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8-bit computer update

Astable 555 timer - 8-bit computer clock - part 1

Monostable 555 timer - 8-bit computer clock - part 2

Bistable 555 - 8-bit computer clock - part 3

Clock logic - 8-bit computer clock - part 4

SR latch

D latch

D flip-flop

Bus architecture and how register transfers work - 8 bit register - Part 1

Tri-state logic: Connecting multiple outputs together - 8 bit register - Part 2

Designing and building a 1-bit register - 8 bit register - Part 3

Building an 8-bit register - 8-bit register - Part 4

Testing our computer's registers - 8-bit register - Part 5

Twos complement: Negative numbers in binary

ALU Design

Building the ALU

Troubleshooting the ALU

Testing the computer's ALU

8-bit computer RAM intro

RAM module build - part 1

RAM module build - part 2

RAM module build - part 3

RAM module testing and troubleshooting

JK flip-flop

JK flip-flop racing

Master-slave JK flip-flop

Binary counter

Program counter design

Program counter build

Designing a 7-segment hex decoder

Using an EEPROM to replace combinational logic

Build an Arduino EEPROM programmer

Build an 8-bit decimal display for our 8-bit computer

8-bit computer build: Connecting the bus

8-bit CPU control signal overview

8-bit CPU control logic: Part 1

8-bit CPU control logic: Part 2

8-bit CPU control logic: Part 3

8-bit CPU reset circuit and power supply tips

Reprogramming CPU microcode with an Arduino

Adding more machine language instructions to the CPU

Making a computer Turing complete

CPU flags register

Conditional jump instructions

Description:

Embark on a comprehensive journey to construct an 8-bit breadboard computer from scratch in this extensive 13-hour video series. Delve into the intricacies of computer architecture, starting with the fundamentals of clock design using 555 timers. Progress through the creation of essential components such as latches, flip-flops, and registers. Explore bus architecture, tri-state logic, and the intricacies of building an Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU). Gain hands-on experience in designing and implementing RAM modules, program counters, and display systems. Master the art of CPU control logic, microcode programming, and instruction set expansion. Conclude by achieving Turing completeness and implementing advanced features like flags registers and conditional jump instructions, providing a deep understanding of low-level computer operations.

Building an 8-Bit Breadboard Computer

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#Engineering #Electrical Engineering #Computer Science #Computer Architecture #Binary Arithmetic