G4 Cube given wheels, automation, the will to race Woz's Segway
Not wanting the Allspark to beat them to the punch, the gang at thinkingbricks has given life to an Apple G4 Cube, complete with LEGO Mindstorms NXT-borne retractable wheels, a Bluetooth controller, automation via sensors, and a creepy red LED. That transparent base really makes the wheel deployment much more dramatic, a nice touch if we do say so ourselves. There aren't any step-by-step instructions, but there should be plenty of information at the page if you're thiking of making your own as a weekend project. Either way, be sure to check it out on video, located after the break.



















Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
fanman @ May 30th 2009 7:39AM
Only compatible with certain roads?
I should have quit while I was ahead.
Major_Player @ May 30th 2009 8:20AM
you mean "a head"
AHAHAHHA!!!
b @ May 30th 2009 12:42PM
uptil now i still maintain that the g4 cube is one of the all-time beautiful machine, despite the overheating issues.
chefgon_ign @ May 30th 2009 1:09PM
I've always thought that the G4 Cube was kind of bizarre looking, like they almost had a beautiful concept but something is missing. I'm not sure what, but it has always struck me as an incomplete thought.
Now the G4 iMac, that was a freaking beautiful machine. The modern iMacs look so bland in comparison.
superhobo @ May 30th 2009 8:01AM
I'm afraid I can't let you win, Steve...
The Observer @ May 30th 2009 11:59AM
LOL for Odyssey 2001 reference =) that was my first thought when I saw that photo.
Derry Quinn @ May 30th 2009 8:03AM
"We're sorry, no embeddable videoas are currently selected for this player"
superhobo @ May 30th 2009 8:05AM
Because it's a not a videoa player.
Mizzike @ May 30th 2009 8:24AM
lol
Major_Player @ May 30th 2009 9:16AM
LOL-as run
Monkoosbob0 @ May 30th 2009 8:45AM
yeah, the embed is screwed up
Major_Player @ May 30th 2009 9:17AM
Like you Ex-Wife
strider_mt2k @ May 30th 2009 8:48AM
Helper often speaks of the coming war between men and the brotherhood of machines...
GingerFox @ May 30th 2009 8:48AM
I like the red eye its a creepy touch:)
Major_Player @ May 30th 2009 9:18AM
Like your Ex-Wife
strider_mt2k @ May 30th 2009 8:51AM
Darnit I meant "H.E.L.P.eR."
Sorry, Soul-bot.
sorry
ijyt @ May 30th 2009 9:45AM
I can't let you do that Steve.
the real Brad @ May 30th 2009 10:02AM
I don't want Hal to roam around my house!
Eduardo @ May 30th 2009 12:20PM
LOL! You're right! That creepy red light gives it a HAL 9000-ish look...
Major4Play @ May 30th 2009 10:55AM
I'm sure this will attempt to take over the world then when it rolls 4 feet away from the wall it's power cable will pull out and human civilisation will be safe once more.
benahad @ May 30th 2009 11:14AM
lol Allspark
schmitt @ May 30th 2009 11:47AM
Here's the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icC1X5qWmkY
Eric @ May 30th 2009 11:57AM
Man, I really miss my G4 cube. I'm really sorry I fried it last year while modding it..........:-(
Christian Martin @ Jun 1st 2009 5:31PM
It forgives you, but it's still not coming home.
liquidmark @ May 30th 2009 12:17PM
Don't hate us because of your own self-esteem issues.
BTW, that "iphone Alternative" is inferior.
The MAIN FEATURE of the iPhone these days is that it has a ton of software for it that changes its functionality.
If you think the iPhone is just a regular phone that looks good, you are out of your mind. So yeah, your 'real' people can have their crappy device with limited functionality.
Also, I wouldn't describe Apple as a big-heartless corporation. They ARE a business that has to make a profit, but unless you've been in their shoes, you're not really fit to judge.
Skorn @ May 30th 2009 2:48PM
GLaDOS has returned.
superhobo @ May 30th 2009 3:29PM
Be warned, it's not a companion cube, it's a spy.
The cube is a lie!
B K-M @ May 30th 2009 6:57PM
Does anyone else hear "by your command" in their head when they look at this? :)
JohnTech @ Jun 1st 2009 12:36AM
This is totally awesome.
the fact that the wheels retract completely is SO CREEPY. with that red LED, too. NICE!