Homebrew Computer Resources

This is a collection of websites, videos, links, and other resources that I find usefull for learning basic computer architecture and Homebrew Computers as well as links to existing Homebrew Computers.

There are Two main catigories in homebrew computers. The first is to build a custom computer from a old fassioned CPU such as a 60502, Z80, etc. The other way is to create one’s own computer architecture and Implement it in some way. The ways that I know of implementing a custom architecture are; TTL (Transister Transister Logic), Vacumme Tubes, and Relays. Furthermore the components for this method can be connected using breadboards, Soldering, or Wire wrapping.

Resources on this page consist from begginer level to very advanced. Some are educational materials while others are logs/vlogs of a homebrew computer being built by an individual or group.

General Resorces

Various Links

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_architecture
http://homebrewcpu.com/
https://www.retrobrewcomputers.org/doku.php
https://hackaday.io/list/2402-homebrew-computers
https://www.reddit.com/r/homebrewcomputer/

Books

BookAuthorISBNLink
Computer ArchitectureCaxton c. Foster0-442-15639-1https://archive.org/details/computerarchitec00fost

Classes

Coursera

WIP

Youtubers & Videos/Playlists

Ben Eater

Youtube Channelwww.youtube.com/channel/UCS0N5baNlQWJCUrhCEo8WlA
8 Bit Breadboard Computerhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLowKtXNTBypGqImE405J2565dvjafglHU
65c02 Computer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLowKtXNTBypFbtuVMUVXNR0z1mu7dp7eH
Ben Eter’s two computers are aimed at a begginers level of learning Homebew computing and Computer Architecture.

USAGI Electric

Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE4xstUnu0YmkG-W9_PyYrQ
1 Bit Breadboard Computerhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnw98JPyObn1GUapiXLlGm8RrpQF-J_c1
Vacuum Tube Computerhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnw98JPyObn0v-98gRV9PfzAQONTKxql3
Relays & Relay Computerhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnw98JPyObn1AATspnLEasCw7LmsjT9zB

James Sharman

Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/weirdboyjim/featured
8 Bit Pipelined CPU https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFhc0MFC8MiCDOh3cGFji3qQfXziB9yOw
VGA From Scratch (Graphics Card)https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFhc0MFC8MiD2QzxJKi_bHqwpGBZZpYCt

More Resources coming soon. This page is still a work in progress.