An I2C bus master is a device that can control I2C slave devices on an I2C bus. This makes the module useful for interfacing with external electronics. In this case, the module generates the I2C bus signals using bit-bang code.

The main features of this design are:

• I2C bus master
• LEDs to indicate activity on the SCL and SDA lines
• Simple access using a dedicated I/O port
• Tight address decoding
• Two connections for I2C bus devices
• EEPROM included on the module
• Supports I2C clock stretching

Documentation

The documentation can be found at www.smallcomputercentral.com

Compatibility

This module conforms to the RCBus specification v1.0 for RCBus-2014 and RCBus-Z80.

The RCBus specification includes RCBus-2014 (both RC2014 standard 40-pin bus and RC2014 enhanced 60-pin bus) and also the full 80-pin RCBus. The 80-pin RCBus provides support for advanced Z80 features, such as the interrupt daisy-chain, as well as support for other processor families.

The Kit

This kit includes all the components needed to make the module, as shown in the first picture. Other modules and backplanes shown in the pictures are not included. You will require tools, solder, and cleaning materials to assemble this kit.

Printed Circuit Board

The printed circuit board is available on its own here.

Complete Systems

If you are looking for a complete system the following products might be appropriate.

• SC126 RCBus-80pin Z180 RomWBW CP/M Motherboard
• SC720 RCBus-80pin Z80 RomWBW CP/M Motherboard
• SC791 RCBus-80pin Z80 RomWBW CP/M Computer
• SC792 RCBus-80pin Z180 RomWBW CP/M Computer
• SC114 RCBus-40pin Z80 SCM & BASIC Motherboard
• SC131 Pocket-sized Z180 RomWBW CP/M computer

Notes

• This product is supplied as a kit of parts that require assembly.
• It is your responsibility to pay any import duty or taxes charged by your home country.
• This product is designed for hobby use and is not suitable for industrial, commercial or safety-critical applications.

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