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Build a Powerful Z80 Computer in Four Stages
Introduction
Thisinstruction takes a simple Z80 design and build it in stages into a high performance, sophisticated Z80-based system. The Z80 computer is functional in each stage, more functionalities are added in each subsequent stages. The goal is a high-performance, expandable, CP/M capable Z80 system. This Z80 SBC is based on Z80SBC64.
Stage 1
Bill of materials
Features at Stage 1
22MHz Z80
128K RAM
Serial bootstrap
Pictorial stage 1 assembly guide.
Stage 2
Features at Stage 2
22MHz Z80
128K RAM
Serial bootstrap
Back-up battery for RAM and protected RAM area for bootstrap code
Pictorial stage 2 assembly guide
Software for Stage 2 Z80 SBC
Stage 3
Features at Stage 3
22MHz Z80
128K RAM
Serial bootstrap
Compact flash interface and CP/M
Pictorial stage 3 assembly guide
Software for Stage 3 Z80 SBC
Stage 4
Features at Stage 4
22MHz Z80
128K RAM
Serial bootstrap
RC2014 Expansion bus
Solderless breadboard experiments
Pictorial stage 4 assembly guide
Software for Stage 4 Z80 SBC