"The MOS 6502: Revolutionizing Computing from the Ground Up"

Dive into the fascinating journey of the MOS Technology 6502 microprocessor, a groundbreaking 8-bit chip that sparked the home computing and gaming revolution of the 1980s. Designed by a small, agile team led by Chuck Peddle, the 6502 was introduced in 1975 at an astonishingly low price, shaking up the semiconductor market and powering iconic devices like the Apple II and Commodore 64. Discover the challenges the team faced, including legal battles with Motorola, and learn why this little chip remains a beloved icon in computing history.