Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Featuring the 1st Color LCD prototype, a MacEffects backlit mechanical keyboard, and a hefty dose of Christmas cheer, this Apple IIc is both fun and unique!
🔎 INDEX
0:00 — Intro
0:43 — MacEffects IIc Backlit Mechanical Keyboard
2:41 — Color LCD Prototype
4:46 — 40 vs. 80 column mode
8:51 — Games
17:26 — Bad News
17:56 — What’s Coming
18:26 — Apple II Forever SHIRT
20:20 — The New Apple II User’s Guide
21:45 — Thanks & Closing Thoughts
24:42 — Apple IIc Christmas Music
🛒 STUFF TO BUY
• MacEffects IIc Backlit Mechanical Keyboard: bit.ly/47bj5FG
• The New Apple II User's Guide: amzn.to/41v9jfD
• 5.25” Floppy Disks (blank, tested): floppydisk.com/5point25
• Apple II shirts, mugs & caps: 8bittees.com
TO MAKE YOUR OWN POWER ADAPTER:
• 12V 5A AC Adapter: amzn.to/3Yzn9Of
• FEMALE connector w/30cm cable to mate with AC Adapter: amzn.to/3QYSkid
• FEMALE 7-pin DIN connector (inserts in back of IIc): amzn.to/3G2i1bh
Note1: Cut off 8mm or so of the black plastic so the metal part slides deep into the IIc's jack.
Note2: DIN connector wiring: bit.ly/4fhTO0f
Note3: DO NOT connect Earth: bit.ly/3BZA03D
• Photos & Instructions on TinkerDifferent: bit.ly/40mZXEs
💵 If you click on Amazon links above and purchase within 24 hours, Amazon may pay me a small commission on qualifying items in your Cart.
📚 REFERENCE
• Matias Click info (switches on MacEffects keyboard): matias.ca/switches/click
• MacEffects Keyboard Review by @ActionRetro : youtu.be/9_YYyTYRZTI
• IIc Owner's Guide: tinyurl.com/yrb6pfrs
• Christmas Story: How Apple Beat IBM: tinyurl.com/4kuxe6z3
• Excellent IIc Photos: oldcrap.org/2019/05/14/apple-iic
• Apple II Forever Music Video: youtu.be/YcjlhFVTY50
• LCD Photos & Info (Japanese): tinyurl.com/ysz6evuk
• 1984 Apple IIc Launch Event PHOTOS: tinyurl.com/286adptz
• 1984 Article about the IIc: tinyurl.com/5rfdhx25
• Apple IIc Brochure: bit.ly/49PtIzI
• Interesting story with great IIc photos: retroviator.com/apple-iic
• John Draper & Steve Wozniak HACKING documentary: youtu.be/K7MdiPWUoBE
• C-VUE was a 3rd party LCD by Sun Star Industries: bit.ly/3ATF21e
• Apple 7” Monochrome LCD Display Specifications: tinyurl.com/77mt5d9v
— 560 x 192 pixels
— 80 columns by 24 rows
— No Backlight (very hard to see)
— DB15 connector
— Not permanently affixed. May slide around.
