Author: Chris Torrence
The third and final installment of the saga of the Rev 0. In the first two videos (here and here), Chris Torrence attempted to fix a Revision 0 Apple II which was stuck in an infinite loop of bells. Finally, in the latest episode, Chris tracks the problem down to a broken trace. See how he diagnoses and fixes the problem!
What’s wrong with Chris Torrence’s Apple II Plus? Check out his latest video to find out how he fixes not one, but two problems with his Apple II Plus! Then, dive into his next video for a review of Daniele Liverani’s new Apple II game, Genius 2. Plus, you can download both Genius games here!
Chris Torrence continues his hacking on Mike’s Rev 0 Apple II. In this episode, he hooks up the Apple II to an Arduino to try to diagnose what’s wrong with the computer. Hilarity ensues…
Join Mike Maginnis and Chris Torrence as they try to fix Mike’s Rev 0 Apple II on the latest episode of the Assembly Lines podcast. Watch here!
In his latest exciting video, Chris Torrence shows you how to build a volume control that goes to 11 for your Apple II, II+, or IIe. Watch here!
Don’t have enough retro reading material? Never fear, the new Paleotronic magazine has you covered! Chris Torrence’s Assembly Lines podcast does a video review of the new magazine from down under. Watch here!
Have you always wanted lowercase support in your Apple ][ or ][+? Chris Torrence shows you how to create new character ROMs for your Apple ][ in the latest Assembly Lines video. Watch now!
Ever had a problem with your rev 0 or rev 1 Apple II keyboard? Chris Torrence shows how to diagnose problems and clean sticky keys in the latest Assembly Lines video. Watch now!
In the latest episode of Assembly Lines, Chris Torrence tests out ReactiveMicro’s new Mockingboard 2.1 kit. One major bug has been fixed, but one flaw still remains…
In the latest episode of the Assembly Lines podcast, Chris Torrence shows how to beat an Olympic record using only his index fingers. Is the mysterious package from Bulgaria involved? Find out here!
Come watch Chris Torrence as he attempts to tackle the Oregon Trail, IRL, or at least as much as you can tackle from within a museum. Watch the video here!
Chris Torrence shows us what happens when you try to mock your Apple IIc. You end up with amazing sound! Check this video out to see how Ian Kim’s Mockingboard 4c can enhance your Apple IIc with only a couple quick modifications. Also check out Chris Torrence’s Patreon for more Apple II goodness!
Chris Torrence takes a look at the UltraWarp Accelerator Card from ReActive Micro. The card speeds up your Apple II, II+, //e, or clone to 13 MHz. See how to assemble the kit, and how it performs!
Ever wish you could cool off your Apple II without all of the fan noise from the Kensington System Saver? Watch as we tear apart the System Saver and replace the fan with an ultra-quiet version: https://youtu.be/KnliZMbmGQA See more Assembly Lines podcast videos at: http://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisTorrence1
The Game Port Interface Board was demoed by Andrew and Ivan Hogan at KansasFest 2017. The board lets you get input and output via the 16-pin game port on your Apple II, II+, IIe, or IIGS. Control your lights, custom circuit boards from your Apple II, or control your Apple II using outside sensors. Check out the video review here: https://youtu.be/T241lI6SBlc
8Bitdo has started shipping the Apple II-compatible bluetooth gamepad from their Kickstarter. Over on the Assembly Lines Video Podcast, Chris Torrence has a video review of the new controller. He shows how to hook the gamepad up to both a modern Mac/PC and also an Apple ][+, //e or IIc. Does the AP40 live up to its hype? Check out the video and find out!
