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Re: cp/m on modern homebrew z80 builds

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gmc@metro.cx (Koen Martens) writes:

> Daniel <me@sc1f1dan.com> wrote:
>> 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.
>
> Interesting! I've been pondering getting into RC2014 lately, as part
> of my exploration of permacomputing.
>
> How do you plan to interface the LCD to the system? From what I've
> gathered, the RC2014 normally uses a serial terminal as its interface,
> so I'm guessing you'll need to somehow interface keyboard and LCD to
> the serial port? I'm thinking 'simple microcontroller that drives the
> LCD and reads keystrokes and acts as a serial terminal to the RC2014'.
>
> What are your thoughts?

I haven't gotten that far yet. The project is on the back burner while I
finish a previous project that's mid-way. What I learn from this project
will help with my rc2014 build.

Of course, I need to get one first and dick around with it.

There are so many add-on cards to the rig I still need to investigate.

Is the rc2014 open source? I mean, can I get the plans and get a pcb
manufactured or do I have to order it from the dude? It's a bit pricey.

What does permacomputing mean?

--
Daniel
sysop  | air & wave bbs
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      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
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