Re: Stuck on CPU implementation

Posted by linuxford on
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Hello,
First, just wanted to high-five now that I've passed all the CPU tests after adding the final touches of the jump logic. It was pretty exciting!  Thank you so much for all your input and tips, etc! I will add the memory and keyboard and screen which should not be too bad, the CPU was the huge hurdle.

Details: I had tried a decade ago with the first edition but couldn't get the CPU built. I recently purchased edition 2, and following the Coursera lectures. The updated information filled in some gaps I think for me to where I was understanding it. I then got to the CPU and was stuck and overwhelmed. This thread gave me the encouragement and also needed insights and approach to take. So again, many thanks!!!

I amazed at the simplicity and elegance of the hardware!

Another take away was the necessity and the power of abstraction in learning and design.

Thank you and thank you to the team! This is an incredible book and staff!

I am fascinated by the Hardware, but after exploring the hardware more in the wild, I plan on coming back for Part 2 and software.