Thanks Dan.
On Thursday, November 21, 2013 3:30:42 PM UTC-8, Dan Werner wrote:
>
> There is an issue with the SD card that I have not resolved yet, but the
> floppy works fine. Just needs a fat formatted floppy disk with the n8
> loader and ROM images.
>
> Dan
> On Nov 21, 2013 5:04 PM, "Wayne Warthen" <wwar...-***@public.gmane.org <javascript:>>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Dan,
>>
>> I have a vague recollection that the MSX ROM was not compatible with the
>> newer variant of the N8 (2312) due to the change in the SD card circuit.
>> Can you clarify that?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Wayne
>>
>> On Thursday, November 21, 2013 10:26:16 AM UTC-8, Dan Werner wrote:
>>>
>>> Make sure to try the MSX rom for the N8, there are a ton of MSX game
>>> roms that will run with that bios. Full graphics & sound '80s arcade
>>> goodness!!!
>>>
>>> Dan Werner
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 8:06 PM, Douglas Goodall <douglas...-***@public.gmane.org>wrote:
>>>
>>>> Frank,
>>>>
>>>> It is very much worth the time and trouble to collect the parts for
>>>> the N8.
>>>>
>>>> I found the feeling of accomplishment to be very high when my N8 was
>>>> fully functional.
>>>>
>>>> With its rich collection of built-in features, sound, graphics, SD
,
>>>> the
>>>> N8 makes a great platform for developing a game of some kind. The
>>>> TMS9918 graphics adapter is extremely capable, both in its text and
>>>> graphics modes.
>>>>
>>>> Of all the N8VEM boards and systems I have built, my N8 is special to me
>>>> and represents the CP/M system I dreamed of for years. I dont find it
>>>> necessary to struggle any more about getting an S-100 system running as
>>>> the 18MHz Z80 is in my mind a workstation class CP/M machine.
>>>>
>>>> Now built, debugged, and in its lovely case, it is a living trophy for
>>>> the time
>>>> and effort I put into my N8VEM project experience.
>>>>
>>>> Its true, by the end of the experience, I had spent $500 on parts and
>>>> case,
>>>> but as I travel through the onslaught of evolving technology, having to
>>>> buy
>>>> new machines regularly, this one cost less than a moderate notebook, but
>>>> gives me so much more pleasure. This one doesnt become obsolete just
>>>> because Microsoft has a new operAting system that needs better hardware.
>>>>
>>>> While the user base for the N8 is not that large, I am sure we would all
>>>> be thrilled to see an N8 based game, created by one of us for this
>>>> machine.
>>>>
>>>> I wish you the best experience with your N8. To learn, and to learn
>>>> from
>>>> our shared experience, meeting friendly N8VEM community members who
>>>> enjoy sharing and helping others realize their vintage computing dream.
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Douglas Goodall
>>>> On Nov 20, 2013, at 11:32 AM, Frank Vanderydt <phre...-***@public.gmane.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for info guys,
>>>>
>>>> It's not that i can't find the parts, i almost order every part 2
>>>> times... i have found the difficult chips in china on ebay, but they will
>>>> take a while to get here.
>>>> I like hunting .. :) for parts i mean.. Still when N8 is finished it
>>>> will be my basic setup and study project to learn more about cpm and bios.
>>>>
>>>> I want to be able to make an own design with a Z80-based chip..
>>>>
>>>> I like all the projects here, zeta is cool too... a lot of creative
>>>> minds here.
>>>>
>>>> For future generations a possible solution for the 27c080 would be, to
>>>> make a custom nvram, based on the alliance part AS6C8008 (1024Kx8) but it
>>>> only exists in TSOPII 44.
>>>> If VPP would be raised i could use a transistor to invert /WE and limit
>>>> the VPP/OE to 5V with a suppressor diode...
>>>> I've got an eprommer, so this looks like a do-able project to me.
>>>> Battery backup with a type of battery like the LIR2032. (rechargeable) or
>>>> supercap.
>>>>
>>>> i'm gonna do a test... have ordered the part. then i can fire up my
>>>> board. :)
>>>>
>>>> Normal nv-rams cost too much money...
>>>>
>>>>
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