Re: Apple IIgs motherboard pinout

[supertimer@aol.com (Supertimer)]

CUTblakeney@home.com (Jeff Blakeney) wrote:

>supertimer@aol.com (Supertimer) wrote:
>
>>You won't regret it if you towerize the IIGS.  It is
>>really the way to go.  Like they say, Apple II
>>Forever.  ;-)  Just remember to test everything with
>>a multimeter before powering it up and do the
>>initial testing with your valuable peripheral cards
>>removed.
>
>Personally, if I were going to put my IIgs into a PC case, I'd use a
>desktop case.  I don't much care for tower cases.  In fact, I'd love
>to get a desktop case for my Pentium II as it is currently in a mid
>sized tower.

Desktop cases have their advantages.  For IIGS
conversions, a desktop case will give you peace
of mind because the cards are not hanging in the
slots.  For most cards, hanging sideways inside
a tower case with only the slot connection as
support is ok since they are light.  However, if
you use a Focus hardcard, then you would not
be able to install it in a towerized IIGS.  In such
a case, a desktop is a good alternative.

(For concerned tower users, I can think of one
solution.  Run wires between front and back of
the case at each slot and let each card rest
on the wire.  As long as you use insulated
wires and tighten them so that there is sufficient
tension, the cards are well protected and have
support while hanging sideways in their slots.)