Apple II Digital Video Output Card
Note: The A2DVI is also available as a bundle for Apple //e users including the rear chassis mounting connector, hardware, and switch. Click here for more information.
The A2DVI is a digital video card for Apple ][, Apple ][+, and Apple //e. It directly produces a digital video stream from Apple II’s memory content. The signal is output via a 19 pin connector, allowing the Apple II to use modern displays with HDMI or DVI inputs.
The A2DVI Supports alternative keyboard/display languages using the alternate character switch on a European Apple //e computer, or on US domestic computers through the use of an optional hardware switch (sold separately).
An optional rear panel video connector and switch for the Apple //e are available and sold separately.
Currently supports all standard Apple ][, ][+, and //e video modes in color and monochrome, LORES, double LORES, HIRES, double HIRES.
Supports Apple ][, ][+, //e, and various clones (Apple III and //GS not currently supported).
Supports 80 column display for Apple //e with an installed 80 column Aux RAM card.
Supports 80 column display for Apple ][ and ][+ with an installed Videx compatible 80 column card.
Supports various languages and fonts including custom uploaded fonts.
Dual language support using the “ALTCHR” language rocker switch of the Euro-Apple IIe, or external toggle switch.
Quick switching of display modes using an external switch/push button, or through the existing language rocker switch of Euro-Machines.
Current limited (protected) 5V pin for use with external buttons and switches.
Convenient menu, showing current configuration, and allowing instant changes – temporary or permanent.
Can be installed in the normally unusable //e slot #3, even when the //e AUX/80 column card is present.
Low power consumption/heat dissipation: <70mA@5V = 0.35W
Digital video output designed using coupled microstrip PCB technology to insure the most consistent performance with HDMI and DVI monitors
True 100 ohm digital video output impedance as required for compatibility with HDMI and DVI monitors
Assembled and tested in the U.S.A.
This card was designed by 8bitdevices from a reference design by Ralle Palaveev, using A2DVI firmware and software utilities by Thorsten Brehm.
A2DVI software and firmware updates are available from Thorsten Brehm’s project GitHub page
8bitdevices is providing a percentage of each A2DVI sold to the project designer to insure the continued advancement and support of this project. Without Ralle Palaveev and Thorsten Brehm, this device would not be possible.
Watch the Adrian’s Digital Basement YouTube video where Adrian Black uses the 8bitdevices A2DVI card to demonstrate the features of A2DVI.