http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-33237863
For many tech companies the race is on to build ever smaller computer processors, but one British man has gone in the opposite direction.
James Newman is building a 14m (45ft) computer processor in the lounge of his bungalow in Cambridge.
Mr Newman's 16-bit "mega processor" will contain 14,000 individual transistors and 3,500 LED Lights.
So far the project had taken him three years and cost about £20,000, he told the BBC.
Mr Newman said he hoped it would have educational value but it would be hard to transport as it was likely to weigh about half a tonne once finished.
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I like tinkering with computers as much as the next geek, but if I did this my wife would kick me and the computer out of the house! Of course the guy references his mother in the article and not a spouse or SO, so I'm guessing it isn't a problem he has to worry about!
For many tech companies the race is on to build ever smaller computer processors, but one British man has gone in the opposite direction.
James Newman is building a 14m (45ft) computer processor in the lounge of his bungalow in Cambridge.
Mr Newman's 16-bit "mega processor" will contain 14,000 individual transistors and 3,500 LED Lights.
So far the project had taken him three years and cost about £20,000, he told the BBC.
Mr Newman said he hoped it would have educational value but it would be hard to transport as it was likely to weigh about half a tonne once finished.
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I like tinkering with computers as much as the next geek, but if I did this my wife would kick me and the computer out of the house! Of course the guy references his mother in the article and not a spouse or SO, so I'm guessing it isn't a problem he has to worry about!
