Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I wanted to experiment with the 8008 microprocessor, so I decided to produce an 8008 board for my trusty Heathkit H8. The H8 by default ships with an 8080 CPU board. I've previously upgraded it, including upgrading to an 8085. But what if we went the other way... What if we went all the way back to the 8008 CPU? Can we make the H8 work? Can we implement the front panel monitor? Run basic programs? Play games? Sure we can. Let's see it happen. For more vintage computer projects, see smbaker.com
I wanted to experiment with the 8008 microprocessor, so I decided to produce an 8008 board for my trusty Heathkit H8. The H8 by default ships with an 8080 CPU board. I've previously upgraded it, including upgrading to an 8085. But what if we went the other way... What if we went all the way back to the 8008 CPU? Can we make the H8 work? Can we implement the front panel monitor? Run basic programs? Play games? Sure we can. Let's see it happen. For more vintage computer projects, see smbaker.com
