#  @polymatt polymatt polymatt posts on YouTube about retro, ibm, build, maker the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [--] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-----] [#](/creator/youtube::UCTROtIF7bDJc5klVGRzsMQw/interactions)  - [--] Week [------] +60% - [--] Month [-------] -40% - [--] Months [-------] -33% - [--] Year [---------] +495% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/youtube::UCTROtIF7bDJc5klVGRzsMQw/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +35% - [--] Month [--] +53% - [--] Months [--] +143% - [--] Year [--] +300% ### Followers: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCTROtIF7bDJc5klVGRzsMQw/followers)  - [--] Month [-------] +2.90% - [--] Months [-------] +53% - [--] Year [-------] +405% ### CreatorRank: [---------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCTROtIF7bDJc5klVGRzsMQw/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 28.13% [stocks](/list/stocks) 28.13% [social networks](/list/social-networks) 6.25% [countries](/list/countries) 3.13% **Social topic influence** [retro](/topic/retro) 56.25%, [ibm](/topic/ibm) 28.13%, [build](/topic/build) 28.13%, [maker](/topic/maker) 25%, [diy](/topic/diy) 18.75%, [tech](/topic/tech) 18.75%, [apple](/topic/apple) 15.63%, [laptop](/topic/laptop) 15.63%, [design](/topic/design) 15.63%, [software](/topic/software) 12.5% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@ctrlaltrees](/creator/undefined) [@lgr](/creator/undefined) [@banjoguyollie](/creator/undefined) [@kvndramvsic](/creator/undefined) [@elegooofficial](/creator/undefined) [@retrogamecouch](/creator/undefined) [@mileskvndra](/creator/undefined) [@homecomputermuseum](/creator/undefined) [@bitsplits](/creator/undefined) [@polpo](/creator/undefined) [@vcfmw](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [IBM (IBM)](/topic/ibm) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "I 3D printed a laptop What started as a quick project to replace a cracked bezel turned into a complete re-creation of the IBM ThinkPad 701C laptop shell/case. I'll talk through how I why I decided to do it and ultimately figure out if it's actually worth it Tools Used: CAD Software - Shapr3D (https://shapr3d.com) Slicer - OrcaSlicer (https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer/) Printer - BambuLab Carbon X1 (CX1) Filament - BambuLab PETG-CF Dry Transfer Decals - 701c.org (https://www.701c.org/shop/p/701ccs-dry-transfer-icon-set) The 3D Models: Printables" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4I7mhI6s5cg) 2024-05-27T22:18Z 105K followers, 192.7K engagements "I repaired a NEW SEALED vintage Mac Anyone who has had or worked on a Macintosh Classic knows that it's not IF it will fail but WHEN and HOW BAD. Watch as I unbox this New Old Stock Compact Macintosh from [----]. Will the analog board be too far gone Has the battery exploded and eaten through half of the logic board Find out if this mac is dead or if it miraculously was spared from it's fate. As a reminder I provide a lot of detail throughout the video in the subtitles so if you're interested turn on Closed Captions - let me know who can find the @LGR reference ;) WARNING - SPOILER ALERT in the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RENqXXRB-bM) 2023-07-02T16:47Z 105K followers, 188.3K engagements "I completely modded this little 80's CRT Thanks to https://pcbway.com for sponsoring this video. After an unexpected "feature" found on an eBay purchase I get the crazy idea to add a custom audio/visual mod to this 40+ year old CRT. 🤘 Sponsor: Thank you to Bambu Lab for providing the A1 printer for this video. Click on the following link to get deals on Bambu Lab products while supporting this channel https://www.awin1.com/awclick.phpgid=570771&mid=46345&awinaffid=2411981&linkid=4382678&clickref= Software: 3D Modeling - Shapr3D https://www.shapr3d.com (use code MATT10 for 10% off) PCB Design" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9xYQU5SldcA) 2025-05-24T07:08Z 105K followers, 302.2K engagements "I saved this crumbling little laptop from itself Thanks to https://pcbway.com for sponsoring this video. The tiny Toshiba Libretto 50CT has gotten the reputation over the years for being an incredibly brittle and fragile sub-notebook. It's also common for you to pick one up on eBay and find that it's locked with a BIOS password and no way of getting around it. Let's fix both of those issues today. Sponsor: Thank you to @ElegooOfficial for sending over their #elegoo #centauricarbon as we stack it up against the X1C. Get yours at https://us.elegoo.com/pages/elegoo-centauri-carbon. Software: 3D" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AdeswJreJ98) 2025-03-10T09:00Z 105K followers, 334.7K engagements "I restored this DESTROYED rare vintage laptop Thanks again to Bambu Lab for sponsoring this video. After being destroyed in shipping we attempt to restore and recreate a Chaplet Halikan LA-30A rare laptop case using only images and broken pieces. 