Though it is many decades since paper tape was commonly used as a data input or storage medium, it still holds a fascination for many who work with computers. Over the years we’ve featured more ...

Imagine your five‑year‑old daughter running into your home office, clutching a sheet of construction paper. She’s drawn a rocket in marker‑box colors and si ...

Paper tape holds data as patterns of punched holes. (2) A paper roll printed by a calculator or cash register. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.

And the idea of being able to build new instruments to create it, like this paper-tape programmable music box (YouTube, embedded below), is beyond impressive. The build video hints at more details ...