I don't work with computers or anything related to it, but I like electronics as a hobby. I found Ben Eater's videos a while ago and I really liked the idea of building something from scratch (I...
I don't work with computers or anything related to it, but I like electronics as a hobby. I found Ben Eater's videos a while ago and I really liked the idea of building something from scratch (I have already toyed with z80s and similars).
Life is getting on the way and I've been slow to follow through, having only made the clock module, but I look forward to continue working on this :)
You might find Code: Hidden language of computers interesting. It covers what computers are and how they are built excellently. Also, MIT lecturer Ana Bell suggested this book over in this...
You might find Code: Hidden language of computers interesting. It covers what computers are and how they are built excellently. Also, MIT lecturer Ana Bell suggested this book over in this discussion on what the best books are to learn computer science.
Edit: Can you either link or supply more information about the book? I have no clue which book it is based on the title "Code" alone. Code: The secret language of computers? If not, who is the author?
Edit: Can you either link or supply more information about the book? I have no clue which book it is based on the title "Code" alone.
Code: The secret language of computers? If not, who is the author?
Yes, I am referring to the same book you linked to. Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software by Charles Petzold. What I meant was "I, too, recommend this book" not "here's a...
Yes, I am referring to the same book you linked to. Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software by Charles Petzold.
What I meant was "I, too, recommend this book" not "here's a different book that I recommend". Sorry, should have worded that better!
I don't work with computers or anything related to it, but I like electronics as a hobby. I found Ben Eater's videos a while ago and I really liked the idea of building something from scratch (I have already toyed with z80s and similars).
Life is getting on the way and I've been slow to follow through, having only made the clock module, but I look forward to continue working on this :)
I always wanted to do that but never got to do it because of college.
This looks like fun. I've been interested in this kind of thing for awhile but never took the plunge.
You might find Code: Hidden language of computers interesting. It covers what computers are and how they are built excellently. Also, MIT lecturer Ana Bell suggested this book over in this discussion on what the best books are to learn computer science.
Thanks man, added it to my list.
I also recommend Code. Very, very solid explanation of the fundamentals.
Edit: Can you either link or supply more information about the book? I have no clue which book it is based on the title "Code" alone.
Code: The secret language of computers? If not, who is the author?
Yes, I am referring to the same book you linked to. Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software by Charles Petzold.
What I meant was "I, too, recommend this book" not "here's a different book that I recommend". Sorry, should have worded that better!
Ah! That book is goood. Have you seen the list a lecturer from MIT recommended as the best books to learn computer science? It's here.
Oh nice, thanks for that!
This guy is great! He goes into great detail and does a terrific job at explaining how everything operates.