Re: IIc hard drive hack?

[L Busey <liam1@ix.netcom.com>]

TWS wrote:
> 
> The Apple IIe, IIc and IIc+ all use the same
> technology, don't they?
> 
> On the IIc and +, the motherboards are built
> without slot connectors. Aren't the same
> signals used on the IIc for 5.25 drive access,
> serial access, etc?
> 
> Would it be possible to find where the signals
> go on the motherboard, and install a Focus
> Hard Drive in a IIc?
> 
> My idea is that you may be able to solder
> some wires to the Focus Card connectors, and
> then attach them to the Motherboard. Maybe
> the use of one of the ports would have to be
> compromised? Use the signals that go to SLOT
> 1 (serial) to run the Focus card.
> 
> Any thoughts?

Don't try it unless you really know what you're doing. If you do, you'll
probably end up trashing Focus card and IIc. 

If you want a slot on a portable Apple II type computer, why don't you
purchase a Laser128EX? They include everything the IIc has as well as a
card slot, UDC controller, numeric keypad and an accelerator.