Apple LCIII Restoration - Revision history

Michael at 07:50, 1 October 2011

2011-10-01T07:50:16Z

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	* Run a HTTP server, and serve static pages on the Internet.		* Run a HTTP server, and serve static pages on the Internet.
	* Relive some great times playing [http://www.ambrosiasw.com/games/maelstrom/ Maelstrom].		* Relive some great times playing [http://www.ambrosiasw.com/games/maelstrom/ Maelstrom].
	* Develop a custom SCSI-2 to ~~USB Mass Storage~~ converter (see [[~~SCSI2USB~~]]), use the converter to boot the LCIII, and win a bet. I shall enjoy eating free [http://www.nandos.com.au/ Nandos]. Cheers [http://www.andrewjessop.net/ AJ].		* Develop a custom SCSI-2 to SD Card converter (see [[SCSI2SD]]), use the converter to boot the LCIII, and win a bet. I shall enjoy eating free [http://www.nandos.com.au/ Nandos]. Cheers [http://www.andrewjessop.net/ AJ].

	== As-bought Condition ==		== As-bought Condition ==
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	\| Dead.<br />The drive controller appeared to work when connected to a modern PC with PCI SCSI card, but the drive refuses to spin. No amount of hitting, freezing or swearing could convince the drive to spin.		\| Dead.<br />The drive controller appeared to work when connected to a modern PC with PCI SCSI card, but the drive refuses to spin. No amount of hitting, freezing or swearing could convince the drive to spin.
	\| <font color="red">Working SCSI device required to boot</font>		\| <font color="red">Working SCSI device required to boot</font>
	\| Drive will be replaced with a custom SCSI -> ~~USB~~ device. [[~~SCSI2USB~~]]		\| Drive will be replaced with a custom SCSI -> SD card device. [[SCSI2SD]]
	\|-		\|-
	\| Case<br />		\| Case<br />

Michael at 12:01, 27 September 2011

2011-09-27T12:01:53Z

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			== Photos ==
			http://www.codesrc.com/images/LCIII/new_LCIII_first_contact_20110927.jpg
			Hacked up VGA cable and ATX power supply attached. No boot disks.

	== Links ==		== Links ==
	* [http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1824&appnote=en011062 Microchip AN591 AppNote] (ADB interface details)		* [http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1824&appnote=en011062 Microchip AN591 AppNote] (ADB interface details)

60.241.109.145 at 11:53, 27 September 2011

2011-09-27T11:53:36Z

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	== Links ==		== Links ==
	* [http://support.apple.com/kb/TA28939?viewlocale=en_US DA15 monitor -> VGA pinout].
	* [http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1824&appnote=en011062 Microchip AN591 AppNote] (ADB interface details)		* [http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1824&appnote=en011062 Microchip AN591 AppNote] (ADB interface details)

60.241.109.145 at 06:22, 27 September 2011

2011-09-27T06:22:26Z

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	Manufactured June 1992.		Manufactured June 1992.
	\| Heavy yellow discolouring. Unknown working state.		\| Heavy yellow discolouring. Unknown working state.
	\| <font color="~~orange~~">~~Soon to be replaced~~ with a standard VGA monitor.</font>		\| <font color="Green">Replaced with a standard VGA monitor.</font> See [[Macintosh VGA]]
	\| Uses a somewhat non-standard 13w3 connector. This was not the standard (colour) monitor that was supplied with the LCIII, and I probably won't bother trying to get it going.		\| Uses a somewhat non-standard 13w3 connector. This was not the standard (colour) monitor that was supplied with the LCIII, and I probably won't bother trying to get it going. An adapter cable to make use of a VGA monitor is more than sufficient.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Power supply<br />		\| Power supply<br />
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	CPU Socket: MC68882FN25A (FPU)<br />		CPU Socket: MC68882FN25A (FPU)<br />
	CPU (Soldered to board): MC68030FE25B		CPU (Soldered to board): MC68030FE25B
	\| ~~Unknown~~		\| Confirmed working.
	\| <font color="~~orange~~">~~Unknown~~</font>		\| <font color="green">Working</font>
	\| ~~Once~~ the ~~VGA monitor~~ is ~~connected~~, ~~an unhappy face shown at bootup should confirm the logic board is generally ok~~.		\| On boot, the distinctive power-on sound is heard, followed by a flashing question mark in a disk icon (since no disks are working yet).
	\|-		\|-
	\| Ethernet expansion card (10Base-T, RJ45)<br />		\| Ethernet expansion card (10Base-T, RJ45)<br />

Michael: Added ADB links

2011-09-25T09:50:43Z

Added ADB links

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	== Links ==		== Links ==
	* [http://support.apple.com/kb/TA28939?viewlocale=en_US DA15 monitor -> VGA pinout].		* [http://support.apple.com/kb/TA28939?viewlocale=en_US DA15 monitor -> VGA pinout].
			* [http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1824&appnote=en011062 Microchip AN591 AppNote] (ADB interface details)

