1717

EB15 C8

 

INY

 

 

1718

EB16 B9 1C A4

 

LDA

ADDR,Y

 

1719

EB19 C8

 

INY

 

 

1720

EB1A 20 84 EA

 

JSR PACK

;PACK TWO CHRS INTO 1 BYTE

1721

EB1D B0 0C

 

BCS ADDN8

;BRCNH IF ERROR

1722

EB1F 9D 1C A4

 

STA

ADDR,X

 

1723

EB22 CA

 

DEX

 

 

1724

EB23 10 E8

 

BPL

ADDN7

 

1725

EB25 E8

 

INX

 

;X=0

1726

EB26 8E 1E A4

 

STX

CKSUM

;TO INDICATE WE GOT AN ADDR

1727

EB29 18

 

CLC

 

;NO INVALID CHARS

1728

EB2A 60

 

RTS

 

 

1729

EB2B 20 94 E3

ADDN8

JSR CKER00

;OUTPUT ERROR MSG

1730

EB2E 20 24 EA

 

JSR CRCK

;<CR>

1731

EB31 38

 

SEC

 

;SET CARRY FOR INVALID CHR

1732

EB32 60

 

RTS

 

 

1733

EB33

 

 

 

 

1734

EB33

;MEMORY FAIL TO WRITE MSG & SPECIFIC ADDRESS

1735

EB33 20 24 EA

MEMERR JSR

CRCK

 

1736

EB36 20 CD E2

 

JSR

NXTADD

;ADD Y TO ADDR+1,ADDR

1737

EB39 A0 31

 

LDY

#M11-M1

;PRINT "MEM FAIL"

1738

EB3B 20 AF E7

 

JSR

KEP

;FAIL MSG

1739

EB3E 20 DB E2

 

JSR

WRITAZ

;PRINT ADDR+1 , ADDR

1740

EB41 4C A1 E1

 

JMP

COMIN

 

1741

EB44

 

 

 

 

1742

EB44

;CLEAR DISPLAY & PRINTER POINTERS

1743

EB44 A9 00

CLR

LDA

#0

 

1744

EB46 8D 15 A4

 

STA

CURPO2

;DISP PNTR

1745

EB49 8D 16 A4

 

STA CURPOS

;PRINTR PNTR

1746

EB4C 60

 

RTS

 

 

1747

EB4D

 

 

 

 

1748

EB4D

;CLEAR CKSUM

 

1749

EB4D A9 00

CLRCK

LDA

#0

 

1750

EB4F 8D 1F A4

 

STA

CKSUM+1

 

1751

EB52 8D 1E A4

 

STA

CKSUM

 

1752

EB55 60

 

RTS

 

 

1753

EB56

 

 

 

 

1754

EB56

;CODE FOR PAGE ZERO SIMULATION

1755

EB56

;SUBR LDAY-SIMULATES LDA (N),Y INSTR WITHOUT PAG 0

1756

EB56

;BY PUTTING INDIR ADDR INTO RAM & THEN EXEC LDA NM,Y

1757

EB56 A9 25

PCLLD

LDA #SAVPC

;FOR DISASSEMBLER

1758

EB58 8C 2D A4

LDAY

STY CPIY+3

;SAVE Y

1759

EB5B A8

 

TAY

 

 

1760

EB5C B9 00 A4

 

LDA MONRAM,Y

;MONRAM=MONITOR RAM

1761

EB5F 8D 2B A4

 

STA

LDIY+1

 

1762

EB62 B9 01 A4

 

LDA

MONRAM+1,Y

 

1763

EB65 8D 2C A4

 

STA

LDIY+2

 

1764

EB68 AC 2D A4

 

LDY

CPIY+3

;REST Y

1765

EB6B A9 B9

 

LDA

#$B9

;INST FOR LDA NM,Y

1766

EB6D 8D 2A A4

 

STA

LDIY

 

1767

EB70 A9 60

 

LDA

#$60

;RTS

1768

EB72 8D 2D A4

 

STA

LDIY+3

 

1769

EB75 4C 2A A4

 

JMP LDIY

;START EXECUTING LDA (),Y

1770

EB78

 

 

 

 

1771

EB78

;SUBR STORE AT ADDR & CMP WITHOUT PAG 0

1772

EB78

;REPLACES STA (ADDR),Y

& CMP (ADDR),Y

1773

EB78

;LOOK THAT ADDR & ADDR+1 ARE NOT ON PAG 0

1774

EB78 48

SADDR

PHA

 

 

1775

EB79 AD 1C A4

 

LDA

ADDR

 

1776

EB7C 8D 28 A4

 

STA

STIY+1

 

1777

EB7F 8D 2B A4

 

STA

CPIY+1

 

1778

EB82 AD 1D A4

 

LDA

ADDR+1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apple II manual Memerr JSR

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.