Typically when you’re replacing parts in an old computer it’s either for repairs or an upgrade. Upgrades like adding a more capable processor to an old computer are the most common, and can help bring ...
I8080 is a bear to work with; it needs two support chips just to get it running, and it uses non-TTL voltages on the data bus. You may want to look for a Z-80 based board - it is binary compatible ...
Ask anyone to name a first-generation home computer from the 1970s, and they’ll probably mention the likes of the Altair 8800 and IMSAI 8080. But those iconic machines weren’t the only options ...