GoKawiilHobbyist releases LT6502b, an upgraded 6502-based handheld laptop
Developer TechPaula has released version 'b' of the LT6502, a laptop built around a 6502 CPU, now running at 10MHz instead of 8MHz. The new model is thinner than its predecessor, features a larger 10.1-inch 1024x600 IPS display versus the original's 9-inch 800x480 LCD, and adds an onboard SID emulator and WiFi modem, though it drops the expansion slot. Design files, code and PCB schematics have been published on Codeberg.
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The project is part of a niche but enduring hobbyist movement building modern devices around vintage processors like the 6502, which powered classic machines such as the Commodore 64 and Apple II. By open-sourcing the files on Codeberg, the creator enables other retrocomputing enthusiasts to replicate or modify the design, potentially growing a community around DIY 6502 hardware.
- LT6502b upgrades CPU speed from 8MHz to 10MHz and adds a sharper IPS display
- Expansion slot was removed in favor of a slimmer, more compact design
- All design files and code are freely available on Codeberg for other makers
Source: maddox.pro, 2026-10-15
Published there as: “Laptop Based on 6502 CPU”
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