Apple 1 Keyboard And Monitor

[@amazingco]

You could make this adapter's gerbers available with us... :)

[@RetroHackShack]

Yes. I plan on it. I'll probably make another version that uses dip on both sides as well for people that don't want to cut a cable and add the idc connectors.

[@TurboCharged_RubberDuck]

@@RetroHackShack How far along with this are you? Finishing off my own Apple 1 build now and need something like this to connect my keyboard! :)

[@RetroHackShack]

@@TurboCharged_RubberDuck Do you want to use IDC connectors like I did? If so I can pop a board in the mail to you. Just send me an email. Otherwise, I might be able to work on this today.

[@RetroHackShack]

OK. I have added a link to the design files in the description.

[@tommyvanpelt2408]

I'm in the process of building one myself. I decided to build an ascii keyboard rather than try and source one and troubleshoot. I had to add a bodge wire for the no-dma as it wouldn't take a bridge which I attribute to the cheaper boards. Cheers to you!

[@davidtuomi8361]

One thought, some of the video issue may be that the monitor isn't self terminating. Old monitors would have to have their loop outs terminated with a 75 ohm resister plug or else would suffer from all sorts of signal trouble. Don't know if that's the issue here, but the way the lines turned wavy reminded me of it.

[@RetroHackShack]

That's a good idea. However, it does have that terminator switch in the back and I tried it both ways without much of a difference. Also, the Apple IIe didn't display any issues in either mode.

[@davidtuomi8361]

@@RetroHackShack Very good, I didn't notice the switch while watching the video. You might could verify the switch is making contact, but more than likely it works fine and termination isn't the issue. Sounds like the trimmer pots were the fix.

[@zeromega]

nice, can't wait for the next video

[@sorcererstan]

Oh no! You used D5 on the pots! You may want to see xraytonyb's recent video about this. BTW, great video, will save this for when I go down the Apple 1 road.

[@RetroHackShack]

It seems to work great for me over the years. I'll check it out.

[@RetroHackShack]

Just watching the video. This definitely needs more investigation and more people should know about this. The issue seems to be with carbon film pots and the fact that the D5 is 95% solvent, so be careful folks!

[@scottDchicago]

Fantastic episode! So interesting to watch!

[@ArcticZombie]

Very interesting. I love the design of the keyboard

[@Zahgurym]

26:00 if Data cant diagnose the issue Blazin Bev will give you something that will make you see it straight atleast. 😆

[@RetroHackShack]

Blazin Bev. Lol. I haven't heard that one before.

[@Zahgurym]

@@RetroHackShack ridiculous meme that Dr Crusher is a huge stoner, usually using images from the episode Sub Rosa with the green fog. No idea how it started. Lol

[@horusfalcon]

I'm not a big Apple fan, but this video is oddly satisfying... It's a lot to go through to get a keyboard from an Apple II+ working on a replica Apple 1. You might have come out better just gettings some Cherry switches and building a keyboard (those switches you "resprung" will eventually fatigue again). Yeah, it's a bit more expensive, but would be better long-term.

[@RetroHackShack]

Yes. These do exist and you can build them from scratch if you want. Personal preference on which way you want to go with any of these accessories.

[@richardkelsch3640]

Deoxit D5 contains a lubricant, which attracts dust and debris. It's the worst thing to use for potentiometers. You should use contact cleaner that does not leave a residue. All you did was spray gunk into those pots.

[@RetroHackShack]

I used the green stuff too. Which is made specifically for pots. It didn't help.

[@richardkelsch3640]

@@RetroHackShack Sometimes you have to desolder the pots, disassemble them and carefully clean them, then reassemble them. That can be beyond some people's "pay grade", but the way those pots were manufactured does not make them easy to clean just by squirting them in place. Others may just get a brand new replacement and be done with it. One that perfectly fits would be difficult, but one that works would not be difficult.

[@derekchristenson5711]

Nice job!

[@RetroHackShack]

Thanks

[@rockyhill3]

Great video, keep it up!

[@JohnDlugosz]

The Apple II keyboard I remember had extra buttons: an "open apple" and "solid apple" logo key on either side of the space bar.

[@RetroHackShack]

Yeah. The IIe had those keys. images.app.goo.gl/tm7odrvMnxaAvvfh9

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Jam in an SSD.