How to Build a Computer on Breadboards Using Transistors

Global Science Network May 20, 2023
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Full Parts List. Quality Breadboards (32 Breadboards Used) https://amzn.to/4iw1MVG 2N2222 Transistors (962 Transistors) https://amzn.to/41Nqg5H Breadboard 22 Gauge Wire (Around 3 packs) https://amzn.to/4iK1gnj LEDs (1 Set) https://amzn.to/4izng4c Resistors 2K 1/4 Watt Metal Film Type (Around 800) https://amzn.to/4kPbp3m Resistors 100K 1/4 Watt Metal Film Type (Around 200) https://amzn.to/4kPbp3m Other Resistors (1-Pack) https://amzn.to/4hxJbY2 Ceramic Capacitors (1 Set) https://amzn.to/4iT36ln Electrolytic Capacitors(1 set) https://amzn.to/4bZwLak Electrical Tape https://amzn.to/41NvOx3 10000mAh Rechargeable Battery Pack https://amzn.to/41WFoxQ Recommended Tools Wire Stripper https://amzn.to/4hzF6md Side Cutter https://amzn.to/4izvdq4 Scissors (To mark wire cuts and cut resistors to length) https://amzn.to/4iTaL37 Automatic Wire Stripper (I did not use this but it could be nice) https://amzn.to/4iuwaQn Good Reference Book on Building a Computer from Transistors. Computer Time Travel Book https://amzn.to/4iRcxli As an Amazon Associate, Global Science Network earns from qualifying purchases. Consider Supporting the Global Science Network. Ko-fi (Preferred as there is zero platform fee for the transactions) https://ko-fi.com/globalsciencenetwork Patreon (If you prefer Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/c/GlobalScienceNetwork Video Description: How to build a 4-bit computer using individual transistors will be demonstrated and discussed in detail. Parts of the computer include the clock, memory, accumulator register, register B, ALU, and output register. An example program will be run where load A, add, subtract, output and halt are executed. The computer will be put in a loop where it will continuously add by two and then subtract by two. Understanding how to build a computer at the transistor level is important information that everyone should understand. Please share this video! 0:00 Intro. 1:29 Computer Layout. 2:59 How the computer is built. 11:21 Example program. 17:59 Loop by two and negative two. 20:09 Computer power and current. 21:09 Configuration of the complete Computer. References: Walker, J. S. Computer Time Travel: Building a Computer Processor from Discrete Transistors: A Look Back over 50 Years to the Beginning of Modern Computer Technology. Oldfangled Publishing, 2017. Malvino, Albert P. Digital Computer Electronics. 1993.