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    99== Project Objective
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    11 The goal of our project is to build a 8-bit computer from scratch on a breadboard using different electrical components like Integrated Circuits, LEDs, Wires, etc. Our aim is to document the step-by-step process, including schematics, notes, and procedures, so that others can replicate the creation of their own Breadboard Computer.
     11{{{#!html
     12<h1 style="font-size: 35px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 5px;">
     13 Overview
     14</h1>
     15<p style="font-size: 20px;">The goal of our project is to build an 8-bit computer from scratch on a breadboard using different electrical components like Integrated Circuits, LEDs, Wires, etc.<p>
     16<h1 style="font-size: 35px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 5px;">
     17 Specific Goals:
     18</h1>
     19<ul style="font-size: 20px;">
     20<li><b>Construction:</b> Build a fully functional 8-bit computer using discrete components.</li>
     21<li><b>Documentation:</b> Create comprehensive documentation covering each step, allowing others to replicate the process. Our aim is to document the step-by-step process, including schematics, notes, and procedures so that others can replicate the creation of their own Breadboard Computer.</li>
     22</ul>
     23}}}
    1224
    1325== Week 1
    … …  
    1527[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1c9irrGH6oN6t1X8-bA7KdQUW0zcgMQI_xBgJ5M8MH9s/edit?usp=sharing Week 1 Presentation]
    1628
    17 **Summary:**
    18 * Read and familiarize ourselves with the components of the breadboard computer.
    19 * Learned about the components of computers
    20   * Fetch-Execute cycle
    21   * CPU
    22   * Random Access Memory (RAM)
    23   * ALU
    24   * BUS
     29{{{#!html
     30<h2 style="font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 25px;">
     31 Summary
     32</h2>
     33<ul style="font-size: 20px; margin-left: 35px;">
     34<li>Read and familiarize ourselves with the components of the breadboard computer.</li>
     35<li>Learned about the components of computers
     36<ul style="font-size: 20px; margin-left: 45px;">
     37<li>Fetch-Execute Cycle</li>
     38<li>CPU</li>
     39<li>Random Access Memory (RAM)</li>
     40<li>Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)</li>
     41<li>BUS</li>
     42</ul>
     43</li>
     44</ul>
     45<h1 style="font-size: 35px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 5px;">
     46 What We Worked On
     47</h1>
     48<h2 style="font-size: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 25px;">
     49 Component Familiarization
     50</h2>
     51<p style="font-size: 20px; margin-left: 25px;">We began by reading and familiarizing ourselves with the various components required for the breadboard computer, such as:</p>
     52<ul style="font-size: 20px; margin-left: 35px;">
     53<li>Integrated Circuits (ICs)</li>
     54<li>Logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, etc.)</li>
     55<li>Registers</li>
     56<li>Breadboards</li>
     57<li>Wires and Connectors</li>
     58</ul>
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    26 [[Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0089/0647/3536/products/computer-hero-42_550x825.png?v=1544158524)]]
     60<h2 style="font-size: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 25px;">
     61 Computer Components Learning
     62</h2>
     63<p style="font-size: 20px; margin-left: 25px;">We delved into understanding the fundamental components of computers and their functions. This included studying:</p>
     64<br></br>
     65<h2 style="font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 25px;">
     66 Fetch-Execute Cycle
     67</h2>
     68<p style="font-size: 20px; margin-left: 25px;">Understanding the core cycle through which a CPU processes instructions:</p>
     69<ul style="font-size: 20px; margin-left: 35px;">
     70<li><b>Fetch: </b> CPU loads instructions into the registers from RAM.</li>
     71<li><b>Decode: </b> Instruction and its address are sent to the instruction register to be interpreted.</li>
     72<li><b>Execute: </b> The CPU executes the instruction and stores the result in the accumulator.</li>
     73</ul>
    2774
    28 [[Image(https://i.ibb.co/WpkQK6k/high-level-1.png)]]
     75<h2 style="font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 25px;">
     76 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
     77</h2>
     78<ul style="font-size: 20px; margin-left: 35px;">
     79<li><b>Function:</b> Executes instructions from programs by performing basic arithmetic, logic, control, and input/output operations.</li>
     80<li><b>Parts: </b>
     81<ul style="font-size: 20px; margin-left: 45px;">
     82<li><b>Clock:</b> Generates timing signals to coordinate CPU activities. With each tick, the CPU performs steps of the fetch-execute cycle.</li>
