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Re: Shift-key modification?
- Subject: Re: Shift-key modification?
- From: Stephen Shaw <xstephenx@apple2.org.za>
- Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 17:34:14 +0000 (UTC)
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On Tue, 25 Sep 2001 19:43:45 GMT, Mike Pfaiffer wrote:
> Ernest wrote:
>
>> What is the "shift-key modification," on the Apple II+? How do you do it?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Ernest
>
> Actually it is a fairly simple procedure. It only works with a
> couple of applications. It amounts to running a wire from one of the
> exposed pins of the keyboard connector (check your manual to determine
> which one) over to button 2 of the paddle controller. The result allows
> certain programs to input lowercase. Of course you need an 80 column card
> or software which uses graphics in order to actually *see* lowercase.
>
> Later
> Mike
>
Beware of doing this though. Try and put a switch in the connections. The
reason : Some word processors use (I think) the graphics screen (Applewriter or
Applewriter II or Bank Street Writer - I can't remember which) if this mod is
in you get a black "block" on the screen which is caused by the mod.
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