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Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds

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The use of an emulator as a help tool for testing and getting acquainted 
with CP/M has been mentioned a few times in this thread. I like to 
tinker with Ronald Daleske's EMUZ80 RPI - Z80 / CP/M. A CP/M emulator on 
a Raspberry Pi.

https://www.daleske.de/projekte/prog/11_EMUZ80_RPI/prog_EMUZ80_RPI_en.htm

Eisenbahn


On 2026-03-06 02:43, Daniel wrote:
> John <john@somewhere> writes:
>
>> On 3/3/26 2:00 PM, Daniel wrote:
>>> Has anyone in the CP/M usenet community played with modern z80
>>
>> Well, instead of purchasing something, you can write your own CP/M
>> emulator and put it in ROM.  It's an interesting experience.
>>
>> When you say 'modern Z80' - that doesn't really make a difference.
>> CP/M specs state it should run on an 8080 - which means any Z80 should
>> run the code.  The tricky part is creating a BIOS for your particular
>> hardware environment.  Digital Research (who made CP/M) produced an
>> 'Alteration Guide' to help users with this process.
>>
>> And I have a Gotek on one of my Osbornes.  Very convenient.  But I
>> don't use them on all my machines.  I prefer to keep the drives
>> running.
>
> /snip
>
> I'm considering the RC2014 since it's a great all-around card and can do
> other things with its daughter board design language. Still learning
> about it.
>
> For my build, I'll need to find a nice LCD panel no larger than 15
> inches viewable for what I'm envisioning. I considered finding an older
> LCD panel but modern models use less power. A requirement is low
> power consumption and fanless operation.
>
> Already have the keyboard model identified from another project.
>
> Once I have the lcd figured out, I'll be able to spec out the
> chassis and overall build/aesthetics.
>
> Daniel
> sysop  | air & wave bbs
> finger | calcmandan@bbs.erb.pw
>

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cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds Daniel <me@sc1f1dan.com> - 2026-03-03 12:00 -0800
  Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds Captain Nemo <Nemo@nowhere.nohow.com> - 2026-03-03 17:42 -0500
    Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds Daniel <me@sc1f1dan.com> - 2026-03-03 17:30 -0800
  Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds Patric  <minim@news.invalid> - 2026-03-04 14:00 +0100
    Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds Daniel <me@sc1f1dan.com> - 2026-03-04 12:44 -0800
      Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds Captain Nemo <Nemo@nowhere.nohow.com> - 2026-03-05 05:22 -0500
  Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds John <john@somewhere> - 2026-03-05 04:58 -0600
    Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds Daniel <me@sc1f1dan.com> - 2026-03-05 17:43 -0800
      Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds dxf <dxforth@gmail.com> - 2026-03-08 11:37 +1100
      Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds Eisenbahn <eisenbahn@is.invalid> - 2026-03-08 12:37 +0100
      Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds gmc@metro.cx (Koen Martens) - 2026-05-08 06:46 +0000
        Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds Daniel <me@sc1f1dan.com> - 2026-05-08 08:01 -0700
          Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds gmc@metro.cx (Koen Martens) - 2026-05-08 18:10 +0000
            Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds yeti <yeti@tilde.institute> - 2026-05-08 20:02 +0042

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