In a New Jersey garage, 22-year-old Sam Zeloof has become a chipmaker by creating his own homemade chips using salvaged and homemade equipment. Zeloof documented his process on YouTube and his blog, showcasing his ability to produce chips with thousands of transistors. Despite his chips lagging behind industry standards, Zeloof believes that making chipmaking more accessible to inventors without large budgets could spur innovation. Zeloof’s project highlights the potential for hands-on chipmaking and the value of outdated chip technology. He now aims to push the boundaries of garage silicon and encourage others to explore this field.
https://www.wired.com/story/22-year-old-builds-chips-parents-garage/