The 8-Bit Guy is building his dream computer, heavily inspired by the Commodore 64. Before we go into what this computer will do and what capabilities it will have, it’s important to note the 8 ...

This and being exposed to dozens of homebuilt computer projects inspired him to begin building his own 8-bit computer in 2010, which eventually grew into the Wire Wrap Odyssey. This name covers ...

The 8-bit microcontroller remains a vital component in embedded design due to its power efficiency, adaptability, and ...

By the time Commodore 128 launched, it was the last 8-bit PC in an era of 16-bit PCs, thanks to the existence of Intel 8086. Fortunately, the existence of 16-bit PCs didn't completely nullify the ...

It includes lights to simulate sparkplug ignition, with the blinking controlled by an 8-bit Lazer 128 computer from the 1980s running programs in BASIC. Koblentz finished the engine build in 2022 ...

16-bit and 8-bit microprocessors manufactured every year (see microcontroller). A 64-bit computer is not twice as fast as its 32-bit predecessor. The 64 bit "word size" is only one aspect of ...

The IBM PC is released in August, 1981. The Apple Macintosh debuts in 1984. It features a simple, graphical interface, uses the 8-MHz, 32-bit Motorola 68000 CPU, and has a built-in 9-inch B/W screen.