So, what is the big deal with this super encoder? Well, it makes a nice replacement for those keyboards that have bad encoders. The other advantage is that it has a ps/2 keyboard port. With this port you can have 2 keyboards, the built in apple II keyboard and a standard pc keyboard. You can use both at the same time so it will be easier for two player games. Please note that the cable is NOT included. You can use the cable that is currently on the keyboard.

This photo shows the stock keyboard encoder

To install, you must unplug your apple II. Remove the screws around the outside of the case and carefully open up until you can access the keyboard cable. Carefully unplug the cable paying attention to the orientation so you don't plug it back in backwards. Now you can lay the lid upside down on your work area to access the keyboard encoder. To seperate the encoder from the keyboard you must squeeze the white plastic tab of the post and gently seperate the two boards until the encoder slides all the way out. Remove the cable and install it on the new super encoder board. Install the super encoder as shown in the picture above so the chip is facing toward you and the pins face into the keyboard until the spacers lock into the holes. At this time you can attach a ps/2 keyboard cable or attach one at a later time if you wish.

This image shows the super encoder installed with the ps/2 keyboard also connected

Now you can put the apple II back together and plug the keyboard cable into the apple II as you put the top and bottom together. Put the screws back in and you are ready to go.

NOTE: DO NOT ATTACH OR REMOVE A PS/2 KEYBOARD WHILE THE POWER IS ON. DOING SO COULD DAMAGE YOUR APPLE II, THE SUPER ENCODER, OR THE KEYBOARDS!

Double check your cable connection to make sure you have the cable plugged in correctly at both ends before applying power.

Encoder board installed on apple II plus