A work in progress!
A guide to using retro-inspired 8080/Z80 based computers, including the Altair-Arduino and IMSAI 8080esp.
Or, to put it another way, "OK you've built your kit - now what? What are you going to do with it?"
Table of contents
- Introduction
- A quick look at computer architecture
- Using the Altair's front panel
- Using the IMSAI's front panel
- Entering code using the front panel
- The IMSAI's Programmed Output
- Connecting and using video displays
- Using floppy disks with the Altair
- Using hard disks with the Altair
- Disk management on the IMSAI
- Shortcuts and tricks for the Altair
- Shortcuts and tricks for the IMSAI
- BASIC
- Introduction to using CP/M
- Obtaining and installing CP/M software
- Understanding disk formats
- Writing assembly code for CP/M
- Programming languages and CP/M
- Games and CP/M
- Connecting to BBSs with the IMSAI8080esp
- Moving files to and from using Kermit on the IMSI8080esp
- Using CPMtools with the Altair-Duino
- Appendices
- Retro computing Kits
- Using retro computing simulators on a desktop computer
- Online resources and support groups
- The Intel 8080 instruction set
- The Zilog Z80 instruction set
- Comparing the 8080 and Z80 instruction sets