About me

Passionate about computer science since a young age, I have never stopped being curious about all the electronic devices I encounter. My first game console is the GameBoy Color, which is based on a Sharp LR35902 processor, which is a modified Zilog Z80. This is when I started being fascinated by this architecture capabilities.

I didn't get the chance to use and learn low-level programming with an 8-bit computer as it was already considered obsolete technology. However, the idea of getting one never left my mind. This is why in 2021, I started making Zeal, an 8-bit computer powered by a real Z80 processor, to realize my childhood dream.

As I am making this project on my own, in my spare time, it took me some time to a reach point where I could get a working PCB and FPGA board working together. After getting convincing results, I decided to open my Youtube channel.

Currently, my free time is all dedicated to Zeal 8-bit computer, however, I am also intending to use my understanding to make other interesting electronic/computer-related things in the near future. This would be related to testing other retro computers or making extensions for Zeal, etc...

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About Zeal 8-bit

Zeal 8-bit Computer project started in April 2021, when I noticed that the Zilog Z80 processor was still sold despite being 30 years old! The Zilog Z80 is a fairly simple processor to understand and to program for, so it makes it very simple for everyone interested in computer science to learn more about hardware and low-level programming.

As you can see through the different prototypes made until now, the project started as a simple Single Board Computer before evolving into a more complex board including several advanced features such as a Memory Management Unit or a Real-Time Clock. The main goal of this project is to have a complete 8-bit computer that can be used for personal purposes, launching software or games made by anyone, but also for educational purposes, being able to write code: high-level languages or assembly directly from Zeal itself.

Having a community around Zeal 8-bit Computers, with people sharing their programs, discussing improvements, ideas about potential extensions, etc, is also one goal of this project.