Re: Robo-1000 and IIgs compatibility?

[Polymorph <mike.a.stephens@gmail.com>]

On Thursday, May 24, 2012 5:47:14 AM UTC+10, Antoine Vignau wrote:
> Dear All,
> I own a Robo-1000 package (https://picasaweb.google.com/
> 104707687928913128396/AppleIIRobo1000), the first 3D device for the
> Apple II.
> 
> I was wondering where to connect one of the connector on an Apple
> IIgs, knowing that the 16-pin interface connects to the I/O port of an
> Apple II. But the controller lead also includes a single wire breakout
> which is to be connected to the +12V connector of the 4-pin auxiliary
> video connector of an Apple II+ or IIe.
> 
> The question is: on an Apple IIgs, where should I connect that extra
> cable?
> 
> Yours ideas are welcome,
> Antoine.thesolderingking.edu

The soldering king! (Woah!! I fell off my chair!)  :-P

Seriously though, the IIgs fan connector provides +12V. Maybe you could use that? The 2 pin fan connector is towards the back left of the motherboard and should be marked as "Fan" or something similar.

Hope this helps!

Cheers,
Mike