Step back into the era of DIY home computing! This rare 1979 publication, "How to Build a Microcomputer... and Really Understand It!" by Sam Creason, is a classic guide for anyone interested in the 6502 microprocessor (the same chip that powered the Apple II and Commodore 64).

Unlike many textbooks of the time, this book takes a practical, step-by-step approach to building a working computer system from scratch, featuring a unique diode-matrix board design instead of standard EPROMs.

• Author: Sam Creason (K6EW)

• Publisher: 73 Inc. / A 73-Kilobaud Publication

• Year: 1979

• Format: Softcover / Paperback

• Key Topics: MOS Technology 6502 architecture, digital logic, diode-implemented PROM, and 1/0 device interfacing.

Condition: [Insert Condition, e.g., "Good vintage condition. The cover shows minor shelf wear consistent with age, but the interior is clean and the binding is intact."]

Manufacturing Info

• Manufactured in: Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA.

• Note: Published by 73 Inc., a well-known hub for the early hobbyist computing and amateur radio community.

First published in 1979, this book, written by Sam Creason and published by 73 Inc., provides a comprehensive guide on building and understanding microcomputers. Printed in the U.S.A., it covers detailed diagrams, explanations, and technical references for enthusiasts and learners in the field of early computer design. A fascinating artifact of technological history, it includes fold-out schematics and technical details.