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Joshua McKelvey

Jul 16, 20171 min read

4 Bit Computer Status Update

I have been quite busy lately so I have not had as much time to spend on my projects as I have wanted to; however, I have had some time...

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Joshua McKelvey

Apr 17, 20171 min read

First test of 4 Bit Computer

The oscillator has finally arrived, so I can now complete the assembly and begin testing. It took very little time to hook up the...

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Joshua McKelvey

Mar 12, 20171 min read

EEPROM Programmer

For my 4 Bit computer project, I will need a programmer for the program ROM and the Microcode ROMs as well as other future projects. I do...

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Joshua McKelvey

Feb 21, 20171 min read

4 Bit Computer Assembly

I have started the long process of wiring the computer up. It took about 5-6 hours to accomplish, with much of the time going into...

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Joshua McKelvey

Feb 20, 20171 min read

Setup and Organization (The parts arrive)

The parts have finally arrived! Well, at least most of them have as they sent me these plastic pieces instead of 74ls377s as they were...

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Joshua McKelvey

Feb 5, 20171 min read

First Project: 4 Bit Computer

I am starting my first serious project: a "simple" 4 bit computer. I chose to create BMOW's The Nibbler because it seems like the perfect...

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