Introduction to Zeta V2 With ParPortProp The Zeta V2 With ParPortProp is a Z80 computer with 512k RAM/ROM. This machine is fully capable of running CP/M, and you have several options for storage. First, you can store files to an SD module. Secondly, you can use a Floppy Disk drive. Read More »
Introduction to Building the Southern Cross Computer Building the Southern Cross Computer is very easy, even for beginners. There are no surface mount components, and the soldering pads are large, and durable. The purpose of the Southern Cross Computer is to teach you how computers work. You can find the Read More »
Introduction to RC2014 Serial Communication with Arduino When we set up RC2014 Serial Communication with Arduino, we simply need to use 3 wires. This will be Transmit, Receive, and Ground. In this section, we’ll simply get the Arduino to print “Hello World” to the RC2014. The maximum distance for this Read More »
Introduction to running your IMSAI 8080 on the Internet When running your IMSAI 8080 on the Internet, keep in mind that the machine is from 1976. This was long before the Internet as we know it became popular. Although we can connect the IMSAI 8080 to the Internet, we cannot Read More »
Introduction to the Z80ASM on IMSAI 8080 (Assembly Language) Running Z80ASM on the IMSAI 8080 allows you to assemble a program right on your IMSAI. In other words, you don’t need to rely on another computer to assemble your program. You can create a text file containing your program. After Read More »
Introduction to the S-132 Terminal for IMSAI 8080esp The S-132 Terminal for IMSAI 8080esp turns your IMSAI into a stand-alone computer. This terminal board mounts on the back of your IMSAI. You will have a keyboard port, monitor port, and a port for other devices such as a printer module Read More »
Introduction to How Numbering Systems Work When working with any PLC such as ControlLogix (or any digital computer), it’s important to understand how numbering systems work. The numbering system we are all used to is base-10 (Decimal). Mainly, that’s because we have 10 fingers. In the decimal numbering system, there Read More »
Introduction to Programming PAL-1 With RC2014 In this section, we’ll set up communication for Programming the PAL-1 With an RC2014. Obviously, you can use a modern computer to program your PAL-1, or even it’s keypad. However, programming a vintage computer with another vintage processor gives you more of a vintage Read More »
Introduction to Using an LCD on RC2014 In this post, we’ll discuss Using an LCD on RC2014. Basically, in my setup I have a Zed PRO with a Prototyping module. If you don’t have a prototyping module, you can simply us a 74HCT688, and 74HCT32 to decode your port address. Read More »
Intoduction to the Prototyping Module for RC2014 The Prototyping Module for the RC2014 allows you to easily create projects to interface with your Z80 Projects that use the RC2014 bus. The Prototyping module does a lot of the work for you. It will decode the port address, and provide you Read More »