— $595 retail price in 1984
— Less than 10,000 were ever made
💾 SOFTWARE
• Let It Snow (CMAS images) by Roby Sherman : tinyurl.com/2yeem9ej
Roby's download page is here: crowcousins.com/let-it-snow-2020.html
• Angry Birds: 8bitshack.org/post/angrybirds
• Asteroids: bit.ly/3v3DBdf
Manual: tinyurl.com/2kkp38d8
• Choplifter: tinyurl.com/yc82u2ka
• Ho Ho Ho Christmas Games (and more): tinyurl.com/bddw76z8
• Christmas Serenade: tinyurl.com/3pjurtuw
• AppleWorks 3 Boot Disk: bit.ly/4an88mJ
• AppleWorks 3 Program Disk: bit.ly/41xphWK
• AppleWriter 1.1 (40 column): bit.ly/48nrWEA
• EasyWriter (40 column): bit.ly/3RPCx5G
• Software on 5.25" disks (nicely labeled): tinyurl.com/yckrdc6k
• Virtual ][ emulator (not free but the best): virtualii.com
• Virtual Apple ][ online emulator: virtualapple.org
• Asimov collection: apple.asimov.net
🎵 MUSIC
• Apple II Forever: youtu.be/idy-VpQRq80
🙏 HUMBLE THANKS to these AMAZING channel supporters:
• Frank Conforti 🇺🇸 (monumental supporter)
• Brian Gorham 🇺🇸 (major supporter)
• Mauro Acciaccaferri 🇮🇹 (monthly supporter)
• Philippe Astier 🇫🇷 (monthly supporter)
• Gavin Maxwell 🇦🇺 (monthly supporter)
• Ted from G labs 🇳🇿 (new supporter)
Check out Ted's website at: https://vintagemac.store
• Francesco Restuccia 🇮🇹Sicily (repeat supporter)
• Jason Williams 🇺🇸 (new supporter)
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#AppleIIc #Christmas #MacEffects #JDW1
Featuring the 1st Color LCD prototype, a MacEffects backlit mechanical keyboard, and a hefty dose of Christmas cheer, this Apple IIc is both fun and unique!
🔎 INDEX
0:00 — Intro
0:43 — MacEffects IIc Backlit Mechanical Keyboard
2:41 — Color LCD Prototype
4:46 — 40 vs. 80 column mode
8:51 — Games
17:26 — Bad News
17:56 — What’s Coming
18:26 — Apple II Forever SHIRT
20:20 — The New Apple II User’s Guide
21:45 — Thanks & Closing Thoughts
24:42 — Apple IIc Christmas Music
🛒 STUFF TO BUY
• MacEffects IIc Backlit Mechanical Keyboard: bit.ly/47bj5FG
• The New Apple II User's Guide: amzn.to/41v9jfD
• 5.25” Floppy Disks (blank, tested): floppydisk.com/5point25
• Apple II shirts, mugs & caps: 8bittees.com
TO MAKE YOUR OWN POWER ADAPTER:
• 12V 5A AC Adapter: amzn.to/3Yzn9Of
• FEMALE connector w/30cm cable to mate with AC Adapter: amzn.to/3QYSkid
• FEMALE 7-pin DIN connector (inserts in back of IIc): amzn.to/3G2i1bh
Note1: Cut off 8mm or so of the black plastic so the metal part slides deep into the IIc's jack.
Note2: DIN connector wiring: bit.ly/4fhTO0f
Note3: DO NOT connect Earth: bit.ly/3BZA03D
• Photos & Instructions on TinkerDifferent: bit.ly/40mZXEs
💵 If you click on Amazon links above and purchase within 24 hours, Amazon may pay me a small commission on qualifying items in your Cart.
📚 REFERENCE
• Matias Click info (switches on MacEffects keyboard): matias.ca/switches/click
• MacEffects Keyboard Review by @ActionRetro : youtu.be/9_YYyTYRZTI
• IIc Owner's Guide: tinyurl.com/yrb6pfrs
• Christmas Story: How Apple Beat IBM: tinyurl.com/4kuxe6z3
• Excellent IIc Photos: oldcrap.org/2019/05/14/apple-iic
• Apple II Forever Music Video: youtu.be/YcjlhFVTY50
• LCD Photos & Info (Japanese): tinyurl.com/ysz6evuk
• 1984 Apple IIc Launch Event PHOTOS: tinyurl.com/286adptz
• 1984 Article about the IIc: tinyurl.com/5rfdhx25
• Apple IIc Brochure: bit.ly/49PtIzI
• Interesting story with great IIc photos: retroviator.com/apple-iic
• John Draper & Steve Wozniak HACKING documentary: youtu.be/K7MdiPWUoBE
• C-VUE was a 3rd party LCD by Sun Star Industries: bit.ly/3ATF21e
• Apple 7” Monochrome LCD Display Specifications: tinyurl.com/77mt5d9v
— 560 x 192 pixels
— 80 columns by 24 rows
— No Backlight (very hard to see)
— DB15 connector
— Not permanently affixed. May slide around.
