I grew up in a world where the Arduino already existed, but it was not until I tried building homebrew Z80 computers like this that I really felt I understood how computers/processors work at the low level.
Consider this a warning though: this hobby has caused me to involuntarily collect every model of Z80 powered TRS-80 computer.
Consider this a warning though: this hobby has caused me to involuntarily collect every model of Z80 powered TRS-80 computer.
If you wish to become hooked anyway, this project might be another good place to start: https://hackaday.io/project/159973-z80-mbc2-a-4-ics-homebrew...