MicroBeast is A Z80-Based DIY 8-Bit Computer Kit


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MicroBeast is an eight-bit, Z80-based DIY computer kit built using readily available components. The device features a built-in keyboard, a unique 24-character display,  USB-C for power, and various I/O options. Additionally, it integrates the CP/M operating system, which allows users to experience building and operating a retro-style computer using currently available components. As an embedded […]

Agon Light is a Fully Open-Source 8-bit Microcomputer and Microcontroller


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European computer company Olimex Ltd. has created Agon light a budget-friendly microcomputer and microcontroller on one small board. Bernardo Kastrup designed the AgonLight and the Quark firmware was developed by Dean Belfield. The module is the cheapest and fastest 8-bit microcomputer ever made as per the claims by Olimex Ltd. Agon Light isn’t a microcontroller […]

Retro-uC – An open silicon microcontroller with a Z80, MOS6502, and M68K


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Chips4Makers have launched a campaign to fund their open silicon microcontroller with a Z80, MOS6502, and M68K cores. The Retro-uC allows to use of these legendary instruction sets for your to days electronics projects. Are you a maker that pines for the early years of personal computing or are you curious about historical CPUs? The […]