Microbee Technology

The #Littlecar channel on Youtube has done a great job of capturing the history of Microbee in a compact 18 minute presentation. Well worth a look along with the many, many other retro computer videos he has produced. youtube.com/watch?v=idt-g_…

@nand2mario Any chance you’ve made project files for ECP5 using Lattice Diamond instead of YoSys/nextpnr? Also, what were the tweaks that were needed?

Verifying the usb hid module on more boards. Yosys and netxpnr works w/ a few tweaks… Wondering what build systems ppl use for fpga projects. Hdlmake, TCL scripts or just make files?

Announcing the totally refreshed Microbee Technology Website * Electronics Design Services * SMD & Through Hole Assembly Services * Retro-Tech & Build-It-Yourself Hobby Computers microbeetechnology.com.au #Microbee #Z80 #soldering #mc68000 #SurfaceMount #electronicsmanufacturing

Setting up for the Train and Hobby Show at Sandown (Vic) (trainandhobbyshow.com.au) Our new models on preview along with lots of other #retrocomputers #modeltrains #modelaircraft #hamradio and stacks more

Update on our new models. Production boards arrived and are being tested. New FPGA board working. New rear panel. 98 key keyboard tested. Key caps arriving late Feb. All the details: #pid2934" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-4…

Upscaled HDMI out now confirmed working on our new model kit computer prototypes. Started ordering critical components. More info on our forum thread : microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-4… #microbee #z80 #mc68000 #retrocomputing

So, if you have a product concept that you would like to see turned into a working product, or already have designs that you need manufactured here in Australia, talk to Microbee Technology. No bees or cats (Shrodinger or otherwise) were harmed in the opening of the crate. :)

This machine complements our first machine very nicely. We have plans to further expand and enhance our assembly service capabilities but this is an important step right now. Additionally, it will be used to manufacture the small FPGA module in our up-coming kit computers.

For those playing along with yesterday's 'What's in the crate' post, the answer is: a new SMD pick and place machine. Most of you know Microbee Technology for our retro tech and are looking forward to our 2 new kit computers. However, retro tech is not the only thing we offer.

A large crate has just arrived at @MBeeTech Microbee Technology HQ Any guesses? #revealedtomorrow

@ludbald It would be possible to port uCLinux to the model with the enhanced keyboard, but that is not something that is planned.

@MBeeTech Z80 & 68000? Not sure of how they are used, but it vaguely sounds like the sega genesis's CPUs layout. I do have one question: can it run a #unix in one form or another?

One of 2 new kit computers under active development. Greatly improved graphics & colour, UpScaled video output as standard. Boots from SDcard. Z80 running at 10Mhz, and 68000 running at 66Mhz. Read about it on our forum : microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-4… #Microbee #Z80 #mc68000

Preview display of the 2 new #Microbee models getting closer to release. On display yesterday at Springers Leisure Centre computer swap meet 'vintage' section.

Back in Stock : * Premium Series Keyboard replacement kits * Standard (60 key) Keyboard Replacement kits * Microbee Power Supply Plug packs (Fully assembled) microbeetechnology.com.au/store/

Follow along with the new kit computer development updates on the Microbee Technology Forum: microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-4…

Designed a new dev board for RGB to HDMI and I2S sound based on the Lattice SII9022A and Crystal Semi CS4344. Needed to try these parts out before adding to our up-coming kit computers.

@LockFarm Should be easy to add to Videobeast ( which looks fantastic btw).