Ben Eater Courses

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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

Binary to Decimal Can't Be That Hard, Right?

Explore binary-to-decimal conversion through hands-on division algorithms and 6502 assembly implementation, enhancing your understanding of low-level computing concepts.

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

Fixing a Hardware Bug in Software - 65C51 UART

Explore hardware bug fixes in software for the 65C51 UART, focusing on practical solutions and insights into embedded systems troubleshooting.

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

Hacking a Weird TV Censoring Device

Explore the inner workings of a TV censoring device through circuit analysis, ROM extraction, and data interpretation. Gain insights into reverse engineering and embedded systems.

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

How Does USB Device Discovery Work?

Explore USB device discovery process, including negotiation, data capture, and decoding of device descriptors, configurations, and human interface protocols.

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

Interrupt Handling

Learn how to handle interrupts in computer systems, covering the 6522 chip, interrupt operation, flags, enabling, control, and clearing techniques.

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

What Is Error Correction? Hamming Codes in Hardware

Explore error correction and Hamming codes through hardware implementation, demonstrating practical applications and tradeoffs in digital communication systems.

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

How Assembly Language Loops Work

Explore assembly language loops, including delay implementation, conditional jumps, CPU flags, and branching techniques for efficient programming.

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

Reliable Data Transmission

Explore reliable data transmission techniques using Arduino, breadboards, and LCD panels. Learn about error detection, programming, and hardware setup for effective communication systems.

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

Conditional Jump Instructions

Learn to implement conditional jump instructions in an 8-bit breadboard computer, enhancing its capabilities for more complex programming and operations.

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

Reprogramming CPU Microcode With an Arduino

Explore microcode reprogramming using Arduino, covering EEPROM programming, constants definition, and NoOp instructions for enhanced CPU control and customization.

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

Astable 555 Timer - 8-Bit Computer Clock - Part 1

Learn to build an astable 555 timer oscillator for an 8-bit computer clock, exploring circuit diagrams, duty cycles, and component calculations with hands-on demonstrations and practical tips.

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

Running Apple 1 Software on a Breadboard Computer - Wozmon

Explore running Apple 1 software on a breadboard computer, including Wozmon functionality, I/O operations, program execution, and assembly programming techniques.

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