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-# [A2CLOUD: intro][5]{: rel="bookmark"} -{: .entry-title} +Hello, and welcome to A2CLOUD! It provides any Apple II — even a IIc — with +internet access, mass storage, and floppy disk transfer, via a [Raspberry +Pi][7], a tiny silent $35 computer. You can also use A2CLOUD with other Linux +computers or virtual machines; [click here][8] for details. -
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- +This web page is the user guide; just read the posts in order. The table of +contents is over on the right. You might want to start with the intro video +below. (For other ways to use your Raspberry Pi with your Apple II, check +out [A2SERVER][9], and [Apple II Pi][10], both part of [Raspple II][11].) -
- +*5-May-15: A2CLOUD 1.8.1 is available, featuring compatibility with every +Raspberry Pi including Raspberry Pi 2 Model B and Raspberry Pi 1 Model A+, and +non-Pi users now get the GSport emulator. If you already have A2CLOUD +installed, type `a2cloud-update` to update, or start over with the [Raspple +II][12] easy installation method (or upgrade Raspple II with `a2cloud-update +os`). The complete version history is [here][13].* -
-Hello, and welcome to A2CLOUD! It provides any Apple II — even a IIc — -with internet access, mass storage, and floppy disk transfer, via -a [Raspberry Pi][7]{: target="_blank"}, a tiny silent $35 computer. You -can also use A2CLOUD with other Linux computers or virtual machines; -[click here][8] for details. +[![A2CLOUD setup part 1: intro and demo][v_img01]][video01] -This web page is the user guide; just read the posts in order. The table -of contents is over on the right. You might want to start with the intro -video below. (For other ways to use your Raspberry Pi with your Apple -II, check out [A2SERVER][9]{: target="_blank"}, and [Apple II Pi][10]{: -target="_blank"}, both part of [Raspple II][11]{: target="_blank"}.) +[v_img01]: http://img.youtube.com/vi/kYkOxe4mjHg/0.jpg +[video01]: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYkOxe4mjHg -*5-May-15: A2CLOUD 1.8.1 is available, featuring compatibility with -every Raspberry Pi including Raspberry Pi 2 Model B and Raspberry Pi 1 -Model A+, and non-Pi users now get the GSport emulator. If you already -have A2CLOUD installed, type `a2cloud-update` to update, or start over -with the [Raspple II][12]{: target="_blank"} easy installation method -(or upgrade Raspple II with `a2cloud-update os`). The complete version -history is [here][13].* +This entry was posted in [A2CLOUD][2], [A2CLOUD (newest first)][14], [Apple +II][15], [Raspberry Pi][16] on July 14, 2013 by [ivanx][17] - -  - -
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-This entry was posted in [A2CLOUD][2]{: rel="category tag"}, [A2CLOUD -(newest first)][14]{: rel="category tag"}, [Apple II][15]{: -rel="category tag"}, [Raspberry Pi][16]{: rel="category tag"} on [ - -][5]{: rel="bookmark"} by [ivanx][17]{: .url .fn .n rel="author"}. -
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@@ -105,20 +68,20 @@ Places to purchase are linked: * for internet, an Apple IIc, IIgs, or 128K Apple IIe enhanced (though Apple II Plus and unenhanced IIe [might work][20]) * any Raspberry Pi, B/B+ models recommended ([buy direct from - distributor][21]{: target="_blank"}, or at Amazon: [Pi 2 model - B][22]{: target="_blank"}, [Pi 1 model B+][23]{: target="_blank"}, [Pi - 1 model B][24]{: target="_blank"}, [Pi 1 model A+][25]{: + distributor][21], or at Amazon: [Pi 2 model + B][22], [Pi 1 model B+][23], [Pi + 1 model B][24], [Pi 1 model A+][25]{: target="_blank"}) -* a [4 GB or larger