| MPF-1 A/B |
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MPF-1 A/B |
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| MANUFACTURER |
Multitech |
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Home Computer |
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| ORIGIN |
Taïwan |
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| BUILT IN LANGUAGE |
Machine code |
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| KEYBOARD |
Hexadecimal calculator-type keyboard\
36 keys including, 16 hexadecimal keys, 19 function keys, and one user-definable key |
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| CPU |
Zilog Z80 |
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| SPEED |
1,79 Mhz |
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| CO-PROCESSOR |
8255 Programmable Peripheral Interface (used for keyboard scanning and control of seven-segment LED display) |
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| RAM |
2 KB (up to 4 KB) |
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| ROM |
2 KB (up to 8 KB) |
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| TEXT MODES |
6 digits (Six digit half-inch seven-segment red LED display) |
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| GRAPHIC MODES |
None |
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| COLORS |
No (red ;-) ) |
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| SIZE / WEIGHT |
1575 x 2230 x 160 mm / 1.41lb |
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| I/O PORTS |
Z80 bus, PIO CPC I/O bus, cassette interface, EPROM slot |
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| POWER SUPPLY |
External PSU, 9v 600mA\
The board operates from a single 5V power supply and has a current consumption of 500mA |
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| PRICE |
MPF-1A : 1295 FF (France, oct. 83)\
MPF-1B : 1395 FF (France, oct. 83)\
MPF-1 - Micro-Professor: $149 |
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| BOOK OPENED |
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| ZOOM |
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Notice that casette interface on the top-left part of the board (labeled RD & WR).
The display consits of a 7-segments LED screen (6 digits).
The hexadecimal keyboard has quite a lot of commands available. |
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| CLOSED |
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It really looks like a book ! |
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| CLOSED #2 |
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It really looks like a book ! |
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| BOX |
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| E&L INSTRUMENTS |
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E&L Instruments still sell (2003) a training system called FOX MT-80Z which is a MPF-1B grafted to an expansion board with a prototype area.\
Also included is a socket for STD-Bus cards. |
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| U.S. ADVERT (1982) |
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| FRENCH AD (JAN. 1984) |
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French advert for correspondance courses using MPF-1 computers. |
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| FRENCH AD (MAY 1984) |
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| FRENCH AD (DEC. 1986) |
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| APPLICATIONS BOARD |
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The applications board has been designed to aid the teaching of microprocessor interfacing from simple switch and lamp input/output through to more complex closed-loop and open-loop control systems.
The new board layout enables students to easily understand each experiment section as it is worked upon. The wide array of features incorporated into the board include digital switches, traffic light coloured LED displays, temperature, light, and optical position/speed sensors, a heater, a DC motor, an LED bargraph, and a potentiometer. A screw terminal is also provided for external anologue input.
Picture and text comes from [Flite Electronics](http://www.flite.co.uk/micros/mpf-1b.html) who are still selling these systems ! |
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| MPF-1B THERMAL PRINTER |
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This 20 column thermal printer for the MPF-1B Z80 microprocessor training system provides a permanent hard copy output. The compact unit fits neatly into the case of the MPF-1B and connects to the system via the 40 way ribbon cable provided. Its quiet printing mechanism forms clear, easy to read characters at a rate of almost one line per second.
The monitor program contained in the printer's built-in 4Kbytes firmware contains printing routines and pre-defined alphanumeric character patterns enabling users to easily control the printer from within their own programs. The printer's firmware also contains an MPF-1B memory dump routine, as well as a Z80 disassembler allowing program listings to be produced in assembly language mnemonics as well as hexadecimal code.
Picture and text comes from [Flite Electronics](http://www.flite.co.uk/micros/mpf-1b.html) who are still selling these systems ! |
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| PRINTER |
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| PRINTER |
Box |
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| MPF-1B EPROM PROGRAMMER BOARD |
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This EPROM programmer board enables programs developed on the MPF-1B microprocessor training system to be stored on EPROMs up to 8Kbytes in size. The programmed EPROM may then be removed from the programmer and plugged into the MPF-1Bs memory expansion socket so acting as a permanently resident program.
The EPROM programmer board contains its own 6Kbytes RAM buffer and also has a built in 2Kbytes monitor providing a range of easy to use commands allowing data to be read, modified and written. The programmer board fits neatly into the case of the MPF-1B and connects to the system via the 40 way ribbon cable provided.
