I received my Pico a day or so after it was announced, and felt a little bit like a mule with a spinning wheel at first – was there a project I could start on this that would also serve as an introduction to key parts of the hardware, and could be completed in a few days. I was interested in the PIO feature of the Pico – this is a cut down core in …
The BBC Micro and Master computers were designed by Acorn from the outset to support a second processor via the proprietary Tube interface. Typically Acorn’s external second processors are in enclosures that matches the aesthetics of the BBC Micro and contain a power supply, processor, RAM and ROM. Essentially a computer without a keyboard and video output. The only IO is via a custom ULA that provides four bi-directional FIFO buffers. The second processors connect …
I’ve been looking for a Raspberry Pi project to get my teeth into and, after a flash of inspiration whilst planning our Scouts programme for the year, have finally found the perfect project. The Final Frontier Space has always held a fascination with me, and it’s now possible to launch, track and recover a payload, with GPS tracking, real-time video and telemetry on a modest budget, certainly one our Scout group can afford. Inspired by a …
