Complete with a 1024 byte memory, a capable ALU, four seven-segment LEDs and (in the second version of the computer) a 2×16 LCD disply, this 8-bit computer has it all.

For those more accustomed to the PCB, the Z80 membership card project is a great build for 8-bit computer fans. Thanks to [analog engineer] for the tip. Continue reading “CPU Made From 74HC ...

The Z80 was an 8-bit CPU developed by Federico Faggin, who also led the development of the first single-chip microprocessor (the Intel 4004), as well as several later Intel CPUs, the 8008, 4040 ...

Kyle Hovey has decided to build his own 8-bit CPU from scratch, out of breadboard, NVRAM chips, surface-mount transistors, and lots and lots of wire -- and he's blogged his experience, so you can ...

This 8-bit 20MHz computer is pre-loaded with the Forth programming language for users to learn and run computer code and a set of sample ... PCB footprint for optional I/O header sockets, ...

By today’s standards, an 8-bit CPU isn’t all that impressive considering all of our devices use 64-bit architectures. What is impressive, however, is when someone builds their own 8-bit ...

Then you find out that the whole thing is running an 8-bit processor with 4KB of RAM. Touchscreen tricks like scrolling momentum are implemented perfectly well, and there appears to be little or ...

Keyboard: 48 touch panels on the PCB Battery : 3.6V LIR2016 or 2025 battery According to Kn/vD, the ELLO LC1 can run for up to 38 hours of active use or last for more than 3 years on standby.