Modder Yergacheffe had to MacGyver together a PC to Apple II interface to transfer data from a modern PC’s USB port. He then wrote custom 6502-assembler code to display Tweets on the Apple IIe’s screen, as well as to convert the Twitter avatars into oversized abstract pixel art on the computer’s low resolution screen.

Ultimately, he managed to figure out a way to save his retro-tweets onto a 5.25-inch floppy for later playback. Check out the video below to see the IIe work its magic, and head over to atoms&electrons for more details on the build.

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[via adafruit blog]

Modder Charles Mangin took the guts out of his old Disk ][ enclosure and managed to find a way to squeeze the innards of a Mac Mini inside the case. The 5-1/4" drive is perfect for slot-loading DVDs. And when not loading a disk, you wouldn't ever know this was anything other than an old floppy drive.

Charles even wired up the old drive activity LED, so it looks like the floppy drive is cranking when the Mac Mini is on.

And contrary to the warning lable below, I don't think it would be a good idea to connect that video cable sticking out of the back to an Apple Disk ][ Interface Card. At best, flames would shoot out.

Kudos to Charles for a great mod! Maybe he can find a way to cram my iPhone into a Newton. Or my Macintosh IIfx into a MacBook Pro. That would be sweet.

[via MacRumors Forums]