IEEE Spectrum Geek Life Channel

1. This Classic Calculator Was Literally Reverse Engineered From the Bare Metal


   A replica of the Sinclair Scientific demonstrates how a cheap chip was tricked into performing miracles

2. 9 New Suggestions For Bored Engineers

   More great kits, live events, and how you can help fight COVID-19 with a Pi

3. Build A Sophisticated Microscope Using Lego, 3D Printing, Arduinos, and a Raspberry Pi


   A DIY experiment at IBM Research–Europe became a valuable tool


4. Al Alcorn, Creator of Pong, Explains How Early Home Computers Owe Their Color Graphics to This One Cheap, Sleazy Trick

   The video game pioneer explains how he introduced Steve Wozniak to the hack that gave the Apple II its color—and the origin of Pong’s famous blip sound

5. Lessons Learned by NYC Makers Producing Personal Protective Equipment for Medics

   Focus on what health workers actually need, rather than what you think you can invent