SMRTR TechSep 21, 2025Hacker News

TV Time Machine: A Raspberry Pi That Plays Random 90s TV

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A DIY enthusiast created a nostalgic TV experience using a Raspberry Pi that randomly plays 90s shows like Star Trek, Friends, and The Simpsons. The simple afternoon project involves loading favorite childhood programs onto an SD card and using a script to play them in random order at startup. This recreates the feeling of turning on a TV and watching whatever's playing, bringing back the charm of an era before on-demand streaming.

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