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A blend of technology, creativity, and passion. From retro computing to cutting-edge AI, explore the journey of a Full-Stack Developer, designer, and educational technology innovator.

a practical look at stm8 vs attiny85

for small projects, i often need a microcontroller. my main focus is always the same. keep it small, keep it simple, and keep power requirements minimal. i have more than 200 attiny85 chips, but i don’t use them carelessly. for most of my use cases, they feel like overkill. things like c64 rom switchers, amiga
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ViV Dart Scorer

this is another small project i built for myself. i needed a simple way to keep dart scores without using paper, especially in places where there’s no board around. so i made a lightweight scorer app that does exactly that — nothing more, nothing less. no complex features, no unnecessary design. just a clean and
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From toy to c64

found these old photos while digging through my archive. a mod i did around 15 years ago, back when the c64 dtv had just come out. i made it usable with a ps2 keyboard and turned it into a portable system with a psone lcd. it also has two joystick ports, and i modified the
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The Commodore 64: A Milestone in Personal Computing

The Commodore 64 (C64) wasn’t just a computer—it was a cultural icon that defined an era. Launched in 1982, the C64 brought personal computing into millions of households with its advanced technical features, user-friendly design, and affordable pricing. This article delves into the journey from the VIC-20 to the C64, exploring its technological innovations and
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Rediscovering the Commodore 64: A Retro Journey into Connectivity

In an era where technology evolves at lightning speed, there’s something incredibly grounding about revisiting the machines that laid the foundation for our modern world. The Commodore 64, a titan of its time, remains a fascinating glimpse into the past—a time when “going online” involved phone lines, dial-up modems, and Bulletin Board Systems (BBS). But
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