Build an 8-bit computer from scratch - Ben Eater
I built a programmable 8-bit computer from scratch on breadboards using only simple logic gates. I documented the whole project in a series of YouTube videos and on this web site. Watch this video for an introduction:
Build an 8-bit computer from scratch - Ben Eater
I create tutorial-style videos about electronics, computer architecture, networking, and various other technical subjects.
Build an 8-bit computer from scratch - Ben Eater
If you’re interested in following along with my 8-bit breadboard computer videos and building your own, I’ve assembled kits that include all of the components I used in the videos, including the Arduino nano (used to program the LED and control EEPROMs) and a 5 volt power supply.
Ben Eater
I create tutorial-style videos about electronics, computer architecture, networking, and various other technical subjects.
Ben Eater
Build an 8-bit CPU from scratch. This tutorial walks through building a fully programmable 8-bit computer from simple logic gates on breadboards. Included are parts lists, sources, and schematics to make it easier to follow along or even build your own! Check it out.
8-bit breadboard computer kits – Ben Eater
8-bit breadboard computer kits. If you’re interested in following along with my 8-bit breadboard computer videos and building your own, I’ve assembled kits that include all of the components I used in the videos. It’s a challenging but extremely rewarding project.
Build an 8-bit computer from scratch - Ben Eater
In our simple breadboard CPU, we’ll build three 8-bit registers: A, B, and IR. The A and B registers are general-purpose registers. IR (the instruction register) works similarly, but we’ll only use it for storing the current instruction that’s being executed.
Build a 6502 computer
Learn how computers work by building and programming a computer with the classic 6502 microprocessor. This was the first truly low-cost microprocessor that started the personal-computing revolution. Versions of 6502 found their way into the Atari 2600, Apple II, Nintendo Entertainment System, Commodore 64, Atari Lynx, BBC Micro and many other ...
Ben Eater
The computer’s clock is used to synchronize all operations. The clock we’re building is based on the popular 555 timer IC. The videos go into some detail on the operation of the 555 and use it in three different ways. Our clock is adjustable-speed (from less than 1Hz to a few hundred Hz).
6502 computer project kits - Ben Eater
8-bit breadboard computer kits. If you’re interested in following along with my 8-bit breadboard CPU videos and building your own, I’ve assembled kits that include all of the components I used in the videos, including the Arduino nano (used to program the LED and control EEPROMs) and a 5 volt power supply.