— $595 retail price in 1984
— Less than 10,000 were ever made
💾 SOFTWARE
• Let It Snow (CMAS images) by Roby Sherman : tinyurl.com/2yeem9ej
Roby's download page is here: crowcousins.com/let-it-snow-2020.html
• Angry Birds: 8bitshack.org/post/angrybirds
• Asteroids: bit.ly/3v3DBdf
Manual: tinyurl.com/2kkp38d8
• Choplifter: tinyurl.com/yc82u2ka
• Ho Ho Ho Christmas Games (and more): tinyurl.com/bddw76z8
• Christmas Serenade: tinyurl.com/3pjurtuw
• AppleWorks 3 Boot Disk: bit.ly/4an88mJ
• AppleWorks 3 Program Disk: bit.ly/41xphWK
• AppleWriter 1.1 (40 column): bit.ly/48nrWEA
• EasyWriter (40 column): bit.ly/3RPCx5G
• Software on 5.25" disks (nicely labeled): tinyurl.com/yckrdc6k
• Virtual ][ emulator (not free but the best): virtualii.com
• Virtual Apple ][ online emulator: virtualapple.org
• Asimov collection: apple.asimov.net
🎵 MUSIC
• Apple II Forever: youtu.be/idy-VpQRq80
🙏 HUMBLE THANKS to these AMAZING channel supporters:
• Frank Conforti 🇺🇸 (monumental supporter)
• Brian Gorham 🇺🇸 (major supporter)
• Mauro Acciaccaferri 🇮🇹 (monthly supporter)
• Philippe Astier 🇫🇷 (monthly supporter)
• Gavin Maxwell 🇦🇺 (monthly supporter)
• Ted from G labs 🇳🇿 (new supporter)
Check out Ted's website at: https://vintagemac.store
• Francesco Restuccia 🇮🇹Sicily (repeat supporter)
• Jason Williams 🇺🇸 (new supporter)
💰HOW TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL
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#AppleIIc #Christmas #MacEffects #JDW1
![Apple IIe Card, FloppyEMU & Mach III Joystick [Part 2]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ebftAlXGgbk/mqdefault.jpg "Apple IIe Card, FloppyEMU & Mach III Joystick [Part 2]
Learn how to use a FloppyEMU to move Apple II software from your modern Mac to a vintage Mac with Apple IIe Card, and see how to add capacitors to a CH Products Mach III joystick for optimal calibration. My Part I video is here: https://youtu.be/iKF_zGshSWY
🔎 INDEX
0:00 — Intro
1:18 — FloppyEMU Model Comparison
3:41 — SD Card & Software
6:23 — Connecting to the IIe Card
8:07 — Selectable Apple II Drives
9:08 — SmartPort Hard Disk
12:30 — 32MB drive from apple-2.com
28:56 — Joystick Calibration & Capacitors
43:06 — KARATEKA
46:06 — Total Replay 5.0b2
49:40 — Prince of Persia
52:26 — Flapple Bird
58:07 — Apple II Desktop
1:03:48 — Dual 5.25 Drives (Shell Shock)
1:07:45 — PETSCII Robots (8-bit Guy)
1:13:59 — Closing Thoughts
🛒 BUY
• FloppyEMU (Model C): https://bit.ly/2BA8yru
• PETSCII Robots for Apple II by @The8BitGuy : https://bit.ly/3DfvN8I
• Mylar Capacitor Kit (great for Joystick adjustments, Affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3sAiY4c
• Joystick feet, D=0.5/12.7mm (Affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3sxBNVt
[ Y-Cable Replacements for the IIe Card ]
• PCB Adapter w/Standard Floppy Drive Connector: https://bit.ly/3XC0UUj
• PCB Adapter w/Ribbon Cable type Floppy Drive Connector: https://ebay.to/3UuDos1
• Copy of stock Y-cable, but no ferrite choke at floppy connector: https://bit.ly/3fe1hDV
📚 REFERENCE
• The Apple Catalog, summer 1993: https://bit.ly/3TBoWh5
• Apple DOS & ProDOS commands: https://bit.ly/3W6UwEN
