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ATMs
Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are equipped with screens and computing units, making them a target for creative hackers. By modifying the software, enthusiasts have successfully run Doom on ATMs, turning a mundane banking task into a gaming experience.
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Oscilloscopes
Oscilloscopes, devices used to measure electronic signals, have been used to display Doom. By manipulating the input signals, hobbyists have rendered the game's graphics on these pre-1993 instruments.
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Printers
Printers are not just for documents anymore. Some tech enthusiasts have managed to run Doom on printers with small screens, showcasing the game's adaptability to various hardware configurations.
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Graphing Calculators
Graphing calculators, commonly used in classrooms, have been repurposed to run Doom. Despite their basic screens and limited computing power, programmers have managed to port the game onto these devices, providing students with a unique way to pass the time.
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Pregnancy Tests
In a surprising twist, a sophisticated digital pregnancy test with a small screen was modified to run Doom. Because life uhhh…. finds a way
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Business Card
In an impressive feat of engineering, someone designed a business card capable of playing Doom. This functional card includes a small screen and controls, making it a memorable and interactive introduction.
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HDMI Adapter
It turns out that this dongle from 2012 has more computing power than a PC from 1993. Hackers have exploited this capability to run Doom on the adapter, showcasing the advancements in technology over the years.
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PDF Files
Yes, you can play Doom inside a PDF file. By embedding the game into the document, users can open the PDF and start playing, demonstrating the versatility of both the game and the file format.
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Google Search Bar
Why search for a way to play Doom when you can play it in the search bar itself? Developers have created versions of the game that run directly within the Google search interface, turning a simple search into an interactive experience.
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Gut Bacteria
In a wild experiment, MIT PhD student Lauren "Ren" Ramlan used E. coli bacteria to create a biological display capable of rendering Doom imagery. The bacteria acted like pixels, fluorescing to form the game's frames. The only catch? Each frame took 70 minutes to fully display and over eight hours to reset, making actual gameplay… a little slow.