SD card][26]{: target="_blank"} ([8 GB or - larger][27]{: target="_blank"} recommended) -* a [good power supply][28]{: target="_blank"} with a micro-USB plug +* a [4 GB or larger SD card][26] ([8 GB or + larger][27] recommended) +* a [good power supply][28] with a micro-USB plug that provides at least 1A of current -* an [ethernet cable][29]{: target="_blank"} attached to your router, or - a [Wi-Fi adapter][30]{: target="_blank"} (more complex) -* a [null modem Apple II serial cable][31]{: target="_blank"} (or: [roll - your own][32]{: target="_blank"}) -* a [USB-to-serial adapter][33]{: target="_blank"} -* a [Super Serial Card][34]{: target="_blank"}, if you have an Apple IIe +* an [ethernet cable][29] attached to your router, or + a [Wi-Fi adapter][30] (more complex) +* a [null modem Apple II serial cable][31] (or: [roll + your own][32]) +* a [USB-to-serial adapter][33] +* a [Super Serial Card][34], if you have an Apple IIe (see note below)   @@ -127,9 +90,9 @@ If you want simultaneous virtual drives and internet access from your Apple II: * another [null modem Apple II serial cable][31]{: - target="_blank"} (or: [roll your own][32]{: target="_blank"}) -* another [USB-to-serial adapter][33]{: target="_blank"} -* another [Super Serial Card][34]{: target="_blank"}, if you have an + target="_blank"} (or: [roll your own][32]) +* another [USB-to-serial adapter][33] +* another [Super Serial Card][34], if you have an Apple IIe (see note below)   @@ -137,15 +100,15 @@ Apple II: Optional items: -* an [SD card reader][35]{: target="_blank"} to prepare the SD card, if +* an [SD card reader][35] to prepare the SD card, if your computer doesn’t have one -* a [USB keyboard][36]{: target="_blank"} and possibly [mouse][37]{: +* a [USB keyboard][36] and possibly [mouse][37]{: target="_blank"} (or: you can [control the Pi from another computer][38]) -* a [*powered* USB hub][39]{: target="_blank"} (if you don’t have a free +* a [*powered* USB hub][39] (if you don’t have a free port for a USB-to-serial adapter) -* an [Apple II Pi card][40]{: target="_blank"}, or another [Super Serial - Card][34]{: target="_blank"} with a [Raspberry Pi Console cable][41]{: +* an [Apple II Pi card][40], or another [Super Serial + Card][34] with a [Raspberry Pi Console cable][41]{: target="_blank"}, if you want to use [Apple II Pi][42]   @@ -316,10 +279,10 @@ the Raspbian desktop You can access the Raspbian graphical desktop by using remote desktop software. Use the Remote Desktop Connection application included with -Microsoft Windows, or its [Mac version][53]{: target="_blank"}, to +Microsoft Windows, or its [Mac version][53], to connect to your Raspberry Pi by putting in “raspberrypi.local”, or your Pi’s IP address. (If you would prefer to use a VNC client, [configure -tightvncserver][54]{: target="_blank"}. You could also use RDP or VNC +tightvncserver][54]. You could also use RDP or VNC clients for other platforms, like iOS and Android.)   @@ -345,7 +308,7 @@ your particular router, check the manual, or Google for it. If your router can’t provide a DHCP reservation, you can alternatively configure your Pi to have a static IP address (which is permanently set, rather than asking your router for it) via the method discussed -[here][55]{: target="_blank"}. +[here][55].   @@ -381,7 +344,7 @@ vcard">[ivanx][17]{: .url .fn .n rel="author"}.
-If you used the [Raspple II][12]{: target="_blank"} installation method, +If you used the [Raspple II][12] installation method, you’ve already installed the A2CLOUD software, and can skip the rest of this post. @@ -556,7 +519,7 @@ vcard">[ivanx][17]{: .url .fn .n rel="author"}.
