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Floppy EMU and Sierra Save Game disks with volume numbers

Submitted by snowpile on June 6, 2018 - 4:26pm

Recently purchased a floppy Emu. Awesome device! A bunch of games require a volume number in order to function. For instance almost all Sierra games (Kings Quest 1,2,3,4 man hunter, gold rush etc). No problem I just use NIB files that have the volume number set. Unfortunately the save game disk for Sierra games must be made IN the games using command: init disk which formats a save game disk and also assigns it a volume number that MUST be set. For KQ2 I think its 050 but I could check them all to be sure. Anyways...

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Apple II expansion cards

Submitted by nosnhojm on June 4, 2018 - 8:33pm

I recently acquired a lot of Apple II expansion cards (along with a II+, IIe, and Mac Portable). I've attempted to identify what each of these card are, but I appreciate any community help with the orange (unknown) items. The previous/original owner was a tinkerer, so some of the cards are modified or homebrew clones.

Thanks,
Matt







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ProTERM 3.1 - Null Modem

Submitted by grimakis on June 4, 2018 - 9:20am

Hi,

My ultimate goal is a bit different, but the issues I am having persist all the way down to the most basic level. ProTERM 3.1 is not properly receiving data from the serial port. I have it configured for SSC in Slot 2. Baud rate is 9600, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit. Using the Null modem driver, with a null modem cable.

I have it connected to the terminal program on my Tandy Model 102 configured the same way. The Tandy is receiving clearly all the characters sent from the Apple II, but the Apple II receives nothing from the 102.

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How to use MicroDrive Turbo With More Than One CF Card?

Submitted by toml_12953 on June 3, 2018 - 8:31pm

I have a ReActiveMicro MicroDrive Turbo with slots for two CF cards. The hardware is great but the docs aren't. ProDOS can only create volumes up to 32MB although the MicroDrive comes with one 512MB CF card. Is all that extra space wasted or can I use multiple volumes on one card? If I can, HOW? Also, how do I access the second card on the board? I'd like to install Pascal 1.3 on one card and keep the other for ProDOS. Thanks for any pointers you may be able to give me!

Tom L

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Apple IIe Super Serial Output as Keyboard Input for PC

Submitted by CablingOptional on June 2, 2018 - 2:27pm

Hey All -

I have an Apple IIe with two super serial cards, and am using it successfully with ADT Pro & VDrive connected to a Raspberry Pi. I use the Pi as a virtual drive, etc.

What I’m really trying to get working now is to use one of the Apple II’s serial outputs as a keyboard input for my PC. I can connect one of the SSC ports to a USB-to-serial converter, fire up a terminal emulator on each system, and easily send text back and forth, etc. But having the PC recognize this data as USB KB input is a diff ask altogether.

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The Artillery basic game for the Apple II

Submitted by snowpile on May 31, 2018 - 5:33pm

Hi all! Im having a hard time finding artillery. Its the old basic game from the 70s for the apple II. I know its supposed to be on the game_01a.dsk file here: ftp://ftp.apple.asimov.net/pub/apple_II/images/games/collections/Game_Disks

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Ordered a II+ Motherboard

Submitted by gts250gamer101 on May 31, 2018 - 10:30am

Hey all,

A while back I posted regarding my Apple II+. I believe that it is the Bell and Howell model, however, I do not think that is the case due to the fact that it is the normal II+ logo. (presumably was painted by the owner)

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The Compleat Apple CP/M by Steven M Frankel

Submitted by jwg1962 on May 31, 2018 - 7:46am

Hello fellow Fritters,

I was wondering if anyone out there has a copy or knows where to get a copy of the book "The compleat Apple CP/M" by Steven M Frankel ? I am hoping to do a talk on the Apple II and CP/M and this book would be a huge reference for me.

I have looked on eBay and searched libraries near me to no avail. I was unsucessful in finding any scans of it either.

I would be willing to purchase this, rent it, or borrow it until the begining of August.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Jay

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Apple IIe on off

Submitted by clockchip on May 28, 2018 - 5:03am

Hello

how long must I wait when I power off the Appe IIe before i can turn it on again.

Because when i turn it off and on (waiting 1-2 Sec) it shows me some charater mismatch on the screen.

Is this normal to Apple II Systems ?

best regards

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I can't type anything in the basic ] prompt

Submitted by KennyJ on May 25, 2018 - 10:29pm

Let me just start by saying I have never seen one of these machines in real life. This is my first time using one.

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