Test and Development Machines
As microprocessors were released into the market, companies often released simple development systems to bootstrap the use of the processor. These systems were often converted by hobbyists into complete computer systems.
| Model | Processor | Year | Format | Remarks | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel SIM8-01 | Intel 8008 | early 1972 | bare board | Intel's developer kit for the 8008 | |
| MOS Technology KIM-1 | MOS Technology 6502 | 1975 | complete board | MOS's developer kit for the 6502, widely used in a number of projects | |
| Motorola MEK6800D2 | Motorola 6800 | 1976 | complete board | ||
| Rockwell AIM-65 | 6502 | complete board | |||
| Synertek SYM-1 | 6502 | 1978 | complete board | ||
| Intel SDK-85 | Intel 8085 | 1978 |
Read more about this topic: List Of Early Microcomputers
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