Laser 128EX: Proving this machine is better than an Apple IIc
Let's check out what this machine can actually do. I wanted to test out some of the things about the Laser that make it as good as a real Apple, and what makes it better. (And perhaps where it is worse too.)
Part 1: https://youtu.be/aEkqXq-B3Gw
Part 2: This part!
Part 3: https://youtu.be/DHooJIb4xeE
0:00 Intro
0:47 Trying out some games and programs
2:31 Testing the color/mono switch
3:15 What does the 40/80 col switch actually do?
5:56 Apple Mouse compatibility
7:44 Testing the accelerated CPU speed
13:15 Does the Apple 5.25" drive work?
15:44 Does the Apple 3.5" drive work?
20:40 Does the FloppyEmu work? (SmartPort Hard Drives)
21:46 Testing various expansion cards
33:37 Making disks with ADT Pro with the Laser 128
36:56 Running CP/M on the Laser 128
-- Video Links
Laser 128EX Roms:
https://archive.org/download/laser-128-ex-roms
Attack of the PETSCII Robots (Apple II version)
http://www.the8bitguy.com/product/petscii-robots-for-apple/
Apple II/Macintosh 3.5 drive compatibility: (incomplete when it comes to Laser 128)
http://wiki.apple2.org/index.php?title=3.5_Drive_Compatibility
Support the channel on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasement
Adrian's Digital Basement ][ (Second Channel)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbtwi4wK1YXd9AyV_4UcE6g
Article on the history of the Laser 128:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_128
-- Tools
Deoxit D5:
https://amzn.to/2VvOKy1
http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.f
O-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)
https://amzn.to/3a9x54J
Elenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:
https://amzn.to/2VrT5lW
Hakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:
https://amzn.to/2ye6xC0
Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:
https://www.rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000z/
Head Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:
https://amzn.to/3adRbuy
TL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)
https://amzn.to/2wG4tlP
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33000308958.html
TS100 Soldering Iron:
https://amzn.to/2K36dJ5
https://www.ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853
EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:
https://www.eevblog.com/product/121gw/
DSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:
https://amzn.to/2RDSDQw
https://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672
Magnetic Screw Holder:
https://amzn.to/3b8LOhG
https://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.html
Universal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971
RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)
http://www.retrotink.com/
Plato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184
Heat Sinks:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.html
Little squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)
https://amzn.to/3b8LOOI
--- Links
My GitHub repository:
https://github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories
Commodore Computer Club / Vancouver, WA – Portland, OR – PDX Commodore Users Group
https://www.commodorecomputerclub.com/
--- Instructional videos
My video on damage-free chip removal:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8
--- Music
Intro music and other tracks by:
Nathan Divino
@itsnathandivino
Видео Laser 128EX: Proving this machine is better than an Apple IIc канала Adrian's Digital Basement
Part 1: https://youtu.be/aEkqXq-B3Gw
Part 2: This part!
Part 3: https://youtu.be/DHooJIb4xeE
0:00 Intro
0:47 Trying out some games and programs
2:31 Testing the color/mono switch
3:15 What does the 40/80 col switch actually do?
5:56 Apple Mouse compatibility
7:44 Testing the accelerated CPU speed
13:15 Does the Apple 5.25" drive work?
15:44 Does the Apple 3.5" drive work?
20:40 Does the FloppyEmu work? (SmartPort Hard Drives)
21:46 Testing various expansion cards
33:37 Making disks with ADT Pro with the Laser 128
36:56 Running CP/M on the Laser 128
-- Video Links
Laser 128EX Roms:
https://archive.org/download/laser-128-ex-roms
Attack of the PETSCII Robots (Apple II version)
http://www.the8bitguy.com/product/petscii-robots-for-apple/
Apple II/Macintosh 3.5 drive compatibility: (incomplete when it comes to Laser 128)
http://wiki.apple2.org/index.php?title=3.5_Drive_Compatibility
Support the channel on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasement
Adrian's Digital Basement ][ (Second Channel)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbtwi4wK1YXd9AyV_4UcE6g
Article on the history of the Laser 128:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_128
-- Tools
Deoxit D5:
https://amzn.to/2VvOKy1
http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.f
O-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)
https://amzn.to/3a9x54J
Elenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:
https://amzn.to/2VrT5lW
Hakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:
https://amzn.to/2ye6xC0
Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:
https://www.rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000z/
Head Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:
https://amzn.to/3adRbuy
TL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)
https://amzn.to/2wG4tlP
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33000308958.html
TS100 Soldering Iron:
https://amzn.to/2K36dJ5
https://www.ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853
EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:
https://www.eevblog.com/product/121gw/
DSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:
https://amzn.to/2RDSDQw
https://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672
Magnetic Screw Holder:
https://amzn.to/3b8LOhG
https://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.html
Universal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971
RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)
http://www.retrotink.com/
Plato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184
Heat Sinks:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.html
Little squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)
https://amzn.to/3b8LOOI
--- Links
My GitHub repository:
https://github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories
Commodore Computer Club / Vancouver, WA – Portland, OR – PDX Commodore Users Group
https://www.commodorecomputerclub.com/
--- Instructional videos
My video on damage-free chip removal:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8
--- Music
Intro music and other tracks by:
Nathan Divino
@itsnathandivino
Видео Laser 128EX: Proving this machine is better than an Apple IIc канала Adrian's Digital Basement
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