KansasFest Courses

Enhancing an 8-Bit Classic Game with the Ensoniq Chip

Explore updating classic Apple II games with Ensoniq chip for improved sound, using a 1982 game as an example. Learn methods and potential applications.

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

Enhanced EPROM Chip for Apple IIc - Features and Programming

Explore enhanced firmware for Apple IIc EPROM, including self-test, drive compatibility, and customization. Learn about EPROM hardware, erasing, burning, and sector editing techniques.

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

Nox Archaist - Analysis of Lord British Cow Bug

Explore the assembly code behind Nox Archaist's Lord British Cow Bug, learn its cause and fix, and discover potential new 6502 Workshop projects.

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

Apple /// - The Machine That Would Not Die

Explore the enduring legacy of Apple /// through Dave Ottalini's insights, covering user group initiatives, software collections, and platform updates.

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

Using the BlueSCSI to Backup Your Disk on Apple II and Macintosh

Learn to backup aging disks on Apple II and Macintosh using BlueSCSI, preserving vintage data and extending the life of classic computers.

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

Interactive Fiction: What if the Twiggy Drive Had Worked?

Explore an alternate tech history where Apple's Twiggy Drive succeeded, through interactive storytelling and rare artifacts at KansasFest.

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

Apple II Emulator in TypeScript and React - Development Journey

Explore the journey of creating an Apple II emulator using TypeScript and React, including challenges faced, community collaboration, and future development plans.

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

Yet Another Video Converter with Tang Nano 9K FPGA for Apple II to VGA and HDMI

Explore FPGA-based video conversion for Apple II computers using Tang Nano 9K, focusing on scan doubling and VGA/HDMI output.

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

Apple2Disk Device - Understanding DISK2 Controller and Flux-Copier

Explore the Apple2Disk device, DISK2 controller mechanics, copy protection techniques, and flux-copier technology in this in-depth presentation on Apple II disk systems.

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

Recreating Vintage Computer Parts with Tinkercad - KansasFest 2023

Aprende a recrear piezas vintage de computadoras utilizando Tinkercad. Domina técnicas de modelado 3D para diseñar circuitos, teclas y carcasas con precisión histórica.

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

Building a Working Apple II+ for Under $500 - KansasFest 2023

Restore a vintage Apple ][+ to working condition for under $500, challenging the notion that Integer ROM models are inferior to the original Apple ][.

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

Apple /// History

Explore the Apple /// history through insights from Wendell Sander, Apple's 16th employee and project leader, in conversation with Dave Ottalini.

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

Apple III Arcade: Vertical Scrollers - Design and Implementation

Explore Apple ///'s smooth scrolling for retro game development. Learn 6502 assembly, memory management, and graphics techniques to create vertical scrolling games.

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

Mechanical Keyswitches: Exploring ALPS Variations and Customization - KansasFest 2022

Explore mechanical keyswitches, focusing on ALPS variations. Learn about clickiness, tactility, and linearity. Discover customization techniques and experience different switch types through hands-on demonstrations.

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

Writing an Apple /// Arcade Game

Explore creating an Apple /// arcade game in assembly, leveraging unique system capabilities. Dive into screen regions, interrupts, custom fonts, and audio integration for retro game development.

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