------------------------------------------------------------ z80 computer builds, (sdf.org), 08/24/2018 ------------------------------------------------------------ I'm a fan of Grant Searle's z80 designs[1][2]. Recently, I was able to get the z80 CP/M build working. I had attempted it several times on breadboard, then purchased a pcb thinking that my wiring might be the issue, only to find that my parts were the issue. Right now, I have a functioning pcb version of that, which I'm attempting to get working with compact flash (I have the CF portion in both pcb and on a prototype board.) Unfortunately, it's quite picky about the CF card; I'm waiting for another from ebay. Since old/small/slow CF cards aren't easy to find, I'm looking into another project that let's you use SD with Grant's design[3]. Right now, I'm waiting to hear back from DtZ about whether I should use LS, HC, or HCT versions of the 74xx ICs that his design needs. I ordered an SD breakout from China, so I have plenty of time to mull that over. Apart from this current project, I still need to find space for my "Simple z80 with ROM BASIC" build, with cassette interface. I live in a more humid place now, and I'm nervous about rust from storing things in the non-climate-controlled garage... so I need to find a solution sooner than later! [1] http://searle.hostei.com/grant/index.html [2] gopher://grex.org:70/1/~tfurrows/projects [3] http://xepb.org/dtz/sgsbcsd.html