1853

8D03

C9

2F

 

LT7HB

CMP

#'/'

;EA, MUST BE "/"

1854

8D05

D0

29

 

 

BNE

LCERR

;LAST CHAR NOT '/'

1855

8D07

F0

15

 

 

BEQ LT8A

;(ALWAYS)

1856

8D09

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1857

8D09

 

 

 

; READ KIM

DATA

 

1858

8D09

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1859

8D09

20

2A

8E

LOADT7 JSR

RDBYT

 

1860

8D0C B0

26

 

 

BCS

LDT7A

;NONHEX OR LAST CHAR

1861

8D0E 20

77

8E

 

JSR

CHKT

;UPDATE CHECKSUM (PACKED BYTE)

1862

8D11

A0

00

 

 

LDY

#0

;STORE BYTE

1863

8D13

91

FE

 

 

STA

(BUFADL),Y

 

1864

8D15

E6

FE

 

 

INC

BUFADL

;BUMP BUFFER ADR

1865

8D17

D0

F0

 

 

BNE

LOADT7

;CARRY?

1866

8D19

E6

FF

 

 

INC

BUFADH

 

1867

8D1B 4C

09

8D

 

JMP

LOADT7

 

1868

8D1E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1869

8D1E

 

 

 

; TEST CHECKSUM & FINISH

1870

8D1E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1871

8D1E

 

 

 

LOADT8 =*

 

 

1872

8D1E 20

26

8E

LT8A

JSR RDBYTX

;CHECK SUM

1873

8D21

CD

36

A6

 

CMP

SCR6

 

1874

8D24

D0

16

 

 

BNE

CKERR

 

1875

8D26

20

26

8E

 

JSR

RDBYTX

 

1876

8D29

CD

37

A6

 

CMP

SCR7

 

1877

8D2C D0

0E

 

 

BNE

CKERR

;CHECK SUM ERROR

1878

8D2E F0

11

 

 

BEQ OKEXIT

;(ALWAYS)

1879

8D30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1880

8D30

A9

2F

 

LCERR

LDA

#LSTCHR

;LAST CHAR IS NOT '/'

1881

8D32

D0

0A

 

 

BNE NGEXIT

;(ALWAYS)

1882

8D34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1883

8D34

C9

2F

 

LDT7A

CMP #'/'

;LAST OR NONHEX?

1884

8D36

F0

E6

 

 

BEQ LOADT8

;LAST

1885

8D38

 

 

 

FRERR

 

 

;FRAMING ERROR

1886

8D38

A9

FF

 

NHERR

LDA

#NONHEX

;KIM ONLY, NON HEX CHAR READ

1887

8D3A D0

02

 

 

BNE NGEXIT

;(ALWAYS)

1888

8D3C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1889

8D3C A9

CC

 

CKERR

LDA #CHECK

;CHECKSUM ERROR

1890

8D3E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1891

8D3E 38

 

 

NGEXIT SEC

 

;ERROR INDICATOR TO MONITOR IS CARRY

1892

8D3F B0

01

 

 

BCS EXIT

;(ALWAYS)

1893

8D41

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1894

8D41

18

 

 

OKEXIT CLC

 

;NO ERROR

1895

8D42

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1896

8D42

24

FD

 

EXIT

BIT

MODE

 

1897

8D44

50

08

 

 

BVC

EX10

;READING WRONG REC?

1898

8D46

A0

80

 

 

LDY

#$80

 

1899

8D48

4C

78

8C

 

JMP LOADT

;RESTART SEARCH

1900

8D4B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1901

8D4B 68

 

 

USRREQ PLA

 

;USER REQUESTS EXIT

1902

8D4C 68

 

 

 

PLA

 

 

1903

8D4D 38

 

 

 

SEC

 

 

1904

8D4E A2

CC

 

EX10

LDX

#$CC

 

1905

8D50

D0

69

 

 

BNE

STCC

;STOP TAPE, RETURN

1906

8D52

AD

02

A0

SYNC

LDA

DDRIN

;CHANGE DATA DIRECTION

1907

8D55

29

BF

 

 

AND

#$BF

 

1908

8D57

8D

02

A0

 

STA

DDRIN

 

1909

8D5A A9

00

 

 

LDA

#0

 

1910

8D5C 8D

0B

A0

 

STA

VIAACR

 

1911

8D5F AD

31

A6

 

LDA

KMBDRY

;SET UP BOUNDARY

1912

8D62

24

FD

 

 

BIT

MODE

 

1913

8D64

10

03

 

 

BPL

SY100

 

1914

8D66

AD

32

A6

 

LDA

HSBDRY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apple II manual BNE Lcerr Last Char not

II specifications

The Apple II, launched in April 1977, was one of the first highly successful mass-produced microcomputer products. It marked a significant leap in personal computing, setting standards for future developments in the industry. Created by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs, the Apple II differentiated itself with its user-friendly design, appealing aesthetics, and robust capabilities.

One of the standout features of the Apple II was its open architecture, which allowed users to expand and enhance the computer's functionality. This design enabled hundreds of third-party hardware and software developers to contribute to its ecosystem, resulting in an array of peripherals, including printers, modems, and storage devices. The Apple II utilized a MOS Technology 6502 microprocessor running at a clock speed of 1 MHz. Initially equipped with 4 KB of RAM, the machine could be expanded to 48 KB, accommodating more complex applications and programs.

The Apple II was also notable for its colorful graphics. It was one of the first computers to support color display, offering a 6-color palette with a resolution of 280x192 pixels in 16 colors when using its Color Graphics Card. This feature significantly enhanced the visual appeal of games and educational software developed for the platform, making computing more accessible and entertaining for various audiences.

Apple's commitment to user experience was evident in the design of the machine. It featured an integrated keyboard and a plastic case, which was both durable and visually appealing. The self-contained design included drive bays for floppy disk drives, allowing for quicker data access than traditional tape drives. It also supported audio output, enabling sound effects and music, a novelty at the time.

The introduction of the Apple DOS operating system further underscored the machine's capabilities. DOS streamlined file management and made it easier for users to navigate and manage their data. The combination of hardware and software positioned the Apple II as an educational tool and a gaming platform, fostering a vibrant software ecosystem.

The Apple II family continued to evolve, with variations like the Apple II+, IIe, and IIgs being introduced over the years. These iterations brought enhancements in memory, processing power, and graphics capabilities. The legacy of the Apple II endures, not only as a foundational product in personal computing but also as a symbol of innovation that paved the way for future advancements in technology. Its impact is still felt today, as it inspired countless developers and shaped the trajectory of the computer industry.