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Re: Apple II VGA Video Generator Card Project
Michael J. Mahon wrote:
Here is the moment of truth...
Is it a VGA adapter for an Apple II or is it a *replacement*
for an Apple II?
To be honest, if you stuck a mid-range FPGA on a card with video, RAM and
compact flash, you'd probably have enough capacity left over to implement
the entire Apple II in the FPGA. I mean, look at the A2 - a board full of
TTL and a 6502 - it's not that much logic for today's programmable logic
devices.
Of course, it's a matter of personal preference...
Some insist on using all original apple hardware, down to floppy drives and
monitor, and nothing short will suffice.
Some want to use the apple machine hardware, but due to lack of space or
resources, would like to be able to use a VGA monitor. Some would also use a
PC keyboard so they can use a KVM switch.
Some would be happy with a 'C-One' type setup, happy to use an apple
emulated in hardware with modern peripherals such as keyboard and compact flash.
Others again are happy to use software emulators running on the PC.
Personally, I want *all* of the above! ;)
Regards,
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