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The Zilog Z80 First Appeared in Electronic Design…When?
The Z80 microprocessor made its initial appearance in this issue, and it was a bold one.
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© Image credit: Gennadiy Shvets via Wikipedia Commons
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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Iconic Zilog Z80
The Z80 helped power some of the most memorable computers, game consoles, and arcade machines of the 1970s, 1980s, and beyond.
<p>The mighty Z80 turns 50 in July of 2026.</p>
Engineering on Friday ‘toon: You Don’t Have to Put On the Green Light
Fireflies and LEDs on a midsummer night.
<p><em>I hand-drew this cartoon - no AI involved.</em></p>
© © Cabe Atwell 2026
Engineering on Friday ‘toon: Major A.I. vs. Illustratress
Human vs. AI... 'nuff said.
<p><em>I hand-drew everything except the AI generated bad guy.</em></p>
© © Cabe Atwell 2026
Engineer Watching TV: Pompeii — Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston
A scientifically accurate depiction of Pompeii is shocking. Interview with Kevin Wright, executive producer.
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Engineering on Friday ‘toon: Go, Go, Gadget... Treat!
How would a cat use that hat?
<p><em>I hand-drew this cartoon - no AI involved.</em></p>
© © Cabe Atwell 2026
Engineering on Friday ‘toon: “Let’s Begin Today"
“Help me find a way.”
<p><em>I hand-drew this cartoon - no AI involved.</em></p>
© © Cabe Atwell 2026
Engineering on Friday ‘toon: Yes, but...
Is there something else you wanted to do besides engineering?
© © Cabe Atwell 2026
Engineering on Friday ‘toon: Arduino Proposal Ring
A concept to capture the moment.
<p><em>I hand-drew this cartoon - no AI involved.</em></p>
© © Cabe Atwell 2026
“Time and Water” Review: Exploring Personal and Ecological Transformation
The documentary shows how Iceland’s melting glaciers connect family memories on a changing planet.
<p><span style="font-family: 'Geograph',sans-serif;">A glacial tongue behind a waterfall.</span></p>
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Engineering on Friday ‘toon: Summer Break Perspectives
Summer break as a kid vs. an adult. Time is everything.
© © Cabe Atwell 2026
Engineering on Friday ‘toon: Mid-Maze Crisis
It's Pac-Man's birthday. He turned 46 on May 22nd. What's he up to now?
© © Cabe Atwell 2026
Engineering on Friday 'toon: We Heart Field Engineers
Cabe's latest cartoon shows some love for all of the field engineers out there.
© © Cabe Atwell 2026
The Engineer's Workbench: Part 1
The search for the perfect workbench is over.
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