Building a computer around a TTL CPU

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[Bill's] worked on his homebrew computer for almost a decade. He didn't start with a Z80 processor like a lot of the projects we've seen, but instead build the CPU itself from 74-series TTL chips and a ridiculous amount of wire wrapping to connect it all. The video after the break shows off the functionality. We love the front panel, which is packed with information but manages to remain … [Read more...]