Re: S-100 VDP prototype board PCBs are here

[Elsid <le...@swiftdsl.com.au>]

When I checked my parts for the VDP I discovered I'd forgotten the
FMS6141 IC.
There doesn't seem to be anything available locally that will do the
job.
It'll take about a week to come in from RS Components. I know they are
a bit pricey, but they don't have a minimum order for their free
delivery if you order online in Australia, unlike Element 14 or
XON(Mouser agents) or Digikey. (I don't have any association with RS)

Leon

On Feb 8, 8:08 am, Elsid <le...@swiftdsl.com.au> wrote:
> Hi Neil,
>
> I think I have most if not all of the parts for the VDP now.
> I will most likely build the board this weekend.
> What were you going to try as far as software?
> I thought I'd try building a text driver for CP/M 3 first, though it
> would be nice to see MSX running on an S-100 machine.
>
> Leon
>
> On Feb 8, 4:37 am, "Neil Breeden" <nbre...@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>
>
> > I'm wondering who else is testing / building an S-100 VDP board?
>
> > I have my board assembled and all the parts in hand with the exception of
> > one part, the 1.2V zener/voltage reference. Nobody in my area stocks the
> > voltage reference listed in the schematic, I'm waiting to get an order above
> > the minimum on Digikey so I can kick off an order.
>
> > -Neil
>
> > From: n8vem...@googlegroups.com [mailto:n8vem...@googlegroups.com] On
> > Behalf Of Andrew Lynch
> > Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 4:35 PM
> > To: n8vem...@googlegroups.com
> > Subject: [N8VEM-S100:634] S-100 VDP prototype board PCBs are here
>
> > Hi!
>
> > I've already sent S-100 VDP prototype board PCBs to Dave and Neil for build
> > and test.
>
> > However if anyone else would like to participate in the build and test phase
> > please let me know.
>
> > This is going to be a fun project and has the potential for somewhat VGA
> > compatibility.
>
> > It also lays the foundation for a potential MSX2 compatibility for the S-100
> > bus.
>
> > That's unprecedented AFAIK.  It could be very interesting!
>
> > It is not recommended for new builders though -- this will be "blood and
> > guts" all the way!
>
> > Thanks and have a nice day!
>
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