c0op3r Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I saw a post on out local Retro Computer Fb Page and I got an idea. Power supply voltage monitor LEDs. It does nothing for performance but it is really cool for the "Bling Factor". The machine as it is setup: ReactiveMicro Power Supply (in original case, its a kit they sell to replace the old internals with a new modern unit) Added the -12vDC. +12vDC -5vDC & +5vDC LEDs (I might add an Amp meter also later) Ramworks III card with 1meg and a A2Heaven VGA Daughter board. Uthernet II Ethernet adapter Slot 3 open - it is emulate HD from the CFFA A2Heaven FastChip//e (with the display and controls mounted in the lid) A2Heaven Mockingboard CLone with Vacuum Tubes (for the audiophile experience) CFFA card - USB routed to the rear of the machine, and 16GB (way over kill) CF Card for HD phantom (slot 3) Controlls mounted in lid Vtech Floppy Controller (this will handle 5.25 and 3.5 drives) Neat thing if you dont put a disk in the drive the machine will just boot from CFFA in slot 5 A2Heaven Memory expansion card with bootable ROM (this is more than likely going to be removed soon as its not being used right now). A No Slot Clock and a ZIF socket for the processor - I did this so I can install a Rocket Chip or ZipChip if I want to. This is a very late model with a production date of 23rd week 1993 (so very near the end). I will post more picture of it setup this weeked as we are having a small RetroComputer Meet. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+eebuckeye Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 That looks awesome! Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 (edited) Great work. You have some serious cutting skills. I have done many a mod in my day, but I have to say I would be scared sh*tless to cut up the case on my only IIe in fear of screwing it up Ohh, for the USB routing, what did you use? What cable exactly and how did you pull it off? I'd love to do that to my IIe and IIgs as opposed to having a USB extension cable coming out of the back of the machine... Edited March 7, 2018 by eightbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 (edited) files and sandpaper help a lot, but it still takes some skill or machinery to do clean holes that large I cant speak for the op, but usb A male to usb A female with panel mounting tabs are not uncommon https://www.google.com/search?q=panel+mount+usb+connector&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjNhbWYqdnZAhXK21MKHSodB4UQ_AUICygC&biw=1440&bih=794 Edited March 7, 2018 by Osgeld 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I'll have to grab some panel mount connectors and short USB extension cables. If the OP has links to the purchases it will help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0op3r Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 Sorry it took a bit to get you this photo my Server decided to nuke itself and I had to reinstall. But here is the back panel: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Nice touch with the panel cover labeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byte Knight Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 That's way too nice to put a monitor on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMaddog Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Wow, you turned your Apple into a gaming PC! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoestring Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Amazing work. I love threads like these.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick gates Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 What is the paint color for Apple iie platinum I need to freshen up my base plate. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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