KIM 1 Replica

Posted by musovern on Feb 7th, 2025 in Single Board Computers | 0 comments KIM-1 that is closer to the original KIM-1 than any KIM-1 replica designed. A great achievement and a well deserved compliment to Ralf and the thread authors! The work of Ralf is not limited to the KIM-1 replica itself. He also designed a KIM I/O module and a 1541 IEC/RAM/ROM module.Noteworthy is the replica of the KIM-1 keypad. The MOS Technology KIM-1, released in 1976, is a legendary single-board computer that played a pivotal role in the early days of microcomputing. It was designed as a development system for the 6502 microprocessor and became a favorite among hobbyists and engineers. Today, the... Read More...

Sinclair Mk14 Replica

Posted by musovern on Feb 7th, 2025 in Sinclair, Single Board Computers, Uncategorized | 0 comments The MK14 (Microcomputer Kit 14) was a computer kit sold by Science of Cambridge of the United Kingdom, first introduced in 1977 for £39.95. The price was very low for a complete computer system at the time, and Science of Cambridge eventually sold over fifteen thousand kit The computer is based around National Semiconductor’s SC/MP CPU (INS8060) and shipped with 256 bytes of random-access memory (RAM) and 512 bytes of read-only memory (ROM) as standard. It used an eight or nine red light-emitting diode (LED) seven segment display, there was also optional VDU supporting 32×16 text or 64×64... Read More...

NorthStar Horizon

Posted by musovern on Aug 12th, 2024 in NorthStar Horizon, S100 | 0 comments Introducing the NorthStar Horizon: A Pioneer in Personal Computing The NorthStar Horizon, launched in 1977, is a standout in the early era of personal computing, notable for its unique blend of aesthetics and functionality. With its distinctive blue metal chassis and elegant wooden case top, the Horizon offered a stylish yet practical design that set it apart from other computers of its time. Powered by the versatile Zilog Z80 processor and featuring an expandable S-100 bus architecture, the Horizon catered to both hobbyists and professionals alike. It supported up to 64KB of RAM and was among the... Read More...