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A computer really isn’t a computer without some form of memory, and this design is no exception. [Jeff] managed to add two bits of data between the 8-bit latch and 8-bit multiplexer in the design.
A DIYer has decided to document his experience building an 8-bit computer to provide a helpful guide for anyone else looking to do the same.
Does the world really need another hobby programmable chip? One developer thinks the $20 micro:bit is both elegant and rugged.
The BBC Micro Bit mini-computer - used by millions of schoolchildren across the world - will receive its first major update since 2016.
The first micro:bit was invented by the BBC and partners and launched in 2015, honouring the BBC’s legacy of computing that ...
What does 64-bit computing actually mean? Find out inside PCMag's comprehensive tech and computer-related encyclopedia.
The pocket-sized computer has a new microphone and better hardware, so that children can learn the basics of machine learning.
Pity the poor TTL computer aficionado. It’s an obsession, really — using discrete logic chips to scratch-build a computer that would probably compare unfavorably to an 80s era 8-bit machine in ...
We've actually already seen one completely home-built 8-bit computer but, while Jake Eisenmann wasn't afraid to show off his creation, Kyle Hovey is actually inviting us along for the ride. The ...