William | June 2, 2024

Great kit

For PAL-1 - A MOS 6502 powered Computer Kit

I already have a MicroKIM-1 from back in ~2010, but I couldn't resist another KIM replica. I also want to support those who are keeping things alive.

I purchased all the available options at the same time, but so far, I've only built the PAL-1. It's a very nicely put together kit. I built it over a two-day weekend, taking breaks along the way and checking my work during the build. First power on was a success, and I keyed in the sample counting program with no issues. I'll start building the accessories next but anticipate no problems.

I already have mounting ideas, so I don't need the recommended 3D printed case, but I wonder what kind of key-caps would fit?

Response from KJXZZ | June 3, 2024

Thank you for your review!

The keys in the kit are chosen for the purpose of not requiring keycaps, the stem shape of this type of key switch makes it difficult to add normal keycaps to them.

To make typing easier, I write letters on the top of the stem with a paint marker (Schneider Maxx 271) and seemed to work well.

Best,
Liu

Andres | May 26, 2024

Great kit!

For PAL-1 - A MOS 6502 powered Computer Kit

Great kit to build and learn about the 6502. The quality is excellent and the shipping was super fast.

Response from KJXZZ | May 26, 2024

Thank you for your review!
Happy hacking 6502~

Kaveen | Sept. 10, 2022

Randall | Aug. 17, 2022

What a wounderful computer to build

For PAL-1 - A MOS 6502 powered Computer Kit

I had admired the original KIM-1 as a key part of computing history. I had also wanted one foer quite a while but as they are rare and expensive, including its Corsham sucessors, When I came across the PAL-1 I was excited to get it.

The kits were not hard to built even with my amateur soldering skill and every part of the PAL-1 just worked first go.

The documentation is awesome and I was able to get the basics going with little trouble and now I am learning about the wonderful world of 6502 assembly and machine language.

I recommend getting all the accessories as they provide a great deal more functionality and engagement.

Very much worth the cost.

Well done on nicely put together experience.

Randall.

Response from KJXZZ | Aug. 19, 2022

Thank you for your typing!

Happy hacking 6502 ;)

Will | July 18, 2022

Fantastic addition to the PAL-1 system

For PAL-1 ROM Expansion Kit V1.2

This addon was straightforward to put together and worked perfectly once assembled. The pre-programmed ROM comes loaded with useful monitors and languages:

eWoz, PBug, MS BASIC, Apple I Integer BASIC, VTL-02c, and a Memory Test Utility.

Kinda requires the RAM expansion, so go grab that too!

Response from KJXZZ | July 18, 2022

Thank you for the review!

The ROM expansion brings PAL-1 a good usability.