8-bit computer clock / 6502-based computer

Inspiration

I love hardware and embedded systems and have seen many people on YouTube build similar breadboard-style computers. I figured it would be a great way to gain an even deeper understanding of low-level systems.

What it does

The clock lights up the LED at the adjusted speed of the current dial or by pressing the button and when the switch is on.

How I built it

I built it very slowly lol, by reading lots of documentation and datasheets as well as following many helpful YouTube videos such as ones made by Ben Eater. He does a great job of explaining things intuitively rather than just telling you exactly how to do it which I like a lot so that I can gain an actual understanding and still be creative with my own project.

Challenges I ran into

My clock was pulsing very inconsistently at first due to some resistor value challenges. I also had a hard time with keeping tabs on my wire organization as there were so many connections going on.

Accomplishments that I'm proud of

I am super happy that I got the clock to work.

What we learned

I have learned an immense amount about low-level computer hardware and hope that this benefits me in my future embedded projects in my career.

What's next for 8-bit computer clock / 6502-based computer

Well, the 6502-based computer is unfinished. So the next step is to finish it haha. I will be using the clock as a tool to troubleshoot challenges along the way (this is why I built the clock).

Built With

• breadboards
• microprocessor
• wires