Handheld BASIC Computer in Badge Format with the Arduino Uno

Since the new 32-bit Arduino UNO R4 has arrived, it's time to make a glorious farewell project for the classic 8-bit UNO R3! Clem's idea is to use all of the pins and turn it into a handheld BASIC computer, similar to a Sinclair ZX81 from the 1980s.

This computer badge will use up all of the available pins and show that an 8-bit microcontroller is, in fact, a tiny computer. The badge form factor also makes it ideal for your next meetups with fellow makers.

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#0:00 Welcome to element14 presents
#0:32 Overview
#1:19 Design
#4:15 The PCBs
#7:01 Programming
#8:57 Problem Solving
#12:15 The Keyboard
#15:48 The Case
#17:04 The Computer Badge!
#20:21 Give Your Feedback

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