Building an Apple I Computer From Scratch

Initial Apple I reproduction board design schematic in KiCad

Building a few retro kit computer kits, like SmartyKit from Surgey Panarin and the Zeal Z80 board, got me thinking about designing an Apple I computer board myself, manufacturing it, and then building it. That would be a great side project. I can design the board in KiCad, a free schematic and board design CAD program that I have wanted to try out for a while now. Professionally fabricated PC boards can now be purchased online for just a few dollars! That’s a far cry from the messy home acid etching I did as a kid!

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