Re: IIe -> mac data transfer

[mjmahon@aol.com (Michael J. Mahon)]

Quartz asked:

>> > > I'd go for a IIe Card in a Mac with an LC slot.  That supports the
>5.25"
>> > > drive, is accellerated, and has a hard disk, in addition to the Mac
>> > > accessory.
>> >
>> > would a quadra 610 fit the bill? I have one of those lying around...
>> >
>> 
>> I'm not sure. The LC, LC II, and LC III do, as well as some others like the
>> Performa 575.
>> Check the specs, if it has an LC slot it should work.
>
>ok, question:
>
>if I find a computer that has an LC slot, do I just take the disk 
>controller card out of the IIe and stuff it into the mac as-is? do I 
>need some sort of riser or adapter? when it's in, can I just insert a 
>floppy and go, or do I need a special program to access it?

No, you need the special //e Emulator Card for the Mac, with the
special "Y-cable" that brings out pigtails for an Apple II joystick
and an Apple II 5.25" floppy.

They are pretty readily available, since many schools used them.
They show up frequently on eBay, and usually go for less than
$20, with cable and software (which you will need).

-michael

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