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The Universal PSU Kit is a Power Supply replacement designed to be installed by the end user. As the name implies, the Kit covers the Apple II, II+, IIe, IIgs, and Apple ///. It was conceived, created, and designed by Henry of [[ReActiveMicro]] and released on April 25th, 2016. The project bears the "UM" Ultimate-Micro logo and technically was a collaborative effort with UltimateApple2. | [[Image:Universal_PSU_Kit_Main1.png|thumb|upright=.5|The Universal PSU Kit]] | ||
The Universal PSU Kit is a Power Supply replacement designed to be installed by the end user. It is designed to replace the old Power Supply PCB with a new, modern solution while reusing the old Power Supply Enclosure. | |||
As the name implies, the Kit covers the Apple II, II+, IIe, IIgs, and Apple ///. It was conceived, created, and designed by Henry of [[ReActiveMicro]] and released on April 25th, 2016. The project bears the "UM" Ultimate-Micro logo and technically was a collaborative effort with UltimateApple2. | |||
<strong>Project Status:</strong> Complete. In production. Actively sold by ReActiveMicro and Ultimate-Micro. | <strong>Project Status:</strong> Complete. In production. Actively sold by ReActiveMicro and Ultimate-Micro. | ||
<strong>Support:</strong> Post on the [[{{TALKPAGENAME}}|Discussion]] page (link above) or email [http://store.reactivemicro.com/contact-us/ ReActiveMicro Support]. | <strong>Support:</strong> Post on the [[{{TALKPAGENAME}}|Discussion]] page (link above) or email [http://store.reactivemicro.com/contact-us/ ReActiveMicro Support]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
[[Image:Universal_PSU_Kit_Example1.png|thumb|Resistors Overheated Example - Front]] | |||
[[Image:Universal_PSU_Kit_Example2.png|thumb|Resistors Overheated Example - Rear]] | |||
When Henry from ReActiveMicro first returned to the Apple II he found several systems obtained had Power Supply issues or wouldn't power on. Some systems appeared to work but had very intermittent problems. This cased several issues with testing and projects. | |||
Henry started by diagnosing most issues back to the Power Supply. These units were about 20 years old at the time, and were only designed to last 5 at the most. A lot of the regulation parts were either dried out or had been over heated. Some capacitors even showed signs of being swollen. Any bulging top means that they are damaged, will not function properly, and should be replaced immediately. | |||
After a little research Henry found that upgrade the IIe was quite simple, and created The Apple IIe Enhancement Kit for sale to the Apple II Community. | |||
Revision as of 23:23, 4 September 2016
The Universal PSU Kit is a Power Supply replacement designed to be installed by the end user. It is designed to replace the old Power Supply PCB with a new, modern solution while reusing the old Power Supply Enclosure.
As the name implies, the Kit covers the Apple II, II+, IIe, IIgs, and Apple ///. It was conceived, created, and designed by Henry of ReActiveMicro and released on April 25th, 2016. The project bears the "UM" Ultimate-Micro logo and technically was a collaborative effort with UltimateApple2.
Project Status: Complete. In production. Actively sold by ReActiveMicro and Ultimate-Micro.
Support: Post on the Discussion page (link above) or email ReActiveMicro Support.
History
When Henry from ReActiveMicro first returned to the Apple II he found several systems obtained had Power Supply issues or wouldn't power on. Some systems appeared to work but had very intermittent problems. This cased several issues with testing and projects.
Henry started by diagnosing most issues back to the Power Supply. These units were about 20 years old at the time, and were only designed to last 5 at the most. A lot of the regulation parts were either dried out or had been over heated. Some capacitors even showed signs of being swollen. Any bulging top means that they are damaged, will not function properly, and should be replaced immediately.
After a little research Henry found that upgrade the IIe was quite simple, and created The Apple IIe Enhancement Kit for sale to the Apple II Community.