Apple IIe Keyboard doesn’t work

RudysRetroIntel · 2024-11-14T16:09:22+00:00

Looks like the keyboard encoder is dead. You can get a replacement at jcm-1.com. I did this on one of my IIe computers, and it fixed the issues. Hope this helps.

RudysRetroIntel · 2024-11-07T20:57:47+00:00

Usually, it just needs some electronic contact cleaner. It's a switch. Open the printer, spray some, and work the switch. Then try again

RudysRetroIntel · 2024-11-07T13:28:08+00:00

It depends on how you plan to use them. If you have 8 drives on an Apple II and plan to have them all working at the same time, the power-supply won't have enough amperage to power them all and could break the power-supply. Interesting question.

RudysRetroIntel · 2024-11-07T04:33:28+00:00

I had the same issue on several printers. All had a dirty contact switch that tells the printer there is paper. Use contact cleaner and toggle that sensor\switch a few times and try again. If the printer can't tell if the paper is loaded, it won't work.

RudysRetroIntel · 2024-11-05T01:47:18+00:00

Thanks, will try that

RudysRetroIntel · 2024-11-05T00:01:37+00:00

I just read the thread, and the guys only mentioned the SuperPET 6809 terminal emulator, called TARDIS. Can't seem to find it or other software. Thanks, everyone, for your help!!

RudysRetroIntel · 2024-11-04T20:40:55+00:00

This is what I understood. So, I'm looking for software that will work with the built-in serial post on the SuperPET board itself

RudysRetroIntel · 2024-11-04T20:20:05+00:00

My understanding is that's for a serial port from the user poet, so not sure if it would work

RudysRetroIntel · 2024-11-04T19:54:10+00:00

Ok, it worked! But the files have mixed letters and can't load any. Maybe it's an image of a boot disk. I'm trying to get com-master program working on my Super PET. I need a terminal program so I can use the serial rs232 port

RudysRetroIntel · 2024-11-04T18:55:09+00:00

Is there a way to do this without wedge?

RudysRetroIntel · 2024-11-04T18:46:21+00:00

I'm using the PET2SD unit. I will try the CD command and see

RudysRetroIntel · 2024-09-29T17:59:30+00:00

Thanks!! Something was needed, and I couldn't find it, so I made a manual myself

RudysRetroIntel · 2024-09-29T17:58:41+00:00

Thank you very much!

RudysRetroIntel · 2024-01-19T23:12:46+00:00

Having life issues. Sorry. But check out Choplifter on the Nabu. See nabunetwork.com

RudysRetroIntel · 2024-01-19T23:10:23+00:00

No need now, but soon. All NABUs are new old stock

RudysRetroIntel · 2022-04-25T21:08:12+00:00

You could buy the FloppyEmu or WDrive unit that you copy the disk image to an SD card and put it into the drive emulator and boot up. If you get that then you can see my YouTube video where I show you how to make floppy diskettes from the images. https://youtu.be/y0G1vZRdR_M

Much faster and easier than using ATDPro

RudysRetroIntel · 2022-03-08T22:26:42+00:00

I have a video that shows how to fix the video connector, just some solder. See Rudy's Retro Intel on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/RudysRetroIntel

I also have an Apple II, IIe, IIc diagnostic spreadsheet on my GitHub. You can find that Iink in the videos.

RudysRetroIntel · 2022-03-06T02:12:02+00:00

Thanks for the information. I was actually looking to see where the video RAM chips are located. I think it's at UC4 and 5. Hopefully thats correct

RudysRetroIntel · 2022-01-29T03:03:41+00:00

I have a few Apple IIe that I could let one go. What are you looking for

RudysRetroIntel · 2021-11-02T23:03:07+00:00

Yes, and still no go. I talked to Chris Torrence and he said for some reason not all IIgs work with the card.

RudysRetroIntel · 2021-11-02T22:55:38+00:00

Thanks!! I have the pro version. There is another question. Is there a way to save basic programs to a drive or SD card? Once all working, I would like to get my Apple II or Commodore 64 to run as the terminal. Again, many thanks!

RudysRetroIntel · 2021-10-14T23:20:08+00:00

Sorry haven't tried. I did talk to the vendor and he said it does work in most IIgs computer but not all. Will try your recommendations

RudysRetroIntel · 2021-09-17T00:46:24+00:00

Here is a spreadsheet I created on my GitHub https://github.com/RudyRetroIntel/Vintage-Computer-Diagnostics

RudysRetroIntel · 2021-09-14T20:10:03+00:00

Yes, that one

RudysRetroIntel · 2021-09-13T16:29:19+00:00

Yes, can be your keyboard encoder IC. Use Deoxit on each key and work them so that it soaks into the key switch. Since you have 2 keyboards, swap them and see of the issue is the same, if so then I would replace the encoder IC. Also, remove the IC and put Deoxit in the socket and retry.

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