OPERATIONS NOTICE: Direct commercial storefront orders temporarily paused for Canada–US tariff restructuring • Production scaling in progress. Read Advisory →

OK AGENTIC AI • CIRCULAR DESIGN • ZERO CASE MOD _

Reviving Classic Computing Through Modern Mobility.

PortaCoCo pairs iconic 8-bit Tandy platforms with contemporary mobile battery systems, low-latency wireless transmission, and custom digital displays. By engineering our systems to utilize standardized, existing power tool batteries (such as Ryobi ONE+), we eliminate proprietary battery e-waste and drastically cut consumer expense. Accelerated by Agentic AI workflows and built upon our strict Zero Case Modification standard, our commercial-grade hardware liberates historic computers for mobile use while preserving vintage integrity.

Explore Hardware Showcase Supply Chain & Tariff Advisory

100% Reversible Hardware

Sustainable Reuses Standard Batteries

Agentic AI Accelerated R&D

COMMERCIAL HARDWARE Porta Mini CM-8 Wireless Monitor

Production Ready

Strategic Operations Update

Manufacturing Transition & Tariff Advisory

Production Restructuring

Due to evolving cross-border trade tariff policies and duty classifications between Canada and the United States, commercial storefront fulfillment is temporarily paused while we establish a localized, tariff-insulated manufacturing footprint.

Tariff Impact Mitigation

Direct consumer cart transactions are suspended to safeguard buyers against prohibitive customs tariffs and unexpected cross-border duty surcharges.

Production Capability Exploration

We are actively vetting domestic manufacturing partners, contract assembly lines, and North American component sourcing to establish an agile, resilient production pipeline.

Resumption of Commercial Sales

Direct ordering and pre-order fulfillment will resume immediately upon finalization of our updated tariff-compliant production line.

OK HARDWARE SHOWCASE

Production Hardware Systems

Engineered for seamless integration, sustainable power reuse, and cable-free retro-computing mobility.

Flagship Display

PORTA-CM8 // WIRELESS MONITOR

Porta Mini CM-8 Monitor

A bespoke, battery-compatible wireless monitor that faithfully captures the iconic Tandy/RadioShack CM-8 styling while delivering crisp digital video through a high-definition IPS display panel.

Wireless Video Input High-Definition IPS Panel Authentic CM-8 Profile Modular Battery Ready

Production-Ready Architecture • Featured at CocoFest 2025–2026

Untethered Freedom

PORTA-CC3 // WIREFREE UPGRADE

WireFree CoCo 3 System

The ultimate streamlined upgrade for the Color Computer 3. Eliminates cumbersome desk cables with low-latency wireless HDMI transmission and 7+ hours of internal battery autonomy.

Wireless HDMI Video 7+ Hours Untethered Zero Case Modification Clean Modular Fitment

Production-Ready Build • Demonstrated at CocoFest 2025–2026

COMPANION HARDWARE SYSTEM

Porta MC-10 Mobility Kit

Brings complete, self-contained portability to the ultra-compact Tandy MC-10 microcomputer. Utilizes non-invasive composite video routing, unified battery cells, and quick-detach brackets following our zero case modification mantra.

MC-10 Architecture Composite Mod Ready Unified Power Cell Production-Engineered

OK PRESERVATION • SUSTAINABILITY

Responsible Hardware Architecture

Classic 8-bit computers are irreplaceable historical artifacts. At PortaCoCo, we believe modernization should never compromise original enclosures, nor should it burden the environment with disposable proprietary electronics.

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Zero Case Modification: Custom brackets and electrical interposers utilize existing chassis vents and ports without cutting or drilling.

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100% Reversible Upgrades: Every PortaCoCo module can be removed at any time, returning the machine to pristine factory collector condition.

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Sustainable Battery Reuse: By engineering hardware to run off standard, widely owned power tool batteries (like Ryobi ONE+), we eliminate proprietary battery e-waste and drastically reduce consumer expense.

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Efficient DC Regulation: Modern low-heat DC step regulators replace heavy, power-hungry, and volatile vintage AC power transformers.

Precision Fitment: Modular reversible power bracket system.

Founder & Principal Hardware Architect • Agentic AI Systems

Mark Pacan

Founder, Product Development & Hardware Lead • CPG & Agentic AI Strategist

PortaCoCo was established by Mark Pacan as a dedicated hardware innovation venture focused on retro-computing mobility and reversible hardware engineering. Bringing together deep corporate experience across Consumer Insight, Product Development, Information Technology, and Commercial Strategy, Mark dedicated his time to pursuing a vision for retro-tech refinement where beloved computing icons of the past are reborn with contemporary functionality.

Under his direction, PortaCoCo pioneered the Zero Case Modification standard and championed sustainable circular hardware practices—engineering systems that reuse standardized household tool batteries to minimize e-waste, lower consumer acquisition costs, and preserve collector hardware.

To operate with extreme agility, Mark pioneered an AI-first, agentic operational framework throughout the venture. By orchestrating autonomous agentic workflows and leading developer environments—including Claude Code, Google Antigravity, and Cursor—powered by frontier reasoning models such as Claude 3.7 Sonnet (Hybrid Reasoning), Gemini 2.5 Pro, and GPT-4o, he streamlined CAD iteration, embedded firmware synthesis, and cross-border supply chain modeling. Grounded in strong commercial discipline, Category Management insight, and Revenue Growth Management (RGM) principles, Mark pairs deep AI and prompt engineering fluency with strategic executive execution.

Product Lifecycle & Hardware R&D Rapid prototyping, CAD design, power management, circular battery reuse, and live keynote showcases across CocoFest 2025 & 2026.

Consumer Insights & Category Strategy Applying CPG shopper insight methodologies, syndicated data analysis, and category demand dynamics to engineer products with enduring market appeal.

Revenue Growth & Supply Chain (RGM) Strategic price-pack architecture, trade promotion optimization (TPO), cross-border tariff risk modeling, and margin optimization.

Agentic AI & Frontier Reasoning Models Hands-on practitioner architecting autonomous agent workflows in Claude Code, Google Antigravity, and Cursor, deploying Claude 3.7 Sonnet, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and GPT-4o for complex analysis and operational automation.

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Connect with PortaCoCo

For commercial partnerships, manufacturing inquiries, executive leadership opportunities, or technical evaluations, please reach out directly.

Corporate Inquiries contact@portacoco.com

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