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The goal: to make a working computer, with a keyboard input, LCD Display output, a compiler and to have fun all the way. NEWBIE ALERT

davedave • 02/20/2015 at 21:43•5 Comments

Hello guys (and gals)

I've been away for a while and I'm sorry I was not keeping you up to date with my project. I actually didn't work too much on the project. There was some planing going on, since I'm about to start assembling the whole compiler and cpu part, but nothing to be shown really. We Catholics are also in the Holy season of Lent now and so priorities turned a bit.

I mounted the controller of my keyboard on the keyboard itself, so it doesn't really jiggle around all the time. I think it looks pretty neat. Apart from that I also made a little cross for myself. Ahead, there are some really really interesting parts, like for instance - my computers firmware, built in compiler for assembly. Stay tuned.

Thanks all!

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Eric Hertz wrote 04/10/2015 at 02:54 • point

Yo! I don't know much about Lent, but I think Easter has passed, so... it's time for yah to get back on this project. No? :)

(Nice cross, BTW)

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dave wrote 05/04/2015 at 12:55 • point

Hi Esot! :)

Yes, you're right. I currently have no PC. I think I may fix my old one today. I really want to continue with my project now. I think my RAM will work now. Don't worry, it's still on. 

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Eric Hertz wrote 05/04/2015 at 13:41 • point

Welcome back David! Was on a bit of a project-hiatus myself. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

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dave wrote 05/04/2015 at 20:17 • point
Great news Esot Eric! I got my computer to work. I did solder some cables from my bread board. I am still not sure weather I will go straight back to RAM module (which I think will work this time), or maybe I will do something easier first, like making a 'sound card' module. I could make my computer to beep when I press a button on my keyboard, for the sake of demonstration. Have a wonderful day!

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Eric Hertz wrote 05/05/2015 at 16:47 • point

Awesome!

Sound-card, RAM, Lent, it's cool to watch this project progress :)

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