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A project log for WDC-1 a "Working Digital Computer"

Make a computer based on the book "How to Build a Working Digital Computer" by Edward Alcosser, James P. Phillips, and Allen M. Wolk

michael-gardiMichael Gardi 12/23/2019 at 21:500 Comments

Here is the diagram from the book showing the "Core Memory" panel:

From my log post Switch for the Core Panel I have opted to implement a slider switch to select the Core "Words". Here is my finished panel:

The switches are wired much like a keyboard, with a diode for each switch to prevent "ghosting". 

The way it's wired it looks like core memory a bit don't you think?

Here it is in action...

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