The How II podcast.
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/
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 from Sparkfun:
http://amzn.to/1NIJJVL
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 complex 3D model to-date, I decided to document the procedure from start to finish.
This video combines:
– Over 20 hours of screen recordings, using iDraw (now AutoDesk Graphic http://graphic.com/) Pixelmator (http://www.pixelmator.com/mac/) and AutoDesk 123D Design (http://www.123ddesign.com/) to create a 3D model.
– 20-30 minutes of sanding, polishing, and finishing.
– Another 2-3 hours of painting (drying time cut, so you’re not literally watching paint dry).
Sped up by 20x to 100x, it all takes about 15 minutes.
Music:
Just Nasty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=Just+Nasty
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Get Back, The Heist, Take That Back by Silent Partner
The Chase by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena
Provided by YouTube Audio Library
https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
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
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 for this video. See more of his Apple II work at his website: http://ivanx.com/appleii/