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From: tgb@bnu003.world (Tom G. Brusehaver/Consultant Euler Solutions)
Subject: Re: 80Cx86 sources?
In-Reply-To: njacobs@nyx.cs.du.edu's message of Thu, 6 Jan 94 11:46:36 GMT
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>I want to use an 80Cx86 (where x>=1) in a robotics project,
>because for me, the extra component count compared with
>using a more integrated Motorola controller seems
>justified by the more-available software tools.
>Only problem is, where to get one? Latest Digikey
>catalog has nothing. Please tell me if you know
>where to get them.

It would probably be cheaper and easier to get a used laptop.  The
power management is already there (more cmos parts).  It will run DOS
for sure and probably have assess to hard disks, floppies, and maybe
even a screen.  Tear off the case, and modify to your hearts content.

'286 laptops are getting low (~$200 and up).  I dunno what you get
paid per hour, but by the time you spend $50 for the chips (assuming
you can get 'em that cheap), you probably end up with a lot of time
designing, building, and writing code.  You still will spend a bit of
time modifying, and writing code.

If you insist on DIY, try Jameco, Hallmark, or any of a zillion other
places. 
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