ins_aeas@jhunix.UUCP (02/17/87)
I am looking for some card that will allow me to do real high resolution multi-color work on an Apple //e. You see, I am doing experiments that involve scanning a surface and displaying a signal amplitude at each point as a color. I am willing to buy either a really good composite or RGB monitor, but I am having trouble finding cards for the //e that allow you to do graphics on a par with IBM PC EGA graphics. The requirements are as follows: 1. At least 350x350 dots (400x400 preferrable). 2. Able to display each dot as one of at least 16 different colors or shades. 3. It must be relatively easy to program from Applesoft; i.e. it should come with software that contains machine language subroutines do plot dots with a simple call with simple x,y,color parameters. The price isn't really that important, unless the card and monitor would end up costing as much as trading up to an IBM PC with EGA and similar A/D hardware as is in the Apple now. The data is stored in a random access file of x records of y fields each on a Profile, because the Apple's pitiful 128k can't come close to storing enough data for a 400x400 matrix of 8 bits per point, just in case that's relevant. Thanks in advance,
ranger@ecsvax.UUCP (02/19/87)
Number Nine Inc. used to sell a board for the Apple with 512x512 16 color graphics. It used the NEC graphics controller, so it had line, arc, point circle, and flood fill capabilities. You did graphics with standard print statements to the board. You can also daisy chain it to another board to get 256 colors. This is a nice board, that sold for about $800 3 years ago, what it goes for now, I don't know. You need a good quality monitor for it, the NEC multisync will probably work. Rick Fincher ranger@ecsvax
a228arig@cdfc.utoronto.UUCP (02/20/87)
> I am looking for some card that will allow me to do real high > resolution multi-color work on an Apple //e. You see, I am doing I heard of something called The Graphics Tool Kit (tm) from Damco Electronics, which might be what you are looking for... The following information is based on a leaflet that I dug up, which might be old and dated. I have no idea if this company still exists, or whether they still make or market this product. But here goes anyway... It consists of a hardware card, plus some software. The software contains a Graphics Editor, Vector shape maker/editor, font (block) maker/editor, and an option to exit to Applesoft. It will run on an Apple //, //+, //e, and I guess the //gs, with 48K memory. Prodos version requires 64K... In other words, it doesn't require much memory. You can user various input devices; keyboard commands, mouse, graphics tablet, as well as joystick and koala pad in draw mode. > 1. At least 350x350 dots (400x400 preferrable). This has 640 dots horizontal, and 768 vertical (viewable in a vertically moveable window of 384 lines.) > 2. Able to display each dot as one of at least > 16 different colors or shades. That might be tricky... This doesn't make any mention of colour... I have a feeling that it might be monochrome. Not too sure though. > 3. It must be relatively easy to program from > Applesoft; i.e. it should come with software > that contains machine language subroutines > do plot dots with a simple call with simple > x,y,color parameters. This is supposed to allow you to call the tool kit from Applesoft. The price, as quoted in this brochure was $595 + $5 s.h. The address: Demco Electronics 10516 Grevillea Avenue Inglewood, CA 90304 (213) 677-0801 that's what the brochure says... --Tak Ariga Disclaimer: Like I said, I don't know if these people still exist, but I am relying on a brochure that I have. And as it is probably obvious, I have no connection with this company. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- UUCP: {utzoo, decvax, ihnp4, cbosgd, utcsri, mnetor}!utgpu!utcdfa!a228arig ARPAnet: a228arig%cdfa.toronto.edu@relay.cs.net CSnet: a228arig%cdfa.toronto.edu BITNET: utoronto%"a228arig@cdfa.utoronto" (<- with some luck) (or better yet, mail through CSnet) == University of Toronto -- Toronto, Canada == -----------------------------------------------------------------------------