{"product_id":"gigatron-ttl-microcomputer-diy-kit","title":"Gigatron TTL Microcomputer DIY Kit","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Gigatron TTL is a retro-style 8-bit computer, where the CPU is implemented by a set of TTL chips instead of a single microprocessor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGigatron is a TTL microcomputer that you build yourself. The Gigatron TTL is a retro-style 8-bit computer, where the CPU is implemented by a set of TTL chips instead of a single microprocessor, imitating the hardware present in early arcades. Its target is the computing enthusiasts, for studying or hobby purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy did you make it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor my student to study and the original Maker not offer it now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes it special?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gigatron TTL microcomputer is a minimalistic retro computer. It’s special in its own oddball way, because it has absolutely no complex logic chips in it, not even a microprocessor! Its CPU is built out of a handful of classic 7400-series ICs, colloquially known as the TTL logic series. These chips combined form a powerful 8-bit processor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides running applications, this processor performs functions that traditionally require dedicated peripheral chips for video, sound and other I\/O. By eliminating these the hardware remains small and understandable. Still the single-board system works as a full-blown microcomputer that you can play video games with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow you can easily build one yourself. As you build, learn what happens inside a CPU by looking inside one. See the functional units, look inside the Arithmetic and Logic Unit, see its truth tables and learn what makes up a ROM. Then go on to enjoy playing the built-in retro video games or write little programs in BASIC. You can also hack it in any way you like if you have a taste for that.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"innoelement Maker Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44517860573267,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0891\/1443\/files\/DSC_7605.jpg?v=1776883461","url":"https:\/\/www.retromakerkits.com\/products\/gigatron-ttl-microcomputer-diy-kit","provider":"RetroMakerKits by innoelement","version":"1.0","type":"link"}