A quick video cobbled together from vignettes taken at KansasFest 2017. Music is “Software (A2 DMS Synth Mix)” by Computeher, used with permission. The post How II 0x0F: KansasFest 2017 appeared first on RetroConnector.

How II 0x0E: Beep! Beep! (Some assembly required)

May 8th, 2017 19m 28s

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. Asse

How II 0x0D: RetroConnector Products Update

Mar 16th, 2017 13m 49s

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. The post How II 0x0D: RetroConnector Products Update appeared first on RetroConnector.

How II 0x0C: Enhancing the Apple IIe

Jan 9th, 2017 10m 57s

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. The post How II 0x0C: Enha

I’m on Patreon now

Oct 21st, 2016 1m 26s

Do you like what I do? Do you want to see more tutorials and how-to videos? How about new adapters and other products? Do you have a few bucks burning a hole in your pocket? You can now support RetroConnector and the How II podcast on Patreon.

How II 0x0A: Troubleshooting a non-booting Apple IIgs

Sep 28th, 2016 27m 12s

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. The post How II 0x0A: Troubleshooting a non-booting Apple IIgs appeared first on RetroConnector.

0x09: Removing Apple Case Badges

Aug 9th, 2016 8m 8s

A short How II today – about removing the Apple logos and badges from old hardware.The post How II 0x09: Removing Apple Case Badges appeared first on RetroConnector.

0x08: Apple IIgs Broken Latch Repair

Jun 18th, 2016 31m 38s

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!The

How II 0x07 - Keyboard Repairs part 2

Mar 14th, 2016 23m 20s

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

How II 0x06: Cleaning vintage plastic parts

Jan 25th, 2016 29m 22s

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.The post How II 0x06: Cleaning vintage plastic parts appeared first on RetroConnector.

How II 0x05 – M0100 USB Conversion Kit

Dec 9th, 2015 11m 25s

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 succe

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