Re: HELP: Blueprints for a Computer

["M.C.D. Roos" <roosmcd@dds.nl>]

Dave Ventura wrote:

> Hello.  I would like to build a primitive computer as a hobby.
> Somewhere along the
> technology lines of an Apple I or II, IBM AT, VIC-20, etc..  I would
> like to build it from the
> ground up (soldering IC chips and what not).  After I get it working,
> I hope to write a command
> interpreter (BASIC-like) for it with grammars.   Does anyone know of
> what kind of resources
> (physical or digital) I could use as a set of blueprints, or kits, or
> reference.  ANYTHING.  I
> am in the dark about this but very excited.  I would appreciate any and
> all suggestions.
>
> Thanks in advance to all who appreciate a love of computers and help.
>
> D.V.

An idea:

 Some guys here (in Holland) built a microchip on board (with transistors,
resistors, etc.). Thought it was a 6800 or so.. Even got it working but not
at full speed (1000 times slower than the microchip). And they used 10
euro-boards...

  greets,
    Michiel