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Pseudo-random number generator routines for both 8080 and 6800 processors.
BYTE Nov 1977 (v.2#11) pg. 218

Three types of pseudorandom sequences. Background information on random number calculations and statistical tests of randomness.
BYTE Jun 1979 (v.4#6) pg. 234
Correction BYTE Oct 1979 (v.4#10) pg. 209

Build a noise-based random number generator.
BYTE May 1981 (v.6#5) pg. 452

Circuit for a random-number generator capable of producing over 2-billion discrete output states. The data is available to a computer via any 8-bit parallel port.
BYTE Jun 1983 (v.8#6) pg. 379

Generating and testing pseudorandom numbers. Analyze haphazard occurrences with linear congruential generators.
BYTE Oct 1984 (v.9#11) pg. 128

Random numbers. A look at random number generator circuits in computers. How to make interactive random number generator circuits and interface them via the joystick port.
COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS Nov 1984 (v.22#11) pg. 14
Added Info COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS Apr 1985 (v.23#4) pg. 6

Random-number computer program written in QBASIC.
ELECTRONICS NOW Sep 1998 (v.69#9) pg. 22

Program to test the random number generator in your version of BASIC.
KILOBAUD MICROCOMPUTING #22 Oct 1978 pg. 62

Circuit for a truly random number generator for the S-100 bus.
KILOBAUD MICROCOMPUTING #28 Apr 1979 pg. 46

Randomness is more than it seems. Article presents a BASIC program that can be used to expose much of the nonrandomness that would likely to be encountered in a set of numbers obtained using a random-number generator.
KILOBAUD MICROCOMPUTING #31 Jul 1979 pg. 64

Hardware random number generator may be more random than software techniques. This circuit is used in an 8080 based system.
KILOBAUD MICROCOMPUTING #34 Oct 1979 pg. 136

Two programs for the TRS-80 for those interested in direct observation of randomness and normal distribution. (1) Random number demonstration. (2) Normal curve demonstration. Written in BASIC.
KILOBAUD MICROCOMPUTING #38 Feb 1980 pg. 30

Random number generator program (in BASIC) will generate a series of 40 numbers between 0 and 100.
MODERN ELECTRONICS [1] May 1978 (v.1#3) pg. 93

6/49 lottery number selector. Electronic device chooses six random numbers from a possible 49 for playing "Pick Six" state lotteries.
MODERN ELECTRONICS [2] Aug 1989 (v.6#8) pg. 22

A random number generator features a 4-digit display.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Sep 1976 (v.10#3) pg. 100

Circuit for a 4-digit random number generator.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Apr 1977 (v.11#4) pg. 74

Random number generator routines. Their properties, methods and testing.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Mar 1979 (v.15#3) pg. 89

Pseudo-random number generator circuit uses an LM331 IC and displays the results on LEDs.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Dec 1979 (v.16#6) pg. 98

Circuit for a pseudorandom number generator. Results will be one digit (0-9) displayed on an LED.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Apr 1980 (v.17#4) pg. 94

Lucky lotto selector. Select numbers in three of your favorite lottery games by merely rotating a selector switch.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Apr 1989 (v.6#4) pg. 29

Electronic circuit which generates pseudo-random numbers.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Sep 1995 (v.12#9) pg. 31
Added Info POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Nov 1995 (v.12#11) pg. 4

An electro-optical shaft encoder. How to turn the rotation of a mechanical shaft into a signal that can be used by digital circuits. Build a BCD (binary-coded-decimal) number generator that incorporates a shaft encoder, pulse generator and counting circuits.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Mar 1996 (v.13#3) pg. 61

Designing pseudo-random sequence generators (both hardware and software) which eventually repeat the sequence.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Feb 1989 (v.60#2) pg. 79

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