Apple II

IIgs system Saver - Possible Undersized Resistors

Submitted by nick3092 on June 13, 2020 - 5:01pm

I recently picked up a IIgs System saver. I opened it up to see what it looked like on the inside and found that there are two resistors that seem to be running at too high of a wattage. They not only left burn marks on both sides of the PCB, but there is also a slight discoloring above them on the lid as well.

Forums: 
Apple II

Apple ][+ top adhesive/glue/tape ???

Submitted by KLund1 on June 11, 2020 - 5:29pm

I often have A]['s where that black connection tab at the left/right rear of the top come off.
The Velcro like connection between the two black halves is usually quite strong.
So I need something stronger to hold one of the black halves to the beige case.
I have tried automotive 3M 2-sided tape. It lasts about 3 pulls before it will not stick. typical superglue will not stick to the black side.
What do some of you use?
I'm sure this have been asked and answered before in here. But I do not know the right names for this part to do a good search.
Thanks

Forums: 
Apple II

New Apple 2 Keyboard replacement

Submitted by dfnr2 on June 11, 2020 - 12:22pm

I've been working on an ASCII keyboard that can be used in general for the Apple II, as well as other retrocomputers.  Here's a photo of the keyboard configured for Apple II.   The keyboard has connectors for Apple II/II+ and for the Apple 1.  It supports two different types of keymaps for the Apple II: All CAPS, and Upper/Lower with the repeat key used as a capslock.  However, the keymaps can be modified to pretty much anything.  This keyboard supports CTRL+BREAK for the /RESET signal, and also supports CLEAR on the Apple 1.

 

Forums: 
Apple II

Need help with unknown file format

Submitted by Verault on June 9, 2020 - 1:14pm

So I have a new CMS scsi II card however I cannot create or modify the card or partitions without the utility. I found a couple sources for the CMS utilities here: https://mirrors.apple2.org.za/ground.icaen.uiowa.edu/apple8/Utils/

 

and here: http://www.apple2online.com/web_documents/cms_hard_drive_utilities.zip

 

Forums: 
Apple II

Quickpro+II Software Writer

Submitted by mutant_pie on June 9, 2020 - 11:58am

Has anyone here used this program that's a "software writer" named Quickpro+II?https://www.ebay.com/itm/1987-Quickpro-II-Automatic-Program-Writer-APPLE-IIe-IIc-Computer-5-25-Computer-/283835771231?hash=item4215ee295f

Forums: 
Apple II

Interest in Apple II Discord server?

Submitted by Timelord on June 8, 2020 - 1:12pm

I have been running a private retrotech serer on Discord, and I have consiered making it public. 

 

How many people here would be interested in a Discord server for Apple II (and other, similar, retrotech) discussion?

Forums: 
Apple II

I am guessing someone got a good deal!

Submitted by jwg1962 on June 7, 2020 - 12:54pm

Well,  I wasn't sure what to list this at so I took a guess.   I am thinking I guessed way wrong since I didn't even have my finger off the return button before it was purchased. :-) 

 

I was never going to use this and thought someone else may.   

 

How bad did I underestimate the price?

 

It's water under the bridge now, but I would still like to hear everyone's opinion. 

 

If it's a fritter who got it, hope you enjoy it!!!   

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/164235610564

 

Forums: 
Apple II

Synetix SuperSprite or Third Millenium ArcadeBoard: Worth Cloning?

Submitted by Timelord on June 7, 2020 - 5:41am

I'm curious if anyone else feels that it is worth trying to clone the Synetix SuperSprite, or the Third Millenium ArcadeBoard cards. It would open a new realm for software creation on the ][+ an //e that shockingly was never fully-eplored during the operational lifespan of the system.

Forums: 
Apple II

Replacing all ROMs in Apple II Plus with one EPROM

Submitted by tony123dean on June 6, 2020 - 10:41pm

I got tired of my Apple II Plus not booting every time I pulled it out of the garage every 10 years, usually due to the decrepit socketed ROMs.

I came up with a relatively simple mod to replace all the ROMs (Applesoft and Integer sets) with one EPROM.

Made a video of the process here:

https://youtu.be/W465C0v2_mY

Hope somebody finds this helpful some day,

-td

 

 

Forums: 
Apple II

Applied Engineering PC Transporter and Drives

Submitted by booter on June 6, 2020 - 5:42pm

 

Hello,

First off, first post here, learning a lot from this group!

I recently acquired an Apple IIe that has a PC Transporter card, an AE dual 3.5" drive and an AE single 5.25". The computer runs fine with the card installed in slot 7. The drives have not been tested due to not having a PC or PC disks.  What's a fair price to ask for the card and drives? Thanks

 

 

 

Forums: 
Apple II

Pages

Subscribe to Apple II