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Date Title & Description Contributors
2017-07-27

  How II 0x0F: KansasFest 2017

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.
  Charles Mangin author
2017-05-08

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

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 Lin...
  Charles Mangin author
2017-03-16

  How II 0x0D: RetroConnector Products Update

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.
  Charles Mangin author
2017-01-09

  How II 0x0C: Enhancing the Apple IIe

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: Enhancing th...
  Charles Mangin author
2016-10-21

  I’m on Patreon now

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. Patrons ...
  Charles Mangin author
2016-09-28

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

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.
  Charles Mangin author
2016-08-09

  0x09: Removing Apple Case Badges

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.
  Charles Mangin author
2016-06-18

  0x08: Apple IIgs Broken Latch Repair

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 post Ho...
  Charles Mangin author
2016-03-14

  How II 0x07 - Keyboard Repairs part 2

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-pr...
  Charles Mangin author
2016-01-25

  How II 0x06: Cleaning vintage plastic parts

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.
  Charles Mangin author