CMOS cookbook
by Don Lancaster · first published 1977
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Don Lancaster's TTL Cookbook and CMOS Cookbook would be good companions for the Ben Eater series. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0672210355/ref=dbs_a_def_r... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0750699434/ref=dbs_a_def_r... Actually both books…
on “Show HN: 1.5kb Microkernel for Ben Eater's 6502 Computer” ↗…is generational but Don Lancaster Cookbooks was far more influential on me. His books were far more useful and instructive. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Lancaster RTL Cookbook, TTL Cookbook, CMOS Cookbook, Active Filter Cookbook, TV Typewriter Cookbook, Cheap Video Cookbook, Son of Cheap Video, Apple books, Assembly Cookbook for Apple II/IIe, Enhancing Your Apple II - Volume 1, Enhancing Your Apple…
on “Forrest Mims and RadioShack” ↗…play with technology found in computers in 1972 / 1973. As a stepping stone to digital logic and FPGA work, Ben Eater's tutorial isn't bad. Just get yourself a copy of Don Lancaster's TTL Cookbook or CMOS Cookbook to bring his tutorial up to best practices.
on “Build an 8-bit computer from scratch (2016)” ↗> he’s well known for his TTL Cookbook and CMOS Cookbook. Those two books were my best purchases back in the day, they helped immensely to grasp the technology. I see they're now free for download at Don's page, and they're still relevant today. I would highly…
on “Don Lancaster's Guru's Lair Home Page” ↗