Neil-12-26339-01
e9kewzbcn2.bsky.social
Neil-12-26339-01
@e9kewzbcn2.bsky.social
Retro computers, retro gaming, retro A/V. Maybe some cat pics.
Performa 400, Performa color monitor, keyboard, mouse, and modem. Still too soggy to test, but I pulled the battery at least. Not bad for free!
December 1, 2024 at 7:32 PM
It's a Performa 400 with keyboard and monitor! They're currently thawing and drying out in my basement. Another vintage Mac saved from the trash. #macintosh
December 1, 2024 at 3:54 PM
But wait! There's a keyboard in there and it doesn't look like a PC keyboard...
December 1, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Latest find in the e-waste dumpster at the town transfer station. Sure, I'll take another CRT. #dumpsterdiving #vintagecomputers
December 1, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Finally tested the trackball while confirming the repair on the joysticks. It's kinda fun to play Galaxian with, but Dazzle Draw uses joystick angle to determine cursor speed, not position.

Anyone know of Apple II programs that map joystick movements like a mouse?

#appleii #trackball #galaxian
November 24, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Just teasing my Swyft card vs Canon Cat setup. My friend wants me to make a video comparing the two. Any interest?

That's a Radio Shack DuoPhone btw

#apple2 #appleii #canoncat #what_are_the_chances_canoncat_is_an_existing_tag
November 20, 2024 at 11:54 AM
I wired up an extension for the Apple II joystick port with a ZIF socket. Should make testing these joysticks far less painful.
November 20, 2024 at 11:16 AM
An Apple II trackball. It's really just a joystick so it has limited range potentiometers for both x and y axis. Probably garbage for games, but I'm hoping it works well for drawing tools.
November 20, 2024 at 11:13 AM
Un-modifying two Apple II joysticks. Someone rewired them for an Atari. I think. Anyway, going back to (mostly) stock.
November 20, 2024 at 11:08 AM