🤘 Sponsor: Thank you to Bambu Lab for providing the H2D. You can support this channel by checking out their specials and sales: Check out Bambu Lab for exclusive deals and a chance to win prizes. https://tidd.ly/3JBVh7G The H2D is on discount for the very first time https://tidd.ly/4oRBWhC 📣 Shoutouts: @LGR The destroyed Halikan Blaise Mibeck" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BilLgXkR_Kw) 2025-11-08T06:00Z 105K followers, 216.6K engagements "I made a dial-up internet time machine and it's amazing Follow me through the design and build of an awesome little machine that takes you back in time to the mid 90s and early 2000s when the internet was a more simple place. This one has it all 3D CAD design schematics PCB design and layout software etc. If you'd like to support the channel please consider signing up to be a Patron at http://patreon.com/polymatt Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring the video and providing the PCB sheet metal fabrication and CNC machining services for this build. They're not just for PCBs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Lfi3iGhkp3I) 2024-03-23T08:00Z 105K followers, 44.6K engagements "The NEW Centauri Carbon - First [---] Hours #ELEGOO #ELEGOOCentauriCarbon #CentauriCarbon #3dprinting I was fortunate enough to try out the new Centauri X1 Carbon - the first Core XY FDM 3D printer from Elegoo https://www.elegoo.com/pages/elegoo-centauri-carbon Compared to my Bambu Lab X1C this thing is a no-frills absolute workhorse and I'm happy to add it to my workflow More to come. Music: "polymatt" by @banjoguyollie CentauriCarbon Centauri Carbon Elegoo 3dprinter 3dprinting CentauriCarbon Centauri Carbon Elegoo 3dprinter 3dprinting" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OBPcIKk4k2E) 2025-02-03T14:18Z 105K followers, 478.7K engagements "I completely restored an IBM ThinkPad Tablet from [----] Thanks to https://pcbway.com for sponsoring this video. After picking this thing up at VCF Southwest this past year I didn't know what I was getting into but I knew it wasn't going to be easy. This is one of the first IBM machines to bear the ThinkPad name. It's a 730T [---] tablet computer from [----] - and it needs a lot of work. Sponsor: For 3D Printing CNC machining and more head to https://pcbway.com for a range of manufacturing services. Software: 3D Modeling - Shapr3D https://www.shapr3d.com/ (use code MATT10 for 10% off) Models: Bezel" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QSin6MzqSCU) 2024-11-17T07:53Z 105K followers, 362K engagements "I made a floppy disk from scratch Thanks again to Makera for sponsoring this video and receive $100 off using the code below. In this video we attempt to recreate a complete 3.5" floppy disk from scratch from the outer shell to the magnetic disk. 🤘 Sponsor: Makera $100 off Voucher: matt100OFF Expired Date: October 30th [----] US Site: https://www.makera.com/products/carvera-air Global Sitehttps://global.makera.com/products/carvera-air Software: 3D Modeling - Shapr3D https://www.shapr3d.com (use code MATT10 for 10% off) CAM - MakeraCAM https://makera.com Hardware: Desktop CNC - CarveraAir" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TBiFGhnXsh8) 2025-08-10T08:29Z 105K followers, 798.5K engagements "Fascinating Design: Discover the IBM ThinkPad 701c Butterfly Keyboard Witness the beauty and unique design of the IBM ThinkPad 701c butterfly keyboard. Watch as it unfolds with a satisfying click and forms a full-sized keyboard then folds back into a compact size for portability. This rare piece of retro tech is a must-see for any computer enthusiast or lover of mechanical engineering. Get ready to experience the magic of the IBM ThinkPad 701c butterfly keyboard Be sure to watch more @polymatt" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jJT96s5tr-E) 2023-03-25T18:10Z 105K followers, 4.1M engagements "I 3D printed a METAL laptop Check out this incredibly impractical SLM print of a Stainless Steel IBM ThinkPad 701C laptop case. Thanks to #JLC3DP for the prints. For 3D Printing as well as PCB manufacturing head to: https://jlc3dp.com/from=3dpolymatt. Use code "C730". Purchase the C7 (or C7Max) now and enjoy a $30 discount. It's the best time to buy the C7 (or C7Max) https://bit.ly/3Mz4c7z (US) https://bit.ly/3TjMIQi (CA). Promotions: 3D Printing $0.3 & Get $60 for New Users: https://jlc3dp.com/from=3dpolymatt Chapters: 0:06 - Intro 1:59 - Modeling 3:00 - Unboxing 3:13 - SLM 3D Metal Printing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tR4oXgiS-34) 2024-09-06T19:55Z 105K followers, 77.3K engagements "I completely restored an Iconic IBM ThinkPad 701C Butterfly laptop from [----] When @RetroGameCouch reached out and told me he found a rare [----] IBM ThinkPad 701C laptop and asked if I wanted to do a restoration I couldn't say no I've worked on many of these over the years and even run a website dedicated to restoring them at http://701c.org. For the first time I get to show my full process of tearing it down completely and building it back up like new using all the tips and tricks I've learned along the way. Enjoy Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:18 - Unboxing 02:10 - First Boot 02:23 -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xvyYPVkkztQ) 2023-10-02T13:38Z 105K followers, 46K engagements "I majorly upgraded this Macintosh SE/30 I often find myself wanting a hit of nostalgia by popping in an old game but I don't want to deal with the hassle of swapping floppy disks or waiting for long load times. This is why so many of us use modern upgrades for vintage machines. In today's Zen Build I'll be maxing out my Macintosh SE/30 from [----] with an unreal amount of modern kit. Upgrades: [--]. BlueSCSI v2 - https://bluescsi.com/ [--]. Noctua