Hackaday · Creativity & design

A Vacuum Tube Computer For The Home

A maker has built a functional vacuum tube computer that is compact and suitable for home use, a significant departure from the massive machines of the past.

This 8-bit computer, designed by [Mike], utilizes former eastern bloc double-triodes and follows a von Neumann architecture with 16 instructions. Its design is NOR-based, similar to NASA's Apollo program machines, with modern components used for I/O circuitry.

The computer is a surprisingly compact, wall-mounted unit featuring an ex-British Rail flip-digit display and a control panel for an airship simulator game. Full details are available on a dedicated website. This achievement is notable for creating a useful vacuum tube computer without the immense size or cost of earlier models.

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