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new CB II batch announced...

Submitted by stynx on October 12, 2017 - 2:38pm

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/comp.sys.apple2/xVE8T0hBtT8

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cloning a Soundchaser and an Alpha Syntauri

Submitted by stynx on October 11, 2017 - 6:01am

I going to clone the soundchaser first, since I own one.

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What software supported the Mockingboard D?

Submitted by cbmeeks on October 10, 2017 - 8:41pm

My guess is probably almost none. But did any games or music utilities support the Mockingboard D for the IIc?

Thanks!

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Why is the Platinum cover so lame?

Submitted by cbmeeks on October 10, 2017 - 1:46pm

So, don't get me wrong...I love the II family. But let's be honest, the lid for the Platinum Apple IIe is so bland with its screen printed "Apple IIe". When you look at the original Apple II and II+, the badge is front and center. Even the stock IIe badge looks good to the left. So why did Apple go the cheap route with the Platinum? Other than that small apple icon on the right, it just doesn't feel "Apple" to me. Not like the others.

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Apple II "Pong" as mentioned in the "Mini Manual"

Submitted by rittwage on October 9, 2017 - 8:27pm

I noticed this the other day in the Mini-Manual and mentioned it on a Facebook post about someone collecting all the original Apple II tapes.

http://bitsavers.trailing-edge.com/pdf/apple/apple_II/PrelimApple%5D%5Bmanual.pdf

Look on page 7, it mentions that "Pong" uses Paddle 1 in addition to Paddle 0. This implies it is not talking about "Brick Out" which is not a two player game. Also, Brick Out is specifically mentioned elsewhere in the manual, I believe.

Does a "Pong" tape exist undumped?

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Omnivore

Submitted by wishtoknow on October 9, 2017 - 7:58pm

While this is not new I thought I would post as I have
just come across this and found it interesting.

Some of you might already know what it is, but
for others, you may not.

What is it?

- a hex editor
- bitmap viewer
- disassembler (supports 6502, 65C02, 65816 and Z80)
- mini assembler
- jumpman level editor (for Atari)

It runs on Windows, Mac and Linux.
It can operate on files (currently DOS 3.3 supported)
disk images for either Apple II or Atari.

Here is the link:

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Apple IIe Platinum in Bad Shape

Submitted by cbmeeks on October 9, 2017 - 1:21pm

My addiction has caused me to purchase another Apple IIe. This time, a Platinum IIe that is in very poor condition (but I got it cheap).

This one looks to have some text CARVED into the case. Not the top cover but just above the keyboard (which is missing keys). I haven't received the unit yet so I don't know how deep it goes.

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Recapping an Apple II Power Supply

Submitted by KF5SDR on October 7, 2017 - 6:29pm

How would I go about recapping an Apple II power supply? How do I get the board out to replace the capacitors? I would like to be able to repair it, put it together again and install it in my Apple //e to replace the PC power supply hack-job I currently have.

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IRQ

Submitted by wishtoknow on October 5, 2017 - 7:23pm

I am doing some research to find out more information about
how IRQ's work/operate.

Can someone help that can read schematics.

Here is the link.

https://apple2.gs/downloads/Apple_IIgs_256K_Schematic.pdf

On the CPU, the IRQ is lead to the box that contains the following

IRQ L, 2,3,4,7,5,8

What are these numbers?

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