Re: Upgrading the Apple][ to //e

[Exegete <millers@noneofyourbusiness.com>]

Robert Steinmetz wrote:
> I have my original Apple][ and for a long time when I used it every day 
> I was able to keep it up with all of the current technology I needed. I 
> eventually moved to a //c and a Laser 128.
>
>
> I am wonder how close I can get i to compliance with a //e.
>
> I change the ROMs to the floating point ROMs and it became effectively a 
> ][+
>
> I added a Videx 80 col card and a lowercase adapter, 80columns and lower 
> case.
>
> I added a Titan 128k Card.
>
> I added a ZIP chip but there seem to be some issues with that. I cant 
> get it to complete diagnostics.
>
> I have a 65c02 for the enhanced instruction set.
>
> What steps can I take to make this machine more compatible with the //e?
>
> The major missing elements AFAIK are the enhanced instruction set of the 
> 65c02 with the enhanced ROMS and character generator chip.
>
> Is this a feasible project and if so does anyone want to help?

Robert,

If you have a real II, not a II+, I would urge you to keep it in 
original condition. You have a collectors' item there. You can get a IIe 
for just a few dollars, and some of your upgrades can be put into the 
IIe to upgrade it (like you Zip chip - I need to remind myself that 
Coveting is still a sin.)

Roy



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