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Learn how to recreate and preserve historical computer hardware using FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) technology in this 33-minute conference talk from the 38th Chaos Communication Congress. Explore alternatives to traditional software emulators and popular platforms like Arduino and Raspberry Pi by diving into the world of reconfigurable chips. Discover the process of documenting and conserving original hardware designs, from basic components to complete home computers like the Commodore Amiga, without extensive soldering. Gain practical insights into required materials, sourcing components, and implementing historical systems in FPGA chips. Understand the fundamental differences between software programming and hardware configuration, debugging techniques for custom chips, and how to handle classic peripherals like TVs and floppy drives. Get inspired to create modified versions of classic computers or design entirely new 8-bit systems while contributing to the preservation of computing history through hands-on FPGA retrocomputing.
