Perfectly suitable hack, yes.
I would need to build it to debug it so it needs a ram on my end.

To be honest I have been struggling with why 4MB is needed.  A reasonable
utility could easily push and pull files from LaddieAlpha as a remote drive.

To be CP/M, you must have the local block oriented disk but 2MB should be
sufficient.

Anyhow, onwards.

On Monday, June 29, 2020, Brian K. White <[email protected]> wrote:

>
> $56 for a single
> https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/cypress-semiconduc
> tor-corp/CY62177EV30LL-55ZXI/428-3278-ND/2188331
>
> This looks compatible for $26 for a single
> https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/renesas-electronic
> s-america/RMLV3216AGSA-5S2-AA0/RMLV3216AGSA-5S2-AA0-ND/9650085
>
> $32 at Mouser
> https://www.mouser.com/Semiconductors/Memory-ICs/SRAM/_/N-4bzpt?P=1z0w8ge
>
> It even seems to have a lower standby current. The Cypress data sheet says
> 3uA and the Renesas says 0.6uA
>
> If I buy one of these myself and solder it, will that be enough other than
> re-programming?
>
> $26 is a lot, and I wouldn't expect you to buy 100 of them for $2400 but,
> if I want it, and assuming a perfect solder job, is there anything else
> besides a reflash required to make it work?
>
> Obviously, it's a given that all concept of warranty and liability goes
> out the window instantly.
>
> --
> bkw
>
>
> On 6/29/20 7:38 PM, Stephen Adolph wrote:
>
>> Well, I have built and tested everything but I am sad to report that I am
>> the victim of counterfeit components.
>> All the 4MB SRAMs that I bought are actually 2MB SRAMs!
>> I've complained to the seller, and we'll see what they say about their
>> "certified" parts.
>>
>> 4 MB SRAMs are hard to find at a reasonable price. I ordered the same
>> product twice from the same seller.  The first time I paid 2x what I paid
>> the second time.  I guess that's the hint right there.
>>
>> What does this mean?  It means that everyone on this build that wanted
>> 4MB (basically everyone) will have to settle for 2MB.
>>
>> Also, If I can't find 4MB parts for a reasonable cost, I may not be able
>> to offer that version again.
>>
>> For the curious, here is what Digikey wants for the parts I spec'd
>>
>> https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/cypress-semiconduc
>> tor-corp/CY62177EV30LL-55ZXIT/2184405
>>
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> On Mon, Jun 29, 2020 at 11:19 AM r cs <[email protected] <mailto:
>> [email protected]>> wrote:
>>
>>     Thank you kindly!  I'm enjoying daydreaming about using them -- so
>>     enjoy summer first!
>>
>>     I appreciate your efforts, and I hope you and yours are well.
>>
>>     Take care!
>>     rcs
>>
>>     On Mon, Jun 29, 2020 at 8:04 AM Stephen Adolph <[email protected]
>>     <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
>>
>>         For those who have reached out to order REXCPM-
>>
>>         I'm sorry that they are not done yet!  But the good news is that
>>         all the hardware is now built - 25 units.
>>         Next steps are to program them, debug/test, then package and ship.
>>
>>         Thanks for your patience; it is summer time here and there are
>>         lots of time demands ;).
>>
>>         cheers
>>         Steve
>>
>>
>>
>>     --     /Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin. /[Irish Gaelic]
>>     (There is no fireside like your own fireside.)
>>
>>
>>
>
> --
> bkw
>

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