Z80
Microprocessor Kit
Wichit Sirichote, wichit.sirichote@gmail.com
Build a single board computer with a popular Z80 microprocessor.
Best tool for self learning the basic of today's computer.
The
Z80 Microprocessor Kit is designed for self-learning how to build and how
to program the Z80 microcomputer. The design concept uses a small number
of chips, only CPU, ROM, RAM and cheap I/O ports using CMOS latch and buffer
IC. The monitor commands are compatible with MPF-1 board plus additional
HEX file upload/download commands. The 8-bit dot LED is designed for displaying
8-bit binary number directly. Under program testing, it will be used to
display the content of accumulator register. The microcontroller, 89C2051
provides 10ms system tick. It can be used for time trigger event. The kit
is suitable for self learning the basic of today's computer with low level
programming by HEX code and c programming by sdcc, free c compiler for
Z80.
Hardware schematic of the Z80 Microprocessor Kit (click
to enlarge)
Hardware features:
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Microprocessor: Z80, 40-pin DIP package
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Memory: 4kB monitor ROM, 32KB user RAM
- Memory& I/O Decoder logic: GAL16V8
- System tick: 10ms produced by AT89C2051 microcontroller
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GPIO: 8-bit LED display
- DISPLAY: 6-digit 7-segment super bright display
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Keypad: 36-key
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Serial port: 2400 Bit/s RS232 using software UART
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Expansion slot: 40-pin header
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LCD bus: 16x2 text display direct bus interface.
The monitor software features:
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MPF-1 compatible monitor commands and utilities subroutines
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UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD Intel Hex file.
Z80 kit with HD44780 compatible LCD

DIY kit
Building a computer is easy and fun. The kit
includes PCB, IC chips with sockets, resistors, capacitors, LED, key switches
and speaker. The preprogrammed chips are monitor rom, PLD, and microcontroller.
The construction manual provides steps
to assemble it. The lab book is for self-learning
how to program the Z80 with machine language.
Bitcoin
and PayPal are accepted, please contact: Wichit Sirichote, wichit.sirichote@gmail.com
Download:Monitor program
object file with extra LCD drivers
and sdcc compiled subroutines
PLD's JEDEC file
AT89C2051 HEX
SDCC
sample c code for Z80 kit
Assembly
program files for Lab book
Hardware
Schematic
User's
Manual
Programming
Lab Book
Construction
Manual
Brochure
Keypad
Drawing SVG file Draw Freely Inkscape Keypad label can be made easily with sticker paper. HD
PIC file, High Definition picture file
Application Notes
AN001 Using sdcc with Z80 Trainer
Kit
AN002 Using PLD as a decoder logic
for Z80 Trainer Kit
AN004 Calculator Program
for Z80 Kit
Example programs for Z80 kit
1. Display memory contents
on LCD
Recommended reading for Z80 hardware and instructions.
The Z80 Microcomputer Handook
by William Barden Jr.
Write your
own monitor program with sccc c compiler
The new monitor program for Z80 microprocessor kit has been developed
using c language and assembly code. The monitor ROM is now located at 0x0000
to 0x1FFF, 8kB. The user RAM is started at location 0x2000-0x9FFF. Most
of hex key functions are similar to MPF1. The initial powerup also shows
uPF--1. The PLD equations have been modified for the new memory layout.
The I/O locations are the same as old version.The monitor source code is available for learning and
modification at download section.
Now with the
pre-installed text LCD, the monitor will write the boot message to the
LCD automatically.
The current location on power up will be 0x2000.
Here is the new layout key. Click the image to get vector
file.
The new DUMP key will dump the memory contents to terminal.
Key TEST for #2 will be loopback test. Any typing on
terminal will be echoed on screen.
User may learn the source code and add more test functions
easily.
PLD equation has been modified for the new memory layout.
Name Z80Kit ;
PartNo 16V8 ;
Date 12/1/2014 ;
Revision 01 ;
Designer Engineer ;
Company Fangkhao ;
Assembly None ;
Location ;
Device g16v8a;
/* *************** INPUT PINS *********************/
PIN 2 = MREQ;
PIN 3 = IORQ;
PIN 4 = A6;
PIN 5 = A7;
PIN 6 = A12;
PIN 7 = A13;
PIN 8 = A14;
PIN 9 = A15;
PIN 1 = A0;
PIN 11 = A1;
FIELD ADDRESS = [A15..A12];
/* *************** OUTPUT PINS *********************/
PIN 12 = ROMCE;
PIN 13 = RAMCE;
PIN 14 = GPIO1;
PIN 15 = SCLK;
PIN 16 = LCD_E;
PIN 17 = PORT0;
PIN 18 = PORT1;
PIN 19 = PORT2;
!ROMCE = !MREQ & ADDRESS:[0000..1FFF];
!RAMCE = !MREQ & ADDRESS:[2000..9FFF];
GPIO1 = IORQ # !A6 # A7 # A0 # A1;
SCLK = IORQ # !A6 # !A7 # A0 #A1;
!LCD_E = IORQ # A6 # !A7;
PORT0 = IORQ # A6 # A7 # A0 # A1;
PORT1 = IORQ # A6 # A7 # !A0 # A1;
PORT2 = IORQ # A6 # A7 # A0 # !A1; |
Download
16 September 2017, Source code,
monitor hex file, PLD file.
Last update
16 September 2017
24 December 2016 |