Espresso Machine Can Run Doom
An espresso machine has been modified to run the classic video game Doom. The project demonstrates the device's ability to handle complex software beyond its original purpose. (gamespot.com)
M-Vave FM-1 Resource Hub
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This resource hub collects custom firmwares, documentation, utilities and reversing notes for the M-VAVE FM-1 synthesizer (JIELI AC791N). It includes flashing and SysEx tools (fm1_flasher.py, fm1_sysex_scanner.py), a REVERSE_ENGINEERING.md, photo assets and an M-UPGRADE-FM1 macOS updater. A clear compatibility section explains relationships with the SMK-37 keyboard family (shared JIELI chip, bootloader and chip key) and warns about preserving critical SPI flash regions during ports. It also documents a brief official open-source release (Oct 2026) that was taken down by the manufacturer but is retained via community mirrors and a cached web workbench for WebAssembly simulation and stock recovery.
The core content is a curated catalog of community firmware projects organized by function and lineage, led by the Felucca multi-engine platform and numerous forks and builds: Felucca (9 engines including virtual analog, 4-op FM, phase distortion, sample and granular), Felucca Salt (browser Studio, TRS MIDI, display themes), Melodee (Prophet-5 engine, CZ-1 emulation, FM6, microtonal support, large sequencer and preset management), ChoralRoot/Choralroot-remix, X0X groovebox and Ghoulbox for dark ambient. Most projects provide WebMIDI browser installers or emulators, extensive feature lists (multitrack sequencers, effects, sample slots, UI themes) and are released under open licenses (primarily GPL-3.0), with build guides and installation/restore options.
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