Fan (60x25mm) - https://a.co/d/craJUp0 3a. MacBatt - https://www.tindie.com/products/siliconinsider/macbatt-cr2032-pram-apple-macintosh-battery/ 3b. BMOW" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7Jj7lLyWakU) 2023-07-19T13:00Z 105K followers, 32.1K engagements "Bringing Back the '90s: The Gravis Ultrasound Card Remade The Gravis Ultrasound is an iconic soundcard from the early '90s. Ian Scott is a maker who decided to do a faithful reproduction using a #raspberrypi Pico. Watch the full video for the interview. The music in this short is used under the direct approval from the author. It's an incredible track by Gusse / Digisonix. You can find his music on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/gusse_dsx 90s Tech Digisonix Gravis Ultrasound Gusse Ian Scott Raspberry Pi Remake Retro Soundcard Tech Interview 90s Tech Digisonix Gravis Ultrasound Gusse Ian" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8Oe5eCQ4NnQ) 2024-01-12T20:04Z 105K followers, [----] engagements "I reverse engineered a ThinkPad Battery - and made a perfect clone The IBM ThinkPad 701C is an iconic laptop. I go through every step to build a brand new battery. From modeling and printing a new case label building a new battery pack recreating the terminal PCB and most importantly cloning a once proprietary chip using an ATtiny microcontroller. All of the designs code and instructions can be found at my site: https://701c.org and on Github at: https://github.com/hrushka/701c.org I've included timestamps below to help navigate but I hope you enjoy this dive into a multi-skill build." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9PaTKBc88CI) 2023-06-13T13:16Z 105K followers, 134.7K engagements "I re-made a rare leather ThinkPad laptop case I have an example of a rare IBM ThinkPad case for the 701C laptop. I've only ever seen one in all my years of collecting and repairing them over time and I wanted to try my hand at a solid reproduction. Sponsors: Thanks again to FlexiSpot for sending over the new E7 Pro standing desk. FlexiSpot Black Friday Sale has begun Up to 60% OFF use my code ''FlexiSpot30'' for an extra $30 off on their Comhar standing desk and C7 chair. FlexiSpot E7 Standing Desk: https://bit.ly/3swe7V2 - US https://bit.ly/3G4oFOd - Canada I also want to thank PCBWay for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F8rKF7joP0Y) 2023-11-16T11:30Z 105K followers, 18.7K engagements "Running #Doom on my 3D Printed Toshiba Libretto. #3dprinting #gaming #retro Finishing off an awesome restoration of this Vintage 3D Printed case for my Toshiba Libretto 50CT with a little Doom 3dprinting toshiba libretto doom laptop restoration 3dprinting toshiba libretto doom laptop restoration" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Pp9ua_rVJ-U) 2025-03-24T04:41Z 105K followers, 12.4K engagements "I found an $800000() laptop I got my hands on a really special IBM ThinkPad 360PE - One of the first convertible tablet computers IBM ever made. There's a famous one on eBay listed for over $800000 at the time of this posting - but is it worth it Or even close Let's take a look at this very cool piece of history and walk through the repairs that I need to do to bring it back to working order. which proves a bit more difficult that I anticipated. Thanks to JOYALENS. They're not a sponsor but did send over the digital microscope used in this video that was a HUGE help. Here's where you can find" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VERUK_gMLkU) 2024-07-14T05:30Z 105K followers, 121K engagements "I hacked a Christmas toy Thanks to https://pcbway.com for sponsoring this video. Right before heading off for the holiday I agreed to fix a (somewhat) old dancing tree. As with most of my projects it got WAY more involved than I expected especially when I wanted to add in new functionality. Sponsor: For PCBs 3D Printing CNC machining and more head to https://pcbway.com for a range of manufacturing services. PCB & Code: I will be posting the design files as well as the code for the microcontroller (ATMega328P) used in the video - but it needs WORK This was thrown together super quick. Stay" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VjY1QNXn0Vg) 2024-12-22T10:00Z 105K followers, 13.1K engagements "Retro Tech Exploration: Rare Cream-Colored ThinkPad 700C @home_computer_museum on Instagram sent these beauties over and I'm stoked. These are two original 700C ThinkPads that were released in a rare "Cream" color and released in Germany (thus the QWERTZ keyboard layout). These weren't the only models released in a cream or gray color but they were the first. Can't wait to dig in and see if I can restore these back to their former glory. ibm thinkpad german gray thinkpad thinkpad [---] thinkpad 700c [---] 700c rare thinkpad vintage retro vintage ibm vintage laptop rare laptop ibm thinkpad german" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=X5hFn7AZDsk) 2023-07-25T19:25Z 105K followers, 36K engagements "I modernized a broken vintage Apple Disk II Enjoy my first "real" video as I design model print clean and hack my way through this build that was a super fun deviation from my normal work. Sit back relax and enjoy the visuals. And don't forget to like comment and subscribe for more vintage computing content I took inspiration from a great project by @BitSplits and added my own tweaks and twists. This