Taking a Look at a Rare Apple II Clone.

[@parjf]

I know that keyboard very well - we had that computer model back in 1985, but used a slightly different ROM (Displayed "FOX-2001" instead of "COMPUTER" - I learned later on that Apple II clones were usually shipped to North America without ROMs and local resellers added them, skirting anti-clone laws). We also had two Mitac drives, though they were the slim versions. All the IIe software we had ran perfectly on it. Also, the 80 column/ram expansion in the AUX slot it came with will give you 80 column mode without the card you added. Just remove your card and type PR#3 - unless the card is faulty it will work.

[@ashtonsretrocomputerroom]

Awesome video! Love that COMPUTER boot message 😂 Looking forward to your setup at the WORC!

[@dennisbrown4844]

Always happy to see a new BTM86 video!

[@john_ace]

An Apple IIe does not need the dedicated 80 column card. The IIe has an 80col card integrated and is usable by expanding the AUX memory by 2K (80col card) or 64K (64K 80col card). The 64K expansion additionally allows the use of double highres-mode (DHGR). To my knowledge, the STK ASICs (STK65301, STK65371) were made in Bulgaria in the mid 80s and are reverse engineered Apple ASICs. These clone ASICs were seemingly originally ordered by an Italian company in Bulgaria before being produced in mass and sold to anyone who was asking. These chips found their way in many different clones in the mid-late 80s. The IIe-based clones were typically of relatively high quality and sometimes sold with macro-keyboards. Clone Apple II and IIe computers were very much the norm in Europe and original Apple II were almost a rare find. Many of the European clones had their own case design, often very similar to an IBM PC with a separate keyboard. These clones were often just thrown away because they looked comparatively ugly and not special at all.

[@Gillesgip]

Well done! Might see you at the retro event.

[@worldofretrocomputing]

BTM86 will be an exhibitor again this year and is our youngest sponsor ever!

[@Gillesgip]

@@worldofretrocomputing that's awesome! Your hard work and passion!

[@50shadesofbeige88]

Good work!

[@RudysRetroIntel]

Excellent video! Looks like the power-supply is also from the Apple II as the connector is not square like the lle. I too live in Canada and would like to go to the event. Do you have a link? Thanks for sharing

[@paulforester6996]

I have one exactly like that but still have the brand. I'd have to dig it out. When I bought it, there were wires everywhere and cleaned them up. I wish I documented how they wired it cause it was hacked. It stopped working somewhat. I'll have to dig it out.

[@laggot]

windex and a paper towel

[@markh.6687]

Anybody remember the brand "Franklin", and their line of Apple II compatibles?? I sold them in the early 1980's. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Electronic_Publishers

[@peetie5000]

Any advice on cleaning and reconditioning a Pet 4032?