Figure 3 The Shannon decoder dynamic DAC. The trick that might be useful here is this: the Shannon Decoder principle isn’t limited to working with a 1-bit DAC. If instead of a time constant of RC = ...

Fascinatingly, the project isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s a playground for exploring multitasking operating systems and pushing the boundaries of 8-bit computing.

Kyle Hovey has decided to build his own 8-bit CPU from scratch, out of breadboard, NVRAM chips, surface-mount transistors, and lots and lots of wire -- and he's blogged his experience, so you can ...