.. toctree::
   :hidden:

   Hardware <hardware>
   RP6502-RIA <ria>
   RP6502-RIA-W <ria_w>
   RP6502-VGA <vga>
   RP6502-OS <os>

============
Picocomputer
============

The **Picocomputer 6502** is a tribute to the processor that launched a
computing revolution. The lack of apparent complexity is a byproduct of
the design philosophy: Keep the essence of programming a 6502 and 6522
then rethink everything else.

.. image:: _static/ria-w-sandwich.jpg
   :width: 600
   :alt: Picocomputer Photo


Key Features
============

- **64KB System RAM**
- **64KB Extended RAM**
- **VGA and HD Output**
- **8-Channel Stereo Sound Generator**
- **Protected Operating System**
- **USB** for Keyboard, Mouse, and Gamepads
- **Bluetooth LE** for Keyboard, Mouse, and Gamepads
- **WiFi** modem emulation
- **Real Time Clock** with DST and NTP


Resources
=========

For support and community interaction, use the following channels:

- **GitHub:** https://github.com/picocomputer
- **Forums:** https://github.com/picocomputer/community/discussions
- **Discord:** https://discord.gg/TC6X8kTr6d
- **Wiki:** https://github.com/picocomputer/community/wiki

The entire development process was documented in a series of YouTube videos.
The broad strokes are all still in place but remember that these video were
made during development.

- **YouTube:**
  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvCRDUYedILfHDoD57Yj8BAXNmNJLVM2r


How To Obtain
=============

The **Picocomputer 6502** is a single board computer you build yourself. It has
been built by hundreds of people. You can also have a single unit manufactured
especially for you in China. The whole process is documented and well tested.

- :doc:`hardware`: Schematic and manufacturing information.


Datasheets
==========

The **Picocomputer 6502** is a reference design for RP6502 modular hardware.
The only required module is a RP6502-RIA.

- :doc:`ria`: Interface adapter for the 6502, akin to CIA,
  VIA, and ACIA devices.
- :doc:`ria_w`: Wireless features available when using the
  recommended "Pico 2 W".
- :doc:`vga`: Optional video adapter that connects to the
  RP6502-RIA.
- :doc:`os`: The operating system and application programming interface.

`Please contribute to this documentation.
<https://github.com/picocomputer/picocomputer.github.io>`_