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Sound Card 2.0 for 65816 PC (maybe a little overboard, but I'm OK with that)
I'm getting close to having my 65816 PC updated with rev 1.1 PCBs (for the motherboard and video memory card). I have a plan for a USB...

rehsd
Apr 9, 20225 min read


VGA for 65816: Start of Color Calibration
As I am working on my VGA card build, the next step for me is to improve the accuracy of the color output -- well, as accurate as I can...

rehsd
Apr 7, 20222 min read


VGA Add-in Card for My 65816 PC
I have started the assembly of my VGA card for my 65816 PC. In this running post, I will share my updates as I work through assembly,...

rehsd
Mar 31, 20224 min read


Building a 65816 Emulator
(Latest video posted at the bottom.) While I'm waiting for my 65816 system PCBs to come in, I thought I would see how far I can get with...

rehsd
Mar 14, 20223 min read


65816 PC Build - Lessons Learned (running post)
I will update this post as I work on my 65816 PC and identify mistakes in my 65816-related PCBs, so check back to see how they all pile...

rehsd
Mar 14, 20225 min read


65816 "PC" PCB Progress
I have the initial layout and routing working for my 65816 motherboard, video card (including memory daughter boards), and prototyping...

rehsd
Mar 12, 20223 min read


65816+VGA Progress Update
Continued from 65816: Driving VGA Through Dual-port SRAM... I made some progress today on my 65816 with VGA 2.0. Learned a bit about...

rehsd
Mar 10, 20221 min read


65816: Driving VGA Through Dual-port SRAM
At the end of January, I posted A Start to Video Output for My 65816, where I built a stackable dual-port SRAM PCB that could later be...

rehsd
Mar 9, 20223 min read


65816 Now Running at 8 MHz
(Continued from 65816: VIA1 Working...) I updated my 65816 clock to 8 MHz. It seems to be taking it OK. :) 16 MHz oscillator into 7474...

rehsd
Mar 7, 20221 min read


Using GAL22V10 Programmable Logic Devices
I have recently started using programmable logic devices (PLDs) in some of my projects. Below are the steps I am using, along with some...

rehsd
Mar 4, 20224 min read


VGA Card for 65816 PC - Step 1: Basic Circuit
Continuing from A Start to Video Output for My 65816... I am working on the core circuit for my VGA card. I am targeting 320x240x1byte....

rehsd
Mar 3, 20221 min read


65816: VIA1 Working
I was able to get VIA1 working today! I have it addressed at $108000 and have decode logic working for this part of the I/O range. I...

rehsd
Mar 1, 20222 min read


65816: Finally Making Progress
I've been a bit stuck for the last few weeks. See Troubleshooting 65816 ROM/RAM and Troubleshooting 65816 ROM/RAM, Part 2. Thanks again...

rehsd
Feb 28, 20221 min read


Troubleshooting 65816 ROM/RAM, Part 2
Earlier this month, I posted Troubleshooting 65816 ROM/RAM. I have updated that posting as I have had updates. Unfortunately, I have not...

rehsd
Feb 26, 20223 min read


Brainstorming: 65816 'Motherboard'
In my 6502 system, I use VIAs, pin headers, and ribbon cables to connect expansion cards (e.g., my sound card). While this has worked...

rehsd
Feb 23, 20222 min read


65816 (or 6502) Proto Board
As I've been trying to get my 65816 running, I've built a breadboard version and a solderable prototype board version. Managing the...

rehsd
Feb 9, 20221 min read


Troubleshooting 65816 ROM/RAM
Previously, I have been able to get ROM and RAM working together in my 65816 system, as seen here. However, I have had some sporadic...

rehsd
Feb 5, 20225 min read


65816 Build Update: Moving to Solderable Prototype Boards for the "Core"
Previously, I was able to get my 65816 working with ROM and basic RAM. Since then, I have moved my address decode logic from the...

rehsd
Jan 31, 20221 min read


A Start to Video Output for My 65816
For my "VGA 2.0" circuit, I am going to try and get 320x240x1byte running. To support this, I will be using three IDT7007 dual-port SRAM...

rehsd
Jan 31, 20221 min read


65816 Build: First Code (ROM Running). Bank 0 RAM Working.
My address decode logic appears to be working (so far). I have a simple program running from flash ROM now. Bank 0 RAM now running. I...

rehsd
Jan 25, 20221 min read
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