Upgrading an Apple eMate 300 to a Raspberry Pi 4 #piday #raspberrypi @Raspberry_Pi

Dubbed the Pimate, this project updates the eMate 300. The 90’s really seemed to be trending right now. If you are enamored with the form but would like some updated functionality this project is for you. From Billy The Kid on YouTube:

First, I’ll say that this conversion would have been impossible without the “Instructable” by Frank Adams. Please check out his page
https://www.instructables.com/member/Frank_Adams/

Building this project is not cheap. I didn’t realize that until I tallied the total materials and components bill, after a year of slowly acquiring the components and materials I needed. But, it is yours, that you made, and if the Raspberry Pi foundation continues with the same form factor, then upgrading your laptop every two years becomes pretty inexpensive:)

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