     83<li><b>Registers:</b> Temporary storage for data and instructions within the CPU.</li>
     84<li><b>ALU:</b> Executes arithmetic and logical operations.</li>
     85</ul>
     86</li>
     87</ul>
    2988
    30 == Week 2
     89<h2 style="font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 25px;">
     90 Random Access Memory (RAM)
     91</h2>
     92<ul style="font-size: 20px; margin-left: 35px;">
     93<li><b>Function:</b> Stores data and machine code currently being used. It allows for quick read and write operations.</li>
     94<li><b>Characteristics: </b>
     95<ul style="font-size: 20px; margin-left: 45px;">
     96<li><b>Volatile Memory:</b> Data is lost when power is turned off.</li>
     97<li><b>Direct Access:</b> Any memory location can be accessed directly and quickly.</li>
     98</ul>
     99</li>
     100</ul>
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    32 [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rOCvDj2A00DrVsliciAL2aQvi_JLKicKCPpr9zzMZoU/edit?usp=sharing Week 2 Presentation]
     102<h2 style="font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 25px;">
     103 Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) & BUS
     104</h2>
     105<h2 style="font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 25px;">
     106 ALU
     107</h2>
     108<ul style="font-size: 20px; margin-left: 35px;">
     109<li><b>Functions:</b>
     110<ul style="font-size: 20px; margin-left: 45px;">
     111<li>Performs arithmetic operations: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division.</li>
     112<li>Executes logical operations: NOT, OR, AND.</li>
     113</ul>
     114</li>
     115<li><b>Importance: </b> Central to performing computations required by programs.</li>
     116</ul>
    33117
    34 [[Image(https://i.ibb.co/WP0pjxs/p8.png)]]
     118<h2 style="font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 25px;">
     119 BUS
     120</h2>
     121<ul style="font-size: 20px; margin-left: 35px;">
     122<li><b>Purpose: </b> Facilitates communication between the CPU, memory, and other peripherals.</li>
     123<li><b>Types: </b>
     124<ul style="font-size: 20px; margin-left: 45px;">
     125<li><b>Data Bus: </b> Carries data between components.</li>
     126<li><b>Address Bus: </b> Carries memory addresses that the CPU wants to access.</li>
     127<li><b>Control Bus: </b> Carries control signals from the CPU to other components.</li>
     128</ul>
     129</li>
     130</ul>
    35131
    36 [[Image(https://i.ibb.co/YfZm13K/p9.jpg)]]
     132<h1 style="font-size: 35px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 5px;">
     133 Goals For Next Week
     134</h1>
     135<h2 style="font-size: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 25px;">
     136 Tasks
     137</h2>
     138<ul style="font-size: 20px; margin-left: 35px;">
     139<li><b>Model and Test ALU:</b>
     140<ul style="font-size: 20px; margin-left: 45px;">
     141<li>Utilize TinkerCad to model and simulate the ALU component of the computer.</li>
     142<li>Ensure correct functioning through testing various arithmetic and logical operations.</li>
     143</ul>
     144</li>
    37145
    38 [[Image(https://i.ibb.co/QmvPjgR/p10.jpg)]]
     146<li><b>Documentation:</b>
     147<ul style="font-size: 20px; margin-left: 45px;">
     148<li>Begin detailed documentation of each part of the computer.</li>
     149<li>Include schematics, notes, and images for clarity.</li>
     150</ul>
     151</li>
    39152
    40 [[Image(https://i.ibb.co/RT1GpTf/p11.png)]]
     153<li><b>Clock Monitor:</b>
     154<ul style="font-size: 20px; margin-left: 45px;">
     155<li>Start and complete the construction of the clock monitor, which will manage the timing signals within the CPU.</li>
     156</ul>
     157</li>
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    42 [[Image(https://i.ibb.co/HHSsT98/p12.jpg)]]
     159<li><b>Registers</b>
     160<ul style="font-size: 20px; margin-left: 45px;">
     161<li>Initiate the building of the registers, essential for temporary data storage within the CPU.</li>
     162</ul>
     163</li>
    43164
    44 == Week 3
    45165
    46 [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1oIzVzfQvBhcK6KYkGvpJdaWdQstx3j1_XXCxkkRl8-Q/edit?usp=sharing Week 3 Presentation]
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    48 [[Image(https://i.ibb.co/dtSGsYH/p1.jpg)]]
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    50 [[Image(https://i.ibb.co/TmJVDcD/p2.jpg)]]
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    52 [[Image(https://i.ibb.co/3YFSfYh/p3.png)]]
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    54 [[Image(https://i.ibb.co/QNVrn1r/p5.jpg)]]
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    56 [[Image(https://i.ibb.co/0Bd1VmL/p6.jpg)]]
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    58 [[Image(https://i.ibb.co/bs4BXtp/p7.png)]]
    59 
    60 == Week 4
    61 
    62 == Week 5
     166</ul>
     167}}}