From 916f548e478d87b8073206b3f1039bc2a12b0d71 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Matthew Nielsen Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:51:11 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] added notes about clone compatibility --- README.md | 28 ++++++++++++++++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index cc8d1b0..64defcb 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -# BlueGS: Internal BlueSCSI for Apple IIgs and Enhanced //e +# BlueGS: Internal BlueSCSI for Apple IIgs and //e *BlueGS* is the internal hard drive your Apple IIgs and //e always *craved*. @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Using the [BlueSCSI](https://github.com/erichelgeson/BlueSCSI) SCSI drive emulat # How it works -BlueGS connects between your SCSI card and its external DB-25 connector to give you a seamless installation. The BlueGS module itself mounts in a free DB-25 connector cutout in the rear of your IIgs or Enhanced //e. +BlueGS connects between your SCSI card and its external DB-25 connector to give you a seamless installation. The BlueGS module itself mounts in a free DB-25 connector cutout in the rear of your IIgs or //e. [![Overhead view of BlueGS in IIgs slot](images/bluegs_v1.2_installed_overhead_thumb.jpg)](images/bluegs_v1.2_installed_overhead.jpg) [![Frontal view of BlueGS in IIgs slot](images/bluegs_v1.2_installed_front_thumb.jpg)](images/bluegs_v1.2_installed_front.jpg) @@ -63,9 +63,29 @@ Using [BenchmarkD](https://www.brutaldeluxe.fr/products/apple2gs/benchmarked.htm # Can I use it on things besides the IIgs and //e? -Yes! It's is a standard BlueSCSI device and uses the standard BlueSCSI V1 firmware. +Yes! It's is a standard BlueSCSI device and uses the standard BlueSCSI V1 firmware. In fact, the built-in DB-25 connector makes it the perfect external SCSI drive as well! + +BlueGS can be mounted internally in any computer that has an open cutout for a DB-25 connector. + +## ✅ Compatible Apple clones + +These computers *do* have rear DB-25 cutouts and so BlueGS should be able to mount properly, but are untested. + +* Franklin Ace 2000/2100/2200 +* Basis 108 + +## 🚫 Apple II/II+ and similar clones + +BlueGS will function in an Apple II or II+, but you will not be able to mount it because it uses "V" shaped cutouts instead of D-Subminiature connector cutouts like the //e and IIgs have. + +Many Apple II clones use the same rear cutout design and have the same mounting limitation. **A mounting solution for these machine is planned**. + +* Franklin Ace 100/1000/1200 +* Pravetz-8 + - Includes the -8, -82, -8M, -8A, -8E, and -8C +* Unitron (Brazil) +* Ci Base-48 and Pineapple (Korea) -In fact, the built-in DB-25 connector makes it the perfect external SCSI drive for any 25-pin card! # Assembly