dzlonline/the_synth
github.com
A simple to use 4 polyphonic wavetable synthesizer library for Arduino.
Links
Build a 6502 computer
eater.net
Learn how computers work by building and programming a computer with the classic 6502 microprocessor. This was the first truly low-cost microprocessor that started the personal-computing revolution. Versions of 6502 found their way into the Atari 2600, Apple II, Nintendo Entertainment System, Commodore 64, Atari Lynx, BBC Micro and many other computers and game consoles of the era.
In this video series, I’ll build a basic 6502 computer with an LCD display and a few buttons, explain how to program it in assembly, and write a game or two.
I watched this all and was blown away. Ben is such a good teacher and explainer, and I understand so much more about how this all works now. I was never interested in the low-level stuff of software before, but now I am from the hardware side building up.
I’ve got enough projects right now, or else I’d certainly order his kit.
The Making of a Dumpster Fire
m.signalvnoise.com
What follows is far more than you ever want to learn about building an internet-connected dumpster fire.
The Beirut Port Explosion ← Forensic Architecture
forensic-architecture.org
Forensic Architecture was invited by Mada Masr to examine open source information including videos, photographs, and documents to provide a timeline and a precise 3D model to help investigate the events of that day.
This organization’s work is striking.
Why Everyone Makes Dumb Faces in YouTube Thumbnails
openspace.sfmoma.org
On YouTube, there’s a long tail of content that pretty much guarantees the inclusion of every potential human interest. There are skate videos, makeup tutorials, and backyard surgical removals of blackheads. And yet the presentation of a lot of this content — especially when it’s trying to attract a large audience — is remarkably similar. Everywhere you look, there’s YouTube Face.
Vandergrift, PA
vandergriftpubliclibrary.org
Founded in 1895, Vandergrift was the first successful planned industrial town designed to be sold to its workers.
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In 1895, Olmsted’s firm designed Vandergrift near the end of his disguished career, which began with his design of New York City’s Central Park. His many landscape achievements include the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, the campus of Stanford University, the Biltmore Estate and city parks from Boston to San Francisco. His master plan for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair helped bring him to the attention of Vandergrift’s founder, George McMurtry.
Both my grandfather and my dad were born and raised in Vandergrift. I’ve only been once, but now I want to get back and check out the town in much more detail.
Apex Surplus / Apex Electronics
facebook.com
One of Southern California’s largest surplus electronics stores. Over 60 years of accumulating stock has made Apex a destination for odd and hard to find electronics parts and equipment.
Apple II "Mist" Demake
deater.net
Could you do a credible version of Myst on an Apple II in lo-res mode? The answer seems to be just barely.
The concept of “demakes” is new to me, but is not surprising. The amount of effort on this project is, however.
SpenceKonde/ATTinyCore
github.com
Arduino core for ATtiny 1634, 828, x313, x4, x41, x5, x61, x7 and x8
Technoblogy - Tiny MIDI Player
technoblogy.com
This is an ATtiny85-based digital music box that will play a tune stored in memory in MIDI format.
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The MIDI player uses DDS (Direct Digital Synthesis) to generate the waveforms. To give this project a music box sound I wanted to give the waveforms decaying envelopes.
Beeps and boops? Sure. But this is seriously impressive and sounds so cool. Love this guy’s site & projects.