Daily Archives: 2009-08-10

Digital blasphemy?

When is a 555 not a 555? When it’s really a PIC! The design of the DrACo/Z80 computer calls for a 555 timer (a great piece of paleotech, even if it still isn’t sure after 38 years whether it’s really … Continue reading

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Thatsa lotta beer!

The statute of limitations is up on this by now, I think… Back in the day, several ne’er-do-well CS students were enrolled in a certain CS150/151 class/lab, taught by a certain D. Ray with a certain M. Ghose as a … Continue reading

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