2275

EF17 E0 3C

OUTD1A CPX

#60

;LAST CHAR FOR DISP?

2276

EF19 90 05

 

BCC

OUTD2

 

2277

EF1B 20 AC EB

 

JSR PLXY

;GO BACK

2278

EF1E 68

 

PLA

 

;DO NOT STORE

2279

EF1F 60

 

RTS

 

 

2280

EF20 9D 38 A4

OUTD2

STA DIBUFF,X

;PUT CHAR IN BUFF

2281

EF23 EE 15 A4

 

INC CURPO2

;INC POINTER

2282

EF26 E0 14

 

CPX #20

;DISPLAY FULL?

2283

EF28 90 1E

 

BCC

OUTD4

 

2284

EF2A 20 2F EF

 

JSR

OUTD2A

;THIS WAY SCROLL IS A SUBR

2285

EF2D 30 47

 

BMI OUTD7

;EXIT DISP

2286

EF2F

;YES, SCROLL CHARS TO THE LEFT

2287

EF2F 8A

OUTD2A TXA

 

;X---> Y

2288

EF30 A8

 

TAY

 

 

2289

EF31 A2 13

 

LDX #19

;ADDR FOR DISP DO NOT

2290

EF33 8E 27 A4

OUTD3

STX STIY

;DECREM IN BINARY

2291

EF36 B9 38 A4

 

LDA DIBUFF,Y

;FROM BUFFER TO DISP

2292

EF39 09 80

 

ORA #$80

;NO CURSOR

2293

EF3B 20 7B EF

 

JSR OUTDD1

;CONVERT X INTO REAL ADDR

2294

EF3E 88

 

DEY

 

 

2295

EF3F CE 27 A4

 

DEC

STIY

 

2296

EF42 AE 27 A4

 

LDX

STIY

 

2297

EF45 10 EC

 

BPL OUTD3

;AGAIN UNTIL WHOLE DISP

2298

EF47 60

 

RTS

 

 

2299

EF48 48

OUTD4

PHA

 

 

2300

EF49 09 80

 

ORA #$80

;NO CURSOR

2301

EF4B 20 7B EF

 

JSR OUTDD1

;X=<$19 ,CONVRT TO REAL ADDR

2302

EF4E 68

 

PLA

 

 

2303

EF4F 29 80

 

AND #$80

;IF MSB=0 CLEAR REST OF DISPLAY

2304

EF51 D0 23

 

BNE

OUTD7

 

2305

EF53 AE 15 A4

 

LDX

CURPO2

 

2306

EF56

;CLEAR

DISP TO THE RIGHT

2307

EF56 E0 14

OUTD5

CPX

#20

 

2308

EF58 B0 1C

 

BCS

OUTD7

 

2309

EF5A 8E 27 A4

 

STX

STIY

 

2310

EF5D A9 A0

 

LDA

#' '+$80

;<SPACE>

2311

EF5F 20 7B EF

 

JSR

OUTDD1

;CONVRT TO REAL ADDR

2312

EF62 EE 27 A4

 

INC

STIY

 

2313

EF65 AE 27 A4

 

LDX

STIY

 

2314

EF68 D0 EC

 

BNE

OUTD5

;GO NEXT

2315

EF6A 4C 76 EF

 

JMP

OUTD7

 

2316

EF6D EA

 

NOP

 

 

2317

EF6E EA

 

NOP

 

 

2318

EF6F EA

 

NOP

 

 

2319

EF70 EA

 

NOP

 

 

2320

EF71 EA

 

NOP

 

 

2321

EF72 EA

 

NOP

 

 

2322

EF73 EA

 

NOP

 

 

2323

EF74 EA

 

NOP

 

 

2324

EF75 EA

 

NOP

 

 

2325

EF76 20 AC EB

OUTD7

JSR PLXY

;REST ,SO PRINTR INDEPEN

2326

EF79 68

 

PLA

 

 

2327

EF7A 60

 

RTS

 

 

2328

EF7B

 

 

 

 

2329

EF7B

;CONVERT X

INTO REAL ADDR FOR DISPLAY

2330

EF7B

;AND OUTPUT IT PB=DATA ; PA=W,CE ,A0 A1 (6520)

2331

EF7B 48

OUTDD1 PHA

 

;SAVE DATA

2332

EF7C 8A

 

TXA

 

 

2333

EF7D 48

 

PHA

 

;SAVE X

2334

EF7E 4A

 

LSR A

;DIVIDE X BY 4

2335

EF7F 4A

 

LSR A

;TO GET CHIP SELECT

2336

EF80 AA

 

TAX

 

;BACK TO X

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apple II manual OUTD1A CPX, OUTD2A TXA, OUTDD1 PHA

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.