You’re almost ready to use virtual drives, courtesy of David Schmidt’s -[VSDRIVE][62]{: target="_blank"}, which is included with [ADTPro][63]{: +[VSDRIVE][62], which is included with [ADTPro][63]{: target="_blank"}. You can also use ADTPro itself to transfer disk images to actual disks, and vice versa. @@ -721,7 +684,7 @@ from your Apple II. You try it. To do that, you’ll need terminal communications software which supports VT-100 emulation. The A2CLOUD installer provides both [ProTERM][73]{: target="_blank"} and Z-Link for IIc, IIgs, and enhanced IIe; GS/OS users -can also download and use [Spectrum][74]{: target="_blank"} for color +can also download and use [Spectrum][74] for color and graphic text. Apple II Plus and unenhanced IIe users have some options too. @@ -748,7 +711,7 @@ by P, or forward to the next screen by typing ctrl-A followed by N. the last screen, Screen quits. All Screen commands start with ctrl-A; for a full list of commands, type ctrl-A followed by a question mark. A well-written, easy-to-follow guide on how to get the most out of Screen -is [here][76]{: target="_blank"}. +is [here][76].   @@ -773,7 +736,7 @@ community.) Spectrum -[Spectrum][74]{: target="_blank"}, for the Apple IIgs, is not provided +[Spectrum][74], for the Apple IIgs, is not provided on the A2CLOUD disk, [but is freely available for download][77]{: target="_blank"}. From the Settings menu, choose Port and select the printer port at 4800 baud. Then in the Settings menu, choose Online @@ -812,11 +775,11 @@ the volume of your A2CLOUD floppy to A2CLOUD.DISK, then copy Plus and unenhanced IIe  If you have an Apple II Plus or unehnanced IIe, there have been reports -of success with using [Kermit 3.87][78]{: target="_blank"}, or DCOM 3.3, +of success with using [Kermit 3.87][78], or DCOM 3.3, for terminal access to your Raspberry Pi. They need to be set for VT-100 emulation, and on an Apple II Plus you need a Videx VideoTerm (but not UltraTerm) for 80 column support. I haven’t tried them, but [here’s the -relevant discussion thread][79]{: target="_blank"}. +relevant discussion thread][79].
@@ -850,15 +813,15 @@ vcard">[ivanx][17]{: .url .fn .n rel="author"}.
-If you have [A2SERVER][82]{: target="_blank"} installed — which you do -if you installed A2CLOUD with [Raspple II][12]{: target="_blank"} — it’s +If you have [A2SERVER][82] installed — which you do +if you installed A2CLOUD with [Raspple II][12] — it’s easy to download software with your modern computer and turn it into a floppy disk with your Apple II, or use it as a virtual drive. And it’s just as easy to make an image from an Apple II floppy that you can use in an emulator on your modern computer. (If you don’t have A2SERVER installed, you can start over with [Raspple -II][12]{: target="_blank"}, or you can, at your Raspberry Pi’s prompt, +II][12], or you can, at your Raspberry Pi’s prompt, type `wget ivanx.com/a2server/setup; source setup` to install it. If you’re not sure, type `a2server-help`; if you get a help screen, you’ve got A2SERVER.) @@ -881,7 +844,7 @@ the IP address following \\\\ in an Explorer window.) Open the ADTDISKS shared volume and copy any disk images you want to make into disks in there. -Then run [ADTPro][63]{: target="_blank"} on your Apple II, which is on +Then run [ADTPro][63] on your Apple II, which is on your A2CLOUD boot disk. Type R to receive, and type the name of the image file (case matters), and then choose the drive containing the disk you want to put the image onto. The disk will be erased, so be careful. @@ -1129,7 +1092,7 @@ is type `a2chat`. It will launch an IRC program called Irssi and connect you directly to the #a2c.chat channel. (If you want to connect to other channels, instead type `irssi`.) Type `/quit` when you’re done. You might want to check out more detailed instructions for [IRC -generally][89]{: target="_blank"} or [Irssi specifically][90]{: +generally][89] or [Irssi specifically][90]{: target="_blank"}.   @@ -1154,7 +1117,7 @@ tweet from your Apple II, if you can believe it. Type `ttytter` and follow the instructions. For initial setup, you’ll need to sign in to your Twitter account from a web browser, which, if you don’t want to leave your Apple II, could be Lynx, as I will explain in the next post. -If you need help, an [extensive manual][91]{: target="_blank"} is +If you need help, an [extensive manual][91] is available for TTYtter. You can also try starting it by typing `ttytter -readline` for enhanced input, though it is beta and may have problems. @@ -1205,8 +1168,8 @@ about it. You could try a desktop browser on the Pi, such as the included Epiphany (a.k.a. Web), Midori, or Netsurf, or install an alternative such as -[Chromium][95]{: target="_blank"}, the open-source cousin of Google -Chrome, or [Iceweasel][96]{: target="_blank"}, which is a rebranded +[Chromium][95], the open-source cousin of Google +Chrome, or [Iceweasel][96], which is a rebranded Firefox. You can also @@ -1403,7 +1366,7 @@ archive (both of the previous commands in a single step) `unar archiveFileName` will extract files from tons of archive formats, including obsolete ones like StuffIt and DiskDoubler. See [The -Unarchiver][103]{: target="_blank"} for a full list. +Unarchiver][103] for a full list.   @@ -1696,7 +1659,7 @@ fact sort of the point.) You’ll either need a screen attached to your Raspberry Pi, or [remote desktop software][38]. -For an emulated Apple IIgs, use [GSport][111]{: target="_blank"}, a +For an emulated Apple IIgs, use [GSport][111], a descendent of the KEGS emulator with significant enhancements by David Schmidt, David Schmenk, Peter Neubauer, Christopher Mason, and others. GSport’s features include Uthernet card emulation, AppleTalk networking, @@ -1704,14 +1667,14 @@ and ImageWriter and Epson printer emulation. Type `gsport` to if you are at the command prompt and want a full-screen experience, or double-click GSport on the Raspbian desktop. Press F4 for the configuration screen, and alt-F4 to exit. Usage instructions are on the [GSport home -page.][111]{: target="_blank"} +page.][111] For a emulated Apple IIe, type `linapple` to run the [LinApple][112]{: target="_blank"} emulator. It has some nifty features like built-in software downloading and a built-in help screen. More information is -[here][112]{: target="_blank"}. +[here][112]. -You can also use GSport’s ancestor, [KEGS][113]{: target="_blank"}, by +You can also use GSport’s ancestor, [KEGS][113], by choosing it from the menu of the Raspbian desktop. (To start the Raspbian desktop, type `startx` or use [remote desktop software][38]{: target="_blank"}.) Usage instructions are [here][114]{: @@ -1749,7 +1712,7 @@ vcard">[ivanx][17]{: .url .fn .n rel="author"}.
-David Schmenk has created [Apple II Pi][10]{: target="_blank"}, which +David Schmenk has created [Apple II Pi][10], which takes a different approach than A2CLOUD. With A2CLOUD, the idea is to use your Pi as a peripheral for your Apple II. @@ -1763,7 +1726,7 @@ target="_blank"}, or a [Raspberry Pi console cable][41]{: target="_blank"} attached to a Super Serial Card (even in a IIgs) or a IIc/IIc+ serial port, via [the appropriate serial cable ][31]{: target="_blank"}and possibly a [DE-9 (aka DB-9) male-to-male null modem -adapter][117]{: target="_blank"}. The software is already installed by +adapter][117]. The software is already installed by Raspple II or A2CLOUD (if it doesn’t seem to work, try updating A2CLOUD by typing `a2cloud-update`). @@ -1823,7 +1786,7 @@ A2CLOUD is sorta always in a state of development with tiny tweaks happening without announcement, often to the installer script rather than any visible features per se, and those changes and other small details are (somewhat) documented at the end of [the script -itself][120]{: target="_blank"}. But here are the noteworthy +itself][120]. But here are the noteworthy enhancements. To update, type `a2cloud-update`. v1.8.1, May 5, 2015 @@ -1971,7 +1934,7 @@ enhancements. To update, type `a2cloud-update`. for Apple II community (`a2chat` and `a2news` commands) * adds KEGS and LinApple emulators * installs Apple II Pi -* easy installation via [Raspple II][12]{: target="_blank"} +* easy installation via [Raspple II][12] v1.2.3, Nov 2013