Browse around eBay for an original Altair 8800 and you quickly find that the price range is in the thousands of dollars. If you are a collector and have some money in your pocket maybe that’s okay.

There was a time when building electronics and building software were two distinct activities. These days, almost any significant electronic project will use a CPU somewhere, or — at least — could.

How impressive is this? A Gadget Master has built their own VR motion simulator, powered by an Arduino. The project was made using recycled parts from an electric mobility scooter, says the creator, ...