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Me too!

You'll get there!

Thanks for the feedback!

I'll be honest and say that given the number of youtubers who talk flatout without pause for thought, it's refreshing to have someone taking their time

@@bikeforever2016 Thank you. I appreciate your comment on this.

This sounds like a fun idea. I do have a voice activated light soldering kit. Maybe joining them together would be a cool project.

Absolutely, @michaelwessel4953 has reached out to both Busch and Texas Instruments. Unfortunately neither Busch or TI had the code. However, Jörg Vallen from Busch has been very helpful and supportive including allowing Michael to publish the extracted ROM code. See more on our project page: hackaday.io/project/197415-microtronic-firmware-rom-archaeology

@@jtjacques Amazing emptiness. No wonder that our best technical achievements must be replaced by AI.

​@@y2ksw1 It’s an intriguing thought! The idea that AI could take on tasks traditionally done by humans reflects both the potential and the challenges of technology. While AI can enhance efficiency and handle complex data, it also raises questions about creativity, empathy, and what makes us uniquely human. What are your thoughts on the balance between technological advancement and human experience?

@@jtjacques Honestly, I can't see how AI is ever going to be creative. I am sure, it can do incredibly well with balancing and detecting technology, but it is a total failure regarding new features. It also does pretty well with recalling information, but it tends to make catastrophic failures in judgement. I am confident however, it could do extremely well in reverse engineering, and particularly reading and analysing protected ROM contents.

@@y2ksw1 Michael tried to get ChatGPT to program the Science Fair Microcomputer Trainer, which uses a related Texas Instruments chip. As it did not know the instruction set it seemed that it was more Michael doing the programming and the result was more an example of the "ELIZA effect". See his log entry here: hackaday.io/project/194876-exploring-the-science-fair-microcomputer-trainer/log/227686-chatgpt-35-programs-the-science-fair-in-assembler

Absolutely! That's a much better application.

That’s really cool. I’ve been debating getting a KIM-1 replica.

That’s really cool. Sadly this one is just single channel, though I think there is a mod for it. All the equipment in this video came as a kits. The oscilloscope was actually a gift.

The emulation is cycle accurate, as far as I can understand. So I’d imagine it is the same frequency.

We talk about Hunt the Wumpus in one of our beginner programming classes. I thought this was a really neat version of the game, and super cool that it was retro-ported to the ZX Spectrum. I don't think I've ever used a CPC machine. I might have briefly touched one at the Centre for Computing History in Cambridge. I started with an MSX based Toshiba HX-10.

Absolutely, when I found out they were made by the UK distributor for Gakken Denshi Blocks, I couldn't really turn them down!

@@jtjacques it seems that these could have been a logical next step after Gakken blocks - you learn how to solder, and even decode resistor color codes! Maybe this is why they included the Gakken block schematics to meet learners halfway in their "graduation" process?

I'm glad people are deciding to learn about this interesting computer. Your videos (and excellent talk) are great if anyone wants to learn more about the Microtronic.

@jtjacques same - I am super excited the Microtronic finally gets the attention it deserves! This is great!

Thank you for the positive feedback!

I'm glad you found it interesting. Thank you for the positive comment!

Thanks Michael!

Me too ! I have same HP

Good choice! I think the blue would also look awesome.

That would be cool! Another project to add to the ever expanding list!

Piggybacking off this, you may also want to add the toroid at the top - though not sure if you want it to arc or not, I believe the toroid is essential for the low to high voltage conversion

I bought the kit on AliExpress and soldered it together myself. Link to the kit in the description.

This is running the basic Obstacle Avoidance code from the Github repository. github.com/Freenove/Freenove_Micro_Rover

The camera does not use the standard USB camera interface protocol, so I suspect you will be unable to connect it to a phone. If you'd like to connect it to a computer, depending on which camera model you have, you might be able to find the appropriate driver here: web.archive.org/web/20021215215654/www.digitaldreamco.com/support/downloads/cameras/archive.html web.archive.org/web/20021002221148/www.digitaldreamco.com/support/downloads/cameras/index.html There area also copies of some of the driver CDs here: archive.org/search.php?query=digital%20dream%20camera&and[]=mediatype%3A%22software%22

@@jtjacques My bad I was goin to type my PC* . Can you a PLEASE share the drivers or a guide to connect to windows 10! It would be of so much help!!

@@jtjacques I have the model * L'espion *

@@jtjacques I tried downloading the software and installing it using the compatibility mode on windows 10, but still unable to detect the camera on PC. But gives a notification sound when connected to the PC