[ IIe Card Resources ]
• Owners Guide: https://bit.ly/3Sd6OsU
• Brochure: https://bit.ly/3r5dr4K
• Compatible Macs & System Software: https://bit.ly/3C46kjo
• Installing the Card: https://bit.ly/3dJ0Pgr
• Troubleshooting: https://bit.ly/3DQ8Evr
• FAQ: https://bit.ly/3C75NgE
• OVERVIEW: https://bit.ly/3R3RRYU
• Gemini vs. Mega II: https://bit.ly/3LCFJNu
• Differences with a real IIe: https://bit.ly/3C76Mxm
• Tech Notes: https://bit.ly/3TWBj72
• How Apple got Macs into US schools: https://bit.ly/3C3tM07
💾 SOFTWARE
• IIe Card software v1.0 ~ 2.2.2d1: https://bit.ly/3fk1DZy
(Blank Disk Images there too)
• 32MB of Games & Utils: http://www.apple-2.com
• Total Replay: https://bit.ly/3r721gV
• Apple II Desktop: https://www.a2desktop.com
• Shell-Shock.zip (dual drives OK!): https://bit.ly/3sx9Ih2
• Ultima IV (dual drives OK!): https://bit.ly/3TCFAwC
• ComputerInspector (MECC 1.0).dsk for Joystick calibration: https://bit.ly/3sxCNsz
• Apple DOS, ProDOS & Manuals: https://bit.ly/3CiVkxr
• ProDOS 2.5a: https://bit.ly/3sFuFpX
🙏 SINCERE THANKS to Paypal supporters (Oct. - Nov. 2022):
• Stuart J.
• Philippe ASTIER
• Gavin Maxwell
🕹️ THANKS AGAIN to Javier Rivera of @ARCJavMaster who sold me a fully tested Mach III joystick. Check out his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JavMaster
📱iPhone 7 device shown at 33min. 5sec. is from Design at Meta: https://bit.ly/3DHwPMs
💰HOW TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL
https://www.paypal.me/supportJDW
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#AppleIIe #ColorClassic #FloppyEMU #JDW1")
![SPIISD v2: Usage & Comparison to FloppyEMU [Part 2 of 2]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gRluyxiFoGM/mqdefault.jpg "SPIISD v2: Usage & Comparison to FloppyEMU [Part 2 of 2]
Learn how to use the SPIISDv2, setup an SD card, and see how the BMOW FloppyEMU compares.Compatibility: Apple II Plus, IIe, IIc, IIc Plus & IIgs.
Part 1 video: https://youtu.be/zyInduIstWk
🔎 *INDEX*
0:00 — Intro
0:24 — SD Card SETUP
5:45 — Case Revision
7:20 — Testing & Comparison
22:45 — Minor Gripes
25:41 — Closing Thoughts
27:28 — Bonus Content (Shufflepuck)
🛒 *KEROS MAC MODS*
_(When accessing Kays store, use Chrome or Firefox, not Safari)_
• SPIISDv2 kit: https://bit.ly/42FO5P1
• All Products on Keros Mac Mods: https://en.infinityproducts.co.jp/shop-1
• 1.54 LCD: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009104685556.html
🛒 *BMOW*
• FloppyEMU: https://bit.ly/3DCIMW4
• Drive Switcher: https://www.bigmessowires.com/switcher/
_(If you own a IIc like me and buy a FloppyEMU instead of SPIISDv2, definitely get a Drive Switcher!)_
• STL files (by @MrLurchsThings ) for 3D printable case for Drive Switcher: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4900258
🛒 *IIc ROM SWITCHER*
_(Lets you switch among the 4 Apple IIc ROMs)_
• ROMXc — $79.99 (pricey but powerful, includes clock): https://bit.ly/4a0Ia8U
🛒 *IIc BOOT SWITCHER*
_(Lets you choose to boot from the Internal Floppy Drive or an External)_
• ROM4X — $10 (choose IIc MON 4x (latest) from the popup menu): https://bit.ly/4dyyKmR
NOTE 1: ROM4X does NOT let you switch among ROM versions!
