Re: Apple IIe to PC

[ecitnerppa@aol.com (Ecitnerppa)]

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>I am trying to make a link to my Apple IIe from my PC so I can do data
>TxRx.
>I want to do this with no extra parts.
>I belive this can be done if someone can tell me how to read the DB9
>analog joystick port on the back of all Apple IIe's.

If you happen to have a Super Serial Card in your ][e,and if  you can build
your own cable, you can transfer data that way. Use "ADT" or some
terminal/communications software. Personally, I'm not aware of any software
that can transfer info (pc <--> ][e) with the ][e game port. Additionally, a
"loose" Super Serial Card can be bought for as little as $5. Weigh the amount
of personal time and effort versus the cost of a SSC. Compare that to how
important it is to use the game port (you may have your reasons, the ][ series
is a hacker's machine)...

If you _really_ need to do TX/RX with _only_ the joystick port, may I suggest
perhaps using the ][e's internal socket? There you will find not only all the
signals needed for joystick support, but also "annunciators" which can be used
as outputs. I think that port  is also available on the ][gs, but surely not
available on the ][c series.