A YouTuber has transformed a RayCue Maclock — a four-inch-tall alarm clock styled after the original Macintosh — into a fully functional computer. The project, documented by YouTube channel This Does Not Compute, uses a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W and a 2.8-inch LCD screen to create a working retro Mac emulator.

The project leverages the clock's surprisingly accurate exterior design, which faithfully recreates the original Mac's iconic look. While the internal components are standard Pi hardware, the build requires basic soldering skills and the confidence to modify the small plastic enclosure. The creator, Colin, provides detailed instructions through his GitHub repository.

For approximately $100 in parts and a modest time investment, the build delivers a functional four-inch Mac that runs on the desk. Though it doesn't quite match the "Can it run Doom?" meme's extreme hardware challenges, the project demonstrates how vintage aesthetics can merge with modern computing in creative ways. The compact size and faithful design make it an impressive conversation piece for retro computing enthusiasts.