Ben Eater Courses

Hacking a Weird TV Censoring Device

Explore the inner workings of a TV censoring device through circuit analysis, ROM extraction, and data interpretation. Gain insights into reverse engineering and embedded systems.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Does USB Device Discovery Work?

Explore USB device discovery process, including negotiation, data capture, and decoding of device descriptors, configurations, and human interface protocols.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Interrupt Handling

Learn how to handle interrupts in computer systems, covering the 6522 chip, interrupt operation, flags, enabling, control, and clearing techniques.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What Is Error Correction? Hamming Codes in Hardware

Explore error correction and Hamming codes through hardware implementation, demonstrating practical applications and tradeoffs in digital communication systems.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Assembly Language Loops Work

Explore assembly language loops, including delay implementation, conditional jumps, CPU flags, and branching techniques for efficient programming.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reliable Data Transmission

Explore reliable data transmission techniques using Arduino, breadboards, and LCD panels. Learn about error detection, programming, and hardware setup for effective communication systems.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conditional Jump Instructions

Learn to implement conditional jump instructions in an 8-bit breadboard computer, enhancing its capabilities for more complex programming and operations.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reprogramming CPU Microcode With an Arduino

Explore microcode reprogramming using Arduino, covering EEPROM programming, constants definition, and NoOp instructions for enhanced CPU control and customization.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Astable 555 Timer - 8-Bit Computer Clock - Part 1

Learn to build an astable 555 timer oscillator for an 8-bit computer clock, exploring circuit diagrams, duty cycles, and component calculations with hands-on demonstrations and practical tips.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Fixing a Hardware Bug in Software - 65C51 UART

Explore hardware bug fixes in software for the 65C51 UART, focusing on practical solutions and insights into embedded systems troubleshooting.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

RS232 Interface with the 6551 UART

Explore RS232 interfacing using the 6551 UART chip, covering key concepts and practical implementation for effective serial communication in embedded systems.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

6502 Serial Interface Implementation

Learn to build a serial interface for the 6502 microprocessor, covering charge pumps, Max232, receiving and sending data, and character transmission.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The RS-232 Protocol: Electrical and Timing Characteristics

Explore electrical and timing characteristics of RS-232 protocol, gaining insights into its functionality and implementation in communication systems.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Hardware Timers Work in CPUs

Explore CPU hardware timers: their function, implementation, and role in controlling execution timing. Gain insights into low-level computer architecture and timing mechanisms.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SPI - The Serial Peripheral Interface

Explore the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) protocol, its implementation, and practical applications in embedded systems and microcontroller communication.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video