Archive No. 114
Apple IIe Platinum
Superserial card installed. Power Supply working, but replaced with PicoPSU that uses a 12v input. Added an ESP32 card for doing cool stuff. Here's the usage guide. Basically boot with FloppyEmu t
Historical Context
Apple's landmark home computer, introduced in 1977 with color graphics and an open architecture that invited third-party expansion. The Apple II defined the personal computer industry for nearly a decade and is the machine that made Apple profitable. Software like VisiCalc — the world's first spreadsheet — ran exclusively on the Apple II and created an entirely new reason to own a computer.
Specifications
Technical Blueprint
Ref: A2S2128
Processor
1MHz 65C02
Memory
64KB RAM
Storage
TBD
Operating System
N/A
Hardware Notes
PRAM battery removed
Gallery
Detailed Observations
The Story
Superserial card installed. Power Supply working, but replaced with PicoPSU that uses a 12v input. Added an ESP32 card for doing cool stuff. Here's the usage guide. Basically boot with FloppyEmu to load ESP32 program, then run the NTSC program which will take you to the ESP32 menu.
Restoration Log
Work Done
Every repair, recap, and restoration performed on this machine — documented as the work was completed.