Use Serial Port

Chris DavisKenbak

This works with the following versions of the Kenbak-1: Full-Size Kenbak-1 New µKenbak-1 Write out memory to USB serial port: Press BitN+DISPLAY writes program memory as 16 lines of 16 bytes of octal data to the serial port.  BitN sets the baud rate as shown below. Read memory from USB serial port: Press BitN+SET reads program memory from the serial … Read More

Run Program at Power-On

Chris DavisKenbak

This works with all versions of the Kenbak-1: Full-size Kenbak-1 µKenbak-1 nanoKenbak-1You can set a stored program to launch at power-up. To load a pre-defined program: With the power off, press STOP+BitN, where N = the button representing the pre-loaded program (eg. STOP+3 for the BCD real-time clock.)  While holding the buttons, turn the power on.  Release buttons after the … Read More