Z80 retrocomputing part 1 - RC2014 Z80 retro computer kit build

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8 жыл бұрын

Recently, I decided to try a few retrocomputing projects. This video is part 1 of the series of Z80 retrocomputing videos where I purchase a kit called the RC2014 and assemble it. I found the RC2014 on Tindie, a website that serves as a marketplace for makers. I chose this kit because of its simple clean design and room for expansion on the backplane. The kit was very easy to assemble, and I was able to git it up and running quickly. I plan on using this backplane design as a basis for developing some of my own boards. For more of my electronics videos, see www.smbaker.com/

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@opalprestonshirley1700 5 жыл бұрын

A very slick little system. I started with the 8080/8085's and used a Z80 on the TRS 80 III. Those were fun and exciting days.

@bnadvornik Жыл бұрын

This series needs a playlist. It’s hard to find.

@horusfalcon 4 жыл бұрын

I wonder how many CoCo enthusiasts gasped in horror when you said 6502? Great video!

@Dannysen 8 жыл бұрын

I ordered the same kit because of this video, really looking forward to receive it.

@Adamsnadler214 7 жыл бұрын

Leung Tung Lam how did it come out

@izaicslinux6961 6 жыл бұрын

how is it?

@raymondheath7668 5 жыл бұрын

I just love building all these nastagia kits. I think I have 5 different micro's now

@robinbebbington7063 7 жыл бұрын

Wow so few comments. These systems take me back to when I was around 11 or so. All those hours typing in source code from magazines and mostly not working.

@tibfulv 4 жыл бұрын

I got them to work, lol.

@marijnstollenga1601 4 жыл бұрын

Great detailed explanation

@shaunmoneil 7 жыл бұрын

I realise it's a little late (especially given how well your bus monitor came out!) but for anyone else who wants to follow along - for the IO board; try mounting the LEDs and buttons on the 'wrong' side of the board. The result will be indicators & buttons back in the 'natural' MSB order (with no software modifications), with the added bonus that it's easier to panel-mount as the other components won't interfere with the panel.

@DoRC 7 жыл бұрын

Good lookin kit at a reasonable price.

@mUbase 7 жыл бұрын

Nice kit and video. I notice Its using Grant Searle's monitor which is excellent. Have you seen Grant's project for a keyboard & video display?

@duszeksmsaczek6394 7 жыл бұрын

Still used in Japan for main computers.

@SusanAmberBruce 6 жыл бұрын

can this be programmed using assembly code, loading registers, an accumulator?

@KalterKrieger 7 жыл бұрын

Do you sell your PCB's in a store? I want to set up a RC2014 system with your fine applications.

@saturn5tony 8 жыл бұрын

The TRS80 color computer you had was not a 6502 (which is the Apple II brain child and designed by MOS Technology), your color computer was a Motorola 6809E, and they were different. Otherways, thanks for sharing your kit.

@smbakeryt 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks. 6809 sounds familiar. It's been a long time since I had the CoCo.

@JacGoudsmit 7 жыл бұрын

The 6502 was used by Apple but was the brain child of Chuck Peddle, Bill Mensch and their team who left Motorola for MOS Technology, which was then bought by Commodore.

@Zenas521 7 жыл бұрын

I am Sub. 1,660 This is cool stuff

@andrewhall2554 3 жыл бұрын

01:17 -- FWIW: I'm pretty sure the Color Computer used a 6809 microprocessor, not the 6502.

@erikbartmann 7 жыл бұрын

I use PuTTY, but the only response after a reset is: Z80 SBC By Grant Searle Cold or warm start (C or W)? C or W didn't work. Any idea? Erik

@tibfulv 6 жыл бұрын

(A)bort, (R)etry, (I)gnore? :D

@amberisvibin3287 4 жыл бұрын

i know i'm a bit late (2 years in fact) but you have to press x

@semibiotic 2 жыл бұрын

Only thing I find questionable in RC2014 is weak 0.1'' header connectors.

@zxkim8136 7 жыл бұрын

hi what capacitor voltage did you use on the back plane and was it a 5volt regulator. i want to use 10uf 16 volt caps but will this blow the board kim....

@isaiahhollingworth2396 7 жыл бұрын

the rock 16 volts is the maximum voltage they can take in, not what they output