--- title: Retro Rover: LT6502 Laptop Packs 8-Bit Power On The Go description: A DIY laptop project built around the vintage 6502 8-bit microprocessor from the 1970s. The LT6502 features a 9-inch foldable screen, 10,000 mAh battery,... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/retro-rover-lt6502-laptop-packs-8-bit-power-on-the-go-zc7cxrxg4 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Retro Rover: LT6502 Laptop Packs 8-Bit Power On The Go | daily.dev og:description: A DIY laptop project built around the vintage 6502 8-bit microprocessor from the 1970s. 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The build includes a 3D-printed case, custom PCBs, built-in LEDs, and various ports including USB-C charging. All design files are available on GitHub, following the creator's earlier PC6502 desktop build using the same processor. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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