The Zilog Z80 is an 8-bit microprocessor designed by Zilog that played an important role in the evolution of early computing. Launched in 1976, it was designed to be software-compatible with the Intel 8080, offering a compelling alternative due to …

Home computers using the Z80 CPU family. Some early examples use the 8080 predecessor.

2017年9月5日 · In this DIY Hacking series, we will actually build a computer based around the Z80 CPU. In the process, we'll learn how it works and how to program it! The Z80 processor was designed by Zilog (led by Federico Faggin) and first hit the shelves in 1976.

2022年11月28日 · Want to hack on brand new 8-bit 1980s hardware? Until recently you needed a time machine, or deep pockets to do this. All that has recently changed with the NABU PC.

I have for sale educational 8-bit computer kits which use the Z80 for the central processing unit (CPU). These microcomputer kits are based on designs made popular by Steve Ciarcia in his book Build Your Own Z80 Computer , Byte Books, 1981.

The base kits contain the parts needed to build or upgrade a RC2014 Z80 Computer, including PCBs, chips and passive components.

The RC2014 Pro CPM Kit is a modular computer with an 12 slot enhanced backplane. It has a Z80 CPU running at 7.3728MHz, 64k RAM, Microsoft BASIC and SCM on ROM, or CP/M 2.2 on Compact Flash and communicates over serial at 115,200bps via a Zilog SIO/2 UART.

The Z80-MBC2 has a multi-boot capability and can run CP/M 2.2, QP/M 2.71 and CP/M 3 (128KB banked memory supported), so you can use a very large amount of SW with it (e.g. you can easily find Basic, C, Assembler, Pascal, Fortran, Cobol compilers, and some of these are already provided in the virtual disks on the SD).

It revived my love of the Z80, and I found myself wanting to build a Z80 retro computer. I ordered some parts to build a Z80 trainer / demo board, this time experimenting with the Zilog peripherals, at least, those that are still available.