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Kitchen iMac project

Cybix said:
Okay, while I haven't played with the power cord yet, I figured while I'm whipping up a meal I'll snap some shots, so here goes.. :)

check out the wife's pantry.. heh, perfectly organised!
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Wicked setup you've got there mate. Nice kitchen too ;) It inspires me to do the same when I've got a kitchen much like yours. Cheers!
 
fall3n said:
Wicked setup you've got there mate. Nice kitchen too ;) It inspires me to do the same when I've got a kitchen much like yours. Cheers!
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thanks! dont hold back when the time comes, it's much easier to setup than people think! always wow's your guests too! :)
 
Perhaps you could make a tutorial of how you did it?

I know this whole thread is basically just that, but maybe you can write a step by step process and the tools/items required for it :)
 
I really like the way your iMac came out. We are not going for an iMac, but rather our old Mini. I want to get one of those mounts that can have it hang underneath one of the kitchen cabinets. As far as the display, we are going to look for just a small wide screen LCD.

I contacted the developer of YummySoup yesterday, and asked him about more import options. He emailed me back and told me that today he would release 1.0.4 today. He said it that would let me drag selections into the recipe editor like the ingredients, etc.

I tried MacGrourment, but I just find it too complicated. Besides, it doesn't have the online library feature either.
 
fall3n said:
Perhaps you could make a tutorial of how you did it?

I know this whole thread is basically just that, but maybe you can write a step by step process and the tools/items required for it :)
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I'll consider it, step by step as in the bolts used, the holes drilled, etc?


JoeyT said:
I really like the way your iMac came out. We are not going for an iMac, but rather our old Mini. I want to get one of those mounts that can have it hang underneath one of the kitchen cabinets. As far as the display, we are going to look for just a small wide screen LCD.

I contacted the developer of YummySoup yesterday, and asked him about more import options. He emailed me back and told me that today he would release 1.0.4 today. He said it that would let me drag selections into the recipe editor like the ingredients, etc.

I tried MacGrourment, but I just find it too complicated. Besides, it doesn't have the online library feature either.
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a mini would work well also, esp if you can conceal the cables!

Good to see yummysoup coming along, I'll have to check out the latest version!

Eventually I'll do a comparo of all the main recipe softwares available..
 
that has to be the coolest thing ive seen... gotta show the parents that one.. would look awesome in the kitchen here.
 
Love this idea, Cybix. I plan on mimicking your project when I move to Chicago this spring, assuming I have a kitchen that will accommodate this project.

My only other concern is that my iMac may not support wall-mounting. I have a 20" iMac G5 with built-in iSight.

I started my own thread inquiring about my iMac's ability to be mounted, but if anyone reading this thread knows, please, feel free to let me (and others) know!
 
spencecb said:
Love this idea, Cybix. I plan on mimicking your project when I move to Chicago this spring, assuming I have a kitchen that will accommodate this project.

My only other concern is that my iMac may not support wall-mounting. I have a 20" iMac G5 with built-in iSight.

I started my own thread inquiring about my iMac's ability to be mounted, but if anyone reading this thread knows, please, feel free to let me (and others) know!
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unless there is a third party solution, it's not possible, only the current 24" model is mountable...

good luck though! there must be a way!
 
The Don Ditty said:
I nominate this thread for sticky status.
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how kind! :)

I'm currently working on some downloadable doco/howto for this entire thing. Will also be doing a "recipe software review" as well, soon. And will consider some alternative howto's which are simular to this, including using a Mac Mini rather than an iMac..

I should have video'ed the install and done a podcast or something hahaha "iKitchen howto".

Hope to improve this thread, keep it updated, and throw up some decent downloadable doco!

Cheers
 
Cybix said:
I'll consider it, step by step as in the bolts used, the holes drilled, etc?
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Yep! Exactly, the whole process. Pictures would be awesome, but I'm sure you don't want to do the whole thing again ;)

Cybix said:
I'm currently working on some downloadable doco/howto for this entire thing. Will also be doing a "recipe software review" as well, soon. And will consider some alternative howto's which are simular to this, including using a Mac Mini rather than an iMac..

I should have video'ed the install and done a podcast or something hahaha "iKitchen howto".
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Sounds awesome! A video would kick ass too ;) If I were rich I'd send you a second iMac for the process.....but I'm not, to bad for you :p Really look forward to reading/seeing the whole process done. I also second the sticky vote!
 
