On Nov 10, 4:54 pm, "sfahey" <sfa...@a2central.com.remove-113v-this>
wrote:
To: Jim Gilbert
Re: Re: 68008 co-processor board complete working design available ...
By: Jim Gilbert to comp.sys.apple2 on Wed Nov 10 2010 11:24 am
> The board possessed substantially more memory and a much faster 32-bit
> processor than the hosting Apple II; it also had a full-function
> serial port with full modem control. I had no particular application/
> functional target other than to build a substantially powerful Apple
> II co-processor using a bunch of parts that were sampled to me for
> free by my Motorola, Intel, and Mostek sales reps.
Have you considered recreating this co-processor in a Carte Blanche card?
I love these kinds of co-processor cards, because they represent learning
opportunities, old school hacking for the fun of it... and they sometimes even
have a practical side as well.
Sean Faheywww.a2central.com
Newly posted information:
- Applesoft debugger listing
- Debugger user guide
- PROM 68008 Monitor listing
- 68009 Monitor Design Notes
- Board Layout
- Board Selection Guide
- Parts List
- Power and Grounds Wire List
- Wire List