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A quick video cobbled together from vignettes taken at KansasFest 2017. Music is “Software (A2 DMS Synth Mix)” by Computeher, used with permission.
I take a bit of a different direction this month, and give you an assembly tutorial (very simple assembly, I promise) on making the Apple II beep. Clicking the speaker, a couple of loops, and that’s it – you’re on your way to making music. Assembly Lines on Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/2qMjk5J Virtual ][: http://www.virtualii.com/ The music […]
In which I bury the lede and kinda sorta announce a new product while reviewing different ways to connect Apple II computers and peripherals via USB.
Installing the Apple IIe enhancement kit from Ultimate Apple/Reactive Micro. The kit can be purchased here. The main reason for this was to have access to the miniassembler missing from the original, unenhanced IIe.
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In which I break out a logic probe and make a variety of beep beep noises, as well as covering some basics on the IIgs.
A short How II today – about removing the Apple logos and badges from old hardware.
Episode 0x08, in which I lose count of how many times I utterly fail to repair the broken latch on an Apple IIgs. Replacement latches can be purchased from Shapeways here: https://www.shapeways.com/product/JAZ2D2827/ Also, fun with acetone!
Following up from episode 0x02, I finally dig into the inner operations of a pair of keyswitches, cleaning and replacing them. There’s danger! Romance! A shout-out to Dave from the EEVBlog! (https://www.youtube.com/user/EEVblog) Also, shameless self-promotion: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/pressurepen Tools used: Multimeter: (Get a good one) http://amzn.to/1SN1gmL (or a cheap one) http://amzn.to/1U1h46N Desoldering iron (solder sucker type): http://amzn.to/1PjTCxQ […]
In this episode, I explain how I remove marker, stickers and other grime from vintage plastic parts. Also, why my Apple II collection smells like the beach.
In this episode, I’ll install the RetroConnector M0100 to USB conversion kit, in two different generations of the Apple M0100 mouse. Even if you aren’t planning on converting your mouse, this is a good introduction to taking one apart and successfully reassembling it. The conversion kit is available here: https://www.tindie.com/products/option8/m0100-to-usb-conversion/
The post How II 0x05 – M0100 USB Conversion Kit appeared first on RetroConnector.
In this episode, I’ll cover a few basic questions about the Apple M0100 mouse, including how to tell if it will work with an Apple IIc. The Apple IIc Technical Reference Manual I refer to in the video is available at the Internet Archive here: https://archive.org/details/Apple_IIc_Technical_Reference_Manual The multimeter you see me using is this one […]
The post How II 0x04 – M0100 Mouse basics appeared first on RetroConnector.
As I continued to work through the history of Apple computers, building 3D models of the product lines of the ’70s and ’80s, the Apple /// was next in the queue. The main trouble is, I don’t have an Apple /// to reference. I’d have to work from documentation and photos. When approaching my most […]
The post How II 0x03 – Build a replica Apple III appeared first on RetroConnector.
Replacing a broken keyswitch in an Apple IIe keyboard, and upgrading the power light bulb with an LED. Some basic soldering skills are required. Tools used: “Third Hand” soldering stand: http://amzn.to/1PjTLkO Soldering iron (adjustable temperature): http://amzn.to/1jcMIhi Desoldering iron (solder sucker type): http://amzn.to/1PjTCxQ
The post How II 0x02 – Apple IIe keyboard repairs, part 1 appeared first on RetroConnector.
This is the first in what will, hopefully, be a regular series of videos. If there’s something Apple II related that you would like to learn, leave a comment. More information and purchase links for the headphone jack part are available here: http://retroconnector.com/products/apple-ii/speakerheadphone-adapter-for-apple-ii/ Thanks to Ivan Drucker for the loan of his Apple IIc Plus […]
The post How II 0x01- Install a headphone jack in an Apple IIc Plus appeared first on RetroConnector.
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