Kurt | June 5, 2025

PAL-1

For PAL-1 - A MOS 6502 powered Computer Kit

A very good product from Liu.
I was able to solder the board without any problems.
Works great.
I would buy it again.

I'm going back in time.

I was already playing with the first kits in 1975.
I didn't have the KIM-1, but I later had the PET 2001.

Kurt

Response from KJXZZ | July 21, 2025

Thank you for your review!

Happy hacking 6502~

Kurt | June 5, 2025

Hans W. | Feb. 26, 2025

Very good price/performance ratio

For PAL-1 - A MOS 6502 powered Computer Kit

Very good kit. I chose this kit because I wanted to actively familiarize myself with the hardware and software basics of the 6502 and the KIM-1. The circuit board is very well made and the components supplied are of very good quality. It is not a 1:1 KIM-1 replica, but the essential hardware and software features of the KIM-1 are present. The microprocessor and I/O chip are reused and that gives it a special appeal. For me it was also important that the kit was not too expensive. Overall, the kit has a very good price/performance ratio.

Response from KJXZZ | April 1, 2025

Thank you for your input!!!!

Happy hacking 6502~

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~