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Why build an entire computer on breadboards?

Ben Eater · explainer · Watch on YouTube

Electronics & circuit designEmbedded systems & DIY electronicsComputer architecture & CPUs

What it is

Ben Eater explains why he builds computers on breadboards, including testing their signal behavior on an oscilloscope. It is a companion to his 6502 breadboard computer series.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Recommended as the answer to why breadboard computers are worth building and why breadboards work at these speeds.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2020, last 2022

What HN commenters said

  1. “he has a dedicated video where he answers this with testing on the scope”

    Ben Eater explains why breadboards work, testing on the scope.

    205guy, 2020-11 · Recommendation · in “Let’s Build a Video Card”

  2. “Ben Eater had a whole video on why he encourages building a breadboard computer.”

    Why building a computer on breadboards is worthwhile.

    eco, 2021-12 · Recommendation · in “An 8-bit minicomputer with a fully custom architecture”

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Topics: ben eater, breadboards, 6502, electronics, oscilloscope

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