Re: Apple II Memory Expansion Card

[scott@alfter.diespammersdie.us (Scott Alfter)]

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In article <wcKdnUldUPgrYx3ZRVn-vg@comcast.com>,
Henry <apl2research(.a.t.)comcast.net> top-posted (grr):
>I'm thinking a few NiMH batteries and a wall-wart for when the computer is 
>off will do the trick.  I'm sure I can make the battery pack 'stackable' so 
>people can choose how much time they want, although one pack should be good 
>for days.  If you use the computer daily and have it charge when the powers 
>on then you shouldn't need the wall wart.  If you leave the computer off for 
>days then you will need the wall wart.  At least that's how I'll try and 
>make it.  It will be more of a kit actually.  All the parts will be sold 
>separately and you can choose what options you will want.  Of course I 
>always prefer when all the options can fit inside the computer, so I'll try 
>and make the battery internal.

Another possibility if somebody installs one of your upgrade power supplies
is to tap into the +5VSB output.  It's powered up whenever the computer is
plugged in, so you can ditch the wall wart.  Plugging the computer into a
UPS would get it through most power outages.

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