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Reverse-engineering the 8086's Arithmetic/Logic Unit from die photos
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James Stanley - Design and Implementation of a Z80 Computer Front Panel
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| | [AI summary] The user has detailed a comprehensive project involving the creation of a front panel for an RC2014 computer. This includes assembling the front panel with switches and LEDs, connecting it to the logic PCB, and addressing various technical challenges such as bank switching, LED polarity, and power supply considerations. The user also discusses the use of a custom program to demonstrate the front panel's functionality, the planning for future enhancements like a sound card and networking via the serial port, and reflections on the learning experience and potential future improvements.
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Let's Learn x86-64 Assembly! Part 3 - Arithmetic and Logic
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| | [AI summary] The text provides an in-depth exploration of various x86-64 instruction set architectures, focusing on arithmetic operations (ADD, SUB, MUL, SMUL, DIV, SDIV), logical operations (AND, OR, XOR, NOT), and control flow instructions. It details the implementation of these instructions in the QBX virtual machine, emphasizing how they emulate real x86-64 instructions while managing the flags register and handling different operand sizes (8-bit and 16-bit). The text also discusses the nuances of flag handling, register operations, and macro-based code generation to streamline instruction implementation.
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Two point five ways to access the serial console on your Beaglebone Black | Dave Cheney
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| [AI summary] The article explains three methods to access the serial console on a Beaglebone Black using FTDI, PL2303, and Bus Pirate adapters, highlighting their pros and cons for developers.