N8VEM project status

Hi All! It's been a while so I thought I'd post an update on the N8VEM home brew computing project. There are now 7 PCBs available for builders to build their own system; the Z80 SBC, ECB backplane, ECB bus monitor, ECB prototyping board, Disk IO (IDE & FDC), Zilog Peripherals (CTC, DART, & dual PIO), and the 6809 host processor. All the boards have been built by multiple builders so by now we know they work and most of the bugs found. There are a variety of builder projects underway and there is always room for new ones. I am presently working on a VDU board for composite character mode video with PS/2 keyboard and mouse support. The prototype is working and the PCB is in trace layout. I am also working with another builder to make a Propeller based IO board called the PropIO. I have a prototype assembled and some functionality. When it is done, it will provide VGA video support, PS/2 keyboard, and micro SD storage. Especially if you've been itching to build that new peripheral board or custom SBC please consider joining us and using the substantial resources available for home brew computing hobbyists. If anyone would like to join the N8VEM project and build their own home brew computer please contact me by email. Thanks and have a nice day! Andrew Lynch