Kero's Mac Mods

03/05/2026

Bruce's new livestream was broadcast on YouTube. MacB**g! was introduced, and at the same time, MacVGA-Lite was also featured. Stay tuned!
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Building the latest gadget from Kero's Mac Mods [LIVE]

09/04/2026

Introducing MacVGA-Lite... a clean, no-nonsense VGA adapter for vintage Macintosh. Unlike traditional adapters full of confusing DIP switches, MacVGA-Lite is designed for simplicity and LCDs. Just plug and go!
Development story:
https://www.kerosmm.com/post/new-design-vintage-mac-s-vga-adapter-macvga-lite

Shop here:
https://en.infinityproducts.co.jp/product-page/macvga-lite

MacVGA-Lite Many VGA adapters for vintage Macintosh computers currently on the market were originally designed for CRT monitors, so they are packed with numerous DIP switches to maintain compatibility. Once you lose the manual, it becomes nearly impossible to understand which switch does what.Today,...

22/02/2026

Tested the PowerBook 140/170 SWIM chip (343S0029-A) in my Super Wh-IWM Swapper — boots fine and supports SuperDrive on SE models! Great part salvaged from old PowerBooks. 💾

Some time ago, I was working on the Super Wh-IWM Swapper (PLCC44 to DIP28 SWIM adapter). However, due to the shortage of SWIM chips (343S-0061-A, 344S-0061-A), and the fact that even when available they were extremely expensive, the project stalled. In reality, the only practical option was to salva...

01/12/2025

Do you remember meowTOAST, the CR2032 coin-cell adapter for 1/2AA battery sockets that my bro Stephen Arsenault originally came up with?

22/11/2025

Explore the art of joystick building with the Idle Hands Micro Joystick! Experience the joy of assembling something uniquely yours and dive into the world of vintage Apple computers. Check out more here: https://wix.to/FJfu0yc

I’ve always enjoyed building joysticks. Over the years I’ve made joysticks for the Macintosh, joysticks for the Apple II, and even some unusual, borderline-crazy ones designed specifically for Crazy Climber.A lot of my projects are sold as kits, because I want enthusiasts to experience the excit...

16/11/2025

Thank you Bruce!

In this video, I build a reproduction Apple II joystick and game paddles from modern kits created by Kay Koba of Kero's Mac Mods. Whether you're restoring vi...

15/11/2025

Great news for Mac SE and SE/30 enthusiasts!
The red SMC SE Analog Board Resurrections board is now restocked.
These usually sell out quickly—grab one while you can!

Elevate Your Macintosh SE with a Modern Aesthetic You've completed Kai Robinson's SE Reloaded or Bolle's SE/30 Recreation, marveling at the sleek and modern look of your new logic board. But once installed in the chassis, that brilliance seems to fade into the background, overshadowed by the old, du...

20/09/2025

That b**g every Mac fan knows… I just blogged about it! 🔊
https://kerosmm.com/post/mac-b**g

I’ve been hammering away at the Resources page on my site, trying to drag dusty memories out of the crypt. Most of the compact Macs are covered now, but the real beasts—Mystic and Takky—are still waiting in the shadows. The problem? Those mods are ancient history, and my notes look like lyrics...

12/09/2025

Check out my blog post https://wix.to/ttiMrqT

What started out as just a little side hobby has now become a huge part of my life—Kero’s Mac Mods. I never imagined it would grow this much, and I’m so thankful to all of you in the vintage computer community for your kindness and support.Up until now I’d been using Japan’s Ameba Blog, bu...

12/09/2025

We’re excited to share our renewed website!
Discover the new design and the latest updates to our Vintage Mac resources:

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