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...
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...
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...
Posted by musovern on May 2nd, 2023 in Dick Smith Super 80 Rev2 | 0 comments
First power up with Monitor V1.2 Upgraded RAM to 48K and Monitor to 8R5
Read More...
Posted by musovern on May 2nd, 2023 in Dick Smith Super 80 | 0 comments
Got this Super80 in the big tech sale Auckland 2020. A little bit about the Super 80 The Dick Smith Super-80 was a Zilog Z80 based kit computer developed as a joint venture between Electronics Australia magazine and Dick Smith Electronics. It was presented as a series of construction articles in Electronics Australia magazine’s August, September and October 1981 issues. Electronics Australia had published a number of computer projects before the Super-80, including the EDUC-8 in 1974, the Mini Scamp and the DREAM 6800 Video Computer. The computer was sold as a “short form” kit for A$...
Read More...
