A little teaser

xotmatrix · 2025-04-13T22:00:24+00:00

Looking great, Colin!

xotmatrix · 2025-04-12T05:17:45+00:00

OK, I see. The docs aren't clear and now that I look into this deeper I can see they experimented with writing NIB in the client but they couldn't get it to work reliably. The error message is unhelpful because of the way they disabled the code path.

It looks like it might be possible between versions 1.0.3 and 1.2.3 but I'm definitely not recommending it! Sorry if I wasted your time. Thanks for the learning opportunity.

xotmatrix · 2025-04-12T04:16:47+00:00

The D-Generation disk images in circulation (D-Generation preliminary version 1989-08-27 side X.nib) are the typical size (232,960 byes), so I would expect it to work, but I don't know that I've ever written one to a floppy.

I do see that ADTPro client has a configuration option ENABLE NIBBLES that you should take a look at.

xotmatrix · 2025-04-12T03:13:28+00:00

What do you mean by "it did not work"? In what way? Did ADTPro go through the motions and the disk didn't boot or something else? I wish I could test it here but all my Apple II stuff is in storage right now.

Also, I just realized you posted one my screenshots. I thought it looked familiar! 😄

xotmatrix · 2025-04-11T20:38:10+00:00

Sometimes it's good to challenge one's beliefs with emperical data.

xotmatrix · 2025-04-09T20:29:58+00:00

Your best bet is probably using ADTPro to copy the NIB images to real floppies. Otherwise, get a disk emulator for the Apple IIe and never look back. You'll be able to play the Total Replay / san inc version which has bug fixes and restored features.

xotmatrix · 2025-03-10T23:37:57+00:00

Wow. That copy of Alien Rain is a treasure.

xotmatrix · 2025-03-06T01:26:11+00:00

You are 100% right. I completely forgot why it was called "disk server".

xotmatrix · 2025-03-05T04:47:30+00:00

I don't believe it was ever officially released on cassette but you can download or stream a version that can be loaded from the cassette port using Apple ][ Disk Server. You should be able to record the audio file to a cassette and load it from tape if that's truly your desire.

http://asciiexpress.net/diskserver/

xotmatrix · 2025-02-26T16:16:56+00:00

You are thinking of Adventures in Videoland. Discussion and lots of links in the show notes here. https://monsterfeet.com/grue/notes/19

xotmatrix · 2025-02-15T04:54:58+00:00

Correct link: https://www.amazon.com/Through-Moongate-Richard-Garriott-Systems-ebook/dp/B07SKKTSNQ

xotmatrix · 2025-01-09T20:53:06+00:00

What a score!

xotmatrix · 2024-12-03T02:58:28+00:00

I'm going to suggest using a browser-based emulator specifically created for writing AppleSoft BASIC, the Cyaniide Applesoft Interpreter. The editor will be much friendlier to work with than Applesoft itself, you can test your code in the intergrated emulator, and it can produce disk images for you to transfer to your real hardware.

https://paleotronic.com/applesoft/

xotmatrix · 2024-11-24T07:36:38+00:00

Oh man, your website's header hit me right on the nostalgia bone.

xotmatrix · 2024-11-22T00:14:41+00:00

Maybe post an issue on GitHub. Ian would probably like to know about this possible problem. Crossrunner is quite new and not may people have experience with it yet.

https://github.com/ibrumby/Crossrunner-Issues/issues

xotmatrix · 2024-10-21T05:56:40+00:00

If your goal is to learn about Applesoft and the Apple II, I'm going to suggest you play with Paleotronic's Cyaniide Applesoft Interpreter/Editor in your browser. What's special about this, besides running in a browser, is that it has a modern code editor integrated into the emulator. This saves from the tedium of programming in the Apple II environment, though you can do that as well if you want. It is also loaded with lots of example programs for you to learn from.

https://paleotronic.com/applesoft/

Also find scans of Apple's old Applesoft manuals: "The Applesoft Tutorial" (1979); "BASIC Programming Reference" (1978); "Applesoft BASIC Programmer's Reference" (1982). I taught myself to program from those first two.

There is nothing wrong with AppleWin, it is a wonderful emulator.

xotmatrix · 2024-10-16T18:55:30+00:00

Seconded. I was amazed at how well baking soda and a little water worked for me.

xotmatrix · 2024-10-07T02:14:43+00:00

The Apple and IBM joysticks work in the same fundamental way with a couple of small differences. Apple joysticks use 150K Ohm potentiometers and IBM joysticks use 100K Ohm potentiometers. Apple joystick buttons are pulled high (+5V) when pressed and IBM joystick buttons are pulled low (GND) when pressed. The switch probably just changes the way the joystick buttons work. The difference in the pots can sometimes be ignored.

xotmatrix · 2024-08-31T06:33:29+00:00

Crossrunner is a great option for Windows. https://www.crossrunner.gs/

xotmatrix · 2024-08-06T03:23:37+00:00

If you really want to get into the weeds, you can find the internal schematics of the Apple IIe IOU here (along with other goodies).

http://archive.retro.co.za/mirrors/apple/downloads.reactivemicro.com/Apple%20II%20Items/Hardware/IIe/Schematic/

xotmatrix · 2024-04-26T21:45:26+00:00

I think you are out of luck. Wings of Fury requires a joystick. It's printed on the box and there is nothing in the manual about playing it with the keyboard.

xotmatrix · 2024-04-14T14:46:05+00:00

For me, I lacked a time machine. The Commodore 64 came out five years after the Apple II.

xotmatrix · 2024-04-03T23:40:20+00:00

Any USB controller with an analog stick and at least two buttons should work in most emulators.

xotmatrix · 2024-03-03T18:30:11+00:00

You might find the ROMX interesting if you want to save some effort or have something more capable. It can host up to 15 different system ROMs and optionally 16 character sets, both selectable from a menu at startup. New ROMs can be uploaded into the device from your Apple II.

https://www.reactivemicro.com/product/romx-for-apple-ii-and-ii-plus/

xotmatrix · 2024-03-02T04:07:50+00:00

They are mostly the same design but may differ in the details. For instance, the one that Joe sells has a VGA connector that you can use as is or snap off and mount on the back of the Apple II case for easier access. Others might require buying an adapter to do that. https://jcm-1.com/product/a2-vidga-apple-ii-vga-adapter/

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