video shows my full build process of integrating a Floppy Emu by Big Mess of Wires into an Apple Disk I bought off eBay "for parts". The changes I made to Luca's design were to add an extension" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yvodrNVtXbw) 2023-03-24T21:17Z 105K followers, 14.6K engagements "Wait for end guys😂" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=A1bm9BESWJA) 2025-12-02T13:38Z 96.2K followers, 78.3K engagements "NUCLEAR Plastics Bench Notes In this quick episode I chat through a crazy new plastic I came across and that got me thinking - it's time to talk about something that can be super misunderstood; plastics. Wether you're a maker a hobbiest or in industrial design this is something you should know. All music is licensed through Epidemic Sound" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kqZKBZ1BFiE) 2025-12-25T05:01Z 99.4K followers, [----] engagements "Out in force at VCF Southwest this year. #vintagecomputer #vcfsw Had an awesome time and got to meet a ton of fans. See you next year" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qUGd5DEiMDc) 2023-06-23T17:45Z 105K followers, [----] engagements "I chatted with the creator of the PicoGUS "If it didn't play Doom no one was gonna want to use it." You can visit https://patreon.com/polymatt to support my work and get early ad-free access to my videos as well as other perks The Gravis Ultrasound is a long sought after card from the early to mid 1990s for it's unmatched ability to generate realistic audio with it's wavetable synthesis. Not many were made not many games were supported but it earned a cult following. Fast forward to [----] and they're almost impossible to find at a reasonable price. Enter Ian Scott a.k.a polpo. He took his" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qxX765Oh9Mk) 2024-01-12T08:05Z 105K followers, [----] engagements "I 3D printed an Apple case for the BlueSCSI With the #BlueSCSI v2 out I had to think of a good way to make it blend in to my retro setup and a custom case seemed like the right thing to do I love Apple's late 80s & early 90s design language so I decided to give it a shot. In this video I'll show you how I laid out the case in CAD and the whole process for a 3D resin print including my techniques with color matching the resin. Hope you pick up on a few tips and tricks and enjoy the video Also thanks again to @kvndramvsic for the awesome backing track for today's video. Check out the official" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MUnvxrXHrfE) 2023-10-18T13:00Z 105K followers, [----] engagements "Recreating a RARE ThinkPad leather case from the 90s. Check out the full video. #leathercraft Watch as I re-make a RARE super cool retro inspired leather laptop case complete with custom brass CNCd branding. Check out the full build in the Related Video 90s 90s nostalgia CNCd branding DIY ThinkPad DIY laptop case RARE ThinkPad ThinkPad case craftmanship custom branding custom case diy handmade laptop case leather leather work leathercraft retro retro DIY retro laptop 90s 90s nostalgia CNCd branding DIY ThinkPad DIY laptop case RARE ThinkPad ThinkPad case craftmanship custom branding custom" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PIoNgYL2Mls) 2023-11-16T11:30Z 105K followers, [----] engagements "This is Why You're Wrong. #floppy #retro #vintagecomputer Starting to hear too many people getting this one wrong Had to set the record straight :) ComputerFacts ComputerHistory Computers FloppyDisk Microcomputer Nostalgia OSC OldTech PersonalComputer Retro RetroComputers RetroComputing RetroReview RetroTech Tech TechReview TechVlog Techknowledge VintageComps Vlog ComputerFacts ComputerHistory Computers FloppyDisk Microcomputer Nostalgia OSC OldTech PersonalComputer Retro RetroComputers RetroComputing RetroReview RetroTech Tech TechReview TechVlog Techknowledge VintageComps Vlog" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TjU7HldDkGI) 2024-03-25T05:21Z 105K followers, 14.4K engagements "Can you 3D Print a Laptop Check out the full video for the build. #3dprinting #retro #thinkpad Music licensed through Epidemic Sound: Linkage by Martin Moses 3d print repair laptop bambu cx1 3d print repair laptop bambu cx1" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DJQEKReMzXk) 2024-05-28T07:12Z 105K followers, [----] engagements "Reviving a Vintage Apple Disk [--] Drive with a Modern Twist (full build on my channel)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=T3UAK9kC1yQ) 2023-03-25T15:41Z 105K followers, [----] engagements "First Layer Bliss #3dprinting #bambulab #x1carbon #firstlayer #bliss Printing a large case and checking out the first layer. It's a beauty. Music is Course by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen Karoliina Gabel. Licensed through Epidemic Sound. bambulab x1carbon first layer firstlayer bambu bamboo lab bambulab x1carbon first layer firstlayer bambu bamboo lab" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_MnTjsOS4PE) 2024-04-14T21:08Z 105K followers, [----] engagements "Installing DOS [--] & Win 3.1: Nostalgia Overload Something a little bit different. I recently got invited to a friends recording studio (thanks Jeff). We came up with the idea to record a bunch of old nostalgic sounds and what's more nostalgic than swapping floppies Enjoy a real-time install of DOS [--] Windows [---] and perhaps a little Doom Let me know in the comments if you'd like to hear more. Chapters: 0:55 - Windows [---] Classic Install 3:43 - Setting up Windows 21:29 - Installing DOS [--] 27:00 - Starting Windows 27:30 - Installing Doom 30:08 - Lovely crunchy HDD sounds 31:20 - Doom To support" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=l8TlUSFrw74) 2023-08-26T21:34Z 105K followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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Social Influence
Social category influence technology brands 28.13% stocks 28.13% social networks 6.25% countries 3.13%
