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AI Open-Source Efficiency Guide
AI Open-Source Efficiency Guide
Apr 19, 2026 · Fundamentals

Jcorp Nomad: Thumb‑Sized ESP32‑S3 Offline Media Server for Movies, Music & Books

Jcorp Nomad is a DIY, thumb‑sized offline media server built on an ESP32‑S3 that creates a local Wi‑Fi hotspot to stream movies, TV shows, music, e‑books and images without internet, offering ultra‑low power consumption, multi‑device support, extensive format compatibility, and a fully open‑source software stack.

DIY hardwareESP32-S3embedded systems
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Jcorp Nomad: Thumb‑Sized ESP32‑S3 Offline Media Server for Movies, Music & Books
Liangxu Linux
Liangxu Linux
Sep 18, 2025 · Fundamentals

How One Maker Built a Fully Functional CPU from Vintage Memory Chips

A YouTuber known as MINT spent three months hand‑soldering old memory chips and 8‑bit logic components to create EPROMINT, a complete CPU with its own ALU, memory controller, I/O, interrupt system and a VFD display capable of playing low‑resolution video, and released all designs as open‑source on GitHub.

Assembly LanguageCPU designDIY hardware
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How One Maker Built a Fully Functional CPU from Vintage Memory Chips
21CTO
21CTO
Jun 25, 2022 · Mobile Development

Notkia: A DIY Linux Phone Inside a Nokia 168x Shell

The Notkia project repurposes a Nokia 168x handset with a custom Linux‑based PCB, offering LoRa, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a full Debian desktop, while detailing hardware specs, software plans, and the motivation behind creating a privacy‑focused, single‑handed mobile device.

DIY hardwareEmbedded LinuxLinux phone
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Notkia: A DIY Linux Phone Inside a Nokia 168x Shell
Programmer DD
Programmer DD
Jun 16, 2022 · Mobile Development

Meet Notkia: A DIY Linux Phone Built Inside a Nokia 168x Shell

The Notkia project transforms a Nokia 168x handset into a fully functional Linux smartphone by fitting a custom‑designed PCB with a mainline Linux kernel, offering detailed hardware specs, planned open‑source software, and a crowdfunding roadmap for future production.

DIY hardwareEmbedded LinuxLinux phone
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Meet Notkia: A DIY Linux Phone Built Inside a Nokia 168x Shell