...
This is the home of the Z88 Emulator - "OZvm" space.
History
Before OZvm, testing software code had to be done on the Z88. This was a two stage operation.
- Download the code to the Z88
- Run the software on the Z88.
To save blowing and erasing the EPROMs for 20 minutes, modified 32K and 128K RAM packs were constructed. A reed switch was added to turn the read/write line on or off manually. To write the code to the device, a magnet was placed next to the RAM pack which put it into the write state. When the download was completed, the magnet was removed, making the RAM a read-only device, just like an EPROM or ROM.
This method, although quite novel, was very time consuming. What was needed was a Z88 emulator on the same desktop as the software development was being writen on. Having both operations at the same place, would be a more efficient and quick way to test and transfer the code.
| Info |
|---|
This space is under construction - check regularly for updates.. Download latest version from Sourceforge. if you are curious about the source code, look in our bitbucket repository. |
...