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
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