F50D: 8A

57

 

TXA

 

 

F50E: 18

58

 

CLC

 

 

F50F: E5 3A

59

 

SBC

PCL

;FORM ADDR-PC-2

F511: 85 3E

60

 

STA

A2L

 

F513: 10 01

61

 

BPL

REL3

 

F515: C8

62

 

INY

 

 

F516: 98

63

REL3

TYA

 

 

F517: E5 3B

64

 

SBC

PCH

 

F519: D0 6B

65

ERR3

BNE

ERR

;ERROR IF >1-BYTE BRANCH

F51B: A4 2F

66

FINDOP

LDY

LENGTH

 

F51D: B9 3D 00

67

FNDOP2

LDA

A1H,Y

;MOVE INST TO (PC)

F520: 91 3A

68

 

STA

(PCL),Y

 

F522: 88

69

 

DEY

 

 

F523: 10 F8

70

 

BPL

FNDOP2

 

F525: 20 1A FC

71

 

JSR

CURSUP

 

F528: 20 1A FC

72

 

JSR

CURSUP

;RESTORE CURSOR

F52B: 20 D0 F8

73

 

JSR

INSTDSP

;TYPE FORMATTED LINE

F52E: 20 53 F9

74

 

JSR

PCADJ

;UPDATE PC

F531: 84 3B

75

 

STY

PCH

 

F533: 85 3A

76

 

STA

PCL

 

F535: 4C 95 F5

77

 

JMP

NXTLINE

;GET NEXT LINE

F538: 20 BE FF

78

FAKEMON3 JSR

TOSUB

;GO TO DELIM HANDLER

F53B: A4 34

79

 

LDY

YSAV

;RESTORE Y-INDEX

F53D: 20 A7 FF

80

FAKEMON

JSR

GETNUM

;READ PARAM

F540: 84 34

81

 

STY

YSAV

;SAVE Y-INDEX

F542: A0 17

82

 

LDY

#$17

;INIT DELIMITER INDEX

F544: 88

83

FAKEMON2 DEY

 

;CHECK NEXT DELIM

F545: 30 4B

84

 

BMI

RESETZ

;ERR IF UNRECOGNIZED DELIM

F547: D9 CC FF

85

 

CMP

CHRTBL,Y

;COMPARE WITH DELIM TABLE

F54A: D0 F8

86

 

BNE

FAKEMON2

;NO MATCH

F54C: C0 15

87

 

CPY

#$15

;MATCH, IS IT CR?

F54E: D0 E8

88

 

BNE

FAKEMON3

;NO, HANDLE IT IN MONITOR

F550: A5 31

89

 

LDA

MODE

 

F552: A0 00

90

 

LDY

#$0

 

F554: C6 34

91

 

DEC

YSAV

 

F556: 20 00 FE

92

 

JSR

BL1

;HANDLE CR OUTSIDE MONITOR

F559: 4C 95 F5

93

 

JMP

NXTLINE

 

F55C: A5 3D

94

TRYNEXT

LDA

A1H

;GET TRIAL OPCODE

F55E: 20 8E F8

95

 

JSR

INSDS2

;GET FMT+LENGTH FOR OPCODE

F561: AA

96

 

TAX

 

 

F562: BD 00 FA

97

 

LDA

MNEMR,X

;GET LOWER MNEMONIC BYTE

F565: C5 42

98

 

CMP

A4L

;MATCH?

F567: D0 13

99

 

BNE

NEXTOP

;NO, TRY NEXT OPCODE.

F569: BD C0 F9

100

 

LDA

MNEML,X

;GET UPPER MNEMONIC BYTE

F56C: C5 43

101

 

CMP

A4H

;MATCH?

F56E: D0 0C

102

 

BNE

NEXTOP

;NO, TRY NEXT OPCODE

F570: A5 44

103

 

LDA

FMT

 

F572: A4 2E

104

 

LDY

FORMAT

;GET TRIAL FORMAT

F574: C0 9D

105

 

CPY

#$9D

;TRIAL FORMAT RELATIVE?

F576: F0 88

106

 

BEQ

REL

;YES.

F578: C5 2E

107

NREL

CMP

FORMAT

;SAME FORMAT?

F57A: F0 9F

108

 

BEQ

FINDOP

;YES.

F57C: C6 3D

109

NEXTOP

DEC

A1H

;NO, TRY NEXT OPCODE

F57E: D0 DC

110

 

BNE

TRYNEXT

 

F580: E6 44

111

 

INC

FMT

;NO MORE, TRY WITH LEN=2

F582: C6 35

112

 

DEC

L

;WAS L=2 ALREADY?

F584: F0 D6

113

 

BEQ

TRYNEXT

;NO.

F586: A4 34

114

ERR

LDY

YSAV

;YES, UNRECOGNIZED INST.

F588: 98

115

ERR2

TYA

 

 

F589: AA

116

 

TAX

 

 

F58A: 20 4A F9

117

 

JSR

PRBL2

;PRINT ^ UNDER LAST READ

F58D: A9 DE

118

 

LDA

#$DE

;CHAR TO INDICATE ERROR

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apple II manual SBC PCL Form ADDR-PC-2

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.