We mean building something closer to a fully-programmable 8-bit computer from the ground up, like this one from [Federico] based on 74LS logic chips.

For those more accustomed to the PCB, the Z80 membership card project is a great build for 8-bit computer fans. Thanks to [analog engineer] for the tip.

One enterprising individual has built his own 8-bit CPU from scratch, on solderless breadboards -- and learned to program it, too.

Kyle Hovey has decided to build his own 8-bit CPU from scratch, out of breadboard, NVRAM chips, surface-mount transistors, and lots and lots of wire -- and he's blogged his experience, so you can ...

Polish engineer Piotr "Osa" Ostapowicz recently unveiled "Atarino," which may be the world's smallest 8-bit Atari computer re-creation, according to retro computing site Atariteca.

We've actually already seen one completely home-built 8-bit computer but, while Jake Eisenmann wasn't afraid to show off his creation, Kyle Hovey is actually inviting us along for the ride. The ...

This 8-bit 20MHz computer is pre-loaded with the Forth programming language for users to learn and run computer code and a set of sample programs, including games and utilities, are supplied on ...

This is the lowest price yet for the recreation of the 1979 8-bit home computer that emulates all games from Atari 400 through the Atari 800XL as well as the Atari 5200.

ELLO LC1 is a credit card-sized 8-bit computer that fits in your wallet (keyboard, display and all) ...