From where I stand, a Zeta type system is the closest we can come with several
of the S100COMPUTERS boards to a configuration similar to the Zeta.
512Kram 512Krom, serial port for Console, and CF for persistent storage.
I am seeking a baseline version, generated from a fork of the RomWBW BIOS
and applications. With storage media transportability to SBC V2, Zeta, and N8.
Once we have that baseline, we can evaluate and prioritize supporting other
S100COMPUTERS boards.
Does that answer the question John?
Douglas
On Dec 6, 2012, at 10:34 AM, John Monahan <
mon...@vitasoft.org> wrote:
Tom what is a “Zeta type system”?
John
Doug and I are working on a version of the ROMwbw CPM that will require an updated rom-ram board. This will be a Zeta type system. So I hope we can get a new one in the que.
Tom.
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Guys if there is enough interest I could do another version of the “EPROM” board. Of the 20 or so boards I have done so far it’s the one I’m least satisfied with. I think we could better splice of 8 bit ROMS, and 8/16 bit RAM/EPROMS/Flash on one board with less confusing jumpers etc. The problem is we would need about 20 boards to hit the $30 breakpoint
John
John Monahan Ph.D
Doug, Tom, and Leonard;
Excited to hear about your new effort!
http://n8vem-sbc.pbworks.com/w/page/61752020/About%20my%20S-100%20activity
In your deliberations, would you please consider support for the 4MG RAM board (that recent joiners, including myself, have) in addition to the EPROM/RAM/Flash board that I have not (and falls into the unobtanium category at the moment)?
http://s100computers.com/My%20System%20Pages/RAM%20Board/4MG%20RAM%20Board.htm
http://s100computers.com/My%20System%20Pages/PROM%20Board/PROM%20Board.htm
Perhaps the 4MG RAM board can be configured to work comparably so that this dual-support isn't a problem? Online documentation states "You will notice that the board accommodates both static RAM chips, Flash RAM chips and EPROMS (from 2716's all the way up to 27256's)."
I think that explicit support for the 4MG RAM board would open up your audience a bit (more) and aid some of us newbies :->.
Thank you!
paul