Apple II

Hi all I have an early Data Frame 20 HD, and it's the type with 2 sets of jumpers along the bottom of the board jumpers 1-4 on the first block/set and 5-9 on the second block/set.

My GBS-8200 converter arrived. As a test to see if it was functioning, I tried the output from my GS2HD. That worked well.
Then I tried to get it to work with the output from the IIgs RGB port.
I connected everything up the way I thought it should go and got a sort of blurry streaky pic. Brain churned for a few secs when I thought maybe I should try hooking up the ground wire. Picture turned sharp instantly. I'd been thinking of the IIgs ground as shielding but I guess not;

Lately I have found that a lot of people will not use sandpaper to remove engraved letters on their Apple ii computers. That is because the sandpaper removes the original grain pattern in the plastic.

Others, do not want to bother with RetrObrite, so for those people a technique is still waiting to be discovered.

The only other alternative is to use this technique I have come up with.

Although I have not tried this myself, I would if I had to.

To restore the original grain type finish on plastic, use RustOleum Rippled Effect spray paint.

I discovered this spray paint about 2 years ago.

The grains can be simulated using this paint but it also depends on how well you use it.

So get your messed up plastic and experiment!

Give it a try just for the heck of it.

We can post the results on this thread.

I will post this info on Facebook also.

Here is the website for this unique product:

http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/specialty/rippled-effect