Ashet Home Computer: A Hackable, Expandable System Inspired by 1980s Home Computers
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Summary
The Ashet Home Computer is an expandable and hackable computer inspired by 1980s home computers, designed for fun and learning. It bridges the gap between simpler devices like Arduinos and more complex systems like the Raspberry Pi, offering a graphical desktop OS while remaining understandable by a single person. The project has completed its design phase, with a finalized hardware concept, though some smaller components still need refinement.
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Fully understandable by a single person, yet powerful enough to run a graphical desktop OS, it tries to bridge the gap between Arduinos and a RaspberryPi.
It is designed and engineered for fun and learning, which go best hand in hand.
The Ashet Home Computer has completed its design phase, and a practical, achievable hardware concept is now finalized.
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