Get a detailed look at a modern HDMI and VGA video upgrade for the Apple IIc using the A2C TangyPack FPGA video adapter designed by Rob Kim. In this video, I showcase my personal Apple IIc computer originally purchased brand new by my grandparents in 1984 and demonstrate how modern display technology can be integrated with one of Apple's most iconic 8-bit computers while still preserving the original retro computing experience.
The A2C TangyPack is an FPGA-based upgrade compatible with the Apple IIc, Apple IIc Plus, and Laser 128 systems that connects directly through the Apple IIc video expansion port without requiring an external power supply. The device performs scan doubling to convert the Apple IIc's original video output into modern HDMI and VGA compatible resolutions suitable for today's displays while also offering configurable scanline effects, monochrome display modes, and selectable border colors.
This video covers installation, features, and side-by-side comparisons between the original Apple IIc CRT display and modern HDMI output while exploring how FPGA technology is helping preserve and modernize classic Apple II hardware for retro computing enthusiasts, collectors, and vintage computer hobbyists.