The Pinecone DAISY-1 is a fantasy 8-bit computer that exists in reality
Arduino Team — June 2nd, 2026 There was a time when computers were exciting and fun. Now most of them feel like commodity appliances — no more interesting than a washing machine or a toaster. Joe longed for the good ol’ days of 8-bit personal computers, so he used a trio of Arduino development boards to design his own “fantasy computer.” This is reminiscent of fantasy video games consoles, such as the PICO-8. More than anything...
