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May 26, 2024 · Fundamentals
Building an 8-bit CPU from Scratch on a Breadboard
By following Ben Eater’s step‑by‑step tutorial, a non‑computer‑science student assembled a fully functional 8‑bit CPU on a breadboard using a 555‑timer clock and TTL chips such as 74LS173 and 74LS245, spending two months on half‑hour daily sessions to achieve a working processor that deepened their grasp of computer architecture and basic electronics.
BreadboardComputer ArchitectureDIY
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