KansasFest Courses

Apples Behind the Iron Curtain - A History of Apple II Computers in Soviet-Influenced Regions

Explore the fascinating history of Apple II computers and their clones in Soviet-influenced regions during the Cold War era.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Apple II's Vintage Early Years: DVD Video Highlights

Explore vintage Apple II videos featuring tech pioneers, including rare footage of Steve Jobs and John Sculley discussing the computer's future alongside the Macintosh.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Fujinet for Apple IIc and IIc+: Practical and Impractical Uses - KansasFest 2024

Explore practical and unique uses of Fujinet for Apple IIc and IIc+, demystifying its purpose and capabilities across various Apple II platforms.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Apple Preserves FDC - Beta Software and Hardware Update for Disk Emulation and Imaging

Explore beta software and hardware for Apple II disk emulation and imaging, featuring Windows and Android support, fast imaging, and advanced tools for preservation.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Cyrene: Cross-Platform Debugger for Apple II/IIgs

Explore Cyrene, a cross-platform debugger for Apple II/IIgs, featuring tracing, debugging, and code execution analysis on KEGS emulator.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The SMB File System Translator for GS/OS

Explore the SMB File System Translator for GS/OS, enabling Apple IIGS to connect with modern SMB 2/3 file servers. Includes demonstration and technical insights.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AppleTini II: Make It A Double - Current State and Future Developments

Explore the AppleTini project's latest developments, including PCB prototypes, Apple II bus export, and HDMI display enhancements. Learn about progress and future plans for CPU acceleration.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Apple2TS: Latest Developments in Browser-Based Apple IIe Emulation - KansasFest 2024

Explore the latest features of Apple2TS, a browser-based Apple IIe emulator, including Mockingboard support, MIDI, printing, and advanced debugging tools.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Pico Micro Mac: Building a Mac 128K with Raspberry Pi Pico

Explore building a Mac 128K emulator using Raspberry Pi Pico with Ron McAdams' Pico Micro Mac board. Learn setup, usage, and potential of this compact retro computing project.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Adventures with Apple 410 Color Plotter - The Plot Thickens

Explore the rare Apple 410 Color Plotter's setup, maintenance, and operation through Kate's hands-on journey, including live demonstration and practical insights.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Apple II RPG Development Tools - Nox Archaist II Creation Process

Explore innovative RPG development tools for Apple II, featuring a TypeScript/React/MySQL app for creating game content and comparing it to historical methods.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

My History at Apple - Four Decades of Revolutionary Changes

Explore Apple's revolutionary changes over four decades with Rich Williams, a key figure in Apple's early development, from the IIc to the IIGS.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Purpose-Built Software-Defined Hardware with the A2Pico

Explore creative software-defined hardware using A2Pico, a simpler alternative to FPGAs. Learn to build custom hardware for specific software needs with C code examples.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Making of the A2FPGA - From Breadboard to Production

Explore the creation, features, and future of A2FPGA with its creators, from initial design to production, including demos and extension possibilities.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Too Clever by HALf: Running NES Code on Apple IIgs

Explore porting NES game code to Apple IIgs using a Hardware Abstraction Layer. Learn design, implementation, and live conversion of NES homebrew to IIgs application.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video