ZX81 ULA-in-a-CPLD

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commie wrote: Sat Nov 19, 2016 10:09 pm I might just add that I'm using retrotechie's Xilinix implementation and ported it over to the Atmel atf1504 plcc44. Well, I'm at a loss as to why it wont work in slow mode? Everything else including the tape load/save works perfectly, but only in fast mode.

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Did you get anywhere with your ATF1504 design. If you have I am interested in making a ZX81 PCB for it ;) I could send you one if I get it done.
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This replacement ula will save the zx81 your work is brilliant 😁
Someone has to follow up on your work with the view of marketing this replacement ula.
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I would certainly be in the market for several!
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Unfortunately all pictures stored on PhotoBucket gone and no chance to see what was on them. :(

Anyway, one of my ZX81s is dead and I decided to recreate the RetroTechie's implementation using XC9572XL. The prototype PCB on a breadboard under 13MHz generator test is in full flesh on the attached photo.
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Hi,

Still work in progress with porting the RetroTechie's implementation into XC9572XL, but small success achieved. The ULA mini board inside a real ZX81 hardware, the clock signals read from pin 6 of the CPU and the composite video output with a 75 Ohm load.
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Bravo!
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Whooey, congratulations...
what's that Smell.... smells like fresh flux and solder fumes...
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Cool!
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not to trying to put a damper on everyones projects, but i have also been tinkering away in the background and as they say small is beautiful...

2" x 0.7" so pretty much the same outline as the socket it fits into... NO Bells, No Whistles, No Gimmicks just a plain vanilla ULA plug in and go.

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of course some components on backside also
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Andy, I am glad reading your post. :) You are Master Yoda of ZX81 ULA, I am just newbie in this world. BTW Could you correct pictures, I can't see them.
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