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Using SRAM for an Apple II

I just read UncleBernie's response here:  https://www.applefritter.com/content/let-me-introduce-myself 

 

So, I figured the timing was right to discuss the issue of SRAM write timing on an Apple II.

 

What I believe that UncleBernie is describing is a problem whereby if you synchronize the write with the fall of Phi2 that it is too late.  The address and/or data is now corrupted, on the busses, and the data written will be bad.  There is a similar problem, on Atari computers, due to the buffering of Phi2.  I am also thinking the data bus corruption issue may be made worse because after Phi2 falls, the address and data busses are now used by the video subsystem so the additional hold time of the CPU is effectively eliminated.

 

I was looking into using SRAM and was thinking that it may be possible to use SRAM if the SRAM's write enable signal is high on read and low when the CPU R/W is low and /CAS is low.  This would result in the SRAM write enable going high when /CAS goes high...which should result in the data being written before Phi2 falls and the busses are corrupted.

 

This chart shows why you wouldn't want to use Phi0 or Phi2 to synchronize the write timing:

 

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Disk II Application Note: Anyone here purchase this item from ebay? I'm interested in some of the "extras"

A few weeks back there was a listing on ebay for basically the Apple II Redbook, but along with those are some extra "paperwork".

The extras seem to include things like at least a monitor schematic, circuits analysis, and some other intersting paperwork.

 

I'm wondering if someone here was the high bidder, and if so... would you share scans of the other stuff?  Please... =)

 

ORIGINAL Apple II Red Book Reference Manual 1978 PLUS EXTRA PAPERWORK

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Let me introduce myself

Hi,

I started an initiative few years ago to teach ourselves about computers, it was called msxmakers because was initially focused on msx.

our project try to teach ourselves how to build new hardware.

So, my idea is not focus on repairing old hardware but build it, some times using as older chips as Woz, sometimes adding new chips as long as we can study them and understand it, but new pcb designs and with gpl schematics when possible.

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Monitor recaps: Need parts lists

So I have three green phosper displays that need a recap.  The first is an Amdek 300, the second is an Apple Monior ///, and the last is a Kaga KG-12NU.  I also have an Apple Monitor II (the one with a tilt screen) that will fliker initilly, if left idle for an extended period, but stabolizes after a while.

Additionally, I have a Color/Composite Apple //c monitor that needs a recap as well.  Console5 has a kit for the //e model, but I don't know if that translates to the //c.

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Apple II+ Composite Video issue

Hello, 

I have an Apple II+ with Video sync issues, 

Using a standard Apple composite monitor, I had vertical sync issues, and I changed a few ICs to fix it : 74LS161 x2 at D11 and D12, 74LS32 at C13 and 74LS32 at C14. 

Now the image is stable with the classic monitor. 

However when I use a Retrotink 2x pro, I do not get any sync (black screen). Using another Apple IIe I succeed with the retrotink. 

Is there any good document explaining step by step  to troubleshoot the apple II video sygnal using an Oscilloscope?

Where to start with ?

Thanks

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PAL IIe cassette interface

I'm having trouble sending audio files to the cassette interface in a IIe PAL version. There are clearly some ciruit changes e.g. no 741, but half an MC1458 opamp seems to be the zero crossing detector.  Is the basic format (frequencies 1kHz/2kHz/ 770Hz) the same, or were there slight differences due to the different clock crystals in these machines?  I guess I could adjust the speed of the recording wav file slightly.

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Unable to get serial started on IIe to use with ADTPro 2.1.0

I'm new to the forum and just pulled my IIe out after being in storage for a long time. I'm using ADTPro 2.1.0 to create some disks, but am having some trouble getting the serial working. When I enter IN#2 and press RETURN, I don't see the APPLE SSC: prompt. What I get is a bracket and then a random character after that.

Example: ]p

I verified that the card is in the second slot from the left as you look at the machine from the front, the dip switches are set to SW1: 1001111 SW2: 1101100, and the jumper block has the arrow pointing up since I'm using a null modem cable.

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RAM blocks architecture and total RAM amount

Hello, gentlemen!

 

I am devouring the masterpiece Understanding the Apple II by Mr. James Sather and the Apple II Reference Manual as well.

So far, so good, but I am stuck on the total amount of RAM available and considered by the system. I am aware that the 6502 processor can read/write 8 bits at a time (8 input/output lines) but has 16 lines available for dealing with addresses.

 

My issues are:

1) If I have 3 rows of 8 columns with a 16k chip at each socket, how can I have "only" 48k of RAM?;

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Case & power supply screws for //e

I have a couple of //e units that are missing one or more of the screws that attach the bottom plate of the machine to the top part of the case and/or the screws that attach the power supply to the base plate.  Does anyone know the specs of the screw types so I can order some?  Maybe a suggestion on the best place to order a few dozen of them or whatever the minimum package size is?

 

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Logical problem with Apple II europlus error and random freeze

I turned on my europlus today after a long time and I randomly find these errors, what could it be? Thank you

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