Next to the Corsham KIM-1 the KIM Uno looks crazy tiny (it is). I heard from questionable sources that it’s more about how you use it than the size so don’t worry little KIM Uno, it’ll all work out. #commodore
I built a paper tape reader from scratch without any reference designs. Someone pointed out there there’s a book from 1979 that has designs for this in it. Annndd I happen to own this book…. Sigh. Let’s tell people I wanted to do it the hard way on purpose shall we?
Alright, going outside for the rest of the day but I promised myself I’d go from novice to expert(ish) in @JuliaLanguage in 2022 so I needed a project I want to work on. Implementing a 6502 emulator seemed pretty natural to get started ;-)
Success! The world’s worst paper tape reader: Decoding on the PAL-1(KIM-1 Clone), LEDs (because blinkenlights) AND VIC-20 at the same time!
Timing is tricky by hand, but I couldn’t be happier with this complete hack job that actually works. Are YOU keeping up with the #commodore?
Worlds worst paper tape reader mid week progress: Test creating the enclosure peices. Not thrilled with the PVC as a material. Might move to ABS or maybe even a hardwood, but this cheaply confirms my design looks good. Happy camper.
Being inside today seems like a silly thing to be doing.
Well that’s pretty satisfying. Happy Wednesday from my PAL-1 (KIM-1 Clone)!
Worlds worst paper tape reader progress: this is just as good as drawing schematics right?
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