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Core 14: SD card support
Ok, first some background! When I designed an update to the AppleSqueezer some years ago, I had some space left on the PCB (the "printed circuit board"). I thought, perhaps I can add an SD card slot there, that way, it would be technically possible for AppleSqueezer users not to need any other form of disk storage, as they could boot directly from there. How nice would that be?? I was already dreaming of flipping that power button, and the IIGS magically booting with nothing
Niek
Apr 235 min read
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Core 12 update
A quick update on a new core version that I'm releasing for testing today! Core 12, which works on the AppleSqueezer GS v2 only , has the...
Niek
Mar 8, 20252 min read
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New video modes for HDMI
Today I'm releasing Core 11, which contains additional video modes for the HDMI output of the AppleSqueezer GS v2. Of course, all video...
Niek
Sep 8, 20241 min read
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New AppleSqueezer GS v2
The AppleSqueezer GS has been a nice way to accelerate your Apple II GS, but I decided to improve it, and introduce the AppleSqueezer GS...
Niek
Apr 5, 20243 min read
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Change the speed of your AppleSqueezer!
Today, I'm releasing core version 8 for testing. This version includes two new features: changing the speed of your AppleSqueezer, and SD...
Niek
Jun 8, 20232 min read
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240MB RAM disk + SD card slot
As you probably know already, the AppleSqueezer GS allows you to use 13MB of RAM in GS/OS. This is really nice (and more than is possible...
Niek
Feb 12, 20232 min read
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Updated AppleSqueezers
Some good news to start 2023. The AppleSqueezer GS was updated and can now be manufactured again! As you probably know if you've used an...
Niek
Jan 1, 20232 min read
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Rare sound issue for early boards fixed
In the two previous blog posts, I wrote about a rare issue that was affecting some early IIGS motherboards with specific early versions...
Niek
Oct 11, 20223 min read
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Core v5 in testing
In the previous post, I was writing about the issue with certain early IIGS motherboards in combination with the AppleSqueezer GS. I...
Niek
Aug 10, 20222 min read
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Early IIGS bodges
Already a lot of people are using AppleSqueezers now, and I've received a lot of positive feedback, which is great! Thank you so much for...
Niek
Jul 29, 20223 min read
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8.4% speed increase + fix
A new core version has just been released, version 4, which gives the AppleSqueezer GS an 8.4% speed increase over version 3 (as reported...
Niek
Jun 5, 20221 min read
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Control Panel + Updating
At the moment of writing, the only way you can update the settings of your AppleSqueezer is through the classic desk accessory (CDA)....
Niek
Apr 20, 20222 min read
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Desk Accessory + Updating...
Running the AppleSqueezer GS at full speed is nice, and it's even better with its 14MB of built-in memory enabled. However, there may be...
Niek
Mar 11, 20222 min read
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First tests by others!
Developing a new software or hardware product can be a lonely endeavor: making new features, testing them out, improving them. Or...
Niek
Feb 28, 20222 min read
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The Chip Shortage :(
I recently ordered some parts for the AppleSqueezer GS - well, due to the chip shortage, that order fell through. It is now quite hard to...
Niek
Jan 7, 20221 min read
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