🔧Building an Apple-1 from scratch requires sourcing rare parts and extensive soldering.
💰The cost of building an Apple-1 can be significant due to the scarcity of original parts.
📺The Apple-1's video display is limited to ASCII characters and lacks graphics capabilities.
💻The Apple-1 uses shift registers instead of traditional video RAM for displaying characters on the screen.
⌨️The Apple-1's operating system, WozMon, allows for manual entry of machine code.
Is it possible to build an Apple-1 without original parts?
—Yes, there are replica kits available that include all the necessary components.
What is the significance of the Apple-1 in computing history?
—The Apple-1 was the first computer produced by Apple and played a crucial role in the company's early success.
Can the Apple-1 run modern software?
—No, the Apple-1's limited capabilities restrict it to running software from its original era.
What makes the Apple-1's video display unique?
—The Apple-1 uses a glass-teletype style terminal to display ASCII characters one at a time.
Are there any emulators available to experience the Apple-1's functionality?
—Yes, there are emulators that allow users to run software designed for the Apple-1 on modern computers.
00:00Introduction to the video and the goal of building an Apple-1
02:00Discussion on the challenges and costs associated with sourcing the necessary components
05:30Exploration of the Apple-1's video display limitations and use of shift registers
09:45Assembly and testing of the Apple-1's video section
14:30Loading and running BASIC on the Apple-1
15:45Demonstration of BASIC programs and games on the Apple-1