NOTE 2: ROM4X is basically Apple ROM4 with enhancements.
🛒 *OTHER STUFF*
• SD Cards I use for almost everything: Gigastone 16GB MLC V30: https://amzn.to/4jiEhiK
• 3D Printing at JLPCB: https://jlc3dp.com/3d-printing-quote
• Rubber Feet for a 3D printed case: https://amzn.to/4jb34G0
• MacEffects IIc BLACK Case & Keyboard: https://bit.ly/3CsStG2
• EYOYO 10 IPS Display: https://bit.ly/4gSm8ah
💵 NOTE: Your price on Amazon (US only) is the same even if you dont click the amzn.to Affiliate links above, but if you do click & purchase within 24 hours, Amazon may pay me a small commission on qualifying items in your Cart.
💾 *SOFTWARE*
• Total Replay: https://archive.org/details/TotalReplay
• Total Replay II: https://bit.ly/3UoQEhg
• A2 Desktop: https://www.a2desktop.com
• Glider: https://bit.ly/3Hm0HCe
• ShufflePuck: https://bit.ly/3ZCH0MT
• ZORK & most INFOCOM games: https://archive.org/details/PitchDark
• Asimov Collection: https://www.apple.asimov.net/images/
• Virtual ][ emulator (not free, but the best on the Mac): http://virtualii.com
• Disk Jockey: https://diskjockey.onegeekarmy.eu
• CiderPress II: https://github.com/fadden/CiderPress2/releases
_(Mac users, download CP2Mac107.zip or newer, Unzip and follow the README.txt about Terminal commands.)_
• Online emulator (free): https://apple2ts.com
• Defraggler to defrag SD cards (Windows only): https://www.ccleaner.com/defraggler/download/standard
📚 *REFERENCE*
• SPIISDv2 Usage (& Case Photos): https://tinyurl.com/47ncys5x
• SmartPort protocol was designed for the UniDisk 3.5: https://tinyurl.com/mr29v2ea
• ZORK T-Shirt (view mockups only): https://bit.ly/4mXqZuZ
DOWNLOAD logo art to print your own at Printful: https://bit.ly/441QUc7
🙇♂️ *SPECIAL THANKS* to Kay Koba of Keros Mac Mods for giving me guidance, and *HUGE THANKS* to Javier Rivera for making his plastic case even better!
🙏 *THANK YOU, Paypal Supporters!* (since my last video)
• Brian Gorham 🇺🇸 (🥇TOP repeat supporter)
• Mark B Newlon 🇺🇸 (repeat supporter)
• Philippe Astier 🇫🇷 (monthly supporter)
• Mauro Acciaccaferri 🇮🇹 (monthly supporter)
• Gavin Maxwell 🇦🇺 (monthly supporter)
🎵 MUSIC CREDITS
Circles of Black and Red by Kevin Hartnell is under CC BY-SA 4.0 attribution license.
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_Hartnell/CC_BY-SA_40
💰*HOW TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL*
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#SPIISDv2 #SmartPort #AppleIIc #JDW1")
![MacColby Assembly Instructions [Vintage Video]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hlW1c1v06zA/mqdefault.jpg "MacColby Assembly Instructions [Vintage Video]
This rare 1984 MacColby Assembly video came from an original Betamax tape that was recovered from the estate of electronics engineer, Chuck Colby, in Nov. 2020. Mr. Colby founded Colby Systems Corporation in 1982 and is the creator of the MacColby. He passed away on Sep 22, 2018.
