[Coco] Multi-Processor 6809 Computer System

[Brian Blake]

Would a newer, faster, better CPU be useful without also improving the 
capabilities of the GIME? If the circuitry on the prototype ever gets 
decoded, and compared to an actual GIME chip, maybe a CPU/GIME upgrade 
board could be designed to solve the problems that have been discussed 
thus far.

I would think, since 6809 & 6309 CPU's are still available, maybe a plug 
in replacement for the GIME might be a better place to start.

Or maybe not, since I'm no where near an expert....


Brian


On 4/30/2013 10:11 PM, nickma at optusnet.com.au wrote:
> I think we're straying from the original message of this thread.
>
> It seems to have evolved into an FPGA CoCo4. discussion.. again!
>
> I agree. Emulation through software or emulation through hardware
> (FPGA) such as the CoCo-X will yield a "CoCo" but a CoCo it won't be.
>
> But I'm not talking about emulation.
>
> I'm talking about upgrading the existing 6809 CPU *only*. Everything
> is the same, it's a 100% CoCo3 apart from the CPU.
>
> Just like upgrading the stock 6809 for a 6309. It's still a CoCo but
> with an upgraded CPU.
>
> Unfortunately, 6809/6309 only go so fast, hense why I have suggested
> building one that does go faster and FPGA (or equivalent) to be a good
> option... if that's possible.
>
> Nick
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