FPGA Based IBM-PC-XT
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excited
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positive
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tech
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FPGA
Retro Computing
IBM PC-XT
A developer has successfully implemented an FPGA-based clone of the original IBM PC-XT, sparking interest and enthusiasm among retro computing enthusiasts.
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11/16/2025, 3:26:24 PM
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I started a (couple of) very similar project(s) for the VCS/2600 that I'm now motivated to take a second look at. One that used a modern 6502 equivalent, and another that was largely software based, but read and used the physical cartridges and controllers but passed the heavy lifting to software emulation.
That said, I do hope the author posts a follow-up on how the EGA graphics were implemented.
Looks like past-me also posted an earlier/incomplete version of the paddle and joystick handler code as well [2]. I should find the finished one on my old laptop and push.
This seriously just made my day.
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