I have an old G4 800 -- 17 " iMac that I'm replacing with a 24" iMac and you've got me thinking about trying to find a spot for it in the kitchen area where it would look out of place.

It still works just fine for internet and e-mail and I do love the form factor.

Our kitchen is a bit tight so I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to claim any counter space for the project.

Does anyone know of a mounting bracket made specifically for the iLamp model imac?

Cheers.
 
kixsand said:
I have an old G4 800 -- 17 " iMac that I'm replacing with a 24" iMac and you've got me thinking about trying to find a spot for it in the kitchen area where it would look out of place.

It still works just fine for internet and e-mail and I do love the form factor.

Our kitchen is a bit tight so I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to claim any counter space for the project.

Does anyone know of a mounting bracket made specifically for the iLamp model imac?

Cheers.
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You can not mount the iMac G4, as that would require removing the computer from the display. They need to remain connected.
 
Cybix said:
unless there is a third party solution, it's not possible, only the current 24" model is mountable...

good luck though! there must be a way!
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I'm confused... I thought the iMac you used was a 20" G5? Does the iSight version not have wall-mount options? If not, then I'm not lost anymore. :)
:apple:
 
mrogers said:
The G5 iMacs were all wall-mountable. However, of the Intel iMacs, only the 24" is wall-mountable.
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I understand about the 24"er, but the guy up above said he had a 20" G5 iMac with iSight. Does the 20"er with the iSight have wall mounting capabilities like Cybix's 20" G5 which doesn't have an iSight? :confused:
 
wizwaz3 said:
I understand about the 24"er, but the guy up above said he had a 20" G5 iMac with iSight. Does the 20"er with the iSight have wall mounting capabilities like Cybix's 20" G5 which doesn't have an iSight? :confused:
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I'm sorry, you're right, I was mistaken. iSight iMacs, be they G5 or Intel, cannot be wall mounted in sizes 20" and below:

"iMac G5 (iSight) and iMac (Early 2006) computers, while similar in form to previous iMac G5 models, are not compatible with the iMac G5 VESA Mount Adapter Kit (part number M9755G/A).

Apple will not be offering this kit for installation on iMac G5 (iSight) or iMac (Early 2006) computers. "
 
mrogers said:
I'm sorry, you're right, I was mistaken. iSight iMacs, be they G5 or Intel, cannot be wall mounted in sizes 20" and below:

"iMac G5 (iSight) and iMac (Early 2006) computers, while similar in form to previous iMac G5 models, are not compatible with the iMac G5 VESA Mount Adapter Kit (part number M9755G/A).

Apple will not be offering this kit for installation on iMac G5 (iSight) or iMac (Early 2006) computers. "
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Ok, now I'm not so confused. lol... Thanks for clearing it up. :)
 
only the 24" intel imac can be wall mounted.

previous models that can be wall mounted, includ the 17" and 20" NON ISIGHT iMac's. (rev A / B G5's)

James
 
I'm in the process of doing a HOWTO, sort of, downloadable.

Can anyone recommend the best format? maybe PDF? best way to convert to PDF?

I've got office:mac, bbedit, and your regular other built in tiger apps..
 
Cybix said:
I'm in the process of doing a HOWTO, sort of, downloadable.

Can anyone recommend the best format? maybe PDF? best way to convert to PDF?

I've got office:mac, bbedit, and your regular other built in tiger apps..
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i am pretty sure Mac os x has a built in PDF printer. just use MS word, go to print and change the format to PDF. :) good job on the kitchen.
 
The Don Ditty said:
boo yea baby a how-to pdf!!! I am amped about this.

I still recommend sticky status for this thread. It's just too good. What more can you want: instructions, pictures (i know i'm jealous of the iMac and the kitchen! :D). and advice! Sticky it!!!!
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:)

I've written a couple of pages of the PDF so far, getting there... hopefully have something up by the end of the week! I also still plan to do the recipe software review, maybe I'll do it 'audio' style
 
incredible

This is such a great idea. I am a big mac guy and i also teach culinary arts to high schoolers. i use the term culinary arts very loosely but its a blast. Anyway, considering these two facts...... i Love this idea!

One other thing that is a use is the fact that you, on top of all your other great options, have a digital picture frame to display slide shows, or just a single piece of art that is easily changeable in your kitchen.

This whole thing is such a great idea! what room in a house wouldnt benefit from having a mac in it!?
 
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