Java Tech Enthusiast

Jul 20, 2025 · Fundamentals

How a DIY Enthusiast Built a Fully Functional CPU from Old Memory Chips

A YouTuber known as MINT documented the creation of EPROMINT, a complete 8‑bit CPU built from discarded memory chips and simple logic components, detailing its ALU design, modular architecture, custom instruction set, interrupt handling, video output, open‑source release, and plans for a C compiler.