and again this isn't me trying to rag on these projects, 'cos I actually *love* the idea. I remember pulling out the manual for my dad's Amiga 500 and being amazed that it had a CIRCUIT DIAGRAM in the back. a full proper one, with all the part values! the vibe is immaculate, as the kids say.
I'm just kinda rambling about this because I feel like my dreams of returning to that state are unreachable and it has made me sad.