Social topic influence retro 56.25%, ibm 28.13%, build 28.13%, maker 25%, diy 18.75%, tech 18.75%, apple 15.63%, laptop 15.63%, design 15.63%, software 12.5%
Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @ctrlaltrees @lgr @banjoguyollie @kvndramvsic @elegooofficial @retrogamecouch @mileskvndra @homecomputermuseum @bitsplits @polpo @vcfmw
Top assets mentioned IBM (IBM)
Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"I 3D printed a laptop What started as a quick project to replace a cracked bezel turned into a complete re-creation of the IBM ThinkPad 701C laptop shell/case. I'll talk through how I why I decided to do it and ultimately figure out if it's actually worth it Tools Used: CAD Software - Shapr3D (https://shapr3d.com) Slicer - OrcaSlicer (https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer/) Printer - BambuLab Carbon X1 (CX1) Filament - BambuLab PETG-CF Dry Transfer Decals - 701c.org (https://www.701c.org/shop/p/701ccs-dry-transfer-icon-set) The 3D Models: Printables"
YouTube Link 2024-05-27T22:18Z 105K followers, 192.7K engagements
"I repaired a NEW SEALED vintage Mac Anyone who has had or worked on a Macintosh Classic knows that it's not IF it will fail but WHEN and HOW BAD. Watch as I unbox this New Old Stock Compact Macintosh from [----]. Will the analog board be too far gone Has the battery exploded and eaten through half of the logic board Find out if this mac is dead or if it miraculously was spared from it's fate. As a reminder I provide a lot of detail throughout the video in the subtitles so if you're interested turn on Closed Captions - let me know who can find the @LGR reference ;) WARNING - SPOILER ALERT in the"
YouTube Link 2023-07-02T16:47Z 105K followers, 188.3K engagements
"I completely modded this little 80's CRT Thanks to https://pcbway.com for sponsoring this video. After an unexpected "feature" found on an eBay purchase I get the crazy idea to add a custom audio/visual mod to this 40+ year old CRT. 🤘 Sponsor: Thank you to Bambu Lab for providing the A1 printer for this video. Click on the following link to get deals on Bambu Lab products while supporting this channel https://www.awin1.com/awclick.phpgid=570771&mid=46345&awinaffid=2411981&linkid=4382678&clickref= Software: 3D Modeling - Shapr3D https://www.shapr3d.com (use code MATT10 for 10% off) PCB Design"
YouTube Link 2025-05-24T07:08Z 105K followers, 302.2K engagements
"I saved this crumbling little laptop from itself Thanks to https://pcbway.com for sponsoring this video. The tiny Toshiba Libretto 50CT has gotten the reputation over the years for being an incredibly brittle and fragile sub-notebook. It's also common for you to pick one up on eBay and find that it's locked with a BIOS password and no way of getting around it. Let's fix both of those issues today. Sponsor: Thank you to @ElegooOfficial for sending over their #elegoo #centauricarbon as we stack it up against the X1C. Get yours at https://us.elegoo.com/pages/elegoo-centauri-carbon. Software: 3D"
YouTube Link 2025-03-10T09:00Z 105K followers, 334.7K engagements
"I restored this DESTROYED rare vintage laptop Thanks again to Bambu Lab for sponsoring this video. After being destroyed in shipping we attempt to restore and recreate a Chaplet Halikan LA-30A rare laptop case using only images and broken pieces. 🤘 Sponsor: Thank you to Bambu Lab for providing the H2D. You can support this channel by checking out their specials and sales: Check out Bambu Lab for exclusive deals and a chance to win prizes. https://tidd.ly/3JBVh7G The H2D is on discount for the very first time https://tidd.ly/4oRBWhC 📣 Shoutouts: @LGR The destroyed Halikan Blaise Mibeck"
YouTube Link 2025-11-08T06:00Z 105K followers, 216.6K engagements
"I made a dial-up internet time machine and it's amazing Follow me through the design and build of an awesome little machine that takes you back in time to the mid 90s and early 2000s when the internet was a more simple place. This one has it all 3D CAD design schematics PCB design and layout software etc. If you'd like to support the channel please consider signing up to be a Patron at http://patreon.com/polymatt Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring the video and providing the PCB sheet metal fabrication and CNC machining services for this build. They're not just for PCBs"
YouTube Link 2024-03-23T08:00Z 105K followers, 44.6K engagements
"The NEW Centauri Carbon - First [---] Hours #ELEGOO #ELEGOOCentauriCarbon #CentauriCarbon #3dprinting I was fortunate enough to try out the new Centauri X1 Carbon - the first Core XY FDM 3D printer from Elegoo https://www.elegoo.com/pages/elegoo-centauri-carbon Compared to my Bambu Lab X1C this thing is a no-frills absolute workhorse and I'm happy to add it to my workflow More to come. Music: "polymatt" by @banjoguyollie CentauriCarbon Centauri Carbon Elegoo 3dprinter 3dprinting CentauriCarbon Centauri Carbon Elegoo 3dprinter 3dprinting"
