The RCA CDP1802 microprocessor (also known as "COSMAC") was the basis for several hobbyist computers in the mid 70s and early 80s. Join this group to discuss these old computers or share your 1802 experiences.
Visit cosmacelf.com or the 1802 MSN group for more on the history of 1802 microcomputing, data sheets, articles, photos, and more. You can find various emulators of ELF computers at elf-emulation.com (Unix/Windows), TinyELF.com (Mac OS X), PalmGear (Palm OS), and in the Files area of this group. There's even a simulator in Javascript that will run right in your browser.
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I remember building the Giant Board for my ELF II on Christmas of 1980. Played around with a Parallax Propeller this Thanksgiving, some things never change...
I was also in 10th grade, about 30 years ago, when I built my Elf. I really wanted a Netronics or Quest, but didnt' have $100. Armed with a copy of the
I also had an ELF II back in those days and made several expansion cards for it. Â I still have a copy of the Philadelphia Computer Music Festival LP from
That's pretty cool Ted! I was two years behind you in age and technology... I was looking at 1802's and 8080A's (in my Radio Shack catalog) but I was still