Four Retro-Futurist Prints For the Classic Mac-Style ‘Retro Platinum’ PLA
A collaboration between Polar Filament and Joe's Computer Museum has resulted in a mega new filament.
Vintage computing enthusiasts must be rejoicing this week after Polar Filament launched its new Retro Platinum PLA. The filament is color-matched from an original Mac Color Classic courtesy of classic computer collector Joe Strosnider, owner of Joe’s Computer Museum.
Strosnider provided the computer and the funding to develop the filament and was happy to release the formulation to the public, so now anyone can purchase this iconic shade from Polar’s online store. Currently, pre-orders are being taken at $21.99 per 1 kg spool.
As old plastic on computers dating back to the early days of home computing ages, it begins to lose its original color. As a result, the collaboration between Polar Filament and Strosnider preserves a little piece of computing history. It also allows us to elevate some prints to another level of cool by using this authentic Macintosh color. Prints like these…
Retro Wedge Computer Case
User AndyMt’s Blender-developed vintage computer case incorporates a gorgeous 80s-style wedge keyboard. With the new Retro Platinum PLA it’ll look even cooler than it does already, and is the perfect home for an OtterX classic 8-bit computer.
Where to download: Printables
Callisto 2 Fully Printable Retro Computer
Much along the same lines as the retro case above, the Callisto 2 is a fully printable retro computer that seems as if it’s just perfect for the launch of the new classic Mac filament.
It requires no screws or glue and should all snap together, and while printing it you should take time to enjoy the excellent “old” website that its designer has produced.
Where to download: Printables
Appleberry G5
With almost 4,500 downloads this Raspberry Pi 3B/4B case is one of the most popular designs in the field and in the Retro Platinum PLA it will connect the past to the present of computing in true style.
Where to download: Printables
iPhone Standby Mode Dock
Also connecting the past to the present is this clean, boxy iPhone dock to be used when the phone is in standby mode. It’ll look like a classic bedside alarm clock with a modern twist, and there’s something poetic about the link between Apple’s roots and Apple’s most popular product.
Where to download: MakerWorld
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