Sequential systems sold such a driver for the apple hispeed card. The apple iigs styled as iigs, the fifth and most powerful of the apple ii family, is a 16bit personal computer produced by apple computer, inc. While featuring the macintosh look and feel, and resolution and color similar to the commodore amiga and atari st, it remains compatible with earlier apple ii models. I already have a microdrive with a cf card 128mb, but adding a scsi drive was both easy and seamless. Does any good soul knows where i can find an adapter to plug my svga monitor vtc, equal to samsung on the apple iigs. Currently, applelogic is preparing demonstration units that mimic the z80 softcard for running cpm, stellation 2 the mill 6809 coprocessor and a vga interface. The original apple iigs has 256k of ram and 128k of rom built in, and the 1 mb apple iigs has 1 mb ram and 256k of rom. The apple iigs vga adapter connects your iigs to a vga monitor that supports 15khz. The next best thing is a compatible crt, like the nec multisync 3d.
Using the following information, you can use the rgb output of the iigs for a nice sharp picture. Jun 25, 2016 it is a video card compatible with all apple ii series minus c and iigs and solves the problem of connecting the computer to modern vga displays. The apple iigs vga adapter was created by jon christopher co and john valdezco of manila gear in june of 2016. This memory can be expanded to a total of 5 mb of ram 4 mb ram on a memory expansion card, and 1mb total rom 768k rom on a memory expansion card. Sep, 2017 it is one of the interface cards that would allow you to connect standard parallel printers to your apple ii iigs. I wrote this a few years ago, in 20, when there seemed to be no apple iigs vga solution on the horizon. The card offers ethernet bandwidth and performance at an affordable price. It consists of a da15 to de15 adapter with an integrated sync separator. I tried to use the ram chips to build a ram card for apple iigs computer. According to the apple iigs hardware reference, second edition, page 49.
The normal way to connect a iigs to the apple rgb monitor. Sdfloppy ii is a disk ii emulator for apple ii series computers. Apple iiiigs vga out card okay, ive been pondering about this for quite some time, and i cant get it out of my head for any real length of time, so i suppose i have to announce that i plan on creating a apple iiiigs vga card. Switching video modes on the apple ii say between text and lowres graphics mode forces a repeat of the autoconfigure logic, so theres a few seconds of black screen when switching modes. It is one of the interface cards that would allow you to connect standard parallel printers to your apple iiiigs. Driver k, device driver optional file requiring other files. Apple iigs vga adapter the reactivemicro apple ii wiki. It is a video card compatible with all apple ii series minus c and iigs and solves the problem of connecting the computer to modern vga displays.
The carte blanche is a versatile fpgabased card that can be programmed to replicate the functionality of practically any interface card for the apple ii. Sainsmart gbs8220 rgbcgaegayuv to vga arcade hd video converter board. Much like the pc transporter card brought msdos and the z80 card brought cpm, the apple ii pi brings linux to the apple ii using the apples input devices and the raspberry pis video output. The adapter lets you connect your apple iigs to a vga monitor that supports 15 khz. Put card in memory expansion slot figure 14 replace lid 6. This way, when you turn the iigs on, the pcb turns on simultaneously. They are running on iigs or apple iie, or laser128ex. This graphics system debuted on the original apple ii, continued with the apple ii plus and was carried forward and expanded with the apple iie, enhanced iie, iic, iic plus and iigs. For most of us though, the best modern option is a vga led monitor that supports 15 khz. Apple iiiigs vga out card okay, ive been pondering about this for quite some time, and i cant get it out of my head for any real length of time, so i suppose i have to announce that i. Be sure to press enter when done to save any changes. Jan 29, 2018 geos geopublish geowrite drivers apple ii, iigs, laser128ex this is just a variety of screen shots i pulled from my library of pictures associated with geos applications.
As such, knowledge and familiarity with linux is required to get the most out of its environment. It takes the compositesync signal from pin 3 of the apple iigs rgb port and sends it to the appropriate pin on the vga connector. Are there any real cards besides the secondsight card which came out a few years ago that will allow a iigs to use an lcd monitor or a vga monitor. The scart connector is standard on most european audiovisual equipment but is almost unknown in the usa. This would likely require board modification or a passthrough adapter for your power supply connector. It takes the composite sync signal from pin 3 of the apple iigs rgb port and sends it to the appropriate pin on the vga connector. This driver works well with an apple cd300 and a quadspeed hival drive tested against it. Apple iigs rgb to vga conversion joes computer museum. If however you want to use the microdriveturbo in slot 2 you will need to change the slot setting to your card. Currently, applelogic is preparing demonstration units that mimic the z80 softcard for running cpm, stellation 2 the mill 6809 co. For the apple iigs, nothing beats the picture quality of an applecolor rgb monitor. Geos geopublish geowrite drivers apple ii, iigs, laser128ex. Since vidhd is a 50pin interface card, only the apple iic was left out. Here are the apple hs scsi card switch combinations.
Byteboosters 8mb darkram apple iigs memory expansion card. The apple hs scsi cards id at the factory is set to 7. On a iigs with the floppy emu under smartport emulation mode, this is as easy as putting two files on your sd card. May 14, 2016 presented by request, heres my method to convert the rgb output of an apple iigs computer to work on any vga monitor. The instructions recommended connecting the card to slot 7 depending on the apple ii, you will need to connect some extra jumpers to some chips. Iigs and vga wondering if anyone has recommendations for connecting a iigs to a vga display that does not support 15hz. These graphics cards functions range from genlock devices, increasing the resolution and bit depth of iigs video, and image capture. The apple iigs uses the rgb anolog signals to create a real ntsc signal. Replace the apple iigs lid by laying the front edge of the lid in the groove in the front of the apple iigs case and lowering the back edge of the lid into place.
