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MCX128_25

New PCB for MCX-128 memory expansion

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New PCB for MCX-128 memory expansion for Radio Shack’s MC-10 microcomputer

" The MCX128 is an expansion module for the TRS-80 MC-10 or Matra Alice 4K.  It adds 128K static RAM and a socket to accomodate a 27128, 27256 or 27512 EPROM.

The board is supported by an extended version of the MicroColor Basic interpreter (MCX Basic) which needs to be programmed into the EPROM.  MCX Basic adds many of the language features found in Extended Color Basic for the Tandy Color Computer (CoCo).  It also supports using a PC/Mac or other host device as a file server. "  (source MCX Wares)

This work presents a new PCB for the project, being the main changes:

  • Reduced the PCB size
  • Change the 74LS21 dual quad AND gate for an 74LS08 which is easier to find 
  • Added a power LED
  • ROM selection can be done either by Read Switches or Jumpers

The PLD code as well as the ROM binary can be found at the author's Blog Page

https://mcxwares.blogspot.com/2020/04/mcx128.html


3D case.zip

3D case STL and FreeCad files

x-zip-compressed - 2.40 MB - 09/26/2025 at 00:18

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MCX Documentation.zip

User guides from original author, added here as a backup

x-zip-compressed - 386.08 kB - 05/28/2025 at 08:44

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MCX128_Essentials.zip

ROM and GAL files from original author, added here as a backup

x-zip-compressed - 77.13 kB - 05/28/2025 at 08:44

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  • 1 × 27C128/256/512 EPROM
  • 1 × GAL22V10 Logic ICs / Programmable Logic: PLDs
  • 1 × 628128/AS6C1008 128K SRAM
  • 1 × 74LS08 Electronic Components / Misc. Electronic Components
  • 2 × 10k Ohms Resistor, 1/4 Watt

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  • 3D case

    danjovic07/14/2025 at 11:16 0 comments

    Designed a 3D case in FreeCad. It was necessary to move the LED to get space for the standoff. It measures 76 x 60 x 20mm and it have height enough to mount the integrated circuits using sockets. 

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