Back to the Future: ZX Spectrum Controls Space Simulator

A project demonstrates how it is possible to interface a 1980s ZX Spectrum computer with the modern Kerbal Space Program simulator. The undertaking, far from trivial, was accomplished through a bridge between the Spectrum's BASIC language and the simulator, using Python and serial communication.

The use of older hardware to control modern applications highlights the flexibility and ingenuity of some developers. These types of projects, although not intended for production, stimulate creativity and understanding of the fundamental principles of computer science.

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