Re: Hardware Questions (IIgs monitor blurry, IIc power)

["Michael J. Mahon" <mjmahon@aol.com>]

dagz wrote:
> I have recently set up all of my old hardware in order to return to
> programming my Apple IIgs.
>
> My system works ok but my monitor seems to be on it's final days.  The
> monitor becomes blurry after about 5 minutes of usage.  If I turn the
> brightness and contrast down really low it allows me to continue to
> keep the text readable and generally focused, albeit a lot dimmer.
>
> Does anyone know what would cause this?  I am decent with a multi-
> tester and soldering gun but I generally don't work on video
> displays.  Is it a common problem with a common solution or should I
> just start looking for another monitor?

Check out:

http://home.swbell.net/rubywand/Csa2MONITOR.html

> Also, on another note, someone gave me an Apple IIc some years back
> and I'd really love to use it but it doesn't have the power adapter.
> Does anyone have a good source for these?  I looked up the pinouts and
> it appears to be pretty simple using +15V and ground.  Should I just
> get a matching power supply and wire up my own plug?  Is there
> anything to be wary of?

Any linear DC supply in the 10v-15v range with at least 2.5A capability
should work fine.  If it's a switching supply, you may need to bump the
current up a bit so it handles the IIc startup surge.

-michael

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