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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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This time, I cover a basic task for most Apple II owners – replacing a broken key switch – and build a simple LED replacement for the power on indicator bulb. Enjoy!
TL;DR: Mining Bitcoin on a 1MHz 8-bit processor will cost you more than the world’s combined economies, and take roughly 256 trillion years. Github link.
It wasn’t long ago that I released my first foray into fiber optic light pipes for the Uthernet II card. Since that first batch went out, I have heard from some people that the clip used to secure the fiber optic cables to the Uthernet card are prone to breaking. As a result, I have […]
So far, I haven’t done much in replacement parts or add-ons for the IIgs. That changes today! At least, in a small way. More to come. I’m now taking orders for the IIgs version of the Uthernet II light pipe kit. The kit, which has been recently updated to be slightly less prone to breaking […]