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Tina Tries 3D Printing: Vintage HomePod Case | Past meets present with this Apple HomePod mini build

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In this episode of Tina Tries, I turn Apple’s tiny smart speaker into a full-blown vintage speaker! I 3D printed and assembled a retro-style HomePod mini case that looks straight out of the 1950s, complete with a classic speaker grille, dials, and serious old-school charm. But does it actually fit? Does it mess with the sound? Is it worth the print time? Let’s find out! If you love 3D printing functional projects, smart home mods, or giving modern tech a retro glow-up, this one’s for you. ⸻ 🔗 Links & Credits Remixed Wall Mountable Model Link: https://makerworld.com/models/492023?appSharePlatform=copy Zach‘s Page: https://makerworld.com/@zghalliwell?appSharePlatform=copy Original Model and Marshall Logo File Link: https://makerworld.com/models/453903?appSharePlatform=copy ⸻ Want to print your own? 🛠️ Materials Used (Amazon Affiliate Links) • Elegoo Navy Blue PLA: https://amzn.to/4qYJaBY • Overture Light Brown PLA: https://amzn.to/4kyfb1v • Amolen Silver Silk PLA: https://amzn.to/4atdj6v • Apple HomePod Mini: https://amzn.to/49W5qXc • Loctite Super Glue: https://amzn.to/4kfstzt ⸻ Recording your own build? 🎥Video Tech I’m Using (Amazon Affiliate Links) • MacBook Pro: https://amzn.to/4fUDiVJ • MacBook Air: https://amzn.to/4fYodlZ • Main camera: iPhone: https://amzn.to/3Kgci7p • iPad Pro: https://amzn.to/484Eioo • DJI Microphone: https://amzn.to/4fQZsYG • Lighting Kit: https://amzn.to/4mZvggp ⸻ 🛍️ Want your own piece of Tina Tries history? We now sell Tina-originals — some of the exact models built and featured in the videos! — along with ready-to-build kits printed just for you! Whether you want an original display-ready piece or want to paint your own, we’ve got you covered. 🛒 Check out the Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TinaTries21 ⸻ 💬 Let’s Connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinatries21/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/tinatries21.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1YmRZ8CRh8/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TinaTries21/ Email: TinaTries21@gmail.com If you like what you see, you can support my channel directly by buying me a cup of coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/TinaTries21 ⸻ If you enjoyed this video, please like, subscribe, and drop a comment to let us know what Tina should try next! Your support keeps the creativity flowing.

About This Video

In this episode, I take Apple’s tiny HomePod mini and give it a full-on 1950s glow-up by building a 3D printed vintage speaker case around it. I’m using a remixed, wall-mountable version of the model (with credits to the original designer), and I walk through the whole “try-to-finish” process: printing the parts, assembling the retro body, and adding the fun details that sell the look—like the classic grille vibe and those old-school dial elements. The big questions I wanted answered were the same ones you’re probably thinking: does the HomePod mini actually fit in a printed case, does the enclosure mess with the sound, and is the print time worth it for a functional smart-speaker mod? I share what to watch out for as you build—especially tolerances, alignment, and how your material choices affect the final finish. If you’re into functional 3D prints, smart home mods, or turning modern tech into decor that actually looks intentional, this project is a super satisfying weekend build.

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