But in 1976 a very popular article ran on building a very simple computer called the COSMAC ELF. [Youtubba] had an Altair, but always wanted a “cute” COSMAC ELF. Now, forty-something years ...

However, cheaper alternatives were not far behind. In 1976, Popular Electronics published plans for a computer called the COSMAC Elf which you could build for under $100, and much less if you had ...