Easy Computer Architecture by Making

Computer Architecture Overview

We'll look at the history of computers leading up to the creation of modern computers and learn how computers execute programs.

Components of a computer

Learn about the components of a computer through diagrams and visualize the overall computer architecture. Also look at the differences between 64-bit, 32-bit, and 8-bit computers that we will build ourselves.

Dealing with 0 and 1

To understand computers, you need to know the 0s and 1s that computers deal with. We will look at how computers perform logical operations using bits and various logical operation techniques. We will also learn how to express numbers using bits and key concepts related to bits.

Making Computer Parts

It is time to make all the parts necessary for a computer using the smallest unit component that makes up a computer called a transistor. Through this, you can naturally understand logic circuits. Theory and practice are organically connected.

Building a CPU: Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

This is the first time we're making the CPU, the core part of the computer. We'll start by making a relatively simple arithmetic logic unit (ALU).

Create memory

Memory is essential to store the code and data that make up a program. Let's look at the process of creating RAM, starting with the most basic 1-bit memory.

Try calculating it manually

We will assemble the circuit we have made so far and perform calculations on a computer without a control unit, acting as a control unit ourselves. Through this, we will understand the process of the ALU retrieving data from memory and calculating, and feel the need for a control unit.

Building a CPU: Control Unit (CU)

It is the final time to make the CPU, the core part of the computer. After making the control unit, the most complex component of the CPU, and defining the command system, the programmable computer is finally assembled based on this.

Machine language and assembly language programming

We will practice machine language programming using the computer we created and the commands we defined. Here, we will experience the shortcomings of machine language programming and learn about the convenience of assembler by programming in assembler using an assembler called 'Gamjabler'.