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My Apple II will not turn on :-(

Submitted by arukum17 on May 17, 2008 - 12:22pm

I am using a voltage transformer on an original Apple II but it will not turn on.
Have tried 50 watts and 100 watts but niether work. The 50 watt tranformer gives a humming noise on the internal Apple power supply.
I have a multimeter which shows a voltage output of 120VAC from the 100 watt transformer.

Any suggestions?

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Is a voltage transformer with a max load of 30 VAC, OK for an Apple II ?

Submitted by arukum17 on May 16, 2008 - 2:46am

Sorry for the repeat posting but I am stuck.

I have to use a transformer to change my UK voltage of 240V to an US voltage of 120V so that I can use my Apple II (non plus)
The transformer is rated 60Hz and as having a maximum load of 30 volt-amps. Is this OK for an Apple II power supply or will I run into problems.

Thanks

Arun (Apple ][ 1979)

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Dumb question please: Power load requirement for an Apple II with one disk drive and a few cards

Submitted by arukum17 on May 15, 2008 - 2:42am

A new user from the UK seeks your help:

I have to use a transformer to change my UK voltage of 240V to an US voltage of 120V so that I can use my Apple II (non plus)
The transformer is rated as having a maximum load of 30 volt-amps. Is this OK for an Apple II power supply or will I run into problems.

Wanted to double check before I goofed up royally!
Sorry if the question is a dumb one.

Arun

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A great dumpster dive, but now I have questions!

Submitted by knexkid on May 14, 2008 - 7:35pm

Hi,
Today I was out and about, and I was able to rescue an old Apple II GS out of the trash! I was able to fire it up and it tries to boot from the floppy drive, but says no boot device. It has a monitor, 3.5", and 5" floppy disk drives. I have two questions (Sorry, I have no experience with Apple computers):

1. I have no input for it. Do I need a special keyboard or mouse. Where can I get one? Can I use my standard PS/2 keyboard?

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adtpro not working

Submitted by dukbrand on May 14, 2008 - 5:45pm

i'm attempting to use it through the cassette ports on my two plus but i keep getting "GARBAGE RECEIVED FROM HOST" message
i followed the boot strapping instructions to the point of trying to make a disk copy and it won't let me recieve.

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Dimensions of Apple II case

Submitted by arukum17 on May 11, 2008 - 7:40am

What are the approx dimensions of an Apple II case.
Overall length and width as well as for the area for the monitor to sit on (case cover region)
Also what is the approx footprint of the Disk ][ drive?

Need this in order to find an area in the house to settle the computer as well as choose a standalone CRT monitor.
I like the way the old 9'' monitors used to sit on the Apple with enough room for a floppy drive on the side.
Good space efficiency!

Thanks.

Arun (eagerly awaiting my new old Apple ][)

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Keyboard Still Not Working

Submitted by cjbriare on May 11, 2008 - 1:54am

My IIe's keyboard still won't work. Is time to look for one on ebay?

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how do i save?

Submitted by dukbrand on May 10, 2008 - 4:32pm

i want to write a text based adventure and am wondering how do i get it saved onto a disk? its a ][+ and i've got two drives if that makes a difference

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Apple IIe/IIGS/III+ FPGA Platform with the works

Submitted by steveh on May 7, 2008 - 10:05am

An Apple IIe/IIGS/III in an FPGA with Slots.

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