Micro-8 is my latest hobby project. A homebrew 8-bit computer I've been working on for the last 7 years. All designed, fabricated and assembled here in my home lab/shop using a repeatable process... so I can build many !
The aim with this project has been to recreate the experience of owning a home computer during the 8-bit era and revive what made each of these machines from the early '80s so unique, interesting and accessible. With a couple modern twists.
Like its granddaddies, Micro-8 sports specialized audio and graphics hardware tailored for making cool little 2D games and applications. But most importantly, Micro-8 features a custom OS in ROM, with a built-in custom programming language (C-like, called Lofi), a comprehensive API, and a suite of tools to help you make the most out of the system from the get-go.
Zero boot time, no install, no fuzz. Turn on Micro-8 and start creating.
An because I believe every user should get the same full experience, each Micro-8 unit comes in a case with a custom built-in mechanical keyboard and includes a power supply, a SD card, a printed manual, a mouse and two game controllers. All that at a very fair price.
Get back to the fun of discovering a new home computer like if it were the '80s again, a time when personal computing was an adventure waiting to be explored.
Current schedule:
- Q1 2024 Closed Alpha
- Q4 2024 Closed Beta
- Q1 2025 Public Reveal
- Q2 2025 Public Release