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PEEK(78) and PEEK(79) in Applesoft BASIC

Submitted by jrybak on June 16, 2021 - 4:03pm

The Applesoft BASIC Reference says that PEEK(78) and PEEK(79) yield a value from a  "Random-Number Field" but doesn't say how those numbers are generated.  Can anyone tell me how they are generated?  In other words, how random are they?  Thanks.

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How to prepare a CF card to work with my CFFA3000

Submitted by tokabln on June 15, 2021 - 1:49pm

Folks, as another topic about the CFFA3000 just started, I immediately remember that I'm still lacking to get a CF card prepared to work with my CFFA3000 (latest version)

 

What I've done so far is:

- formatting the card using FAT16   (done using Win 7)

- made it bootable using diskpart     (done using Win 7)

- using ciderpress to copy diskimages to the CF card

 

Regardless what I'm doing, my card doesn't boot. Is there a good and handy description (not the user manual) what needs to be done for daft people like me ?

I'm using an Apple //e

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CFFA3000’s are being made again

Submitted by mi2k on June 14, 2021 - 11:28am

Apparently the CFFA3000 cards are being manufactured again...

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/124771187525?fbclid=IwAR0g7MXAckI8TRAAcLehG1A1AUh9foGWjl76mFPDW99wNwrpG0YvjJu2kWs

 

Did they have to double the price ?? I do not think the parts cost increased that much...

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A2M001 worth?

Submitted by Jayschi on June 13, 2021 - 6:35pm

Hello,

 

new here. I'm settling my mother's estate and selling his Apple ][ first generation A2M001. I have no idea what's it's worth and want to get my dad the amount he deserves.  

It is a One owner original and has some pencil writing and tape in the face. It powers on.

 

Thank you in advance.   

 

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Apple ][e keys not registering

Submitted by orlandoave on June 13, 2021 - 6:09pm

  I have been working on one of the original ][e computers (white keys).

There are several keys that just will not register no matter what I have done.

Here is a list of what I have done.

   I have replaced all the ][e enhancment chips - which someone else put in, with the original chips.

   Replaced keyboard rom

   Replaced memory with new

    Replaced keyboard with known good keyboard

    Re-flowed solder on the back of keyboard connector and checked for cold solder and traces

    Cleaned keyboard connector pins

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Running Downloaded Disk Images on IIGS

Submitted by blitabit on June 13, 2021 - 2:36pm

Looking for tips on how to utilizes doanloaded software on native IIGS hardware.

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Apple IIGS and Apple Scribe Thermal Printer?

Submitted by Thlorian on June 11, 2021 - 6:56pm

Hello,

Can someone here please confirm if the Apple Scribe Thermal Printer will (or will not) work on an Apple IIGS  computer?

 

Thanks! 

 

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Videx 80col auto switcher / softswitch

Submitted by Verault on June 11, 2021 - 9:54am
Does anyone make an aftermarket softswitch for the Videx 80 col cards (or clones as they are identical)? Does anyone have gerbers to make your own? Having to switch from the 40 col display to 80 col is a pain. They cant be that complicated, just wondering if someone has already make the plans.
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VidHD and Modem Mgr

Submitted by blindowl on June 4, 2021 - 3:50pm

I can't get Modem Mgr to work in 80 columns mode with the VidHD card. I've tried all the video drivers and the only one that works is the "Apple II 80 columns" driver, but the text gets garbled.

 

Has anyone else got it work with the VidHD? In 40 columns mode Modem Mgr works fine.

 

Or can anyone suggest any other terminal emulator software that works in 80 columns with the Apple II+? ProTerm isn't compatible with the II+ and I'm struggeling to understand how ASCII Express works...

 

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Sider burning odor

Submitted by dfxgordon on June 2, 2021 - 7:17pm

Hello, I see there have been a few posts over the years about the Sider hard drive.  My Sider still works (10 MB), but today it started emitting an odor like burning, reminiscent of the smell when the Apple ][ power supply blew up.  I already recovered all the data to the Floppy Emu a couple months back, so that is not an issue.  What the Sider was doing before the odor came was partitioning and reformatting which takes a bit of time and I suppose stresses it a bit more than usual.  It was still working fine, but I quickly shut it down since I guess it is about to blow.  So I wondered if an

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