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VGA65 Prototype Rev1, 6502 As VGA Controller

Introduction

Features

Theory of Operation

Design Information

Software

VGA65 Prototype Rev1, 6502 As VGA Controller

Introduction

VGA65 rev1 is an updated version of VGA65 prototype. It restored the CF interface removed in VGA65. There is room for 2nd bank of memory and possible PS2 keyboard interface. Here are discussions about VGA65 prototype.

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Features

W65C02 at 25.175MHz

128K RAM

640×480 monochrome VGA

CF interface

Bit-bang serial port, 115200N82

Theory of Operation

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Design Information

Schematic

CPLD design file

PDF file of top level CPLD design file

Engineering changes

Software

Monitor

CF image file contains bootstrap in master boot record and the monitor

Demonstration software for displaying spiral ASCII texts.