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Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hackaday
A London salvage company discovered two ultra-rare Q1 computers from the early 1970s, each valued at $60,000. These machines, featuring Intel 8008 CPUs, were once used by NASA and are now up for sale, despite their original cost being $90,000.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PCGamesN
Just Clear, a house clearance company, discovered two Q1 microchip computers, believed to be the earliest examples of desktop PCs, powered by Intel 8008, during a house clearance in the UK. These chunky machines, resembling typewriters, were the first to use a single-chip microprocessor CPU and are on display at Kingston University until February 17, 2024, after which they may be auctioned or sold privately. This discovery highlights the cultural value of preserving lesser-known technologies and showcases the rapid advancements in technology over the past 52 years.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hackaday
Dr. Scott M. Baker has created the Mini-08, a single-board computer based on the Intel 8008 processor. The Mini-08 features 128KiB RAM and ROM, an 8251 UART, and an optional display board with 7-segment displays, a hexadecimal keypad, a real-time clock, and a 4-voice sound generator. Dr. Baker has also ported BASIC, FORTH, a Star Trek clone, and utilities to the Mini-08, showcasing its capabilities in a video demonstration. Design files and resources are available for those interested in exploring this retro computing project.