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My MiSTer FPGA is better than your MiSTer FPGA – here’s how to build the ultimate, ultimate retro gaming rig
This guide details how to build an ultimate MiSTer FPGA retro gaming rig by modifying its hardware for a more robust and aesthetically pleasing setup. It covers integrating a DE-10 Nano board into custom 3D-printed cases, selecting appropriate screens and keyboards, and adding features like NFC readers for game loading.
Building a Retro Arcade Cabinet: The Parts, Costs and Choices That Actually Matter
This guide focuses on building a retro arcade cabinet, emphasizing that the choice of games should dictate all other decisions, including control panel design and hardware. It details essential parts like displays, joysticks, encoders, and computers, suggesting Raspberry Pi or older PCs as viable options. The article also covers cabinet construction methods and optional decorative elements, noting that while building can be cheaper than buying, the primary benefit is customization.
There's one AI machine that doesn't need a nuclear power station to run, and it points to a potential way…
Squeez Labs has developed CrankGPT, a small AI project powered by a Raspberry Pi and a hand crank, demonstrating that not all AI requires massive data centers. This edge AI device runs a local large language model for voice assistance, highlighting a potential solution to the current memory crisis by reducing the demand for high-end hardware for inference tasks.
Morning Safety Dance
Google Chrome is reportedly lacking defenses against browser fingerprinting, a privacy concern. Separately, Raspberry Pi OS is implementing a new security measure that has drawn user criticism, and AI-powered 'nudify' applications are being offered.