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🙏 As someone who was granted official access to the Colby estate, I wish to thank Boris S. for digitizing the original betamax tape and granting me permission to post the video on my YouTube channel. Boris told me that he used an old Sanyo Beta VCR4400 for the playback and Sony DVD Video Recorder for MPEG2 DVD-Video recording with highest quality settings. He then transcoded MPEG2 to MP4 using Handbrake. His resulting MP4 video is 60fps and you can find that original video here: https://bit.ly/39IsCI3
🐦 You can find Boris on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/0ldstaph
My color-corrected and audio noise-filtered version is 30fps because it makes no difference in quality.
🙏 I also wish to thank pinto_guy on the 68kMLA for also giving me permissions to use this and his photo of the MacColby. pinto_guy provided me feedback on my version of the video before I made it Public.
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💾 The MacColby was the first rugged Macintosh portable using the internals of a Macintosh 128K or 512K computer and could operate off a 12V battery with an optional DC-DC converter. The case was made of aluminum, externally covered with plastic, and the keyboard case was made of magnesium.
• Heres an archive of the original MacColby product web page: https://bit.ly/2M2yWlC
• The Nov. 1984 issue of Macworld magazine has a nice introduction to the MacColby:
https://vintageapple.org/macworld/pdf/MacWorld_8411_November_1984.pdf
Do a keyword search of that PDF for MacColby to find the article. The article says the MacColby weighs 1.5lbs less than the stock Macintosh 512K.
• This 1985 Mac Hardware & Software Guide has a short writeup: https://bit.ly/3szHocH
• RetroMacCast did a PodCast on the MacColby way back in Dec. 2010. Jump to the 15 min. 34 sec. mark: https://radiopublic.com/retromaccast-GOOLzG/s1!bf12c
I personally hold the history of Chuck Colbys work quite in high regard, not only for his inventions through the years, but also for the fact he was originally based in my home town of Fresno, California and received his engineering degree from Fresno State, just like I did. To me, thats something special.
🔴 If you happen to own a MacColby, please leave a Comment sharing your experience!
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![Apple IIe Card in Color Classic MYSTIC [Part 1]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iKF_zGshSWY/mqdefault.jpg "Apple IIe Card in Color Classic MYSTIC [Part 1]
Watch me recap, install and test an Apple IIe Card & Y-cable in an overclocked Macintosh Color Classic Mystic. (My Part II video is here: https://youtu.be/ebftAlXGgbk )
🔎 INDEX
0:00 — Intro
2:30 — Recapping
14:40 — Chip Overview
15:49 — Card Installation
20:21 — Software Install & Overview
36:33 — Problems
44:50 — Closing Words
🛒 BUY
• Nylon Spacer Kit: https://amzn.to/3DWaKZb
[ FOR RECAPPING ]
• MOUSER cart (2 OS-CON caps): https://bit.ly/3fhtBFm
-or-
• Console5 (2 tantalum caps): https://bit.ly/3xKH5Qj
(OS-CON are lower ESR but doesnt matter when recapping the card.)
[ SD CARD DRIVES ]
• FloppyEMU: https://bit.ly/2BA8yru
• BlueSCSI: https://scsi.blue
• MacSD: https://bit.ly/3dIivZN
• Stephen Arsenaults Over Easy II (Rev.B): https://bit.ly/3Rsc7DS
[ Y-Cable Replacements for the IIe Card ]
• PCB Adapter w/Standard Floppy Drive Connector: https://bit.ly/3XC0UUj
• PCB Adapter w/Ribbon Cable type Floppy Drive Connector: https://ebay.to/3UuDos1
• Copy of stock Y-cable, but no ferrite choke at floppy connector: https://bit.ly/3fe1hDV
🛒 BUY TOOLS
• 10x Loupe: https://amzn.to/3tW1lf0
• Hakko Soldering Station (FX888DX): https://amzn.to/4kEttgq
💁♂️TIP: Use 350°C & Leaded solder.
