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- 1Hobbyist builds working 16-bit magnetic core memory from scratch●16-bit fully functional DIY magnetic core memory
A hobbyist has built a fully functional 16-bit magnetic core memory unit as a DIY project, demonstrating a working version of the storage technology that predated modern silicon RAM. The build showcases hand-wound core arrays that can store and read 16 bits of data, drawing interest from electronics and retrocomputing enthusiasts who admire the rare hands-on revival of 1950s-era computing hardware.