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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


The Obligatory Gouldian Finch Post
Continued from VGA 2.0: First fire-up of the basic circuit... Here's my obligatory finch post: I can probably work on the resistor values...

rehsd
Mar 7, 20221 min read


VGA 2.0: First fire-up of the basic circuit -- it's not pretty :)
I have fired up the basic circuit for my VGA 2.0 (320x240x1byte). I can't say it's pretty, but it's at least outputting something. Now,...

rehsd
Mar 6, 20223 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


Walkthrough: PC Interface for Eater 8-bit CPU
Last year, I had completed my 8-bit CPU, based on Ben Eater's video series. At the end of this project, I added a couple of Arduinos --...

rehsd
Feb 17, 20224 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


65816 First Fire Up - No Magic Smoke
Well, I have applied power. Magic smoke not detected. I haven't yet reviewed the monitored data to see if it matches what is expected at...

rehsd
Jan 23, 20221 min read


Researching memory map and decode logic for my 65816 build
For my current 6502 build, I'm using Ben Eater's design for the memory map and glue logic. As I'm thinking about my 65816 build, I'm...

rehsd
Jan 22, 20222 min read


Starting something new in February: W65C816S build
Starting in February, I'm going to take on a new challenge. I'm going to try and build a new system based on the W65C816S microprocessor....

rehsd
Jan 15, 20221 min read
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