This homebrew Apple II skips emulation, does it all in hardware
A project has cloned the Apple II Plus, but instead of using emulation, it goes the harder route by rebuilding Apple's classic computer in hardware. A homebrew Apple II Clone - Image Credit: Simon Boak/Unimplementedtrap.com If someone wants to get the experience of using Apple's vintage products, they often turn to a software emulator. However, as one project proves, it's possible to get the same effect by focusing on the hardware side. Posted on Sunday by Simon Boak, the SB Mini II is referred to as a "Homebrew Apple II Clone." It is a rebuild of the Apple II Plus from a hardware standpoint, but using modern components. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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A project has cloned the Apple II Plus, but instead of using emulation, it goes the harder route by rebuilding Apple's classic computer in hardware. A homebrew Apple II Clone - Image Credit: Simon Boak/Unimplementedtrap.com If someone wants to get the experience of using Apple's vintage products, they often turn to a software emulator. However, as one project proves, it's possible to get the same effect by focusing on the hardware side. Posted on Sunday by Simon Boak, the SB Mini II is referred to as a "Homebrew Apple II Clone." It is a rebuild of the Apple II Plus from a hardware standpoint, but using modern components. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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A project has cloned the Apple II Plus, but instead of using emulation, it goes the harder route by rebuilding Apple's classic computer in hardware.
A homebrew Apple II Clone - Image Credit: Simon Boak/Unimplementedtrap.com If someone wants to get the experience of using Apple's vintage products, they often turn to a software emulator.
However, as one project proves, it's possible to get the same effect by focusing on the hardware side.
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