Ben Eater Courses

World's Worst Video Card Gets Better - Improving DIY VGA Output

Explore improvements to a basic VGA card design, delving into digital circuitry and computer graphics principles for enhanced display capabilities.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Installing the World's Worst Video Card

Explore the process of installing a rudimentary video card, delving into the intricacies of computer hardware and graphics technology.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hardware Interrupts in 6502 Computer Architecture

Explore hardware interrupts in 6502 computers, learning their implementation and significance in computer architecture and programming.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Error Detection: Parity Checking

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

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video