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Best way to get software to IIgs in 2021?

Submitted by confusedyeti on February 24, 2021 - 9:53pm

I've just gotten my first Apple IIgs(and first Apple II in a long time, and I didn't having thing beyond floppies then), so I'm trying to map out the storage scene to get software from a modern computer(Windows/Mac/Linux) and see if there's anything missing in my research(a lot of info seems to be older, but maybe no out of date). The bare minimum of what I want to do is be able to create new disks from images, but something that emulates a hard drive.

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Apple II+ Keyboard Information and Guidance

Submitted by Stargeezer on February 21, 2021 - 8:18pm

I am beginning restoration of 3 Apple II+ machines.  Surprisingly, all 3 had Videx Enhanced II keyboard add-ons installed.  You can see in the first photo the board removed (top right of photo) There is a series of pins that connect into the Apple's KB andthe ribbon cable connects into the keyboard socket on the MB.  There is a 9 pin D-sub style connector that connects to the Enhanced II's membrane key strip.

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IIGS emulator on Big Sur?

Submitted by marcampion on February 21, 2021 - 5:28pm

Hi!

Are there any IIGS emulators that I can run on OS Big Sur? The ones I downloaded--Sweet 16, KEGS, won't start because they need to be updated.

GSplus won't start because:  “GSplus” cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified.

 

I'm trying to open a document on my iMac that I created and saved on my IIGS on a word processor (WRITER'S CHOICE ELITE.) I'm creating the doc on the IIGS saving it on to a disk image on the floppy EMU but then I can't open that disk image (a .po file) anywhere on my iMac.

 

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Odd Apple IIe power supply issue...

Submitted by astroturtle on February 21, 2021 - 11:54am

Hi everyone. I have an Astec AA11040B power supply on an Apple IIe. When I turn off the power supply, the +12v and +5v lines can take over a minute to drop to zero volts. (However, the -12v and -5v lines drop to 0v almost immediately after the supply is turned off.) The result is that I will turn off the computer, wait a 5-10 seconds to turn it back on and the previous session will still be on the screen. Just with a lot of garbled characters and nothing will really work... I often have to wait 2-3 mins before I can restart properly again. 

 

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Disk Drive Single Flash

Submitted by NzNerd on February 21, 2021 - 2:15am

My disk drive was working fine this morning, but now it does not even spin.  The screen shows a sort of moving checkboard, but it goes to basic fine.

When I turn the computer off the disk drive light briefly flashes.  Otherwise nothing... is this more likely to be a broken drive, or a broken card?

 

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Apple ][+ running in Unreal Engine

Submitted by zeropage on February 20, 2021 - 3:35am

Hi all, this forum has been invaluable for helping me work through the intricacies of the Apple ][ hardware, so I wanted to share some of the output. This is an emulation of an Apple ][+ running inside the Unreal Engine in realtime. 

Will it Chopift?

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Mystery Apple II+ Peripheral card(s)

Submitted by Stargeezer on February 19, 2021 - 5:39pm

Howdy all:

So I recently acquired a bunch of Apple gear from an estate sale.  Some of the items were so clean they almost looked new.  Of course I don't know their functional status yet.

There are some cards here I just cant seem to identify or if they are marked, I can't seem to locate any information about them, such as manuals.  In addition, some (I have duplicates) may be up for sale once I have figured out what they are.  Pictures and information below.  Any information is welcome.  I'll share more as I explore more of the cards.

 

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Looking for copy of Locksmith Version 6.0 disk utilites on 5.25 disk

Submitted by cfkerchner on February 19, 2021 - 5:09pm

Hello: I've looked on ebay and googled but can't seem to find a copy of this vintage software utility named Locksmith Version 6.0. It had excellent reviews online many decades ago for use in calibrating and testing the Apple II+ Disk II drives, etc. I'd love to get a copy of this vintage software to check out my four old Disk II drives and adjust speed if needed, since they were setting on a shelf in my cellar unused for 40 years.

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Apple II+ Corrupted Video

Submitted by ElReli on February 19, 2021 - 11:30am

Hi...

 

I have just become the owner of an Apple II+ out of Holland. Its in good physical condition except for what looks like a home built language card that is severely corroded. The language card was preventing even the motherboard from even powering up so I pulled it out. Then I got the power light but no beep. The video showed a screeen of mostly @ symbols and constantly rolled. Here is a snap:

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