The ZedRipper: a 16-core, 83 MHz Z80 powerhouse portable #VintageComputing #FPGA #Z80

From blog.adafruit.com 2 years ago in Platforms Stores

We’re all used to multicore PC type machines these days but imaging a multicore Z80 machine. Z80? Like 1980 Z80? Yes. Clocked up to 83 MHz. A Kaypro dream to be sure. Chris Fenton has built such a beast:Meet the ZedRipper – a 16-core, 83 MHz Z80 powerhouse as portable...

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A LEGO Rubik’s Cube Made From Scratch

From blog.adafruit.com 8 hours ago in Platforms Stores

Just in case you’re wondering if a Rubik’s Cube can be made our of LEGOs, the answer is yes. Here’s more from Twisted Sifter:An Australian LEGO artist made a Rubik’s Cube out of LEGO pieces, improving on an earlier model....

William Blake’s printing process

From blog.adafruit.com 9 hours ago in Platforms Stores

Wonderful video from The British Library. William Blake has always been a fascinating figure, a true poet and artisan. His skillset was a rare combination of excellence – both his engravings and poems full of fiery, mythological imagery. It was...

A view inside the stencil printer #manufacturing #manufacturingmonday

From blog.adafruit.com 21 hours ago in Platforms Stores

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Polaroid’s SX-70 instant camera turns 50

From blog.adafruit.com 22 hours ago in Platforms Stores

Fast Company recently put out an excellent and detailed history of the Polaroid SX-70 in celebration of the instant camera’s 50th birthday. The piece tells the tale of a unique product whose recent bounceback has less to do with nostalgia...

A Documentary About Doctor Who Theme Creator and Electronic Music Innovator Delia Derbyshire #MusicMonday

From blog.adafruit.com 23 hours ago in Platforms Stores

Delia Derbyshire was a legendary composer of electronic music, known even by non-electronic music aficionados from her most well-known composition, the theme for Doctor Who, composed during her time at the BBC’s Radiophone Workshop. Here’s more from director Caroline Catz...

@scratch #ScratchDay #ScratchWeek

From blog.adafruit.com 1 day ago in Platforms Stores

Scratch is a free visual programming language and online community where anyone can create their own stories, games, and animations. Want to get started with Scratch? Here’s more from Scratch in Practice: The Scratch Ideas page is a great place...

A Trip Around the World in 13 Architecture Photos

From blog.adafruit.com 1 day ago in Platforms Stores

Take a break this Saturday and hop around the globe with these 13 architecture photos selected by feature shoot:The great photographer Ezra Stoller famously said, “I’m not interested in art photography. I’m interested in architecture as it is, to look...

How do math magicians know what number you’re thinking of?

From blog.adafruit.com 1 day ago in Platforms Stores

Quanta Magazine shares four examples of mathematical magic that will better explain what’s happening.Math has a certain logic to it. If you use it to accurately describe a situation, sometimes you can predict the inevitable — for instance, the moment...

The Python on Microcontrollers newsletter is out tomorrow, please subscribe #CircuitPython #Python @micropython @ThePSF

From blog.adafruit.com 1 day ago in Platforms Stores

Interested in Python, especially on small devices? With the Python on Microcontrollers newsletter, you get all the latest information in one place! The Python on Microcontrollers newsletter is the place for the latest news involving Python on hardware. It arrives...

Lyft’s New Ebike to Join the Citi Bike Fleet this month

From blog.adafruit.com 1 day ago in Platforms Stores

Exciting news for all Citi-Biking New Yorkers!Get all the details directly from Citi Bike NYC.Our in-house industrial design team spent two years developing and refining the new ebike through multiple prototypes based on feedback from a diverse group of riders...