A Simple 65C02 Computer for Learning and Fun
Adafruit Blog
EDITOR BRIEF
Memo-1 is a small computer built around a 65C02 CPU running at 1 MHz. It includes RAM, ROM, a 65C22 VIA, and a 6551 ACIA for communication, plus a simple menu that can launch a monitor program, Microsoft BASIC, or code from an external ROM slot.
INSIGHTS
This is a good example of how basic computer parts work together at a low level. If you are learning coding or AI, building or studying a simple system like this can help you understand memory, input/output, and how software starts up.
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