YouTube Link 2025-02-03T14:18Z 105K followers, 478.7K engagements
"I completely restored an IBM ThinkPad Tablet from [----] Thanks to https://pcbway.com for sponsoring this video. After picking this thing up at VCF Southwest this past year I didn't know what I was getting into but I knew it wasn't going to be easy. This is one of the first IBM machines to bear the ThinkPad name. It's a 730T [---] tablet computer from [----] - and it needs a lot of work. Sponsor: For 3D Printing CNC machining and more head to https://pcbway.com for a range of manufacturing services. Software: 3D Modeling - Shapr3D https://www.shapr3d.com/ (use code MATT10 for 10% off) Models: Bezel"
YouTube Link 2024-11-17T07:53Z 105K followers, 362K engagements
"I made a floppy disk from scratch Thanks again to Makera for sponsoring this video and receive $100 off using the code below. In this video we attempt to recreate a complete 3.5" floppy disk from scratch from the outer shell to the magnetic disk. 🤘 Sponsor: Makera $100 off Voucher: matt100OFF Expired Date: October 30th [----] US Site: https://www.makera.com/products/carvera-air Global Sitehttps://global.makera.com/products/carvera-air Software: 3D Modeling - Shapr3D https://www.shapr3d.com (use code MATT10 for 10% off) CAM - MakeraCAM https://makera.com Hardware: Desktop CNC - CarveraAir"
YouTube Link 2025-08-10T08:29Z 105K followers, 798.5K engagements
"Fascinating Design: Discover the IBM ThinkPad 701c Butterfly Keyboard Witness the beauty and unique design of the IBM ThinkPad 701c butterfly keyboard. Watch as it unfolds with a satisfying click and forms a full-sized keyboard then folds back into a compact size for portability. This rare piece of retro tech is a must-see for any computer enthusiast or lover of mechanical engineering. Get ready to experience the magic of the IBM ThinkPad 701c butterfly keyboard Be sure to watch more @polymatt"
YouTube Link 2023-03-25T18:10Z 105K followers, 4.1M engagements
"I 3D printed a METAL laptop Check out this incredibly impractical SLM print of a Stainless Steel IBM ThinkPad 701C laptop case. Thanks to #JLC3DP for the prints. For 3D Printing as well as PCB manufacturing head to: https://jlc3dp.com/from=3dpolymatt. Use code "C730". Purchase the C7 (or C7Max) now and enjoy a $30 discount. It's the best time to buy the C7 (or C7Max) https://bit.ly/3Mz4c7z (US) https://bit.ly/3TjMIQi (CA). Promotions: 3D Printing $0.3 & Get $60 for New Users: https://jlc3dp.com/from=3dpolymatt Chapters: 0:06 - Intro 1:59 - Modeling 3:00 - Unboxing 3:13 - SLM 3D Metal Printing"
YouTube Link 2024-09-06T19:55Z 105K followers, 77.3K engagements
"I completely restored an Iconic IBM ThinkPad 701C Butterfly laptop from [----] When @RetroGameCouch reached out and told me he found a rare [----] IBM ThinkPad 701C laptop and asked if I wanted to do a restoration I couldn't say no I've worked on many of these over the years and even run a website dedicated to restoring them at http://701c.org. For the first time I get to show my full process of tearing it down completely and building it back up like new using all the tips and tricks I've learned along the way. Enjoy Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:18 - Unboxing 02:10 - First Boot 02:23 -"
YouTube Link 2023-10-02T13:38Z 105K followers, 46K engagements
"I majorly upgraded this Macintosh SE/30 I often find myself wanting a hit of nostalgia by popping in an old game but I don't want to deal with the hassle of swapping floppy disks or waiting for long load times. This is why so many of us use modern upgrades for vintage machines. In today's Zen Build I'll be maxing out my Macintosh SE/30 from [----] with an unreal amount of modern kit. Upgrades: [--]. BlueSCSI v2 - https://bluescsi.com/ [--]. Noctua Fan (60x25mm) - https://a.co/d/craJUp0 3a. MacBatt - https://www.tindie.com/products/siliconinsider/macbatt-cr2032-pram-apple-macintosh-battery/ 3b. BMOW"
YouTube Link 2023-07-19T13:00Z 105K followers, 32.1K engagements
"Bringing Back the '90s: The Gravis Ultrasound Card Remade The Gravis Ultrasound is an iconic soundcard from the early '90s. Ian Scott is a maker who decided to do a faithful reproduction using a #raspberrypi Pico. Watch the full video for the interview. The music in this short is used under the direct approval from the author. It's an incredible track by Gusse / Digisonix. You can find his music on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/gusse_dsx 90s Tech Digisonix Gravis Ultrasound Gusse Ian Scott Raspberry Pi Remake Retro Soundcard Tech Interview 90s Tech Digisonix Gravis Ultrasound Gusse Ian"
YouTube Link 2024-01-12T20:04Z 105K followers, [----] engagements
"I reverse engineered a ThinkPad Battery - and made a perfect clone The IBM ThinkPad 701C is an iconic laptop. I go through every step to build a brand new battery. From modeling and printing a new case label building a new battery pack recreating the terminal PCB and most importantly cloning a once proprietary chip using an ATtiny microcontroller. All of the designs code and instructions can be found at my site: https://701c.org and on Github at: https://github.com/hrushka/701c.org I've included timestamps below to help navigate but I hope you enjoy this dive into a multi-skill build."
