This 8-bit computer plans to run flight sim and generates a 'pleasant homely aroma' by burning dust off 1950s vacuum tubes — oh, and it can explode at any time

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Sep 18, 2026, 7:10 pm184 ptsTrendingTop
Retired UK hobbyist builds 8-bit computer from 460 recycled tubes, all wired as NOR gates, on a 190 x 130 cm wall panel The machine is expected to run a flight simulator program once completely finished, but the builder is currently working on the status system that would allow it to do so Previous versions of…

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