DUO Compact: A Homebrew OISC Processor (4)
I designed and built this computer over the past several of months. It uses discrete logic chips to execute machine code. Unlike modern processors which have hundreds of opcodes, the DUO Compact has only ONE possible instruction! Despite its simple architecture, the DUO Compact has plentiful memory and flexible I/O ports. With good programming, the machine will have many capabilities. I made the computer as small as possible for these reasons: 1. I need to keep it on my desk in my college dorm. 2. It will be easy for other people to replicate. 3. Making software will be a fun challenge! Expect to see more development soon. For now, see the technical specifications: http://www.ostracodfiles.com/compactpage/menu.html
I designed and built this computer over the past several of months. It uses discrete logic chips to execute machine code. Unlike modern processors which have hundreds of opcodes, the DUO Compact has only ONE possible instruction! Despite its simple architecture, the DUO Compact has plentiful memory and flexible I/O ports. With good programming, the machine will have many capabilities. I made the computer as small as possible for these reasons: 1. I need to keep it on my desk in my college dorm. 2. It will be easy for other people to replicate. 3. Making software will be a fun challenge! Expect to see more development soon. For now, see the technical specifications: http://www.ostracodfiles.com/compactpage/menu.html