Re: Apple ii projects for kids?

[powergs@macgui.com (Sam Latella)]

The Wizard of Oz wrote:
> On 11-09-04 08:44 AM, Sam Latella wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> Does anyone know of any good apple ii projects for kids be it software or
>> hardware based for the Apple IIe or IIgs.
>>
>> Something simple but still has a learning potential about computers
>> either
>> hardware or software.
>>
>> We are thinking of this year's science far project and would like to show
>> case the Apple iie as the center piece, and give it a wow factor!
>>
>> Basically a blast from the past!
>>
>> Any ideas would be much appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Sam
> 
> 	As I recall the ][+ and //e had a set of pins called annunciator 
> outputs on the motherboard. I think there were four pair. They could be 
> used to control a series of lights.
> 
> 	For older kids it might be fun to make an array of LEDs (with 
> additional circuitry) and control it from those outputs. Finding the 
> parts will take the most time. Putting it all together just requires a 
> little design and planning.
> 
> 				Later
> 				Mike
>


Cool!

Any schematics or books that I can reference for the Apple II for that
design?

I've got the spare lights and wiring to do this.

Sam