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1) The smaller board is smaller because small. Seriously though, the J8 connector is closer on the Plus than on the 128/512... so it just allows for slightly different cable management. This part is now discontinued because.... 2) The J8 on a 128/512 board is further away from the mount point...

For the record, the part you list here is seemingly the exact same part I listed above... and it's $1.20 cheaper per unit on Mouser. So if you're buying in quantity, that might be a consideration. https://www.mouser.com/c/?q=0026604110

If you have a direct link to this "KK396" part at either Mouser or Digikey, please post it.

I've been buying them for several years now. They're functionally identical.

I added the information to the thread Kai started. https://tinkerdifferent.com/threads/macintosh-connector-part-numbers.135/post-39833

Molex 26-60-4110 is a compatible replacement for the J8 connector on the Macintosh 128K/512K/Plus. https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/538-26-60-4110

https://tinkerdifferent.com/threads/mac-plus-j8-part-number.2980/post-25656 I found the part over on Mouser two years ago.

Connect a MFM, power it on and stand back? ;)

Sure, but it still needs a MFM compatible floppy controller chip.

Be sure to check out Joe's EXHAUSTIVE research post: https://tinkerdifferent.com/threads/platinum-pla-for-macs-and-apple-s.561/page-7

"Platinum" filament perfect for your restoration project! $21.99 per spool is a steal! https://polarfilament.com/products/retro-platinum-pla-1kg-1-75mm

Based on community feedback, I've updated the design on the PicoMicroMac (breakout board for Evan's wonderful PicoMac 128K emulator - based on uMac) to integrate SD card for folks who don't want to solder. Pop on a Pi Pico H, or buy them preflashed from JCM-1. Add a USB-OTG hub and connect USB...

https://www.printables.com/@RonsCompVids_808517

Very impressive!

To clarify, there is a nearly endless list of TCP/IP compatible games... what I'd like to try and do (without muddying the water further) is focus on LocalTalk/AppleTalk compatible titles.