Michael at 13:41, 23 September 2011

2011-09-23T13:41:29Z

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	* Run a HTTP server, and serve static pages on the Internet.		* Run a HTTP server, and serve static pages on the Internet.
	* Relive some great times playing [http://www.ambrosiasw.com/games/maelstrom/ Maelstrom].		* Relive some great times playing [http://www.ambrosiasw.com/games/maelstrom/ Maelstrom].
	* Develop a custom SCSI-2 to USB Mass Storage converter, use the converter to boot the LCIII, and win a bet. I shall enjoy eating free [http://www.nandos.com.au/ Nandos]. Cheers [http://www.andrewjessop.net/ AJ].		* Develop a custom SCSI-2 to USB Mass Storage converter (see [[SCSI2USB]]), use the converter to boot the LCIII, and win a bet. I shall enjoy eating free [http://www.nandos.com.au/ Nandos]. Cheers [http://www.andrewjessop.net/ AJ].

	== As-bought Condition ==		== As-bought Condition ==
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	\| Dead.<br />The drive controller appeared to work when connected to a modern PC with PCI SCSI card, but the drive refuses to spin. No amount of hitting, freezing or swearing could convince the drive to spin.		\| Dead.<br />The drive controller appeared to work when connected to a modern PC with PCI SCSI card, but the drive refuses to spin. No amount of hitting, freezing or swearing could convince the drive to spin.
	\| <font color="red">Working SCSI device required to boot</font>		\| <font color="red">Working SCSI device required to boot</font>
	\| Drive will be replaced with a custom SCSI -> USB device.		\| Drive will be replaced with a custom SCSI -> USB device. [[SCSI2USB]]
	\|-		\|-
	\| Case<br />		\| Case<br />
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	== Links ==		== Links ==
	* [http://support.apple.com/kb/TA28939?viewlocale=en_US DA15 monitor -> VGA pinout].		* [http://support.apple.com/kb/TA28939?viewlocale=en_US DA15 monitor -> VGA pinout].
	* [http://micha.freeshell.org/ramdisk/index.php AVR based SCSI RAM disk ] (Open-source AVR microcontroller SCSI interface)
	* [http://www.fourwalledcubicle.com/LUFA.php LUFA] Open-source AVR microcontroller USB stack.

Michael at 12:42, 23 September 2011

2011-09-23T12:42:03Z

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	This page documents the the restoration of an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LC_III Apple Macintosh LCIII] bought from ebay for $10. This LCIII will be the replacement for my ~~Grandfather~~'s ~~Mac~~, which was forever lost in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010%E2%80%932011_Queensland_floods Brisbane's 2011 floods].		This page documents the the restoration of an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LC_III Apple Macintosh LCIII] bought from ebay for $10. This LCIII will be the replacement for my [[Pop's LCIII]], which was forever lost in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010%E2%80%932011_Queensland_floods Brisbane's 2011 floods].

	== Goals ==		== Goals ==

Michael at 12:40, 23 September 2011

2011-09-23T12:40:20Z

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-Some blurb here.
+This page documents the the restoration of an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LC_III Apple Macintosh LCIII] bought from ebay for $10.  This LCIII will be the replacement for my Grandfather's Mac, which was forever lost in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010%E2%80%932011_Queensland_floods Brisbane's 2011 floods].
-== Status ==
+== Goals ==
-Case:
+* Run a HTTP server, and serve static pages on the Internet.
-Keyboard/Mouse:
+* Relive some great times playing [http://www.ambrosiasw.com/games/maelstrom/ Maelstrom].
-Power Supply:
+* Develop a custom SCSI-2 to USB Mass Storage converter, use the converter to boot the LCIII, and win a bet. I shall enjoy eating free [http://www.nandos.com.au/ Nandos]. Cheers [http://www.andrewjessop.net/ AJ].
-== TODO ==
+== As-bought Condition ==
-) Power Supply hack
+{| border="1" align="left"
-) Test video.
+!Part
-== Doco links ==
+== Links ==

Michael: Created page with "Some blurb here. Goal: Keep it running for Lauren to use. Serve this webpage from an LCIII == Status == Case: Keyboard/Mouse: Power Supply: Video: Disks: Logic Board: Network: …"

2011-09-23T06:46:27Z

Created page with "Some blurb here. Goal: Keep it running for Lauren to use. Serve this webpage from an LCIII == Status == Case: Keyboard/Mouse: Power Supply: Video: Disks: Logic Board: Network: …"

New page

Some blurb here.
Goal: Keep it running for Lauren to use. Serve this webpage from an LCIII

== Status ==
Case:
Keyboard/Mouse:
Power Supply:
Video:
Disks:
Logic Board:
Network: (include serial here!)
Floppy:
Sound:

== TODO ==
1) Power Supply hack
2) Test video.

== Hardware Specs ==

== Doco links ==