This issue takes you to explore three highly creative FPGA open source projects. These projects not only showcase the hardcore capabilities of FPGA in the fields of network security, retro computing, and modern peripherals but also provide developers with a complete reference from design to verification in a fully open-source manner.Clavier Project Overview This open-source … Read more
Internal Guide to Reconfigurable Logic and Its Emulation Superpowers Have you ever wondered how retro gaming enthusiasts authentically recreate vintage computers and consoles from the 70s, 80s, and 90s? Or how chip designers quickly prototype chips before mass production? The secret lies in Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) hardware emulation— a reconfigurable chip capable of simulating … Read more
Surprisingly, this ancient 8086, XT/AT level “antique” can run Linux? That’s right—ELKS (Embeddable Linux Kernel Subset), a mini Linux system specifically designed for 16-bit x86 platforms without an MMU. Next, let’s discuss what it is, its uses, its pain points, and its pros and cons. What exactly is ELKS? ELKS is an early branch of … Read more
For friends who love retro styles, I recently acquired a classic computer online for just 200 yuan due to its age. After a simple hands-on experience, it can be considered a gem among the “garbage collection” series of products. In terms of appearance, the computer is very compact. From a visual perspective, due to its … Read more
MAKER: cgenco／Translated by: Qu WuEnd The Macintosh computer was released on January 24, 1984, and is Apple’s second computer to use a graphical user interface following the LISA. It has an impressive design and a classic operating system. In this tutorial, we will pay tribute to the classic by recreating a miniature version of the … Read more
The tricky part is its strange display. In 2021, I purchased a Tandy Model 100 (often referred to as M100) for about $90 at the Vintage Computer Festival in the Eastern United States. This computer was first released in 1983 and is a pioneer of modern laptops, featuring a high-quality keyboard and an LCD display. … Read more