8-Pin Linux: A Surprisingly Powerful Single-Board Computer
2025-04-04
This article details the creation of a remarkably compact Linux computer built using only three 8-pin chips. The author cleverly overcomes the limitations of the minimal pin count by creatively sharing pins between the SPI RAM and SD card, and implementing USB-to-serial communication and SD card access in software. The resulting miniature computer successfully runs Debian Linux, supporting tools like vi and gcc, showcasing ingenious design and surprising capabilities.
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