GS Batteries, LCD displays, Robot programming, 2.5" HD's, ... stuff

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

In case you are looking for ...

IIgs "Bat RAM" battery-- All Electronics lists two 3.6V 2.5AH Lithium
batteries with wire leads which should fit well in a ROM-01 GS for $3.50
each. There is a 3.6V "AA size Lithium battery" ($3.50) which looks good
for computers with AA size holders.


LCD displays-- All Electronics and MPJA offer a number of surplus LCD
panel displays at low prices.


Robot programming-- MPJA carries a good selection of the Parallax BASIC
Stamp controllers, modules, and accessories popularly used for Robot
programming (e.g. the Lynxmotion Robot kits). A good source for current
projects and info is Nuts & Volts magazine.


2.5" IDE drives-- Scott G has posted suggestions that Focus Hard Card
drive owners should consider swapping in higher capacity 2.5" hard
drives. Alltech lists several in a recent Nuts & Volts ad (e.g. 80MB at
$25 --- 120MB at $35 --- 420MB at $59).


74xxx IC's-- Apple II experimenters are noticing that these are hard to
find at sane prices. If you're thinking of building a parallel I/O
board, etc. for your Apple II, Halted Specialties lists 74xxx, 65xxx,
and many other IC's and parts at reasonable prices.     



All Electronics (800-826-5432; http://www.allcorp.com ) major surplus
and new parts seller- switches, LCD panels, connectors, transformers,
caps, IIgs-type lithium batteries, etc. (free catalog)

Alltech (760-724-2404; http://allelec.com  accepts on-line orders) sells
all kinds of replacement parts for Apple II's as well as the Focus Hard
Card drives, CD-ROM drives, cables, memory boards & IC's, diskettes

Halted Specialties (800-442-5833; http://www.halted.com ) sells
electronic parts- sockets, cables, plugs, caps, Parallax BASIC stamp,
SCSI cables, ... good prices for 74xxx, 65xx, etc. IC's  (free catalog)

Lynxmotion (104 Partridge Road, Pekin, IL 61554-1403; 309-382-1816
http://www.lynxmotion.com ) sells Robot kits, Robot arms, servos,
controllers, ... for PC but adaptable for Apple II

MPJA/ Marlin P. Jones (800-652-6733; http://www.mpja.com/) many power
supplies, NULL modem, Parallax BASIC stamp, misc kits, LED displays, LCD
panels, ...  (free catalog)

Nuts & Volts Magazine (800-783-4624; http://www.nutsvolts.com ) not A2
specific, but good info on robot making and other interesting projects
and a good place to find surplus electronic parts ads.



 
Rubywand