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A Look Inside a Decommissioned 1997 BBC Ceefax Generator

Discover the hardware secrets behind the BBC Ceefax system as we teardown a rare 1997 inserter unit, uncovering the custom ISA architecture that once powered analog teletext. Continue reading →

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Game Boy Astrophotography: Capturing Jupiter with the Mount Wilson Telescope

Discover how a 1998 console accessory was used for Game Boy astrophotography by mounting a modified camera to the historic 60-inch Mount Wilson telescope. Continue reading →

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