KansasFest Courses

Reverse Engineering Douglas Engelbart - Improving Collaborative Technology

Explore Douglas Engelbart's innovative work, including the mouse and chord keyset, and learn how to interface a homemade keyset with an Apple II for one-handed typing practice.

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

IIGS as Visual Jukebox - Syncing Retro Tunes with Companion Visuals

Explore the IIGS as a retro music jukebox with synchronized visuals, featuring MOD tunes and a custom case addon demonstration.

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

Apple //c: An Apple Adventure

Explore the Apple //c's design journey with original designer Rob Gemmell, featuring exclusive prototype drawings and behind-the-scenes insights.

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

The History and Reboot of A2Central.com

Explore the evolution and revival of A2Central.com, a pivotal Apple II community resource, from its 2000 launch to its 2023 reboot under new management.

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

Porting a Classic Game to a Classic Computer - NES to Apple IIgs

Explore NES emulation on Apple IIgs, covering PPU and APU implementation, ROM modifications, and a Super Mario Bros demo with full graphics and sound.

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

Versatile Serial Accelerator for Apple II - Demo and Discussion

Explore a multi-purpose Serial Accelerator for Apple II, enhancing computational, graphics, media, and storage capabilities across all versions, especially portable models.

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

The Wild Ride of the Apple III Uni/Duo File Controller

Explore the fascinating history of Apple ///'s Twiggy drive controller, its discovery, experiments, near-losses, and significance in early computing.

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

VidHD-style HDMI Solution with Ethernet-out Bus Card for Apple //e - Demonstration

Explore a new HDMI output system for Apple //e, featuring split design, Pico-based bus card, and external graphics processing. Learn about enhanced capabilities and cost-effective alternatives.

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

Game Development in Double Lores Graphics for Apple II Computers

Explore Double Lores graphics for Apple //e game development, including screen scrolling and sprite engine techniques used in popular 8-Bit-Shack games.

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

What's New in ORCA/C - Recent Features and Future Plans

Explore new features in ORCA/C for Apple IIGS, including updated C standards, enhanced error-checking, and future development plans. Improve your IIGS programming skills with practical examples.

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

Digital Eclipse: Game History and Interactive Documentaries

Explore groundbreaking Apple II game history through an innovative interactive documentary, blending video, gameplay, audio, and archival materials.

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

The Successful Failure: How Apple III Kickstarted My 8-Bit Business

Explore how Apple's biggest failure became a success story, kickstarting an 8-bit business venture in this historical journey of discovery and resurrection.

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

Peripheral Cards with the Raspberry Pi Pico for Apple II

Explore RPi Pico-based Apple II peripheral cards, comparing designs and featuring a live demo of the A2retroNET prototype.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Apple /// and FujiNet - Connectivity and Applications

Explore FujiNet integration with Apple ///, including connection requirements, SOS driver support, and a demonstration of compatibility with applications and OS design.

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

Making the Apple IIc a True Portable Computer

Transform the Apple IIc into a modern portable computer with open-source modifications. Learn to enhance functionality while preserving original design and portability.

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