{
  "id": 553963,
  "title": "DIY modder creates 'heat engine computing device' powered by a Stirling engine, can run Tetris, Snake, and Pong — 80 MHz processor operates on just 150 milliwatts of power",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/diy-modder-creates-heat-engine-computing-device-powered-by-a-stirling",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-11T09:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/case-mods/diy-modder-creates-heat-engine-computing-device-powered-by-a-stirling-engine-80-mhz-esp32-can-run-tetris-snake-and-pong-on-just-150-milliwatts-of-power"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The custom machine uses an ESP32-C3, OLED display, and 16-key keypad while squeezing retro gaming into a tiny 150mW power budget.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}