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Watch the Shrink Ray in action! (also, Apple III)

Posted on October 19, 2015 by option8llc

It’s finally ready! For all… both! of the people who wanted one: The Apple /// Raspberry Pi Case

While creating the latest miniature Apple in my lineup, I recorded the process as I prepared the model, sanded, painted and finished the final product. The resulting timelapse should give you at least a small view into how the RetroConnector Shrink Ray works.

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How II 0x02: Apple IIe keyboard repairs and upgrades

Posted on October 8, 2015 by option8llc

 

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!

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The latest output from the shrink-ray

Posted on October 6, 2015 by option8llc

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Lisa 1 and Lisa 2, aka Macintosh XL Raspberry Pi cases, available now on etsy!

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Disk II Blu-Ray

Posted on September 14, 2015 by option8llc

A custom order, in progress:

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How-to video: installing the audio adapter in an Apple IIc Plus

Posted on September 11, 2015 by option8llc

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Latest arrival

Posted on September 11, 2015 by option8llc

You have to admit, there is a certain family resemblance.

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Headphone jack for the IIc Plus.

Posted on September 4, 2015 by option8llc

Installation and how-to video, coming soon.

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Audio adapters shipping

Posted on August 18, 2015 by option8llc

The second, larger batch of Apple II Audio adapters is shipping tomorrow. Thanks to everyone who ordered one for their patience.

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IIgs Raspberry Pi Case now available

Posted on August 15, 2015 by option8llc

Now available for purchase at Etsy and Shapeways, with STLs available for download from Thingiverse:

Buy now on Etsy

Buy on Shapeways

Download from Thingiverse

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KansasFest product updates

Posted on July 27, 2015 by option8llc

Here is the archived video stream from my presentation at KansasFest 2015, announcing new and updated RetroConnector products (starts about 1:16:00):

 

An edited version is coming soon, many thanks to Jason Scott @textfiles for recording and editing all the KFest sessions this year.

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  • How II 0x0F: KansasFest 2017 July 27, 2017
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  • How II 0x0E: Beep! Beep! May 8, 2017

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