Re: homebrew computer - where to start?
- From: Charles Jean <alchemcj@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 03 Sep 2005 19:34:06 GMT
On 3 Sep 2005 00:33:24 -0700, racter@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
>hi,
>
>i've been a dedicated computer nerd for about twelve years now. i
>started with a cast-off tandy "laptop" that ran BASIC and have been
>hacking ever since, through 386/486/pentium/etc.
>
>now i find myself much more interested in computer systems that appear
>historically before my introduction to computers, and i'd really like
>to get to know these older computing methodologies more intimately.
>i'd like to try to build a computer from scratch - build my own
>processor, etc. - to gain a greater familiarity with the underlying
>technology.
>
>so where do i start? poking around on the internet, all i can seem to
>find is vendors trying to sell "homebrew" computer parts which
>basically involves piecing together readymade components.
>
>i know that the definition of "computer" covers a pretty wide continuum
>right now, but what i'm interested in building is just the basic
>machine: an electronic device that runs programs, whether it has a
>display, printer, or just an array of LEDs as its output.
>
>maybe someone knows a book or something that covers this material.
>
>thanks for your time!
>
>best,
>jake
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Jake-
If you can stand starting at the microprocessor level, try getting
your hands on "Build Your Own Z80 Computer" by Steve Ciarcia, BYTE
Books, McGraw-Hill, circa 1981, ISBN 0-07-010962-1.
Sounds like it might be just what your 'e looking for.
Cheers!
Charlie
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"Sic hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes."
(If you can read this, you're overeducated.)
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