Picture and text comes from [Flite Electronics](http://www.flite.co.uk/micros/mpf-1b.html) who are still selling these systems ! |
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| SWITCH & LAMP UNIT |
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This low cost board provides the ideal introduction to interfacing microprocessors. Eight large LEDs give a clear indication of output conditions, and eight lever switches enable data to be fed directly to the computer in digital form.
This board provides an economical and useful way of simulating I/O conditions for program testing and debugging purposes, making it ideal for engineers and advanced students.
The switch and lamp unit connects to the Peripheral Input/Output connector of the MPF-1B and so the optional Z80 PIO chip must be fitted to the system. A 40 way ribbon cable is provided with the board for its connection to the MPF-1B.
Picture and text comes from [Flite Electronics](http://www.flite.co.uk/micros/mpf-1b.html) who are still selling these systems ! |
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| 4MM I/O MODULE |
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The 4mm I/O module has been designed to allow the MPF-1B microprocessor training system to be easily interfaced to a wide range of educational control products via widely used 4mm plugs and sockets.
Thirty-seven 4mm sockets are provided giving the user access to the input/output and control lines of the Z80 Peripheral Input/Output (PIO) chip. With the 4mm interface module, the MPF-1B may be interfaced to other manufacturers' systems that you may have already purchased.
The I/O module connects to the Peripheral Input/Output connector of the MPF-1B and so the optional Z80 PIO chip must be fitted to the system. A 40 way ribbon cable is provided with the module for its connection to the MPF-1B.
Picture and text comes from [Flite Electronics](http://www.flite.co.uk/micros/mpf-1b.html) who are still selling these systems ! |
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| MESS |
http://www.mess.org |
Multiplatform |
This popular emulator can also emulate an MPF-1 computer |
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| Flite Electronics |
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Flite Electronics are still producing and selling MPF-1B systems !! |
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| Glenn (UK) |
Thursday 9th April 2015 |
I never owned an MPF-1, but I did have the EPROM programmer and the printer. I bought these as a job lot from either Bull Electrical or Greenweld in the early 90s for a few pounds. The printer was pretty useless without the MPF-1. The EEPROM programmer on the other hand was easily adapted to work with a ZX Spectrum and I was able to burn 27-series EEPROM chips using it. |
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| Tom (Germany) |
Friday 4th May 2012 |
Update to street prices: The Micro Professor I is still built and sold by Flite electronics. Their actual price is £225.- (ca. €275). Considering what the prices of Arduinos or even professional prototyping kits are, I wonder how many they have been selling, lately $) |
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| Polymike (South Africa) |
Friday 6th January 2012 |
Dave Shepard''s comment that the picture on this mini-forum is perhaps not accurate. Partly true. The picture refers to, i believe is the MPF-1B. For a picture of the MPF-1A go to Wikipedia under Multitech MPF-1.\
I have technical questions but will post them on the main forum. |
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| Maarten (The Netherlands) |
Monday 29th June 2009 |
I have a MPF with a Bardehle Electronic video board. Thanks to Elco''s post I found the manual for it, but it turns out that I also need an eprom (called the VIDMON monitor according to the manual) to replace the usual MPF monitor rom. Does anyone know where I can find a dump of this rom? All of my searches have come up empty and I am very curious to see what this video board does. Thanks! |
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| bob weir (colorado USA) |
Sunday 6th February 2005 |
Hi , my MPF was bought new in '85. the one w/ a fluorescent display. also have the printer, the BASIC chip and the IOM board and a radio shack tape recorder for storing the programs. and a stack of manuals. what i am up to at present is working on serial rs-232 code for i/o. if you have had some luck in this area please let me know. or if you know of another forum for MPF users where code and experimental results are shared please let me know that too. thanks to you all. bw |
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| Paul Schenkels (Belgium) |
Thursday 20th January 2005 |
Does somebody know where I could find copies of the manual for the MPF printer and the MPF Eprom Programmer? Thanks . |
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| MooglyGuy (USA) |
Wednesday 1st December 2004 |
Just so you know, the MPF1 board is currently emulated in MESS, thanks to my own efforts in emulating it. |
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| Sergio gimenez (Spain) (SPAIN) |
Friday 24th September 2004 |
Please I need how to use SBR and CBR keys .\
Thanks ! |
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