Join Alex Neuman on Vida Digital as he interviews Brian P. Cox from FutureVision Research, one of the makers bringing the FujiNet project to life. In this in-depth conversation, Brian shares how his early experiences with the Apple IIe, TRS-80, and Atari 1200XL inspired a lifelong passion for technology and teaching.They explore how FujiNet connects retro computers—Atari, Apple II/III, Commodore, Tandy CoCo, Coleco ADAM, and upcoming systems like the Intellivision, Atari 2600, and Commodore 64—to Wi-Fi, virtual disks, and even cross-platform online gaming through the TNFS protocol.Discover what challenges come with reviving decades-old hardware, how 3D-printed parts and ESP32 chips bridge generations, and what’s next on the roadmap for FujiNet, including RS-232 support and future hardware based on the RP2040.📡 Topics covered include:• Brian’s background and first computers• Why FujiNet chose TNFS for file transfer• Hardware and power challenges across retro platforms• How FujiNet enables multiplayer gaming between systems• The role of community makers and volunteers• Future developments and platform expansions👉 Learn more at fvResearch.com and join the conversation on the FujiNet Discord.⏱️ Chapter Indicators 00:00 – Intro & Brian’s early computing background03:00 – How coding and teaching evolved since the 1980s04:30 – Discovering FujiNet and joining the maker community08:40 – Recreating rare connectors and vintage parts10:15 – Favorite FujiNet versions and platforms11:40 – Hardware design differences across systems14:00 – Explaining TNFS and how FujiNet transfers data18:00 – Cross-platform gaming and inter-system communication20:15 – Challenges of RS-232 and new hardware bring-ups24:50 – The community “stone soup” development model28:00 – Improving user interfaces and game lobbies30:45 – Collaboration with museums and retro shows33:45 – Future “FujiNet for Thunderbolt” and emulation35:05 – FujiNet roadmap and expanding platform support38:25 – Recommended resources and podcasts41:00 – How to connect with Brian P. Cox42:15 – Closing remarks and Discord shout-out

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