SE/30 data bridge

The Macintosh SE/30 needs a way to get new OS and software. For this purpose, install and setup a floppy drive emulation, connected via SCSI.

 

Macintosh SE/30

by Apple, 1989

initial setup:

  • [x] build Floppy Emu case
  • [x] install new firmware on Floppy Emu
  • [x] connect the Floppy Emu to the SE/30
  • [x] mount a floppy image

data transfer tests:

  • [x] backup some files from SE/30 to floppy image
  • [x] open the floppy image on the Mini VMac
  • [x] get the data out of the floppy image onto my MacBook's hard drive
  • [ ] get a text file from MacBook's hard drive onto an image
  • [ ] get the text file to the SE/30's hard drive

try to setup software from internet:

  • [ ] get an image of hypercard from the internet
  • [ ] get the image transferred to the Floppy Emu
  • [ ] install hypercard on the old hard drive of the SE/30

related activities

intended

C64 data bridge

Setup everything so that the SD2IEC works with the C64 and a modern machine for data transfer.

data connection

Setup the RC4500 wristwatch with the SE/30 in order to set the time "right".

data connection

Setup the RC4500 wristwatch with the SE/30 in order to set the time "right".

Macintosh SE/30 cmos battery replacement

I need to replace the CMOS battery inside the SE/30, before it blows up and ruins the machine.

Macintosh SE/30 ethernet connection

I'd love the SE/30 to be able to connect to my local network. For this, an Asanté appletalk-to-ethernet device is awaiting to be used.

Macintosh SE/30 recapping

Old electronic devices with surface mount electrolytic capacitors are often affected by capacitor leakage. I need to replace those on the SE/30 before they leak.

Macintosh SE/30 significance explanation

Write down why the SE/30 has any significance in the history of information machines. Write the text using the machine itself.

past

Macintosh SE/30 cmos battery removal

Remove the CMOS battery now, before replacing the battery later.

Macintosh SE/30 external FDD repair

An external Apple 800k floppy disk drive does not work. Find the problem and fix it.

Macintosh SE/30 hard drive backup

Before exchanging any hard drive, I need to backup what's on the original SCSI hard drive. There's a couple of old utilities that will be handy in future.

Macintosh SE/30 hard drive exchange

The SE/30's hard drive runs so noisily that I expect it to break soon. Let's exchange it with BlueSCSI and install the OS.

Macintosh SE/30 Hypercard setup

One of the main purposes of this machine is to serve for studying Hypercard. Hence, let's get it running on the new hard disk drive.