Ben Eater Courses

Experimenting with LEDs - Digital Electronics Fundamentals - Part 1

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Explore LED behavior under varying voltages in this hands-on digital electronics experiment, ideal for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Making Logic Gates from Transistors

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Learn how transistors form the building blocks of digital logic, from basic inverters to complex XOR gates, in this hands-on exploration of fundamental computer architecture.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

RS232 Flow Control

Explore RS232 flow control mechanisms for efficient data transmission in serial communication systems. Learn implementation techniques and practical applications.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hacking Microsoft BASIC for LCD Control

Explore Microsoft BASIC hacking techniques, including peek and poke operations, LCD manipulation, and creating custom instructions for enhanced functionality.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reverse Engineering Microsoft BASIC - Memory Management and Print Functions

Dive into the intricacies of Microsoft BASIC's internal workings through reverse engineering, exploring memory management, string handling, and PRINT functionality implementation.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Computer Noises - Generating Sound with Square Wave Amplification

Discover how to generate computer sounds by amplifying square waves and adding a BEEP instruction to MSBASIC for creating simple music in this hands-on electronics tutorial.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Simple BIOS for Breadboard Computer

Learn to create a basic BIOS for a breadboard computer, exploring fundamental concepts of low-level programming and computer architecture.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Running MSBASIC on a Breadboard 6502 Computer - Implementation and Troubleshooting

Learn to run MSBASIC on a breadboard 6502 computer. Configure zero-page, add BIOS code, set up linker, and troubleshoot issues for a fully functional BASIC implementation on custom hardware.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Adapting WozMon for the Breadboard 6502

Explore adapting WozMon for a breadboard 6502 computer, learning key concepts and techniques for implementing this classic monitor program on custom hardware.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The SID - Classic 8-bit Sound

Explore the legendary SID sound chip from Commodore 64, learning how to interface it with a 6502 computer to generate classic 8-bit audio and music.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Do Aircraft Systems Communicate?

Discover how aircraft systems exchange critical data through specialized communication protocols and networks in aviation technology.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Networking Fundamentals - From Digital Transmission to TCP

Master networking fundamentals from digital transmission to TCP protocols through hands-on analysis of Ethernet encoding, IP routing, and real packet examination.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Modern SID Chip Substitutes

Explore modern alternatives to the classic SID sound chip, examining contemporary solutions for retro computing audio synthesis and their capabilities.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Sound Synthesizer with a 6502 Microprocessor

Discover how to build a sound synthesizer using the 6502 microprocessor in this hands-on electronics tutorial by Ben Eater.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Does a USB Keyboard Work?

Explore USB keyboard functionality, covering electrical interface, bit encoding, packet structure, and comparison with PS/2. Gain insights into digital communication protocols and hardware interfaces.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video