halleffector
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In short, what should I use in place of the 6522 VIA?
The 6522 VIA seems quite expensive at $25 plus shipping. I'm assuming this price is just due to rarity and that this is a legacy part. For 8-bit computer projects that need a 6522 or equivalent, what would a cheap modern alternative be, if any? Using a microcontroller/arduino in a DIY manner is not an option as it defeats the purpose (then I might as well just use the microcontroller as the CPU itself, I'd like a reasonably "real" old 8-bit system). This is just a project for fun and to learn.
The 6522 VIA seems quite expensive at $25 plus shipping. I'm assuming this price is just due to rarity and that this is a legacy part. For 8-bit computer projects that need a 6522 or equivalent, what would a cheap modern alternative be, if any? Using a microcontroller/arduino in a DIY manner is not an option as it defeats the purpose (then I might as well just use the microcontroller as the CPU itself, I'd like a reasonably "real" old 8-bit system). This is just a project for fun and to learn.