YouTube Link 2023-06-13T13:16Z 105K followers, 134.7K engagements
"I re-made a rare leather ThinkPad laptop case I have an example of a rare IBM ThinkPad case for the 701C laptop. I've only ever seen one in all my years of collecting and repairing them over time and I wanted to try my hand at a solid reproduction. Sponsors: Thanks again to FlexiSpot for sending over the new E7 Pro standing desk. FlexiSpot Black Friday Sale has begun Up to 60% OFF use my code ''FlexiSpot30'' for an extra $30 off on their Comhar standing desk and C7 chair. FlexiSpot E7 Standing Desk: https://bit.ly/3swe7V2 - US https://bit.ly/3G4oFOd - Canada I also want to thank PCBWay for"
YouTube Link 2023-11-16T11:30Z 105K followers, 18.7K engagements
"Running #Doom on my 3D Printed Toshiba Libretto. #3dprinting #gaming #retro Finishing off an awesome restoration of this Vintage 3D Printed case for my Toshiba Libretto 50CT with a little Doom 3dprinting toshiba libretto doom laptop restoration 3dprinting toshiba libretto doom laptop restoration"
YouTube Link 2025-03-24T04:41Z 105K followers, 12.4K engagements
"I found an $800000() laptop I got my hands on a really special IBM ThinkPad 360PE - One of the first convertible tablet computers IBM ever made. There's a famous one on eBay listed for over $800000 at the time of this posting - but is it worth it Or even close Let's take a look at this very cool piece of history and walk through the repairs that I need to do to bring it back to working order. which proves a bit more difficult that I anticipated. Thanks to JOYALENS. They're not a sponsor but did send over the digital microscope used in this video that was a HUGE help. Here's where you can find"
YouTube Link 2024-07-14T05:30Z 105K followers, 121K engagements
"I hacked a Christmas toy Thanks to https://pcbway.com for sponsoring this video. Right before heading off for the holiday I agreed to fix a (somewhat) old dancing tree. As with most of my projects it got WAY more involved than I expected especially when I wanted to add in new functionality. Sponsor: For PCBs 3D Printing CNC machining and more head to https://pcbway.com for a range of manufacturing services. PCB & Code: I will be posting the design files as well as the code for the microcontroller (ATMega328P) used in the video - but it needs WORK This was thrown together super quick. Stay"
YouTube Link 2024-12-22T10:00Z 105K followers, 13.1K engagements
"Retro Tech Exploration: Rare Cream-Colored ThinkPad 700C @home_computer_museum on Instagram sent these beauties over and I'm stoked. These are two original 700C ThinkPads that were released in a rare "Cream" color and released in Germany (thus the QWERTZ keyboard layout). These weren't the only models released in a cream or gray color but they were the first. Can't wait to dig in and see if I can restore these back to their former glory. ibm thinkpad german gray thinkpad thinkpad [---] thinkpad 700c [---] 700c rare thinkpad vintage retro vintage ibm vintage laptop rare laptop ibm thinkpad german"
YouTube Link 2023-07-25T19:25Z 105K followers, 36K engagements
"I modernized a broken vintage Apple Disk II Enjoy my first "real" video as I design model print clean and hack my way through this build that was a super fun deviation from my normal work. Sit back relax and enjoy the visuals. And don't forget to like comment and subscribe for more vintage computing content I took inspiration from a great project by @BitSplits and added my own tweaks and twists. This video shows my full build process of integrating a Floppy Emu by Big Mess of Wires into an Apple Disk I bought off eBay "for parts". The changes I made to Luca's design were to add an extension"
YouTube Link 2023-03-24T21:17Z 105K followers, 14.6K engagements
"Wait for end guys😂"
YouTube Link 2025-12-02T13:38Z 96.2K followers, 78.3K engagements
"NUCLEAR Plastics Bench Notes In this quick episode I chat through a crazy new plastic I came across and that got me thinking - it's time to talk about something that can be super misunderstood; plastics. Wether you're a maker a hobbiest or in industrial design this is something you should know. All music is licensed through Epidemic Sound"
YouTube Link 2025-12-25T05:01Z 99.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Out in force at VCF Southwest this year. #vintagecomputer #vcfsw Had an awesome time and got to meet a ton of fans. See you next year"