• Solder (Leaded Rosin Core 0.8mm): https://amzn.to/3GzJbVl
• 2-spool Solder Holder: https://amzn.to/39hIMbt
• AMTECH NC-559-ASM Flux (flawed plunger): https://amzn.to/3XKkm40
• MG Chemicals Flux (great plunger): https://amzn.to/3kuAcsZ
• Desoldering wick: https://amzn.to/3iMAnA5
• DE-5000 Handheld LCR Meter: https://amzn.to/2ScttJz
The best handheld meter to check capacitor ESR! Includes all 3 accessories: TL-21, TL-22 & TL-23.
(If Amazon is out of stock, please check EBAY.)
• UV Solder Mask (Green): https://amzn.to/3hogoaE
• 10W UV Flashlight (for curing): https://amzn.to/3DLbizS
• Fume Extractor: https://amzn.to/3MApWyb
• 99% ISO Alcohol (Spray Bottle!): https://amzn.to/3ae4fG6
• 99% ISO Alcohol: https://amzn.to/3R5TRCk
💁♂️2 alcohol choices because its often out of stock. 70% will work, 91% is better, but 99% is best for electronics cleaning (fast drying & no residue).
🛒 BUY MY POLO SHIRT
• 8 Bit Tees (Mine is size L. Im 59. Fits me well.): https://bit.ly/3UDEt0s
💵 NOTE: Your price on Amazon (US only) is the same even if you dont click the amzn.to Affiliate links above, but if you do click & purchase within 24 hours, Amazon may pay me a small commission on qualifying items in your Cart.
📚 IIe Card REFERENCE
• Manual: https://bit.ly/3Sd6OsU
• Brochure: https://bit.ly/3r5dr4K
NOTE: The above 2 PDFs are versions I painstakingly fixed and then uploaded to Macintosh Garden.
• Compatible Macs & System Software: https://bit.ly/3C46kjo
• Troubleshooting: https://bit.ly/3DQ8Evr
• Installing: https://bit.ly/3dJ0Pgr
• FAQ: https://bit.ly/3US3TaD
• OVERVIEW: https://bit.ly/3R3RRYU
• How Apple got Macs into US schools: https://bit.ly/3C3tM07
(Mentions the IIe Card supports Apple DOS 3.3, ProDOS & Pascal.)
• Gemini vs. Mega II: https://bit.ly/3LCFJNu
• Differences with a real IIe: https://bit.ly/3C76Mxm
🍎 3D Apple II by shrednector: https://bit.ly/3TqwzXo
📼 Two interesting videos about the Apple IIe Card:
@The 8-Bit Guy https://youtu.be/tvZ43JqrvXA?t=724
@Rons Computer Videos https://youtu.be/F_Fyoqu8IQA?t=250
💾 SOFTWARE
• IIe Card software v1.0 ~ 2.2.2d1: https://bit.ly/3fk1DZy
(Note the Blank Disk Images on that Macintosh Garden page too.)
• For FloppyEMU: https://bit.ly/3Sx7hG2
NOTE: You can only use one SmartPort volume on FloppyEMU named smart0, and the extension must be .po or .hdv or .2mg .
• Total Replay: https://bit.ly/3r721gV
Use as a MacSD Composite or rename smart0 for FloppyEMU SmartPort drive.
