Versatile Serial Accelerator for Apple II - Demo and Discussion

Explore an original multi-purpose Serial Accelerator for Apple II in this 52-minute conference talk from KansasFest 2023. Discover the wide variety of computational, graphics, media, communications, and storage features offered by this innovative device. Learn how the serial interface provides convenience and compatibility across all Apple II versions, particularly benefiting portable IIc and IIc Plus models. Understand the differences between direct CPU acceleration and this Serial Accelerator, which focuses on specific high-level computation-intensive and media handling tasks. Delve into the high-performance binary protocol used by the Accelerator and its potential for expansion and customization. Examine the MLI interface and extensions to AppleSoft, as well as libraries for other languages like Kyan Pascal and PLASMA. Witness a demonstration showcasing math-intensive graphics, including an interactive Mandelbrot fractal, and examples of streaming animation.