MacEffects

10/03/2026

Finally back in stock and on sale!

Each iMac G3 slot loading machine has a fatal flaw - the inner bezel. Original bezels are structural and support the CRT and chassis, however, because of age and fire retardant additives they have been crumbing to dust. MacEffects finally has a solution that can save crumbling iMacs. Our exclusive i...

09/27/2026

Back in Stock - As low as $25 per cartridge!

We are proud to offer the only newly manufactured ImageWriter II color ribbon cartridges and color ribbon replacements. There has not been another company manufacturing these in over 10 years. Ink Made in Japan - Assembled in China

09/18/2026

MacEffects was pleased to get the chance to attend VCFMW (Vintage Computer Festival Midwest). We shared time with Javier (8bit Stuff), Greg/Daniel (8bit Shack), Mike (Techknight), and so many others. We are looking forward to next year already!

08/26/2026

Our friends at Juicy Crumb just launched a really cool retro inspired Mac Mini case!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1GAZCWw3Yy/

06/12/2026

The ESP32 SoftCard is now back in stock! But more exciting is what V7 brings:

- Added the Apple II/II+/IIe emulator capable of running up to 3x the normal speed. To start just type APPLE2.
- Activated the upper 4MB bank of external RAM on the ESP32 to use for the emulator's 4096K RAMWorks card.

Yes, that means your Apple II can emulate an Apple IIe!

MacEffects is proud to be the US Distributor of the ESP32 SoftCard. The ESP32 SoftCard is designed to extend the capabilities of the Apple II/II+ or Apple IIe using the ESP32 module. Similarly to the original Z80 SoftCard, it has its own processor allowing it to run software not originally meant for...

05/24/2026

Memorial Day Sale - $175! (Now thru June 1st)

Memorial Day Sale - $175! Another special MacEffects exclusive a custom injection molded transparent case for the Apple IIc. This case is made of clear polished ABS plastic and showcases the inner workings of your IIc. Includes: (1) clear carrying handle, (4) clear rubber feet, and (1) refurbished A...

05/24/2026

MacEffects (Tairu) was in Spain and visited our friend Jose Luis Arenas Perez of Apple fame in Spain. We couldn't come without a little gift, our Xdrive2c. Memorial Day sale now through June 1st to get the freshly restocked Xdrive2c at the lowest price ever!

https://maceffects.com/products/xdrive-mass-storage-solution-for-the-apple-ii-ii-iie-and-iigs

05/08/2026

MacEffects is pleased to bring another special JD Micro creation to the community - the fleXrom 2k!

fleXrom2K is designed to be a simple pre-programmed ROM replacement for the various 2KB ROM’s used in an Apple II system. Both stock and modified ROM images are included for F8, F0, E8, E0, D8, and D0 system ROM’s and multiple fonts are available when replacing the 2316B SPCL character ROM used ...

04/26/2026

Now offering Mockingboard Extension Kits for the Xdrive //c. The Launch Edition sold out, so now the regular version is available (and cheaper!)

LAUNCH EDITION - BE ONE OF THE FIRST OWNERS! Launch Edition includes limited edit white 3d printed (industrial quality) sidecar. Introducing Xdrive //c - Designed by JD Micro exclusively for MacEffects. Xdrive //c offers easy mass storage for the Apple Iic via block device emulation. It allows you t...

04/03/2026

Adrian, friend of MacEffects, just launched his first vintage Apple YouTube channel. Interesting videos are coming!

https://youtu.be/VakKzNIRxEY