I think that after fixing the keyboard and cleaning it up, this turned out to be a pretty nice example.
Monthly Archives: December 2013
SCELBI/8008 Page Update Complete, What’s Next
Finished the update of my SCELBI/8008 pages with a bunch of work on my new 8008/SCELBI applications page.
I’m glad I have completed this SCELBI web site update, as it is something I wanted to do for a long time. Now, if I only had time to write a complete guide to building and operating the SCELBI.
Next up… I have new Apple II rev 0 PCB‘s on hand. The PCBs look good, but I need to build one up to test, before offering the PCBs for sale. I’ve also been cleaning up and repairing a craig’s list Apple II plus purchase. Tomorrow, I hope to have the IIplus done, and perhaps start on the rev 0 soldering.
SCELBAL Page Update
Mark Arnold sent me a paragraph with the story behind SCELBAL. My original explanation was incorrect and has been replaced by Mark’s story. Check out the update.
SCELBI/8008 Web Pages Get Update
I still need to add a few 8008 applications I have working to the applications page.
http://willegal.net/scelbi/the8008andScelbi.html
Save your Christmas money – Rev 0 reproduction PCBs are on order
Since I made dozens of tweaks and I selected a new vendor, I’ll have to build one up and test it before I can sell the rest. I hope to have them ready for sale by the end of the month.
This time I’m selling just bare PCBs, but there is a comprehensive bill of materials, including sources, already online. The majority of the components are readily available as standard items at Unicorn Electronics. Sourcing your own components will save you money and give me time to work on other things. The build manual that I have on my rev 0 web page is still relevant, and also contains a list of components. I point this out in case you want to start investigations into components, sooner, rather than later. If I recall correctly, the hardest parts to find are the Apple II ROMs, a crystal that works right, 2N4258 transistors and the 2513 character generator.
Unless something goes unexpected wrong, pricing will be $150 a board.
I sold my last rev 0 kits over three years ago. Back then, they sold very slowly and with only a tiny profit, so it will be interesting to see how long it takes to sell this fresh batch of PCBs.
Hold off contacting me about ordering, until I post on this blog that they are ready to ship.