Heads up Commodore PET computer fans, The Future was 8bit has started taking pre orders for their new Mini PET computer in kit form.
Your read that right, a fully functional 6502 based computer, compatible with a PET 2001N-32 (3032/4032*), one quarter of the size and the tenth of the power consumption!
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Below are the specifications as detailed out by The Future was 8-bit:
- 40×25 text mode outputs to PAL/NTSC composite video or can drive Commodore PET 9″ or 12″ monitors
- Full IEEE-488 port, User port and one datasette port (with a header for a second port)
- Onboard piezo buzzer as found on later PETs
- 32K RAM, 28K ROM, selectable BASIC 1/2/4
- Support for normal or business** keyboard
- Uses all new, currently in production parts, including WDC 65C02S CPU and W65C21N/22N IO chips
- All parts are through hole for easy assembly
- High quality turned pin sockets provided for all ICs
Keep in mind that this is a pre order product and according to TFW8b.com final design PCB’s are currently being made and plans to start shipping approximately June 12, 2020.
* This is based on 2001N PET technology, 40 column text/character graphics. It does not have the CRTC chip in later 12″ monitor PETs.
** Most early PET software was designed for the normal/graphics keyboard (20 key keypad), so any titles which bypass the OS keyboard routines may not work correctly with the business keyboard (11 key keypad).
Source: The Future was 8bit
Original article: The Future was 8bit: Mini PET Pre Order
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