Make Your Own Retro Home Computer in One Day!

Build your own home computer! This computer is powered by a 6 megahertz Z80 CPU, has 128 kilobytes of RAM and 32 kilobytes of EEprom. It can be connected to a TV or monitor through an optional video card based on the TMS9918. See how you can easily build such a computer step by step. More instructions, sources, schematics and Gerber files can be found on Github: Special parts: PCBs: USB to serial adapter: IDE adapter for CompactFlash cards: Transcend CompactFlash Card, 1GB: Other CF cards might also work, however I didn´t try Tools: Camera: USB Grabber: Consider to support this channel on Patreon and get updates about ongoing projects and preview videos! Buy me a coffee: Paypal: New: Become a channel member and enjoy 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Start the build 01:39 - Order the PCB 02:57 - Assembly of the boards 04:27 - Installing CP/M 06:05 - Using the computer 07:03 - Installing a Drive 08:31 - Extension modules 09:25 - Connect PS/2 or USB keyboards
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