res image
- All components, no matter the source, are perfectly interchangible with actual Apple 1 motherboards.
- Components may differ slightly from those pictured on this website. The reasons include:
- an ongoing seach for lower cost suppliers
- an ongoing search for more authentic or better quality parts
- the scarcity of some obsolete parts forces changes from time to time
- most connector suppliers do not specify color of plastic, so black, red or white connectors may be provided for power or video connectors.
- The card edge expansion connectors are green (I special order these).
- I will always supply black mcahined IC sockets
- Another example of changes relate to the integrated circuits. For the vast majority of IC's, I provide the exact same part number as specified by Apple, despite the existence of easier to find functional replacements with different part numbers. There may (or may not) be a few substitute parts in your kit that are functional replacements for obsolete originals, with different part numbers. This is only done when I can't find the original part number at a reasonable cost.
I'm continually evaluating the price for this kit. Considerations include cost of gathering components, the amount of time it will take me to put them together, other associated costs and how deep in the red I am on these projects. I also want to be able to support you, in a first class fashion, should you have problems. The price is subject to change in the future.
Ordering and Availability:
Mimeo 1 kits and individual components will be available soon- watch my blog and this page for updates.
Send an email mike@willegal.net for ordering instructions.
| Price List (currently available in US only) | Cost | Shipping (US only) | Support" |
| Complete
motherboard kit - PCB and all components
except 110 volt AC connections - available soon, those on waiting list get first chance | 666.66 |
free | free email free repairs, you pay for shipping to me* phone support can be arranged, email first |
| Bare motherboard PCB - shipping to those who are already on waiting list | 150.00 | free | free
email repairs: $25.00 + shipping + 3x cost of parts* phone support: maybe - check via email |
| Individual components - will be made available once people on waiting list have their kits | email list of parts desired for price and availability |
*successful repairs depend upon reasonably competent assembly job by kit builder
| Apple 1 Physical Specifications | |
| PCB dimensions | 15.5 by 9 inches |
| Layers | 2 |
| Replica silkscreen fonts | custom designed replica fonts |
| Ordinary trace width | 20 mils |
| PCB holes of all types | 1720 |
| Vias | 296 |
| Total number of components | 221 |
| Sockets | 59 |
| Soldered components | 162 |
| Different component types | 69 |
Example original Apple 1 Systems seen on Ebay
I've decided to log the ending prices of those auctions I've noticed on this page.
| Year | Auction | Note | Selling price |
| 2009 | ????? | buy it now auction | $17000.00 |
| 2009 | ????? | buy it now auction | $50000.00 |
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