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Engineering on Friday ‘toon: Modern Camping
Becoming one with nature… our way.
<p><em>I hand-drew this cartoon - no AI involved.</em></p>
© © Cabe Atwell 2026
© Electronic Design and Zilog
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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.
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>
© Image credit: Gennadiy Shvets via Wikipedia Commons
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.
© National Geographic & Disney
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>
© National Geographic
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.
© Cabe Atwell
