In this documentation, you have learned how to build and integrate components of Ben Eater's breadboard computer. The project covers a wide range of fundamental computer architecture concepts and offers hands-on experience in assembling a 8-bit computer from scratch. Here's a summary of what you've accomplished:
- Clock Module: Built a clock circuit to generate the necessary timing signals for the computer.
- Program Counter: Constructed a program counter to sequence through instructions stored in memory.
- Memory Module: Set up the RAM to store instructions in memory.
- ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit): Created an ALU to perform arithmetic and logic operations.
- Registers: Assembled 8-bit registers to store and transfer data.
After successfully building and understanding Ben Eater's breadboard computer, you may want to explore additional enhancements and capabilities. Here are some ambitious future goals that can take your breadboard computer project to the next level:
- Expand the Breadboard Computer to Run Assembly Code via an Online IDE:
- Objective: Create a more user-friendly development environment that allows you to write, compile, and upload assembly code directly to the breadboard computer.
- Add More Peripherals Such as Displays, Keyboards, or Communication Interfaces:
- Objective: Enhance the functionality and usability of your breadboard computer by integrating additional peripherals.
Congratulations on completing the Breadboard Computer Project!