KIM envy

From: Mike <dogas_at_leading.net>
Date: Thu Nov 5 06:45:58 1998

Like probably everyone else that *dosen't* have a KIM-1, I'm finally
accepting that fact that I possibly never will. I know.... it still hurts.
( I know, I need a life... )

But, might I suggest a visceral replacement: the HP-5036A is a single
board 8085 system, and it is COOLNESS exemplified.
a display, keyboard, output leds, and (even a) speaker, and input switches
are periphs that are usable through ported i/o, digital test points
everywhere, several programs in rom, a very usalbe monitor for doing machine
code (is that oxymoronic?) Overall, a very hands on system that encourages
play and they can still be found and sometimes reasonably ( I think one went
on ePay for $80 ). .. oh yeah, the board is beautiful.

Anyone ever hear of any expansion options for this system using the edge
connectors?

Still, if anyone runs across a batch of KIMS ( especially a Rockwell
variant... ) please keep me in mind. ;)

Mike: dogas_at_leading.net
Received on Thu Nov 05 1998 - 06:45:58 GMT