🇲🇩 Vector 06C (Вектор 06Ц): Part 1 (First Look) [#TCE0611]

Let's have a look at a unique 8080-based (КР580ВМ80А) machine that was designed in the Moldovan SSR and released in 1987. This is the 2nd version of the machine, the Вектор 06Ц.02. The original had a 512 byte ROM that was enough to bootstrap loading from tape but this machine has a 2KByte ROM (556РТ7А, similar to a Philips 82S191) that has more functionality. The machine was apparently well regarded for its excellent graphics capabilities. As it's an 8080 machine it requires ±5V and +12V DC via a 7-pin DIN. I'll need to make up a 5-pin to 7-pin converter so I can use my Mean Well power supply with it. It has 64KBytes of DRAM in 32 x КР565РУ6 (similar to Intel 2118) ... yay! Lots of chips where something could go wrong! More information can be found here: 00:00 ... Intro 02:00 ... Checking the interface ports 06:00 ... Keyboard close-up 07:50 ... Opening the case 10:45 ... Motherboard revealed 14:45 ... Key switch close-up 19:27 ... Channel thanks & outro -------------------------------- Check out my Patreon for regular blog-type updates between videos - there is a free membership tier and two paid tiers (US$2 and US$5). There is also a one-week trial for the paid tiers so if you don't think it's worth it, then cancel ... no hard feelings ... I appreciate any support, even if it's just subscribing to my YouTube channel! -------------------------------- Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio