Ben Eater Courses

Why Build an Entire Computer on Breadboards?

Explore the educational value and practical insights gained from constructing a computer using breadboards, emphasizing hands-on learning and deep understanding of computer architecture.

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

RAM and Bus Timing for 6502 Microprocessor - Part 6

Explore RAM and bus timing in 6502 microprocessors. Learn about schematics, datasheets, and hardware implementation for a deeper understanding of computer architecture.

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

What is a Stack and How Does It Work - 6502 Part 5

Explore the concept and functionality of stacks in computer architecture, focusing on their implementation and usage in the 6502 microprocessor.

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

Connecting an LCD to a 6502 Computer - Part 4

Learn to connect an LCD display to a 6502-based computer, exploring hardware interfacing and low-level programming techniques for embedded systems and retro computing enthusiasts.

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

How CPUs Read Machine Code - 6502 Part 2

Explore the inner workings of CPUs and machine code interpretation, focusing on the 6502 processor. Gain insights into low-level computer architecture and assembly language programming.

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

Building a Basic Computer with 6502 Microprocessor - Part 1: "Hello, World" from Scratch

Explore computer fundamentals by building and programming a basic 6502 microprocessor-based computer, starting with the first steps towards creating a "Hello, world" program from scratch.

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

Building a VGA Display Circuit - Part 2

Explore VGA monitor image display using analog RGB signals, EEPROM storage, and digital-to-analog conversion in this hands-on electronics project.

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

Building a VGA Display Circuit - The World's Worst Video Card?

Explore VGA signal mechanics and build a circuit to display images on a monitor. Learn about sync signal timing and monitor recognition in this hands-on electronics project.

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

Hardware Build: CRC Calculation

Hands-on tutorial demonstrating how to build hardware for computing and verifying cyclic redundancy checks (CRCs), simplifying complex mathematical concepts through practical implementation.

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

How Cyclic Redundancy Checks (CRCs) Work - Error Detection in Data Transmission

Explore cyclic redundancy check (CRC), a common error detection method, and learn about its mathematical principles and effectiveness in catching specific types of errors.

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

Checksums and Hamming Distance - Error Detection in Data Transmission

Explore error detection codes, their effectiveness, and calculation methods. Learn about different checksum types and their ability to detect various errors in data transmission.

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

Error Detection: Parity Checking

Learn parity checking for error detection in data transmission, including hardware implementation and practical demonstrations.

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

CPU Flags Register - Understanding Processor Status Indicators

Explore the intricacies of CPU flags registers, their functionality, and significance in computer architecture. Gain insights into how these registers impact processor operations and performance.

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

The Case Against Net Neutrality

Explore the nuanced debate surrounding net neutrality, examining arguments for and against this contentious issue in internet regulation and its potential impacts on service providers and consumers.

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

8-bit CPU Control Logic - Implementing EEPROMs for Microinstructions - Part 3

Explore EEPROM-based control signal generation for an 8-bit CPU, translating instruction cycles and register contents into microinstructions, culminating in running a complete program.

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