Bubble Memory Part 2: Single-Board Bubble Computer and my return to the RC2014

I build a single-board computer that includes a bubble memory storage device. Bubble memory is a technology that stores bits of data using magnetic domains on a substrate. This board uses the 7110AZ bubble memory storage device together with the associated support chips. The single board computer pairs the bubble memory and support circuitry with an RC2014-like Z80 computer (16K ROM, 32K RAM, a couple of serial ports). I also build a variant that can be used as an expansion card for the RC2014. I show off a couple other boards, including by "Double-Bubble" Heathkit H8 board and my RC2014-SCC board. For more retro computer projects, please see www.smbaker.com/

[@gklinger]

A wee z80-based computer with on-board bubble memory storage. Okay, you win.That's unbelievably cool.

[@esra_erimez]

I made a false deity out of bubble wrap today. I call it Pop Idol.

[@ardentglazier2867]

I had a bubble memory evaluation board from Intel back in my misspent youth: we we using it as evaluation for an odd research application we has back in the day. I later built an adapter to the eval board on to S-100 and used the board in a Heathkit H-100 computer, writing an MSDOS 2.0 driver for it. Sadly all lost to the sands of time, now.
Good times.

[@pikadroo]

Oh, now you have to make a 8 bubble card… the internet demands it. 😊

[@derekchristenson5711]

How interesting! Looks like a very fun bit of tech to play with. 🙂

[@DanafoxyVixen]

take a shot every time "bubble" gets said

[@troys8418]

I died

[@GnuReligion]

Ghads, bubble memory was just a memory when I studied 36 years ago. This is so so retro.

[@SB-qm5wg]

quad bubble card. cool

[@booboo699254]

There was a bubble memory RAM disk for the IBM PC. It was ungodly expensive.

[@singharuj5197]

Besttt