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ADTpro straight through cable, DB9 to USB converter

Submitted by gottj on September 23, 2020 - 6:46pm

I have my Apple IIe connected to my Windows 10 (64-bit) PC via a straight through cable , and a DB9 to USB converter cable so that it connects to my PC via USB (purchased both from Retrofloppy). When I start the ADTpro.bat file, I get the screen to select the configuration. I choose Serial, and it only shows COM3, and two possible baud rates. When I select COM3 with teh default baud rate, the screen closes and an error log is created in the ADT directory. The error message is as follows:

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ADTpro with SSC II and straight through cable issues

Submitted by gottj on September 23, 2020 - 6:09pm

I can't get my SSC II card to respond with the APPLE SSC prompt after typing IN#1.

 

I received my straight through cable (DB25M-DB9F) and the USB-to-DB9 adapter for my PC. Per the documentation online, I set the dip switches on the SSC II for terminal (arrow pointing down). I even tried setting the dip switches per the picture which shows a different dip switch configuration. My card is in slot #1. I even tried moving it to slot #2, and used IN#2. Nothing worked. Sometimes I get the "]" prompt, other times a "*" displayed, and sometimes I get nothing.

 

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BOOTi issues...

Submitted by dafivehole on September 23, 2020 - 7:37am

So I bought one of these about a month ago and put Total Replay on it and it works great... however, I cannot get any other files/games to work.  The instructions say "The BOOTI card is a block device emulator that allows you to mount up to 8 devices in any Apple II (II/II+/original IIe/enhanced IIe/IIgs). Disk images can be in .po/.dsk/.2mg/.iso/.hdv/.do, as long as the image is in ProDOS block order (not track/sector order)."

 

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Apple IIGS - What should I check before I turn it on?

Submitted by CheshireNoir on September 22, 2020 - 11:40pm

Hey Folks,

I just scored an Apple IIGS, whcih I believe has been in storage for some time. 

Before I power it up, is there preventative work I should be doing? 

My plan is to:

  • Replace the battery.
  • Check for cap leakage, possibly neutralizing if appropriate.
  • Check the voltages on the PSU.
  • Arrange for a recap at first convenience.

Anything else I should be looking at?

(And if you noticed my post in the 68k MAc section and was wondering, yes I did get them in the same lot. I'm a very happy customer right now)

 

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No -12v and -5V fluctuates.

Submitted by Smitty420 on September 22, 2020 - 5:00pm

I am working on an AppleII + power Suply that is universal. And I don't have -12v. I replaced all the electrolytic Caps in the secondary section with no joy. Hs anybody worked on this problem in the past. I have a schematic, not sure if it is the right schematic butit is for  Aztec and it is euro. It says IIe so it is a more modern design than mine as I don't have Riffa caps in there. 

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Monitor IIe alignment problem

Submitted by aofapple12 on September 22, 2020 - 11:15am

Hello all,

 

I have a AppleColor Monitor IIe that has an alignment problem, as shown in the picture. The vertical border on the left side is drawn to the center of the image as opposed to being straight.

 

Is this a known issue with this monitor? Would a recap fix this?

 

Thanks,

 

Armando

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Hasbro Toy Exhibit: Very Sad Looking Apple ///

Submitted by Timelord on September 20, 2020 - 5:26am

I suspect that few people noticed the extremely sad looking, and filthy /// in this:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b74RIhcVUdw

 

I am rather curious why that specific machine was used in the promo. 

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//e - Living la vida loca

Submitted by K14 on September 18, 2020 - 11:03pm

I started my vintage apple journey with a Mac SE and was a good start. Later on I found a local seller of vintage apple gear that got me a //e. The unit  belonged to ABC refrigeration in Seattle, LOL even had a label to call them for service. ;-)

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Apple II europlus psu T3 transformer part burnt is it safe to use?

Submitted by mgc_bb on September 17, 2020 - 7:22pm

Hi guys,

Great forum, always find something useful here.

Recently opened my europlus psu to see if any caps needed replacing and found that the mini transformer T3 in the middle of the board is part melted on top but only smells a bit, not seen this before and can't find any information about it. The computer works fine with no burning smell when used. Can't tell how recently this melting happened but as this astec part seems very hard to find just wanted to check if it's still safe to use.

Any advice is much appreciated thanks.

 

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Apple //c keyboard

Submitted by retro_bill on September 17, 2020 - 7:14pm

Just picked up a brand new //c. Its hard to press the keys.

 

Is there anyway to make it easy to push the keys? 

 

 

Thanks!

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