Bandit: A 32bit baremetal computer that runs Color Forth [video]

A hand-built, 32‑bit “Bandit” computer just dropped, running ColorForth—a colorful programming system from computing’s early days—directly on the hardware with no Windows or Linux babysitting. The maker calls it 100% artisanal, and the crowd is eating it up. One top reaction: natas gushing “really neat... well done!” Another fan, bitwize, crowned it a real “cyberdeck,” praising its cobbled-together look and “postapocalyptic feel.” Translation: it’s the cool, scrappy gadget you’d expect a movie hacker to pull from a backpack. The DIY energy is the point here; this is less about beating a MacBook and more about building a weird, wonderful machine because you can.

Drama? It’s light, but there’s a lovable split in vibe: half the comments are wholesome applause for the craft; the other half lean into the cheeky wasteland-aesthetic jokes. People are curious about ColorForth too—think of it as a minimalist, color‑coded way to talk to a computer—so expect retro‑tech nerds to rally. The project page seals the maker‑lab credibility, while the long video has viewers hypnotized by the process. Big takeaway: this isn’t mainstream tech, it’s maker culture flexing. And the community’s verdict? A messy, brave little box that dares to be different—and absolutely owns its vibe.