G4 Cube + Atom 330 CPU + Wiimote = Ultimate HTPC

Posted by admin on Apr 13th, 2010 | 25 comments

This video is a demonstration of my G4 Cube mod. It’s probably less of a mod, and more of a gut. The only original pieces of tech left are the case and the touch-capacitance switch. The motherboard was replaced with the Intel D945GCLF2 board w/ Atom 330 processor, the HDD was upgraded, and the defunct slot-loading DVD drive was replaced. The only method of input is a Wiimote (I could sync a keyboard if needed, but it’s pretty pointless for an HTPC, I think). I wrote an Apple Script to launch DarwiinRemote and begin the syncing process. Sleep Watcher does launches the same script when the computer wakes from sleep. For further nitty-gritty details and photos, visit cliveatfive.xanga.com Wiimote Activator Script: paul.thejennis.com Or in app form: paul.thejennis.com Also, please feel free to ask questions below!