RETRO MICRO CLONE S100 ALTAIR 8800 Computer HAT (SHIELD) for Sale

RETRO MICRO CLONE S100 ALTAIR 8800 Computer HAT (SHIELD) For Sale

When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

RETRO MICRO CLONE S100 ALTAIR 8800 Computer HAT (SHIELD):
$49.00

RETRO S100 ALTAIR 8800 Computer ARDUINO CLONE Front Panel
For sale is a HAT (Hardware Attached on Top) or SHIELD for a true emulator-clone of the original MITS ALTAIR 8800 computer. It is designed to be used with a programmed ARDUINO DUE (not included). It will faithfully emulate a 2Mhz Intel 8080 CPU which was the original CPU used the MITS 8800 systems. The Arduino Due is an impressive 32-bit 84Mhz system on a chip which provides the full 8080\'s 64K RAM space as well as ROM storage. It runs open sourced code and is fully supported online. Comes with a micro SD slot and optional Bluetooth or serial if used with an appropriate adapter. Possibly a shirt pocket computer if used with a power bank and BT to mobile phone as the terminal!
Since the DIP switches are a little difficult to operate, this item is probably more suited to those looking to explore and use the software of a past generation and not so much for those looking for an accurate retro replica look alike. The use of the two right hand AUX switches selects many functions and even includes an interactive on-screen 8080 assembly language debugger. A great learning tool to show the internal working of the 8080 microprocessor.
It is intended for Do-It-Yourself people who are able to follow online instructions and program an Arduino.
Here is an oversimplified outline on programming:1 Download and installArduino IDE2 Install libraries for DueFlashStorage and Arduino SAM boards ARM Cortex M33 Download D. Hansel’s code from GitHub and open with IDE4 Plug in USB cable to DUE programming port. Configure IDE for this port.5 Program DUE: Tools > Sketch > UploadThere is also other direct ways without Arduino IDE.
Requires a micro USB cable, an optional 9-12VDC power adapter and possibly a micro SD card which are not included. For use with a terminal emulation program such as Tera Term. This isa complete, tested and burned-in micro ALTAIR 8800 front panel HAT without the pre-programmed Arduino Due. Please search for “David Hansel Altair” and his brilliant work on the internet for much more information.
Designed, assembled and supported by an American engineer from Silicon Valley, California. Shipped world wide via airmail registered with tracking. Payment by PayPal only. Please ask seller for any additional information.

Recent Threads

RETRO MICRO CLONE S100 ALTAIR 8800 Computer HAT (SHIELD) For Sale

RETRO MICRO CLONE S100 ALTAIR 8800 Computer HAT (SHIELD): $49.00

RETRO MICRO CLONE S100 ALTAIR 8800 Computer HAT (SHIELD):
$49.00