Electronics-based computers are far superior in essentially every way, but the aesthetics of a mechanical computer are still unmatched, like this 8-bit machine built from K’nex.

I can see if I have any old manuals for that sort of thing. I think I've actually got the computer here somewhere.<P>As for 8-bit chips to build around, I'm partial to the 6809 from Motorola.

Computer scientist Peter Gutmann tells The Reg why it's 'bollocks' The US National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) has been pushing for the development of post-quantum cryptographic ...

Although largely relegated to retrocomputing enthusiasts and embedded systems or microcontrollers now, there was a time when there were no other computers available other than those with 8-bit proc… ...

It has a brand new 8-bit 65C02S CPU at 8 MHz (yes, WDC still produces them), 512 KB banked RAM, 512 KB ROM, Yamaha YM2151 sound chips and a custom module named VERA for video and additional sound ...

Shadowman39 has built an 8-bit computer with the help of K'nex construction toys. Despite its imprecise mechanics, the machine solves simple arithmetic problems.

Although best known for the incredibly popular Commodore 64 8-bit computer that would go on to sell well over 12 million units around the world, Commodore was actually founded in 1958, long before ...

Nostalgic Atari fans can add the Atari 400 Mini to their collection for only $97.19 for a limited time. This is the lowest price yet for the recreation of the 1979 8-bit home computer that ...

Tech Culture Hardware diy atari A full Atari 8-bit computer has been recreated on a stamp-sized FPGA module It even outperforms the original, despite the size By Zo Ahmed June 4, 2025 at 11:25 AM ...

"How do I surpass building a massive calculator? My answer to that question was to build a 32-bit computer," says creator Ryan Boulds. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...