• BlueSCSI-compatible images of Total Relay & ProDOS: https://bit.ly/3DQqBtN
• Disk Images by SavageTaylor: https://bit.ly/3UDK07e
• Disk Jockey (MacOS disk image creator): https://bit.ly/3LFfeqA
• Dazzle Draw *.po file: https://bit.ly/3UBCgCP
• Canvas 3.5 (Mac): https://bit.ly/3CdZjLP
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![Gear FIX & Molykote LUBE of Apple 1.44MB Floppy Drive [MP-F75W-02G, SuperDrive]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ia513LCN7jY/mqdefault.jpg "Gear FIX & Molykote LUBE of Apple 1.44MB Floppy Drive [MP-F75W-02G, SuperDrive]
How to replace a BROKEN GEAR to repair a Macintosh SuperDrive SONY MFD-75W-01G 1.44MB floppy drive and lubricate using Molykote EM-30L grease (and a dab of SuperLube PTFE oil). Same gear is used in Apple 800K floppy drives too.
🔎 INDEX
0:00 Intro
1:56 EBAY Gears Compared
5:35 Italian Gears
9:34 1.44MB Drive Mechanism
10:25 Molykote vs. SuperLube
12:24 Gearbox Lube & Gear Replacement
16:47 Drive Lube
22:56 Testing
25:05 Closing Thoughts
Also be sure to watch my 800K Lube & Recapping video to see lots of detail I do not show in the above video: https://youtu.be/sy6JWEerHQc
🛠️ TOOLS & THINGS TO BUY:
• 🇮🇹 Italian-made molded Gear on EBAY: https://ebay.to/2FhBCs5
Updated in May 2024. I can confirm the quality is now on par with Tune-O-Gear, which I reviewed here: https://youtu.be/eC1nUblJpwQ
• EM-30L Grease (AMAZON): https://amzn.to/2DZRdvX
• Super Lube PTFE Oil 51010: https://amzn.to/2ANvXI7
⚠️ Only mix SuperLube oil with SuperLube grease, not with EM-30L.
• Super Lube 21030 Synthetic PTFE Grease (NOT Silicone!): https://amzn.to/4o43gbB
• 99% ISO Alcohol: https://amzn.to/3WbB5f0
• 4.3 LCD Microscope: https://amzn.to/46GyNHX
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• Cotton Swab for head cleaning
• Soldering iron with °F-only LCD & Solder Kit (80W, cheap!): https://amzn.to/4bQSob2
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🛒 MOUSER Cart to replace electrolytic Capacitors: https://bit.ly/3fZzuBR
⚠️ Before you buy this cart, check your 1.44MB drives capacitance values so you can confirm your drive is the same as my 1.44MB drive. NOTE! Not all the capacitors are the same as 800K drive capacitors, so beware if also buying for an 800K drive. You should also consider recapping other boards too so you can add those capacitors to get your balance high enough to qualify for free shipping. I make no commission at all on Mouser Carts. I just provide it to be helpful. See my 800K drive video for details on how to go about recapping, since the location of capacitors is the same on the 800K and 1.44MB drives.
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☠️ ROM-inator II (for SE/30 or Mac II): https://bit.ly/3j7xAkO
💾 olePigeon Patch ROM (Turbo040 compatible): https://bit.ly/2EjCBrr
(I programmed the olePigeon ROM file to my ROM-inator II.)
📚 REFERENCE:
• Molycote EM-30L Grease Specs: https://bit.ly/2UpxNph
• NEVER format 1.44MB High Density floppies as 800K or 400K. 1.44MB High Density floppies are designed to be written with a stronger magnetic field. A 400K or 800K drive will write a weaker signal to a 1.44MB disk, and that will likely develop bit-errors over time. Only use Double-Sided Double-Density DSDD 800K disks in 800K or 400K drives, or use 400K disks in 400K drives. You can use 400K & 800K floppies in Apple 1.44MB SuperDrives because 1.44MB drives use a weaker magnetic field when writing to the lower density disks. Just dont use 1.44MB disks in 800K and 400K drives, even if they seem to work.
🗣 Helpful Groups:
• TinkerDifferent Forum: http://tinkerdifferent.com
• Vintage Apple Macintosh Enthusiasts: https://bit.ly/2YgpDRb
• Vintage Macintosh Restoration & Preservation: https://bit.ly/2XKFzfK
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