A project detailing the creation of a single board computer based on the Fairchild F8 microprocessor. The article describes the initial build, testing, and documentation process. Build files and documentation are available for download.
An article detailing the history of LISP machines and the SCHEME-78 microprocessor, designed to closely match the LISP language, developed by Guy L. Steele and Gerald Jay Sussman. It discusses the motivations behind creating dedicated LISP hardware, its eventual decline, and its relevance to modern AI hardware.
A retrospective on the MOS Technology 6502 microprocessor, celebrating its 50th anniversary. The article discusses its history, impact on early home computers and consoles, and its continued (though niche) presence in modern electronics.
A unique font that converts hexadecimal characters into disassembled Z80 instructions using OpenType features, with a focus on challenges and solutions for handling out-of-order operands and multiple character combinations.
A tribute to the Z80 microprocessor, which has been discontinued after 48 years. The article discusses the history of the Z80, from its creation at Intel to its eventual departure from the market.