YouTube Link 2023-06-23T17:45Z 105K followers, [----] engagements
"I chatted with the creator of the PicoGUS "If it didn't play Doom no one was gonna want to use it." You can visit https://patreon.com/polymatt to support my work and get early ad-free access to my videos as well as other perks The Gravis Ultrasound is a long sought after card from the early to mid 1990s for it's unmatched ability to generate realistic audio with it's wavetable synthesis. Not many were made not many games were supported but it earned a cult following. Fast forward to [----] and they're almost impossible to find at a reasonable price. Enter Ian Scott a.k.a polpo. He took his"
YouTube Link 2024-01-12T08:05Z 105K followers, [----] engagements
"I 3D printed an Apple case for the BlueSCSI With the #BlueSCSI v2 out I had to think of a good way to make it blend in to my retro setup and a custom case seemed like the right thing to do I love Apple's late 80s & early 90s design language so I decided to give it a shot. In this video I'll show you how I laid out the case in CAD and the whole process for a 3D resin print including my techniques with color matching the resin. Hope you pick up on a few tips and tricks and enjoy the video Also thanks again to @kvndramvsic for the awesome backing track for today's video. Check out the official"
YouTube Link 2023-10-18T13:00Z 105K followers, [----] engagements
"Recreating a RARE ThinkPad leather case from the 90s. Check out the full video. #leathercraft Watch as I re-make a RARE super cool retro inspired leather laptop case complete with custom brass CNCd branding. Check out the full build in the Related Video 90s 90s nostalgia CNCd branding DIY ThinkPad DIY laptop case RARE ThinkPad ThinkPad case craftmanship custom branding custom case diy handmade laptop case leather leather work leathercraft retro retro DIY retro laptop 90s 90s nostalgia CNCd branding DIY ThinkPad DIY laptop case RARE ThinkPad ThinkPad case craftmanship custom branding custom"
YouTube Link 2023-11-16T11:30Z 105K followers, [----] engagements
"This is Why You're Wrong. #floppy #retro #vintagecomputer Starting to hear too many people getting this one wrong Had to set the record straight :) ComputerFacts ComputerHistory Computers FloppyDisk Microcomputer Nostalgia OSC OldTech PersonalComputer Retro RetroComputers RetroComputing RetroReview RetroTech Tech TechReview TechVlog Techknowledge VintageComps Vlog ComputerFacts ComputerHistory Computers FloppyDisk Microcomputer Nostalgia OSC OldTech PersonalComputer Retro RetroComputers RetroComputing RetroReview RetroTech Tech TechReview TechVlog Techknowledge VintageComps Vlog"
YouTube Link 2024-03-25T05:21Z 105K followers, 14.4K engagements
"Can you 3D Print a Laptop Check out the full video for the build. #3dprinting #retro #thinkpad Music licensed through Epidemic Sound: Linkage by Martin Moses 3d print repair laptop bambu cx1 3d print repair laptop bambu cx1"
YouTube Link 2024-05-28T07:12Z 105K followers, [----] engagements
"Reviving a Vintage Apple Disk [--] Drive with a Modern Twist (full build on my channel)"
YouTube Link 2023-03-25T15:41Z 105K followers, [----] engagements
"First Layer Bliss #3dprinting #bambulab #x1carbon #firstlayer #bliss Printing a large case and checking out the first layer. It's a beauty. Music is Course by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen Karoliina Gabel. Licensed through Epidemic Sound. bambulab x1carbon first layer firstlayer bambu bamboo lab bambulab x1carbon first layer firstlayer bambu bamboo lab"
YouTube Link 2024-04-14T21:08Z 105K followers, [----] engagements
"Installing DOS [--] & Win 3.1: Nostalgia Overload Something a little bit different. I recently got invited to a friends recording studio (thanks Jeff). We came up with the idea to record a bunch of old nostalgic sounds and what's more nostalgic than swapping floppies Enjoy a real-time install of DOS [--] Windows [---] and perhaps a little Doom Let me know in the comments if you'd like to hear more. Chapters: 0:55 - Windows [---] Classic Install 3:43 - Setting up Windows 21:29 - Installing DOS [--] 27:00 - Starting Windows 27:30 - Installing Doom 30:08 - Lovely crunchy HDD sounds 31:20 - Doom To support"
YouTube Link 2023-08-26T21:34Z 105K followers, [----] engagements
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