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UTD "Vision" 8-Bit Compact Computer

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Created by UTD member Isogash, as a pre-UTD project. Uploaded upon his request.

This 8-BYTE memory array and 8-bit half adder forms one of the smallest and most compact computer in Minecraft history. Using a piston oriented adding design, it manages to work at an extreme pace, and is fully scale-able. The inputs are: Value, Read, Write and Reset.
The adder takes 8 bits and works like a register, adding them to its existing value.
The entire computer can be operated from a reasonably sized room.
Although the interface is a bit basic (I have put up instructions) it can be adapted to support base 10 number input/output.

Additional Notes

Warning:
I have just discovered an easily fixable bug. To fix it, fly over to the top of the computer to where the sand blocks are. One of them is a GOLD block. Change it so it is the same as the rest of them. Also, memory cell 7 appears to be broken. This is because it is not wired up to the selector (I forgot to put the redstone on the path). Just fly round to the left of the machine and fill in the missing redstone (it is obvious).
(Will be fixed ASAP for main file)

1 Update Logs

Update #1 : by UTD Projects 05/30/2012 9:51:35 pmMay 31, 2012 @ 1:51 am UTC

-Fixed all known bugs. Please report any that may occur.

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RevolutionalRedStone
06/01/2012 7:37 am
Level 54 : Grandmaster Pirate
Its not a CPU in the conventional sense, its more-like an accumulation register.

If you replaced the Adder with a Subtractor, and included compare and branch cuircuitry..

..Then you cauld implement the turing complete SubLeq machine model.

I like the concept of MC 'microcontrollers'; and i'de love to read more about this.. would you consider making a data-flow diagram of it's operation?
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PigBomb
05/31/2012 12:45 pm
Level 29 : Expert Creeper
Can i do a mini video on this? :) I will put a link to the creater and UTD :)
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UTD Projects
05/31/2012 4:31 pm
Level 52 : Grandmaster Crafter
That would be appreciated.
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PigBomb
06/01/2012 5:23 am
Level 29 : Expert Creeper
I will do it as soon as i can... For now heres my channel so you can see when its up. www.youtube.com/user/PigBombMovies?feature=mhee
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fibonatic
05/30/2012 6:30 pm
Level 41 : Master Electrician
I am not sure if you could call this a computer, maybe a CPU with a simple ALU but not a computer. I have not checked within minecraft though.
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UTD Projects
05/31/2012 4:32 pm
Level 52 : Grandmaster Crafter
It does function as a simple computer, and it is rare to see a device such as this with a CPU.
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WillFrost
05/27/2012 4:34 pm
Level 57 : Grandmaster Pixel Painter
Very nice, and I can't believe it doesn't have any diamonds yet. Let me fix that :D
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UTD Projects
05/27/2012 5:02 pm
Level 52 : Grandmaster Crafter
Thank you sir, your kindness is appreciated.
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WillFrost
05/28/2012 1:28 am
Level 57 : Grandmaster Pixel Painter
No problem :D

I love redstone stuff :)
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