RP6502 Ep1 - The start of an 8-bit Retro Gaming Computer

Homebrew 6502 computer. Powered by Raspberry Pi Pico.

[Stabby]

It’s a bit weird as the PICO can already emulate entire 6502 computers and consoles by itself. So it doesn’t need any other parts 😁

[khrisw]

Wanted to comment to show support for this awesome project. Can’t wait for update vids.

[markhatch]

Finally, someone with common sense (and obviously considerable experience) designs a retro system! Great work. Just discovered your channel. Will now binge watch the other 9 episodes. Your work is inspiring.

[schrodingerscat]

You could use the same approach to build a Z80 based retro system too to emulate CPM machines, Spectrum, ZX81 etc. This is a really interesting approach and a lot more accessible than using FPGAs.

[murrij]

Thank you for sharing this. I'm surprised more folks haven't watched this.
What's cool about the pico boards is they're readily available. The rest of the Pi devices are unobtanium.

[JoelIvoryJohnson]

Is that a Logitech mouse? If so, it may report as a keyboard because the Logitech Unify adapters also work with keyboard. It may be reporting due to that capability.

[ingmarm]

I've built it. Great little project.

[KazenStudio]

I would like to help out! Schematics and specifications would be nice to peruse… btw I am somewhat active at the Commander X16 site… but your project’s simplicity is perfect for a DIY home-brew machine.

[matthewway]

Cool project, looking forward to the next video.
What is unique about your approach is your extending the 6502 to be used with modern hardware.

[craig]

Keep it up. Looks like a fun side project. Waiting on more videos!

[eikixia]

This sounds like such an awesome project. Been wanting to build my own 6502 retro system for a while just as a great way to tinker and learn. I was hooked on what Ben Eater produced but never committed to getting the parts to get his setup going (And since he pretty much vanished I never revisited). Using a pico is a great way to make things much more streamlined, I do hope to see some more videos from you detailing the process and everything. Thanks for putting this out there!

[paulstubbs]

Looks nice, you mentioned HDMI, from an adapter, well if you want to run an old TV off it then just use a VGA to composite converter instead of the HDMI one.

[bitlong]

Nice. Subbed. Thank you for making this series. I got plenty of picos laying around. Working a ttl computer at the moment, but will definitely get around to getting some 6502’s and trying this out.

[TheCrystalJules]

I'm glad someone with experience has done this! I've been running in circles with an idea and not enough know-how to know if it's possible let alone to try it; could I make the equivalent of an old DOS computer with a Pico?

[TomFoltz-dpkq]

I think I found an AC version of a gate that may work in place of the 74HC30. The pin-out is different but other than that, it looks like it might work. The chip I found was the 74AC20.

[paulwratt]

interesting concept, and a good idea too :)

[KazenStudio]

If you substituted the RAM/ROM and TTLs with another Pico wouldn’t it be smaller and easier to build/develop?

[yusufyildirim]

very nice work
I also want to start a similar project
a project that will reflect a little more retro spirit
It also supports original joystick, keyboard and tape drives.
I'm sure this will work with the rp2040 without using complex systems without using fpga.
wish you continued success

[nealmistry]

Türkce dil icin egi gecenlere tesekürler.

[cbmeeks]

This is very interesting but I'm a little confused. Is the Pico emulating a 6502? I see the 6502 on the board but no wires.