Thanks for the article and pics dnar, brings back many memories, of the 1Kx 1bit sort
I couldn't pick what sort of system that was, but I did a bit on Cromenco S100 systems back in the 80's.
Cromemco - Wiki.
Like Rob said, in those days, men were men, and I mention to him the other day that I recall flying into Melbroune with my work colleage to pick up a S100 system built out in Box Hill area in east Melbourne. I mean, we physically needed both of us to carry the darn thing. It sat on the seat next to me on the flight back home, it was considered that precious.
Ah, Microbee's, again, many years these things were part of my staple diet.
I once repaired a Microbee for a chap (Head of Library Services at the Tas Uni, called TSIT in those days) and in return was offered a quality vintage port. That bottle of port has travelled around dusty Australia with me. Two weeks ago I decide to give this 30 year plus botle of vintage port to a family member. I best go round there to try it I guess
Those sure were the days when you could see the pins on chips and count them.
I did a bit of S100 wire-wrapping back then as well, and these things were works of art with dedicated colours for each of the buses, data, address and control. Also some custom Z80 boards during my work at the Australian Maritime College here in Launceston.
Ah, well, back to today's reality I guess.
You did an outstanding job at getting that beast to work dnar.
Yeah, where abouts in Aus are you?
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Paul