Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds

From	Daniel <me@sc1f1dan.com>
Newsgroups	comp.os.cpm
Subject	Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds
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gmc@metro.cx (Koen Martens) writes:

> Daniel <me@sc1f1dan.com> wrote:
>> gmc@metro.cx (Koen Martens) writes:
>>> Indeed. I just pulled the trigger and ordered a 'pro' kit, which comes with
>>> the backplane, cpu module, rom module (which includes the ROM code needed
>>> for CP/M), RAM module, RTC module and a CF card module. I got a few extra
>>> modules as well, such as a VGA interface module and wifi module, but I
>>> intend to hook up an LCD and keyboard to it, but haven't really thought
>>> that out yet. I'd like to keep it as simple as possible.
>> 
>> Wow great job. So how many daughterboards can fit on the backplane and
>> which ones do you intend on standardizing?
>
> It depends on which backplane you get. The pro one fits 12 slots, but
> there's an 8- and 5-slot version available as well.
>
>>> For me, the RC2014 and similar projects fit in because they use
>>> simple components and create systems that can be understood and
>>> maintained by an individual rather than requiring teams and teams
>>> of people across many huge companies to produce and maintain.
>> 
>> I did look up permacomputing in the meantime. For me, I want a device
>> that will work the same the day I start using it than years later. And
>> with my day-to-day OS (linux) changing ever-so-rapidly, I want to find
>> methods of living with older os's that are the opposite. CP/M seems to
>> fit that bill, especially with all the modern software being written for
>> the platform, that I've read about.
>
> I hear ya! It's as if some people think completely redisning the UI of
> whatever every month or so makes for a great user experience. I'm getting
> tired of relearning everything each time I turn the machine on.
>
> I'm curious about the software offerings though, haven't looked into
> that much yet. Do you have any tips on where to look?
>
>> I look forward to exploring the cp/m world. There's a decent online
>> emulator that I play with occasionally. And there's a RC2014 BBS that
>> I'll poke around in too. I asked the sysop some questions but he replied
>> with 'read the fucking manual.' I guess some people don't like to have
>> conversation anymore.
>
> That's a pity. Where's the RC2014 BBS? The whole noveau-BBS scene is
> something I also plan to get into at some point, but there's only
> so much time in a day.

rc2014.ddns.net
port 2014

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Daniel
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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
            Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds Daniel <me@sc1f1dan.com> - 2026-05-13 08:58 -0700
              Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds gmc@metro.cx (Koen Martens) - 2026-05-14 15:02 +0000
                Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds Daniel <me@sc1f1dan.com> - 2026-05-18 11:29 -0700
                Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds Nils M Holm <nmh@sraddha.invalid> - 2026-05-23 09:53 +0000
                Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds gmc@metro.cx (Koen Martens) - 2026-05-23 19:11 +0000
              Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds Paul Bartlett <bartlett@panix.com> - 2026-05-14 15:10 -0400
                Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds gmc@metro.cx (Koen Martens) - 2026-05-15 06:17 +0000
                Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds Paul Bartlett <bartlett@panix.com> - 2026-05-15 02:59 -0400
                Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds gmc@metro.cx (Koen Martens) - 2026-05-15 18:29 +0000
                Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds Paul Bartlett <bartlett@panix.com> - 2026-05-15 15:30 -0400
                Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds Andreas Eder <a_eder_muc@web.de> - 2026-05-15 09:42 +0200
                Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds John <john@somewhere> - 2026-05-15 04:44 -0500
                Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds gmc@metro.cx (Koen Martens) - 2026-05-15 18:41 +0000
                Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds gmc@metro.cx (Koen Martens) - 2026-05-15 18:30 +0000
                Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds John <john@somewhere> - 2026-05-15 14:41 -0500
                Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds gmc@metro.cx (Koen Martens) - 2026-05-16 06:22 +0000
                Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds "John D. Baker" <jdbaker@consolidated.net> - 2026-05-22 15:49 -0500
                Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds gmc@metro.cx (Koen Martens) - 2026-05-23 19:22 +0000
                Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds "John D. Baker" <jdbaker@consolidated.net> - 2026-05-23 16:05 -0500
                Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds "John D. Baker" <jdbaker@consolidated.net> - 2026-05-23 15:55 -0500
                Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds Nils M Holm <nmh@sraddha.invalid> - 2026-05-23 09:57 +0000
                Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds gmc@metro.cx (Koen Martens) - 2026-05-23 19:15 +0000

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