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The Pix80 is a simple Computer designed to be assembled, understood and programmed by a singular person, with as few parts as possible.

Index:

• Basics
• Coding Guide
  • Necessary Knowledge
  • Code Samples
  • Memory
• Peripherals

Basics

The Pix80, in it's most basic configuration, consists of the following components:

• Zilog Z80-compatible CPU
• 32 kilobytes of ROM, containing the initialization Code that's run on Startup and the Operating System, NUGGET
• 32 kilobytes of RAM, enough to contain a few simple programs or similar

Peripherals

Currently known/planned Peripherlas are:

• 20x4 Character LCD, the primary Output of the Computer
• PS/2 Keyboard Port, the primary Input of the Computer
• RS232 Serial Port, used to send and receive Serial Data for loading and saving programs, or possibly Accessories like Computer Mice
• The S.A.U.C.E, a 256 Color, 192x144 Graphics Card with a VGA output
  • Screen Augumented User Computer Extension
• The F.L.O.O.F.I., a 8 Voice Soundcard
  • Fully Lo-Fi Oscillation Operation Frequency Irritator
• A Real-Time Clock (valid up until 2100)
• A simple 8-Bit Timer (256 Hz Clock)