The apple ethernet apple ii card is an interface card for the apple iie enhanced and apple iigs computer systems. Thats not the case now, in early 2016, when it seems no less than two vga products are forthcoming for the rom 3 apple iigs. Connecting an sdfloppy ii with a disk ii interface card, an apple ii can read from and write to a dos 3. The ramfast has its own drivers, so if it is installed in the system, the apple scsi drivers should be disabled. Byteboosters 8mb darkram apple iigs memory expansion card 2gs. Cap kits are made using name brand, high quality, hightemp parts.
The card was tested on a apple iigs and successfully boots to os 6. The new vidhd generates 1080p output via hdmi connector, allowing you to connect any apple ii, including apple iigs to a modern monitor or tv via hdmi. If we back another vendors product, you know its of the highest quality and can be trusted. Av2hdmi video adapter for apple ii big mess o wires. Reactivemicro is now an authorized dealer and partner with manila gear in an effort to help bring more great products to the apple ii community. A2heavens apple ii vga scaler now available apple ii series. You are buying just the card, no computer, drive or wiring it is included. John wasnt happy with the video output and the clutter associa. Connecting a parallel printer to an apple ii iigs think. Apple iigs unless noted in the description, all console5 products are fully tested and guaranteed. Geos geopublish geowrite drivers apple ii, iigs, laser128ex this is just a variety of screen shots i pulled from my library of pictures associated with geos applications. The apple ii vga scaler supports the following apple ii video.
Mountain view, ca, august 26, 2016 manila gear, makers of the 4soniq quadraphonic sound card for the apple iigs, today announced the apple iigs vga adapter. It stands out among other parallel interface cards because the cable attached to the card ends in a female db25 port instead of a standard 36. You can use an images on an sd card instead of a 5 inch floppy disk. Cap kits are made using name brand, high quality, hightemp parts from nichicon, panasonic, and other reputable companies. John had been using the gonbes gbs8800 frequency upscaler board with a vga monitor on his newly acquired apple iigs. Graphics cards these graphics cards functions range from genlock devices, increasing the resolution and bit depth of iigs video, and image capture. Presented by request, heres my method to convert the rgb output of an apple iigs computer to work on any vga monitor. Ultimateappleii ic0nstrux for cool electronic projects xgamestationhydra and programmable logic please note a2retrosystems is a part time business. I prepared a pcb and transferred the ram chips to the board. Jun 26, 2011 a look at my new apple iigs scsi hard drive. Additionally, something id like to see in any compact flash card reader for the apple ii is the ability to insert the card through the hole on the back of the computer.
This is another 20 board run, and will post more details once i have confirmed costs and when i. When you know the make, model, and driver version of the video adapter on your system, see if theres an update. Driver 10k, device driver optional file requiring other files. The apple ii graphics were composed of idiosyncratic modes and settings that could be exploited. Those parts were used to demonstrate functionality. It supports all modes that the apple ii provides, but does not add any new capabilities. Rgb versus composite video the apple iigs can connect to a display using a composite video cable, but apple only intended this to be used for connecting a monochrome monitor. Would somthing like this work with a iigs one poped up under a sink in my high school and my friend and i have been meaning to get an operating system running on it.
Driver updates include installation instructions with the download, or the instructions are downloaded with the driver. Apple iigs rom 1 system board a2s6000 8200167 6070173 6070170 parts broken. I ended up spending several hundred dollars more to upgrade my iigs with third party hardware addons to make it viable by the mid 90s as apple refused to such as a scsi controller, 4 mb ram, hardisk and 8 mhz accelerator later i bumped it up to 8 mb ram, 15 mhz, vga card, 1. The board is compatible with both ntsc and pal systems. Po formatted as an hfs volume, containing whatever other files you want. At the moment, to insert a compact flash card means i have to unplug the monitor from the iigs, remove it from its position atop the cpu, open the iigs case, insert the card. What is the maximum amount of memory that can be added to an. The other apple s use a simpler method that output a compatible ntsc signal. I bought an adapter but it turned out it only converts the signal and doesnt up the sync hz, so no go with the 60hz display im currently using. Press down on the back corners of the lid until you hear the latches click shut. It also includes a sync separator for monitors that require a vertical sync signal. And if you would like the iigs to boot the microdriveturbo in slot 2 then you will also need to change the startup option to slot 2. Go to the card manufacturers website to look for an update windows, or check for an update from apple mac os. Pocket serial host acts as an apple ii disk drive hackaday.
This is the enclosure for the apple iigs vga adapter from manila gear. While featuring the macintosh look and feel, and resolution and color similar to the commodore amiga and atari st, it. After an apple outputs the horizontal sync and color burst, they output the pixels on the graphics line. The apple hs scsi card s id at the factory is set to 7. Feb 06, 20 would somthing like this work with a iigs one poped up under a sink in my high school and my friend and i have been meaning to get an operating system running on it rather than just using apple. The card is aimed at the k12 network market to improve the performance of educational network configurations. The card is a beautiful and simple design, with the classic white color that distinguish a2heavens products, comes with several cables and an extension to connect to the back ports too. It stands out among other parallel interface cards because the cable attached to the card ends in a female db25 port instead of a standard 36pin male centronics port that connects directly to the printer. All of these tests but one were performed on an apple iigs.
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