From 0d6de9353ef6957a0d34ff997538f2a21ec92add Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alan Garfield Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2018 22:49:18 +1000 Subject: [PATCH] Added bit about capslock to main readme --- README.md | 8 +++++++- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 9a80057..974174e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -53,10 +53,16 @@ $ make ## The BACKSPACE key and how to delete typos -The Apple 1 didn't have a typical "backspace" key as we are use to today, due to the way the video display worked it couldn't move the cursor backward to erase characters. So instead it used a "rubout" character, which is the underscore character (__). This character signifies that the input buffer has been moved backwards one character (eg. "PRN__INT" would be received by the Apple 1 as "PRINT"). +The Apple 1 didn't have a typical "backspace" key as we are use to today, due to the way the video display worked it couldn't move the cursor backward to erase characters. So instead it used a "rubout" character, which is the underscore character (_). This character signifies that the input buffer has been moved backwards one character (eg. `PRN_INT` would be received by the Apple 1 as `PRINT`). It takes a little getting used to but you'll soon get the hang of it. +## The Apple 1 only understands UPPERCASE characters + +If you're using the PS/2 input you don't need to be worried about this, as we automatically UPPERCASE all typed characters so WozMon can understand what you are typing. + +However if you are using the UART and a serial terminal you will need to remember to turn on your CAPSLOCK, otherwise nothing will respond as you might expect. + ## Serial Setup Depending on the baords you can use serial to communicate with the Apple1, some boards require a toggle to be set to select between PS/2 input and UART input. The UART by default will be set to 115200 (8/N/1).