Re: Strange 8255 behavior

From: groepaz_at_gmx.net
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2018 15:39:42 +0200
Message-ID: <2771940.S6buOcNg2Y@rakete>
Am Sonntag, 10. Juni 2018, 15:26:47 CEST schrieb Francesco Messineo:
> On Sun, Jun 10, 2018 at 3:22 PM, Gerrit Heitsch
> 
> <gerrit@laosinh.s.bawue.de> wrote:
> > On 06/10/2018 03:03 PM, Francesco Messineo wrote:
> >> On Sun, Jun 10, 2018 at 2:49 PM, Clockmeister
> >> 
> >> <clockmeister@internode.on.net> wrote:
> >>>   I know nothing of such things, but would it be easier and cheaper to
> >>> 
> >>> simulate a 6526 using an Atmel controller(s) of some kind?
> >> 
> >> probably the best thing would be re-creating a clone of the 6525 in a
> >> MAX7000 (5V series) CPLD. I can help (but I haven't a lot of spare
> >> time) if anyone likes doing that.
> > 
> > Might not be possible since the 6525 has NMOS output drivers which allow
> > you to do things  that you can't do with CMOS output drivers. Namely
> > having 2 outputs (one LOW, one HIGH) directly connected.
> 
> if this "feature" has really been exploited, then it could be probably
> emulated with open drain outputs or other "tricks" (like series
> shottkys) but it really depends if and how it's used.

if its similar as with what ppl did with 6522 and 6526 (i would assume it is) 
- then expect every dirty trick you can imagine being used by real world 
software. for example even the subtle differences between the port drivers of 
port 1 and port 2 are relevant in 6522/26 emulation.

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