DIY LZX Cadet-based Rutt-Etra Scan Processor - Introduction

The purpose of these posts is to document the process of building a LZX Cadet-based Rutt-Etra style scan processor. The documentation process includes design references to the Rutt-Etra system, necessary "transformation" to the LZX world, sourcing DIY parts, building, testing, and results.

A. Rutt-Etra circuit design
B. LZX Cadet equivalent design
C. Sourcing parts for the LZX Cadet DIY build
D. Documentation of Cadet build process
E. Testing
F. Results

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