Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

That was my exact kit growing up. My mom was a freelance translator for a time before working for data general, and she bought this for working. Like our school machines but more memory and less color..

When she wasn’t working my brothers and I could use it write papers / software and play games.

A joystick would be a helpful addition. Apple joysticks are really analog (basically two game paddles together) which make them interesting.

I still remember (I think) how to get the screen to cycle colors.

10 hgr

20 For I = 1 to 7

30 hcolor = i

40 hplot 0,0

50 call 62454

60 next I

The Apple II time warp podcasts is not often updated and kinda fun too

https://appletimewarp.libsyn.com/apple-time-warp-podcast-epi...




yes, this works. it fills in using the weird apple row addressing and everything.




Consider applying for YC's Spring batch! Applications are open till Feb 11.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: